Loire Valley Castles: Fairytale Day Trip

Embark on a captivating day tour from Paris to the enchanting Loire Valley. Explore fairytale castles, indulge in regional food and wine, and experience the charm of a small group tour.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chateau de Chenonceau - The first castle you visit is Chateau de Chennonceau, it is one of the oldest and most beautiful castles in the France that is today only surpassed by the might of the famous Versailles in Paris. From the moment it was created, beauty and unique style of the castle that was built over the river Cher attracted royalty and…
What's Included
  • Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures personalised attention
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Driver/guide
  • Air conditioned mini-van
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch with starter, main, and dessert (if selected)
  • Visit the castles with an audio-guide to learn its history
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the magic of the Loire Valley on a remarkable day trip from Paris, ideal for couples, families, or small groups. Immerse yourself in history by visiting two of the region’s most renowned castles—Château de Chenonceau, gracefully arching over the Cher River, and the grand Château de Chambord, celebrated for its distinctive architecture.
Indulge…

Location
Chateau de Chenonceau
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nicole
Aug 2, 2025
A Perfect Day in the Loire Valley - Our group of five booked the Wine Tasting Tour in the Loire Valley with Castle Visits and Lunch, guided by Sebastian, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Sebastian was communicative from the start, and we set off early in a very comfortable SUV. As we left Paris, he kept us engaged with historical insights, fun trivia, and local landmarks. Throughout the day, he was friendly, easygoing, and incredibly knowledgeable. It felt like we were exploring with a well-informed friend. The castles and wineries we visited were all excellent, and Sebastian guided us through the wineries himself. He offered thoughtful commentary on wine production and even led us through a quarry and wine cave. Lunch was a standout, possibly our best meal of the entire trip. Every dish was beautifully prepared, and the rustic setting was absolutely charming. Venturing out of Paris to explore the Loire Valley was well worth it, and we wholeheartedly recommend this tour — and Sebastian in particular — for anyone looking for a day of history, wine, and scenery.
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Peggy_r
Aug 1, 2025
A Must Do! - Sebastian was wonderful. He personalized the experience for my husband and I - even made a stop along the way and took amazing photos of us in a sunflower field. The lunch was exceptional, and castles grand. I can't recommend it enough - especially with Sebastian as your tour guide. You won't be disappointed.
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Alan
Apr 1, 2025
A great introduction to the Loire Valley by Sebastian. - Sebastian and the tour were wonderful! From the start he was focused on accommodating our interests, was extremely knowledgeable, and informative. He truly loves what he is doing and is good at it. Thank you for introducing us to the Loire Valley!
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Ericbn5511qn
Mar 21, 2025
Great day - Great day trip from Paris. It’s a bit of a drive. Stopped at an interesting castle in Blois. Had an amazing lunch with amazing wine. Wine tasting was very entertaining. The Chateau Chenonceau was AMAZING. Wish we had more time there. Tomar, our guide was fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Ronald_d
Feb 22, 2025
Flexible and Friendly - The guide drives for you and covers stuff outside and along the way. Inside each you are on your own with history-pads that walk you through. The flexibility depending on the group is great as we had a private experience and saw a castle not listed with the tomb of divinci.
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Joanne_c
Aug 23, 2024
Lovely Day Trip! - Lovely experience in the Loire Valley. Tomer was our guide and he took great care of our group. We toured 2 chateaus - Chambord and Blois, had a delicious lunch, and tasted wines at a winery. The towns we drove through were very quaint and we also enjoyed the company and chats during the long drive.
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Ryanrg2714pr
Jul 6, 2024
An Amazing Day Like No Other - Our guide Sebastian took us on a wonderful day long excursion visiting castles, wineries and a restaurant for lunch. Everything was exactly as advertised. We had an unforgettable day and learned so much about the area from Sebastian. Chateau de Chambord is a must see!
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L6485xyjennyt
Jul 6, 2024
Great day! - Fantastic tour! Sebastian was our guide and he was wonderful. On time, very friendly and very knowledgeable. Gave us many options throughout the day. The castles were stunning, the lunch was delicious (great food for us as vegetarians which Sebastian was sure to make sure wouldn’t be an issue for us). The wine tour was lovely-got to try many excellent wines with very friendly staff. Definitely recommend this day trip! Request Sebastian if you can!
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K1634ufeders
Jun 22, 2024
Everything perfect - Transport and guide super amazing, car transport impeccable, polite and attentive all the time, leaving everyone comfortable throughout the ride.
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Karen_a
Jun 27, 2025
Beautiful Castles and Countryside - We enjoyed the castles very much and the lunch was great. The wine tasting was a little underwhelming. I was expecting a bit more information and it just wasn’t like other tastings I’ve been on. Also, the van was a little warm.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).