Best of Loire Valley: 4 Châteaux Day Tour from Paris
ID: GYG1221188-1874014
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover Chambord, Blois, Amboise, and Chenonceau on a private full-day tour from Paris. Walk through Renaissance palaces where kings ruled and centuries of royal drama unfold.
Experience the heart of the French Renaissance through four iconic châteaux in one unforgettable day.
Stop at Château de Chambord for an exterior visit of the largest château in the Loire Valley, designed by Leonardo da Vinci. During WWII, France hid the Mona Lisa within its walls.
Step inside Château de Blois, where four architectural styles blend into one magnificent royal residence. Here, Joan of Arc received her blessing before her legendary campaign.
Explore Château d'Amboise, perched above the Loire River as the main royal residence of Renaissance France. Leonardo da Vinci is buried here in the royal chapel.
Tour the magnificent interiors of Château de Chenonceau, the famous “Ladies’ Château” built right across the river. Powerful women like Catherine de Medici fought over this castle, filling it with secrets and intrigues. It was later transformed into a WWI hospital, saving thousands of soldiers’ lives.
From Leonardo da Vinci’s genius to deadly royal drama, experience the real stories that shaped France.
Highlights
- Stop at Château de Chambord with Leonardo da Vinci’s architectural design
- Château de Blois with four architectural styles and centuries of royal intrigue
- Château d’Amboise, the Versailles of the Renaissance and Leonardo da Vinci’s burial place
- Château de Chenonceau, the elegant bridge château shaped by powerful women
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Private guide
- Entrance tickets to châteaux
- Private transportation with pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water and Wi-Fi onboard
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
