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Loire Valley: Day Trip with Entry to 2 Castles

French castles, rolling hills, beautiful meals, and wine!

  1. Start time: 07:30

  2. Duration: 13h

  3. Max group size: 25

  4. Live guide: English

Registered address: 6-9 Trinity Street, D02 EY47, Dublin 2, IE
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Included

  • Entrance to the Château de Chambord
  • Entrance to the Château de Chenonceau
  • Visit of Quaint town of Blois
  • Wine tasting
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Small group of max. 25 people or fewer
  • Roundtrip transport from Paris (air-conditioned coach)

Not included

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

Itinerary

Duration: 13.0 hours
  • 07:15 - Departure
    Meeting point: Catacombs of Paris, 1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy Get directions

    Meet your guide and fellow travellers at the designated central location in Paris.

  • 07:30 - Transfer from Paris to Loire Valley
    • 120 mins

    Board the air-conditioned coach for a comfortable journey into the Loire Valley.

  • 09:30 - Stop at Rest Area
    • 20 mins

    Take a break from the journey to stretch your legs and grab a snack.

  • 10:15 - Château de Chambord
    • 75 mins
    • • Admission ticket included

    Explore the Loire Valley's largest castle, known for its distinctive architecture and the staircase possibly designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy some free time to explore the castle grounds and views

  • 11:30 - Transfer from Château de Chambord to Blois
    • 30 mins
  • 12:00 - Blois
    • 120 mins

    Stroll through the charming streets of Blois, enjoy a meal at local eateries (not included), or visit the Royal Château de Blois on your own.

  • 14:15 - Transfer from Blois to Château de Chenonceau
    • 45 mins
  • 15:00 - Cave des Dômes
    • 20 mins

    Enjoy a tasting of a variety of wines, including white, red, and dessert wines, with insights from a knowledgeable expert.

  • 15:20 - Château de Chenonceau
    • 120 mins

    Explore the elegant "Ladies' Château," known for its beautiful interior, gardens, and historic significance.

  • 17:20 - Begin the return journey to central Paris
    • 180 mins

    Relax on the coach as you journey back to Paris. A brief rest stop will be included along the way

  • 20:30 - Arrive back in central Paris

    Arrive back in Paris and conclude your day trip exploring the Loire Valley

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Two French castles, each uniquely beautiful and a wine tasting with more than a splash of good French wine. All amid the stunning scenery of the Loire Valley. This memorable day trip from Paris is a fairy-tale feast for the senses!

Explore the heart and soul of the French countryside, starting at Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the valley. If you think it looks familiar, you might be thinking of Disney's ‘Beauty and the Beast’, which was inspired by this very place. Climb the staircase that was supposedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, and don't miss the spectacular views from the turrets, where you can look for the wild deer that roam the grounds.

Having worked up an appetite, it's on to your next stop: the quaint town of Blois, where you’ll get some free time to enjoy lunch at your own expense in one of the restaurants around the vibrant Square Louis XII. After that, head to Blois, known for its unique mix of Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical architecture... and some pretty tragic history - gulp.

From here, it's on to the so-called 'Ladies’ Château', Château de Chenonceau. This elegant 16th-century castle was designed and owned solely by women. It has all the storybook trimmings, from painted wooden doors and a smooth stone exterior to stone carvings, huge tapestries, and beautiful period furniture. Not an IKEA sofa in sight.

Downstairs, you'll see the impressive vaulted kitchens and pantry, a butcher's room and the staff dining room. There is even a landing platform for the servants to bring supplies up the river! These women really thought of everything!

Don’t miss the spectacular and beautiful bridge that spans the river Cher. Originally used to hold balls and parties, it served as a hospital in WWI and was in use again in WWII, this time helping people escape from occupied France, crossing over the bridge and into free France on the other side.

Explore the gardens and the rest of the castle, then quench your thirst with a wine tasting (three wines from the château's vineyard) led by your guide in the Cave des Dômes. This vaulted cellar full of barrels is every wine lover's dream!

Wines:

  • Wine tasting: you will taste a Brut méthode traditionnelle, a Sauvignon Blanc sec, a Rosé Les Meuriers, a Cabernet Rouge Les Meuriers, and a Le Côt, Chenin Blanc (Moelleux 2009). Please note that the selection of wines may differ on the day of your visit, depending on the vineyard's availability
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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