Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Professional Guide

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13 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Take a one-day guided tour from Paris to discover the three more prestigious castles of the Loire Valley: Chenonceau,River, Cheverny, and Chambord, jewel of the Renaissance.
CHENONCEAU CASTLE:
Model of the Renaissance traditions, the Chenonceau Castle is an architectural masterpiece. Known as the "Château des Dames", five women played a part to the interior decoration, making Chenonceau one of the most romantic castle in the Loire valley.
CHAMBORD CASTLE:
Considered as the largest and most majestic castle of the Loire valley, Chambord Castle was commissioned as a hunting lodge by François I. The main attraction remains the intricate "double revolution" staircase attributed to Leonardo de Vinci.
CHEVERNY CASTLE:
You can admire Cheverny Castle which is also remarkable because of the inspiration for Hergé's famous Moulinsart castle in the Tintin comics.

What's Included

trilingual guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets to the castles (Visit at your own pace the 3 castles and their gardens)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny

Agency France Tourisme - Paris Tourism

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chateau de Chenonceau

    Model of the Renaissance traditions, the Chenonceau Castle is an architectural masterpiece. Known as the "Château des Dames", five women played a part to the interior decoration, making Chenonceau one of the most romantic castle in the Loire valley. The guide will introduce you to the history of the castle before your free time to stroll at your leisure through the sumptuous gardens.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Chateau de Cheverny

    The Cheverny Castle is the private property of the Vibraye family. During the visit, you could admire its wonderful 17th century furniture. Before leaving, you could go for a stroll through the gardens and find the kennels. The castle is also remarkable because of the inspiration for Hergé's famous Moulinsart castle in the Tintin comics.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Chateau de Chambord

    Considered as the largest and most majestic castle of the Loire valley, Chambord Castle was commissioned as a hunting lodge by François I. However he only spent 42 days of his 32-year reign in this royal residence. The 365 chimneys, 440 rooms, 14 staircases and 800 turrets and capitals give an insight of the magnificent period architecture. The main attraction remains the intricate "double revolution" staircase attributed to Leonardo de Vinci.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by France Tourisme

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

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