Loire Castles & Wine Discovery
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Set off from Paris and return to Paris on a two–day dive into the Loire Valley’s finest. You’ll explore grand châteaux – Chambord’s vast Renaissance showpiece, elegant Amboise with Leonardo’s chapel, and evocative Clos Lucé – then wander Chenonceau as it spans the River Cher. Expect guided tastings in celebrated cellars – Vouvray at Domaine Huet, plus acclaimed wines at Clos Rougeard and Domaine Guiberteau – with a relaxed lunch stop in Saumur. Comfortable drives keep the pace smooth, balancing culture, architecture and wine – ideal for travellers seeking headline sights and insider sips without rushing.
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Duration
2 daysHotel Rating
3 star hotels or chateauStarts
ParisEnds
ParisMinimum Age
6 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in France that are suitable for all ages!
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NoDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Yes - for included sightseeing.Country
FranceMeals Included
Breakfast: 1Passengers
£2,730.00
£1,365.00
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Min 2 / Max Private Tour
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Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Yes - for included sightseeing.Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Explore Chambord, Amboise & Enjoy Wine Tasting
Paris - Chambord - Vouvray - Amboise - Clos Luce - Loire Valley. You begin at 07:30 with pick up from your hotel in Paris. You travel about 180 kilometres on the motorway – roughly 2.5 hours – in a comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan while your guide introduces the Loire Valley’s châteaux.
From 10:00 to 12:00 you visit the Château de Chambord. Built between 1519 and 1547 for King Francis I, it is the largest château in the Loire, renowned for its French Renaissance architecture and its open double spiral staircase, which allows two people to ascend without meeting – Leonardo da Vinci may have influenced its design. From 12:00 to 13:00 you have time for lunch at Chambord before you continue to Vouvray – about 70 kilometres, around 1 hour 10 minutes.
From 14:15 to 15:30 you enjoy a guided tasting at Domaine Huet, learning about longstanding local winemaking practices and tasting Vouvray wines. At 15:40 you drive to Amboise – about 20 minutes, 19 kilometres.
From 16:00 to 17:20 you explore the Château d’Amboise with a Histopad, discovering this 15th century royal residence of King Charles VIII and its transition from Gothic to Renaissance styles. You can see the chapel where Leonardo da Vinci is buried.
You then stroll 400 metres to the nearby Clos Lucé for a 17:30 to 18:45 visit to the château and Parc Leonardo da Vinci, where Leonardo spent the last three years of his life. Around 19:00 you reach your hotel for the night.
Day 2 - Discover Chenonceau & Saumur Wine Region and Return to Paris
Loire Valley - Chenonceau - Saumur - Paris. You depart your hotel at 08:30 for the Château de Chenonceau – about a 30‑minute drive. From 09:00 to 11:00 you visit this renowned “Ladies’ Castle”, admired for its elegant arches spanning the River Cher. There is time to explore the rooms and to walk around the exterior for photos.
At 11:00 you continue towards Clos Rougeard – roughly 1 hour 20 minutes by road, about 115 km – and arrive in Saumur for lunch from 12:30 to 14:00. You choose where and what you would like to eat. At 14:00 you head to Clos Rougeard for a guided tasting from 14:15 to 15:30, then drive on to Domaine Guiberteau in Saint‑Just‑sur‑Dive for a second tasting from 15:45 to 17:00.
You set off for Paris at 17:00 – around 3 hours 30 minutes, approximately 330 km – arriving back in the city at about 20:30 for drop‑off at your hotel.
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