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Loire Valley Castles: Wine & History Tour
5.0
9 Ratings
Paris
Explore Loire Valley: Visit Chambord, savor gourmet wine & food, and taste diverse wines on a private day trip from Paris.
Explore Loire Valley: Visit Chambord, savor gourmet wine & food, and taste diverse wines on a private day trip from Paris.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Paris - Begin your journey with a pick-up from your accommodation in Paris.
- Loire Valley - Relax and enjoy the picturesque drive to the Loire Valley, indulging in fresh croissants while discovering the region’s rich history and winemaking heritage.
- Chateau de Chambord - Experience an audio-guided tour of this magnificent Renaissance…
- Paris - Begin your journey with a pick-up from your accommodation in Paris.
- Loire Valley - Relax and enjoy the picturesque drive to the Loire Valley, indulging in fresh croissants while discovering the region’s rich history and winemaking heritage.
- Chateau de Chambord - Experience an audio-guided tour of this magnificent Renaissance castle, built by King Francis I of France five centuries ago, and the inspiration for Disney’s “Beauty & the Beast.”
- Blois - Delight in a genuine, freshly prepared French meal, complemented by local wines rarely found elsewhere, at a delightful local restaurant or winery.
- Loire Valley - Explore a family-owned winery and engage with enthusiastic local winemakers. Savor a selection of red, white, and sparkling wines, subject to availability, while learning about the unique qualities of the region.
- Loire Valley - Relax on the comfortable return drive to Paris after a day filled with vineyard, castle, and wine exploration in the Loire Valley.
- Paris - Conclude your journey with a drop-off directly at your accommodation in Paris.
What's Included
- Transportation in a comfortable minivan
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Paris
- An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
- Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant paired with local wine
- Visit 1 to 2 wineries
- Tasting of over 6 exceptional cuvees
- Delicious freshly…
- Transportation in a comfortable minivan
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Paris
- An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
- Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant paired with local wine
- Visit 1 to 2 wineries
- Tasting of over 6 exceptional cuvees
- Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water
- Entrance fees for an audio guided tour at Chambord Castle
- The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore magnificent Renaissance castles and savor Loire Valley wines on this exclusive day tour with your group and guide from Paris.
After being picked up from your hotel, enjoy a relaxing drive with a fresh croissant as your private guide shares fascinating stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking traditions.
Tour Chambord Castle with an audio…
Explore magnificent Renaissance castles and savor Loire Valley wines on this exclusive day tour with your group and guide from Paris.
After being picked up from your hotel, enjoy a relaxing drive with a fresh croissant as your private guide shares fascinating stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking traditions.
Tour Chambord Castle with an audio guide and marvel at its grand halls, iconic staircase, and Renaissance architecture.
Travel through the vineyards and pause at a picturesque viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc.
A traditional French lunch featuring local products is served at a family-run estate, accompanied by local wines to highlight the region’s styles.
In the afternoon, visit a boutique winery to sample sparkling, dry, sweet, red, and rosé wines, many of which are not available elsewhere.
Relax on the return drive to Paris, with drop-off at your accommodation, completing a memorable private Loire Valley wine experience.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Schedule and wineries visited are subject to minor changes depending on the season and on supplier availability.
- Your guide will contact you one day before the tour to give you an exact pick up time (usually between 7-7:30 AM)
- Not wheelchair accessible, some stairs to access the underground cellars
- Wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45 °F / 10 °C): do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
- Experience in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries offer tours in Spanish, and not all of our guides speak Spanish or French.
Location
Paris
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Heidi_g
Oct 24, 2025
Overall, our day with... - Overall, our day with Lionel was great. We were a little disappointed that he was 45 minutes late, but he had forewarned us that traffic might cause a small delay. Forty-five minutes is not a small delay.
He picked us up and off we ventured while he shared the plan for the day. He told us we’d stop for a croissant as we got closer. The croissant and pain au chocolate from the patisserie near Chambord Castle were phenomenal. My very American husband had hoped for a cup of coffee immediately after being picked up, but was not offered one at all. Future travelers beware that a French breakfast is a croissant and get yourself a cup of coffee ahead of your adventure.
We arrived at Chambord Castle a few minutes after our French breakfast. The castle is overwhelming to look at. Lionel was very kind and accommodating regarding my limited mobility. He dropped us off as close to the castle as he could, then went to park the car. He met us at the castle, bought our tickets and gave us our audio tour equipment. Although the audio guide was fine, I wish Lionel had been able to stay with us and give us a personal tour. The tour description very clearly states, however, that the trip includes an audio guided visit and that’s what we got!
Chambord Castle is a visually stunning place and we could have meandered there longer than the hour we had, but we got a great overview and learned a lot. Lionel gave us a good general concept of the historic background. Oddly, the visual magnificence of the castle is the main thing that’s magnificent about the Chambord Castle and the grounds. The castle was typically unoccupied by the gentry. Aside from some magnificent tapestries and the double helix central staircase it’s rather barren on the inside. That being said, my visit was shorter than I would have liked and perhaps I missed a great deal.
After leaving Chambord, we then drove along the Loire River while Lionel shared stories and anecdotes of the area. We stopped at a lovely winery and were treated to a pumpkin Veloute, a delicious charcuterie board of meat, fish and cheese, a crème brulee and, of course, wine. I was thrilled that Lionel joined us for lunch. On our previous tours with Viator, guides have not dined with us so this was a treat. Lionel is a real Frenchman and has a strong background in the wine business. His explanations gave us a much better understanding of the connection between the wine and the region. His commentary on France and politics and culture was enlightening.
After lunch we were on our way to Domaine Marc Brédif for a tour of the caves and a wine tasting. The caves were so awesome. I loved walking through them. We then did a tasting of five different wines which is always so fun to do. I enjoyed this whole experience very much.
Lionel met us back at the winery when I messaged him that we were done and we headed back towards Paris. It was an 11-hour day with lots of car time, but what we got from it was very much worth the drive. And honestly, part of the adventure for us is seeing parts of France we haven’t seen before. It is definitely a lot for one day! Merci Lionel! C’etait merveilleux de passer la journee avec toi.
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G8636wdannaj
Feb 19, 2025
I will come back! - This tour was an absolute dream! Our guide was fantastic, so friendly and passionate about wine and history. After we visited the stunning Chenonceau Castle, we had an incredible lunch paired with local wines. Driving through the vineyards and stopping for a tasting in the nature was a unique experience. Everything was well organized and personalized to our interests. Highly recommend if you want to see the best of the Loire Valley in one day!
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Maxim_a
Feb 7, 2025
The best experience in France! - We had such a wonderful day! The castle was so impressive, and it felt special to visit such a historic place together. Lunch was a real treat, it was delicious, with great local wine to go with it. The wine tasting was definitely our favorite part. It was fun learning about the different types of wines and trying them in such a beautiful setting. Go for it!
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Thais_b
Dec 6, 2024
WONDERFUL! - An unforgettable day in the Loire Valley! Chambord Castle is absolutely stunning, and our guide brought its history to life. Lunch at the winery was delicious, perfectly paired with exceptional wines. The winery tour was informative and enjoyable. A must-do experience for anyone visiting the region!
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Megan_t
Nov 27, 2024
Highly recommend! - We had the most amazing day on our private Loire Valley trip! Our guide was fantastic and made sure we got the most out of every moment. The highlight of the day was definitely visiting Château de Chambord and it’s absolutely breathtaking. After that, we headed to a charming winery for lunch, where we were treated to a delicious, locally sourced meal paired with wines. To top it off, we then enjoyed a guided tour of another winery, learning about the winemaking process and tasting some of their finest bottles. Highly recommend!
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873emmelineb
Apr 2, 2024
The top experience you don't want to miss ! - This is a must-to-do ! I didn't think it would be so interesting and diversify ! This experience is clearly the best day of our tour in France ! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the region, its history and obviously the wines. Our day started perfectly with a visit of one the most beautiful castle I have ever seen : Chambord. I found the double helix staircase so fascinating. I'm pretty sure that with spring coming the gardens will be prettier day by day. For the lunch we were welcomed like super guests at Cave Ambacia : the lunch was delicious but not as much as the wines we tasted ! Finally, we had a visit and tasting at Montdomaine wine estate and I'm so glad to have learnt so much about Loire wine grapes and wines.
To conclude, thank you to the WineDays team for their accompany and all the precisions and details they sent us before to go. I will definitively and highly recommend to go on tour with them !
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417mariond
Mar 5, 2024
Amazing tour in Loire Valley ! - We had a wonderful time in the Loire Valley ! From morning pick up at our hotel, to visiting Chambord castle (so beautiful) and discovering delicious wines and lovely winemakers ! I recommend 100% - I won’t have been able to do it alone ! Have a lovely day ! Thanks so much to my WineDays !
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Teni
Jan 10, 2020
Loire Valley Tour with Alex - We greatly enjoyed having a private tour for this portion of our trip, and Alex was a fantastic tour guide. From picking us up at our hotel with breakfast and bottled water, to his experienced driving, we had a great trip outside of Paris. While at Chambord, he gave us an in-depth explanation of the history of the Chateau and answered all of our questions in a friendly manner. We had a fantastic lunch in a historical restaurant followed by an amazing wine tasting. Alex was familiar with the winery which allowed us to begin our tasting early, which we appreciated immensely. Alex also boasted a very impressive knowledge of wine. As a distributor and winery owner, he was able to educate us on French wine throughout the day and provided some fantastic recommendations for us to try while eating in Paris. The wines he suggested were absolutely fantastic! If you're booking a trip of this style via Viator, ask for Alex. You won't be disappointed!
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Seanb_us
Mar 16, 2019
Brilliant Christophe (Tim) was awesome - The bad: Paris traffic. Everything else was great. Chateau Chambord has an awesome interactive experience and was a great visit. Bredif had an excellent cave, but middling wine. Great tour. Vignoble Alain Robert has excellent white wines.
The best part was the tour guide, Chris, whom we nicknamed, Tim. Very personable, knowledgeable, et helpful.
I would do this again. A fun time.
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