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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Wine Tasting

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07:30

  • Castles, rolling hills, beautiful meals, and wine, are what comes to mind when you think of the French countryside and you will find them all in the Loire Valley! Meet our enthusiastic English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned coach in the city center of Paris and join us on a journey to visit three castles and much more.
  • Our first stop, Château de Chambord, sparks the imagination in all of us. In small groups of 25 or less you will discover its rich history, including the staircase said to be built by Da Vinci and hear how it was the inspiration for the castle in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ Next, enjoy a home-cooked meal, a generous wine tasting at a private estate.
  • Full and happy we visit Château de Chenonceau with its beautiful gardens and original interiors. After the tour you can choose to join another wine tasting, because, after all, we are here to enjoy all that France has to offer! Now is the perfect time to visit the Loire Valley, with fewer tourists it is the perfect opportunity to make wonderful memories in a safe environment!

Discover Fairy-Tale Castles with our Loire Valley Tours

What's Included

  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Small groups of 25 people or fewer
  • Entrance ticket and reservation fee for all sites visited
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned coach
  • Lunch, including wine
  • Gratuities

Sites Visited

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Chenonceau

Explore the heart and soul of the French countryside on our Loire Valley Tours, taking you directly from Paris into this stunning region to explore fairy-tale castles, sample local foods and wines, and experience some of France’s most beautiful scenery.

There has never been a better time to head out of the city and into pretty rural France; less people are visiting these areas, and crowds are much smaller than ever before. Enjoy visiting these French castles without having to jostle for space, and feel safe and secure during your day trip. This tour has been adjusted to include extra measures, in order to ensure the trip is as safe as possible for everybody involved.

Our day trip from Paris starts at a central location, from where you’ll board a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with your expert, English-speaking tour guide. We’ll travel out of the city and towards our first site – Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the valley. Disney fans will recognize this castle as the inspiration for ‘Beauty and the Beast’. You’ll hear about the strange history of this castle, once intended as a hunting lodge for a king, and climb the staircase that was supposedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci. After your guided tour, you’ll have some free time to explore more of the castle yourself, climb to the roof for spectacular views among the turrets, or even take a stroll around the grounds, home to a huge population of wild deer.

Having worked up an appetite, we'll get back on the bus and on to our next stop - an up-close and personal tour of a privately-owned and run estate and winery, where we’ll be wined and dined. 

Here you’ll enjoy a wide range of white and red wines and even a sweet dessert wine, with tasting notes from a real expert. There will be more wine (unlimited) when we sit down to lunch, a hearty three-course meal of traditional rural French dishes served by our hosts.

Last but not least, we’ll tour the so-called “Ladies’ Château,” Château de Chenonceau. This elegant 16th-century castle makes a lasting impression. The detailed, painted wooden door and smooth stone exterior are breathtaking. Inside, you'll be able to admire original stone carvings, large tapestries, and beautiful period features and visit the chapel and bedrooms, furnished as in times gone by. Take some time to go downstairs and see the magnificent vaulted kitchens, including a pantry, a butcher’s room and the staff dining room. There is even a landing platform for the servants to bring supplies up the river. Admire the huge oven, copper pans and cooking implements, it’s easy to imagine these kitchens bustling with activity so many centuries ago!

Don’t miss the spectacular and beautiful bridge that spans the river Cher. Originally used to hold balls and parties, it served as a hospital in WWI and was in use again in WWII, this time helping people escape from occupied France, crossing over the bridge and into free France on the other side.

The grounds, cultivated by the famous ladies who owned the home (hence its name), are just as beautiful as the Château itself. Enjoy the gardens of both Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici, as well as the wonderful fruit and vegetable garden, planted to feed those living in the chateau. You now have a difficult but delightful choice: you can continue to tour the castle, or indulge in a second wine tasting* (three wines from the chateau’s vines) led by your guide in the Cave des Domes, a lovely, vaulted cellar full of wine barrels.

Three French castles, each uniquely beautiful, two wine tastings and a delicious lunch… All amid the stunning scenery of the Loire Valley. This memorable day trip from Paris will delight all the senses! If you’re interested in wine tasting, check out our wide range of Wine Tasting Tours in Paris.

Important Notes

*Please note that due to current Covid-19 restrictions, the wine tasting at Cave des Dômes is suspended until further notice.

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    FAQs

    • Can I stay at Loire after the tour?

      Yes. The tour includes round trip transportation from and to Paris, so if you wish to stay at Loire you must inform your guide during the tour so they are aware you will not be coming back with the group. You will need to organise your own return transport to Paris.

    • What kind of wine will we taste?

      On the regular tour, you will taste a Brut "Méthode traditionnelle”, Sauvignon Blanc sec; Rosé "Les Meuriers", Cabernet Rouge "Les Meuriers" and Le Côt, Chenin Blanc (Moelleux 2009).

       

      Please note that the selection of wines may be different on the day of your visit depending on the vineyard’s availability.

       

    • How many castles will we visit?

      On our Loire Valley Tour you will see two of the most visited castles – Chateau de Chambord and Chateau de Chenonceau. You will also have a short outside visit of a third castle where you will stop for lunch.

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