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Private Full-day trip from Paris for 2 to 6 persons to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord with Wine tasting. Tickets included ! We offer two options: Live Guided during the whole trip or Audio Guided with experienced driver only. By Audio guided trips we provide Histopads in Chambord and Amboise and Audio guide in Chenonceau.
Mercedes E220 business-class car for 2-3 people or Mercedes minivan for 3-7 people.
Duration of 13 hours (longer as usual).
Minivan and car drive faster than a bus. You save up around two hours.
This tour is also offered in Small-groups up to 6 persons. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up is included. It is always at the Reception desk of Your Hotel.
Itinerary
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1Paris
07:30 Departure from Your hotel. Pick up is included. The Guide will welcome You and the Trip begins. There are 245 km to drive on highway. It takes about 3 hours. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Chateau de Chenonceau
10:30 to 12:00 Visit of Château de Chenonceau and its Garden Skip-the-line access and tour inside of the Chateau Chenonceau. There are no more audioguides available but reading materials with explanation of every room of the Castle. The guide will explain You as well the history and the construction of Chenonceau Castle. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for it’s stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Plou Et Fils
12:00 Departure from Chenonceau Castle. 12:15 to 13:00 Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vinery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 13:00 - 14:00 Time for Lunch in the pedestrian street of Amboise city near the Amboise Castle.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Chateau Royal d'Amboise
14:00 Arrival at Amboise Castle. 14:15 to 15:15 Visit of the Chateau d’Amboise. You will get a HistoPad which will explain You the history of each place in the castle. Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Amboise
15:15 Departure from Amboise to Chambord Castle with arrival about 16:15/16:30
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Chateau de Chambord
16:30 - 18:00 Visit of Chateaux Chambord. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase. 18:15 Departure to Paris. There are approx. 180 km to drive on highway.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Paris
20:30. Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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