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Skip lines and enjoy a self-guided day trip to three royal Loire Valley castles with round-trip AC transfers.

• Full day out to: Three iconic Loire Valley châteaux, including the region’s largest and most elegant, in an AC coach.
• You’ll get: Skip-the-line entry to Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny, plus flexible time for lunch at Chambord or Chenonceau. On Mondays and Saturdays (summer), Chambord is replaced by Château d’Amboise.
• Château de Chambord: Climb the double-spiral staircase (possibly designed by da Vinci), explore 400+ rooms and turrets, and take in sweeping views over royal hunting lands.
• Château de Chenonceau: A storybook château shaped by queens, arching gracefully over the River Cher. Don’t miss the formal gardens, flower-filled galleries, and Catherine de Medici’s kitchens.
• Château de Cheverny: Tasteful, elegant, and still privately owned—Cheverny features original 17th-century interiors, curated furnishings, and a beautifully manicured park.
• Upgrades: Choose the audio guide option to explore all three castles with commentary in 10 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, and more). For a deeper dive into royal rivalries and Renaissance architecture—go guided.

Inclusions

• Skip the ticket line entry to three castles—Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny
• Round-trip transfers from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
• Audioguide (as per option selected)
• Expert guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Lunch

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes and sunglasses are recommended. Bring a fully charged smartphone if using the audio guide.

Accessibility

• No specific accessibility or age requirements are mentioned.

What’s not allowed

• Pets, smoking, and large bags are not allowed.

Additional information

• The tour is not guided; you visit the castles on your own.
• The meeting point is easily accessible by metro (Cour Saint Emilion).
• Lunch is not included, but you can have it at the park of Chenonceau.
• The order of castle visits may change.
• On Mondays and Saturdays in summer, you will visit Amboise castle instead of Chambord.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Two Loire castles, expert storytelling, wine tasting, and round-trip travel—no planning required.

• Starting point: Departs 7:15am, from 6 Avenue de Wagram (near Arc de Triomphe) or Catacombs of Paris (as per your choice). Please arrive 15 min early; hotel pickup is not available.
• Day out: 13-hour round trip by AC coach to two of Loire’s most popular castles with an English-speaking local guide.
• You’ll get: Skip-the-line entry at Chambord and Chenonceau, guided tours filled with stories and secrets, and free time for lunch in medieval Blois. At day’s end, enjoy a tasting of crisp Loire Valley whites inside Chenonceau’s vaulted cellar before heading back to Paris.
• Château de Chambord: Climb the da Vinci double-helix staircase, roam 60+ rooms, and gaze over royal hunting forests from the rooftops.
• Château de Chenonceau: Walk the 60-m Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher, admire flower-filled gardens, chapels, and Renaissance kitchens, once shaped by queens.
• Upgrades: Opt for a Small-group minivan (≤ 8 guests) for that extra leg-room, more personal time with your guide, and front-row château views.

Inclusions

• Expert English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance ticket and reservation fee for all sites visited
• Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach
• Group of 25 or less
• Wine tasting
• Free time in Blois

Exclusions

• Lunch
• Entrance to Blois Castle
• Hotel pick up/drop off

• For guests traveling with infants, it is recommended that they bring their own child seat.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Expertly led by an English-speaking guide, uncover historical gems at three castles: Chenonceau's feminine elegance, Chambord's architectural opulence, and Amboise's royal heritage.

• Full day out to: Loire Valley from Paris, where you’ll explore a landscape of grand Renaissance castles, picturesque towns, and lush countryside in a cozy small-group setting.
• You’ll get: An expert English-speaking guide, a personalized experience with fascinating historical storytelling, and a wine-tasting session in the historic cellars of Chenonceau from April to October.
• Chenonceau: See the elegant château stretching over the Cher River and discover its refined, feminine character.
• Chambord: Admire its monumental Renaissance design and spot the famous double-spiraled staircase at its heart.
• Amboise: Explore its royal heritage and visit the site of Leonardo da Vinci’s resting place.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Chambord and Chenonceau
• Expert English-speaking driver-guide
• Round-trip transportation in a minibus with AC
• Small group of 8 or less
• Entry to the Chambord castle
• Entry to the Chenonceau castle
• Wine-tasting session

What to bring

• Since plenty of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Accessibility

Chambord Castle

• Note that only the ground floor of Chambord is accessible to wheelchair users, who enjoy free admission.
• Since this is a historic site, certain regions may be closed for access due to maintenance or renovation.
• It is allowed to bring dogs on a leash in the park, but not in the castle enclosure, the French gardens, and the Stables.
• Guide dogs may access the entire premises.

Chenonceau Castle

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.