Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Wine Tasting | La Vacanza Travel

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Wine Tasting

Duration: 13 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 13 hours
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Step out of Paris and into a fairytale, travelling in air-conditioned comfort to the beautiful Loire Valley. Live like French royalty for a day with a local wine tasting, and the freedom to explore three astounding châteaux. Your expert, English-speaking tour leader will entertain you between stops with insights and stories about the countryside and the nobility who once reigned over the region.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Loire Valley, Loire Valley

Marvel at the Loire Valley's opulent châteaux and taste its famous locally-made wine during this full-day tour from Paris.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France

From Paris, you’ll head first to Château de Chambord. Disney fans will find this castle’s turrets familiar; it was the inspiration for the castle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Though originally conceived as a royal hunting lodge, it was built to a scale that must be seen to be believed. You’ll learn all about the castle’s captivating history from your guide, before getting your own chance to explore. Climb a staircase supposedly designed by Da Vinci; enjoy spectacular turret-framed rooftop views; glimpse wild deer around the grounds; and work up an appetite for the next stop.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Blois, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire

Having worked up an appetite, we'll get back on the bus and on to our next stop - the quaint town of Blois, where you’ll get some free time to enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants located around the beautiful and vibrant Square Louis XII.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France

Last but not least is a visit to the elegant Château de Chenonceau for wine tasting. The chapel, bedrooms and magnificent vaulted kitchens are still furnished and decorated from times gone by, showing off the castle’s many sweeping stone carvings. Don’t miss the impressive main hall, which spans the river Cher, or the gardens cultivated by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici – two of the famous owners that earned Chenonceau the nickname ‘the Ladies’ Château’. After a guided tour, you’ll have a choice: continue exploring, or indulge in a second wine tasting in the castle’s vaulted wine cellar.

Three uniquely beautiful castles, good food and wine, all amid the scenery of the Loire Valley: this tour is a feast for the senses.


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Wine tasting at the Château de Chenonceau
  • Entrance ticket to Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
  • Return transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
  • Free time in the town of Blois
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chambord
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chenonceau

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Guided visit inside Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Catacombs of Paris, 1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France


Departure Time

07:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

13 hours


User's Reviews

965erness

28 Mar, 2024

The two castles we visited are beautiful and worth the visit; the tour guide was also friendly, professional, and provided valuable insights. On the other hand, the itinerary could be improved. We stopped for a coffee break that I think is unnecessary, which took time away from our first castle visit. Then, after the first castle, we stopped again for lunch in a town called Blois, which is nice, but the focus was supposed to be on visiting castles, not towns. This also took a lot of time away from our second castle visit. While I understand it is hard to plan a full day’s itinerary, I think it can be improved to allow more time for the tour’s subject: the castles

J6181NSdavidb

27 Mar, 2024

Mind blowingly beautiful! A much better understanding of life and culture centuries ago. Fascinating for certain. Close enough to Paris for a terrific day visit.

ottomagoo

26 Mar, 2024

Very enjoyable day trip! The two castles we saw were straight out of a fairy tale, awesome to see in person. Our guides were also great and provided a very helpful history on the bus ride. We had our 10 and 15 year old with us, as well, and they also really enjoyed it. Very special experience to see these castles in person! Definitely recommend the experience!

Navigate33210008765

25 Mar, 2024

Thank you Goran and Raimond from City Wonders for perfect guided Loire Valley tour! It was pleasure to listen to you about historical facts during our journey. Strongly recommend tour with you guys as you really are well prepared, obliging and with healthy sense of humour.

kimberlekennedy

25 Mar, 2024

Raymond and his colleague were awesome! So knowledgeable, kind & efficient. A very enjoyable day! I highly recommend this adventure to the beautiful Loire Valley!

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History and Wine!

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Enjoyable Relaxing Tour

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Château tour!

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