Your driver picks you up at your hotel in Paris in the morning for the drive to the Loire Valley, where you’ll visit three castles—Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord, and Château de Cheverny—which are emblematic of Renaissance architecture and each have their own styles, history, and garden designs.

Each castle visit takes about one hour with your guide, who tells you about the history of the estates and shows you their gardens. You can decide with your guide which castle you might spend longer at, if you wish, or you can choose to visit only two castles to explore at a slower pace. It’s up to you.

If you wish, you also have the opportunity to dine at a local restaurant (own expense); your guide can suggest a menu that provides a French art de vivre (art of life) experience. Upon demand, wine tasting of Loire wines is also available (own expense). You can choose this instead of visiting the third castle. When booking, please specify if you’d like this option. A third possibility is an interior visit of Château de Chambord, which is by reservation only, so please specify when booking if you prefer this option.

Your day trip ends with return to Paris for drop-off.

Points of Interest

• Chateau de Chenonceau

• Chateau de Cheverny

• Chateau de Chambord

• Comfort Cars

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Driver/guide
• Private transport

• Food and drinks

The Loire Valley of France, designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, is celebrated for its multitude of castles, or ‘châteaux,’ which served as residences for French royalty and the nobility in the 15th and 16th centuries. Explore the grandeur and unique architectural styles of some of the most renowned châteaux on this day excursion from Paris, complete with private transport. Gain insights into personalities such as Leonardo da Vinci who played key roles in shaping the region’s artistic heritage, and enjoy their stunning gardens, too.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.