Top Loire Valley Art Tours

Follow in the footsteps of French royals and aristocrats on a day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley, home to more than 100 châteaux and many of the finest in France. Most are impossible to visit without a car, so relax as a personal chauffeur takes you to a trio of the most impressive estates—Amboise, Chenonceaux, and Chambord. An art historian guide accompanies you inside for a detailed look at these time capsules of French history.

During this full-day, small-group tour from Amboise, you will discover multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. In the morning, meet your guide and set off to discover two of the region's highlight châteaux: the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Villandry. After free time for lunch (own expense), visit a winery in the Vouvray region and indulge in an in-depth tour and tasting session.

Discover Nantes, one of France’s most dynamic and creative cities, with a local guide. Take in all the highlights, including the giant mechanical Elephant and the Iles de Machines, the Passage Pommeraye, and the picturesque gardens of the Ile de Versailles. Gain a local perspective as you visit the most popular sights, as well as a few surprises along the way.

Leave the tourist traps behind with this tour that pairs you with a local guide to discover the lesser-known treasures of Nantes. Perfect for those who prefer to wander off the beaten path, this experience takes you on a journey through the city, discovering locations for photos along the way. Spend time in places that locals love and listen to stories and insider tips from your guide.

During your private tour learn everything you wanted to know about the great master Leonardo Da Vinci. He finished his live in the Loire Valley. He arrived there with only 3 paintings. You will visit his final residence: Clos Lucé. In the Loire Valley Da Vinci worked as a painter, an architect, an engineer and also as a party organizer for king Francis I. Leonardo was buried in the little chapel of Amboise Royal Palace. Follow Da Vinci's footsteps in Amboise and dive into the Renaissance times.