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A high-quality Live-guided trip for 2 to 7 people to Loire Valley Castles: Blois, Chaumont & Villandry. Hotel Pick up and Tickets included.
The duration is 13 hours - longer as usual.
Our Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats drives faster than a normal bus and is more comfortable compared with normal cars so you'll save up a lot of time.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is always at the reception desk of your hotel.
Itinerary
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1Paris
07:30 Pick-up from Your hotel and our Trip starts. There are 260 km to drive on highway by our comfortable WiFi air conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes about 3 to 3,5 hours. One stop will be made at the rest area. 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 Villandryswss Iki
11:00 - 12:30 Visit of Chateaux Villandry with its famous Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. 12:30 Departure to the Amboise castle for Lunch. It takes bout 45 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Amboise
13:15 - 14:15 Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can advise You or make a reservation of a good restaurant for You. 14:30 Departure to the next Castle Chaumont Sur Loire. It takes about 20 minutes along the Loire river.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Chateau De Chaumont Sur Loire
14:45 - 16:00 Arrival at Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire. The castle Château de Chaumont was founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d'Amboise. Protected as a monument historique since 1840, the château became the French state ownership and is now open to the public. Catherine de Medici forced in 1559 Diane de Poitiers, to accept the Château de Chaumont in exchange for the Château de Chenonceau. Diane de Poitiers spent here last 3 years of her life. 16:00 Departure to Chateau de Blois. It takes about 20 minutes.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Chateau Royal De Blois
16:30 - 18:00 Visit of Chateau Royal de Blois. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases. 18:00 Departure to Paris. There are approx. 180 km to drive on highway. One stop will be made at the rest area.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Paris (Pass by)
20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris full of impressions of a full Day Trip to Loire Valley and its Castles. Drop Off at Your hotel.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour only accommodates a maximum of 2 children and 2 youth.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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