France · LOIRE VALLEY CHâTEAU TOURS
Chambord for the scale, Chenonceau for the arches over the river, Amboise for the town beneath it. The 15 here run from Paris or from Tours, and the difference in driving time is the thing to check first.
Review of the Loire Valley castles day trip from Paris, with Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, wine tasting, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Beautiful tour with beautiful sites. we very much enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was nice and accommodating brought us to beautiful sites to take pictures.”
Review of Chambord Castle entry: explore 60-plus rooms, the double-helix staircase, gardens, exhibitions, and practical ticket tips.
“I highly recomand to take the HistoPad when you'll be at the front desk its 6.5E more but its much better”
Review of a 13-hour Loire Valley day trip from Paris, visiting Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, and a complimentary wine tasting.
“The guides were very knowledgeable, personable, and shared great stories related to the history of the area. Both are highly recommended.”
Review of Chenonceau Castle in the Loire Valley, with practical tips on crowds, gardens, timed entry, history, price, and what to expect.
“Was very busy but it all went well. I was here many years ago and we could go anywhere we wanted but now you had to follow others but well worth the experience”
Review of a full-day Loire Valley tour from Paris, visiting Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny with transport, tickets, and guides.
“The castles definitely are worth it, we were given a tour of each one plus some extra time to roam and take pictures. They guide was really professional and knowledgeable. We stopped for lunch in the perfect place in a perfect day. A restaurant/cafeteria in Chenonceau Castle with a series of tents with a beautiful view of the castle grounds. The low point of the tour was the bus. The oldest, falling to pieces, dirtiest bus ever. The seats were very small and if you got the last row you basically had to sit diagonally to fit in. My family was so uncomfortable! Besides you couldn’t see through the windows…”
Review of the Loire Valley castles day trip from Paris, covering Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny, guides, timing, comfort, and value.
“Chambord castle tour was great, guide could speak 3 languages well and very knowledgeable bus was comfortable”
Review of the Loire Valley day trip from Paris, with Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, wine tasting, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Géraud - aka “G” provided and excellent Loire valley tour. He was personable, informative and very considerate of the group we toured with. I give G +5 for a great day visiting the historic castles in the Loire valley”
Taste four Burgundy wines at Château de Pommard, learn about Climats and terroir, and explore the gardens in a small one-hour group.
“We enjoyed the scenery of the vineyards and the chateau. Our guide, Alex, was very informative and helpful. He explained in great detail the various aspects of the winery. Our experience was phenomenal! We would stop by again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Alex!”
See Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord on a 12-hour small-group tour from Paris, with castle entries, wine tasting, and an expert guide.
“Great day trip to see 3 castles and the opulence of the French Monarchy. Great guide with great information on the castles and history of France. Highly recommend. J. C. M.”
Tour Château du Petit Thouars near Chinon, taste Loire wines, then enjoy a private vineyard picnic with local French food.
“Excellent tour and great picnic. Owners were very friendly anf knowledgeable. We had a really good time.”
Explore Château de Pierrefonds, a fairytale castle near Paris with grand halls, medieval towers, Merlin filming sites, and optional audio guide.
“Increíble experiencia, es un castillo impresionante que vale mucho la pena conocer. En transporte público desde paris te haces hora y media, lo que sí hay que pagar Uber por un trayecto como de 20 min pero totalmente lo vale, además no es un lugar turístico muy concurrido (a comparación de Versailles por ejemplo) por lo que va más gente local, lo que facilita tomarse fotos y moverse con más facilidad y tener una mejor experiencia en ese aspecto. El personal además de todo es muy amable.”
Visit Chenonceau and Chambord, enjoy a home-cooked lunch at a family château, and explore the Loire Valley in a small group.
“Sophie was a tremendous guide. Her knowledge.enthusiasm and manner was first class. A very enjoyable day out. Would whole heartedly recommend!”
Float over Château de Chenonceau in a silent Loire Valley balloon ride, then enjoy local wine, cheese, a certificate, and a traditional welcome.
“Our hot air balloon ride was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, the staff made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and safe. They were welcoming, well-organized, and incredibly informative—taking the time to explain the process, safety precautions, and what to expect during the flight. Our pilot was clearly very experienced and well-trained, which made all the difference. From lift-off to landing, everything felt calm and controlled. We never once felt uneasy—in fact, the ride was so peaceful it was easy to forget how high up we were! Floating silently over the landscape while the sun lit up the horizon was a magical experience. The views were breathtaking and…”
Review of a small-group Loire Valley tour to Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise, and a Loire wine tasting, with practical tips and value advice.
“We loved the wine tasting very informative. Tour guide was lovely”
Review of the Loire Valley tour from Amboise to Chenonceau and Chambord, with a family-castle lunch, wine, transport, and expert guiding.
“Amazing guide, so funny and informative. Beautiful tour and good group size. We wouldn’t have enjoyed these castles without him”
Pick the kind of day first, then pick the day.
