Loire Valley Three Castles Private Tour from Paris with Champagne
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a refined private journey from Paris to the heart of the Loire Valley, combining culture, comfort, and a touch of French elegance. This guided experience includes one glass of Champagne per person, or one soft drink as an alternative to enhance the day with a refined French tradition. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, allowing reduced transfer times and more time to fully enjoy each visit, accompanied by a dedicated professional guide. The itinerary features three of the Loire Valley’s most prestigious Renaissance castles. Chenonceau, gracefully spanning the Cher River, is an architectural masterpiece and one of the most romantic castles in the region. Chambord, the largest and most majestic château of the Loire Valley, impresses with its monumental scale and iconic Renaissance design. The visit also includes Cheverny, renowned for its elegant interiors and famous for inspiring Moulinsart Castle in Tintin.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance tickets to the castles and gardens
- One glass of Champagne per person, or one soft drink as an alternative.
- Round Trip in an Air-Conditioned Van privatized for you and your group
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or private accommodation within Paris
- Trilingual guide (English/Spanish/French)
What's not
- Lunch is not included, but your guide will recommend the best places to eat during the visit.
Itinerary
Your first stop is the Loire’s most romantic icon: Chenonceau, famously known as the “Château des Dames.” Set over the Cher River, it’s instantly recognizable for its graceful arches and elegant silhouette. You’ll have time to explore the château at your own pace, moving through richly decorated rooms and taking in the unique riverside setting that makes Chenonceau feel unlike any other château in France. Don’t miss the gardens—designed in a way that reflects the château’s refined, intimate character and the women who shaped its history.
Next comes Cheverny, a refined, welcoming château known for its beautifully preserved interiors and classic French elegance. It offers a different vibe—less monumental than Chambord, but wonderfully “lived-in” and polished. Cheverny is also famous in popular culture: it inspired Hergé’s Moulinsart in the Tintin comics.
Your final stop is the Loire Valley’s most majestic showpiece: Chambord, the largest and most spectacular château in the region. This is pure Renaissance grandeur—towers, terraces, and a skyline that looks like a fairytale city built on a roof. Inside, you’ll explore freely and discover the château’s most famous feature: the intricate double-helix staircase, often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Chambord is about scale and ambition—take your time to appreciate how monumental and visionary this place feels. It’s the perfect final chapter of the day—charming, cultured, and easy to enjoy before heading back to Paris.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- France Tourisme
- 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
- It takes about 5 to 6 hours of travel between Paris and the different castles with a break of about 1 hour for lunch
- Bring a valid ID
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 44% above the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 363 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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