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All the know-how of France Tourisme, to rediscover the magic of Paris at the best price!
Visit the Loire Valley Castles in a private roundtrip mini bus from Paris
An unforgettable roundtrip with ours drivers-guides specialized in the Loire Castles, in an air-conditioned vehicle that allows you to discover the wonders of the Loire Valley during 13 hours.
❤ YOU WILL ENJOY...
You can choose between two options for your trip to the Loire Valley Castles:
3 emblematic castles: Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny, or a deeper discovery of Chenonceau, Clos Lucé and Chambord, plus a French Gastronomy tasting (Loire Valley wine tasting).
DISCOVERING "CHÂTEAUX DE LA LOIRE"
Three sublime castles available for you in this trip:
CHENONCEAU CASTLE with audioguides:
Model of Renaissance traditions, Chenonceau Castle is an architectural masterpiece, known as the "Ladies Castle", five women played an important part in the interior decoration, making Chenonceau one of the most romantic Castles in the Loire Valley. Our guide will introduce you to the history of the castle, letting you strolling through the magnificent gardens.
CHEVERNY CASTLE:
The Cheverny Castle is the private property of the Vibraye family. During this visit, you will admire its wonderful 17th century furniture. Before leaving, take a walk through the gardens and discover the royal kennels. As an anecdote, Cheverny Castle served as an inspiration place to Hergé for develops Moulinsart Castle in Tintin comic book.
Each spring, for nine years, the tulip reigns supreme in three of the gardens of Cheverny Castle.
This year, the number of bulbs has doubled: more than 500,000 bulbs were planted in the fall, especially to form not one, but two immense ribbons of tulips. Guaranteed wonder!
Imagine this spectacular ribbon: 500,000 tulips over 2 ribbons, 250 meters long and 12 meters wide... A variation of reds, pinks, yellows, oranges, purples, and whites. A true natural work of art, which ends in the water feature of the castle's park.
This magnificent spectacle can be discovered in April!
CHAMBORD CASTLE with audioguides:
Considered as the largest and most majestic Loire Valley Castle, Chambord was built as a hunting lodge by François I. However, he spent only 42 days of his 32-year reign in this royal residence. The 365 chimneys, 440 rooms, 14 staircases and 800 capital pillars give an insight of the magnificent architecture period. The main attraction remains the intricate "double revolution" staircase designed by Leonardo de Vinci.
YOUR LUNCH AT CHENONCEAU
Our guides will be able to advise you and direct you to a large choice of restaurants.
DISCOVERING THE "CHÂTEAUX DE LA LOIRE" AND LEONARD DA VINCI
Two sublime castles and the Clos de Lucé, last home of Leonardo De Vinci:
VISIT OF CLOS LUCE CASTLE AND LEONARD DE VINCI PARK:
As you walk, you meet Leonardo the engineer, Leonardo the visionary and Leonardo the painter and architect. The Leonardo da Vinci Park is a unique journey among the genius's pieces of work. At Château du Clos Lucé,, dive into French History and discover Leonardo da Vinci's room, his workshop restored in the atmosphere of the typical Bottegas of the Renaissance, the room of Marguerite de Navarre, Francis I's older sister Anne de Bretagne's oratory and many other treasures.
AUDIOGUIDED VISIT OF CHENONCEAU CASTLE:
Model of the Renaissance traditions, the Chenonceau Castle is an architectural masterpiece. Known as the "Château des Dames", five women played a part to the interior decoration, making Chenonceau one of the most romantic castle in the Loire valley.
Our guide will introduce you to the history of the castle, then let you stroll at your leisure through the sumptuous gardens.
AUDIOGUIDED VISIT OF CHAMBORD CASTLE:
Considered as the largest and most majestic castle of the Loire valley, Chambord Castle was commissioned as a hunting lodge by François I. However, he only spent 42 days of his 32-year reign in this royal residence. The 365 chimneys, 440 rooms, 14 staircases and 800 turrets and capitals give an insight of the magnificent period architecture. The main attraction remains the intricate "double revolution" staircase designed by Leonardo de Vinci.
WINE TASTING AT CHAMBORD:
After discovering the Loire castles, join us for a wine tasting at "Biscuiterie de Chambord". Enjoy a gourmet moment and discover some of the Loire Valley such as Cheverny, Vouvray, Touraine and Sancerre wines produced by local wine-makers. During this tasting, you will also discover an artisanal biscuits shop and its history. At the end of your visit, you can buy some wines and biscuits as souvenirs.
YOUR LUNCH AT AMBOISE:
Our guides will be able to advise you and direct you to a large choice of restaurants.
France Tourisme Agency - 6, rue de l'amiral de Coligny - 75001 Paris - Access map
Our offers can be customized for a group from 8 people and more - For more informations : Contact our Groups Department
Our other offers in the same theme:
➤ Day trip to Mont Saint Michel from Paris ➤ A fairy tale city: Bruges (Belgium) - 1 day trip from Paris ➤ Loire Valley Castles Tour - Day trip ➤ Visit of Versailles Palace ➤ Excursion to Fontainebleau Castle & Barbizon ➤ Normandy landing beaches Tour - Day trip from Paris ➤ Champagne - Reims 1 day trip from Paris ➤ Disneyland® Paris ➤ Giverny + Versailles in one day ➤ Excursion to Giverny - Monet's gardens
Open 7 days a week, from 9am to 7pm, our agency welcomes you during your stay in Paris. Whether for information or a last minute booking, our travel experts are at your disposal to advise you and offer you the best activities and visits to enjoy during your trip!
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