Loire Private Wine Day from Paris: Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch
- 10–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
See splendid Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this private day tour from Paris with your party and a wine expert guide. After hotel pick-up, enjoy a comfortable drive with a fresh croissant while your private guide shares stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking heritage. Visit Chambord Castle with an audio-guided tour and admire its grand halls, iconic staircase, and Renaissance architecture. Drive through the vineyards and stop at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. A typical French lunch with local products is served at a family-run estate, paired with local wines to showcase the region’s styles. In the afternoon, visit a boutique winery to taste sparkling, dry, sweet, red, and rosé wines, mostly unavailable elsewhere. Relax on the drive back to Paris, with drop-off at your accommodation, concluding a memorable private Loire Valley wine experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation in a comfortable minivan
- An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
- Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant paired with local wine
- Visit 1 to 2 wineries
- Entrance fees for an audio guided tour at Chambord Castle
- The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Paris
- Tasting of over 6 exceptional cuvees
- Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Pick up at your accommodation in Paris
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive to the Loire Valley in comfort, while savoring fresh croissants and learning about the history and winemaking traditions of the region.
Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, constructed five hundred years ago, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.
Savour an authentic, freshly prepared French meal paired with local wines that are largely unavailable in the rest of the world, served at a charming local restaurant or winery.
Visit a family-run winery and meet passionate local winemakers. Enjoy a curated tasting of red, white, and sparkling wines, depending on availability, while learning about the region’s character.
Unwind on the comfortable drive back to Paris after a full day exploring the vineyards, castles, and wines of the Loire Valley.
Return to Paris with drop-off directly at your accommodation
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- My Winedays - Wine Passport
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, please don't hesitate to contact us directly and we will do our best to arrange a tour that suits your needs.
- Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45°F/10°C), so please remember to bring warm clothes.
- The visited wineries may vary depending on availability and can be changed based on your preferences and requests, please contact us to arrange any special visits (special visits may affect prices).
- Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum (4 travelers) is not reached; an alternative or full refund will be offered.
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 89% above the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 168 of 524.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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