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Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle
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From $253.43
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- 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit two of the most renowned castles in the Loire Valley—aka French château country—on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord are known for their Renaissance architecture and picturesque riverside settings. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy views from little-known panoramic spots, and hear historical details and amusing anecdotes about the French kings and other nobles who have lived here. As a bonus, enjoy a relaxing lunch away from the crowds at a private, family-owned château.
- Loire Valley castles tour from Tours
- Visit Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau, two of the most popular in the region
- Marvel at the ornate Renaissance architecture and French gardens
- Enjoy a relaxing lunch at an off-the-beaten-path family-owned château
- Hear insider tips and information from a guide
What's Included
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- French-speaking guide
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- You must respect the selected meeting point during your order
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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268 reviews
Ivy_H, May 2024
This was incredible. Our guide was very fun, relaxed but also knowledgeable. It was such a pleasant experience. Lunch at the chateau was so very special. The food was great and just an awesome experience.
Julia_S, May 2024
We enjoyed the guided tour with Stephen and the lunch at the chateau. I recommend this tour of two famous chateaus in the Loire valley.
Lori_H, May 2024
The castles were amazing! Sophie was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and shared the history of the castles with us, while also giving us time to explore them on our own.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you very much for this excellent review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the visit!
Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Bordeaux again or another "A la Française" region: Provence, Loire Valley, Champagne.
Bordeaux A la française team
Donna_v, May 2024
What a great tour!!! Our tour guide, Marion was amazing! She was informative and shared her knowledge in a fun, engaging way! We will remember what happened in 1515, just in case we are asked!!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your excellent comment ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the A la Française experience with our guide Marion.
Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Loire Valley again or another "A la Française" region: Bordeaux, Provence, Champagne and Burgundy.
Sincerely,
Loire Valley A la française team
Victoria_M, May 2024
This was an excellent tour. Our guide Marion was knowledgeable and presented the history of the chateaus in a fun and interesting manner. The lunch at the third chateau was very good.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your excellent comment ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the A la Française experience with our guide Marion !
Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Loire Valley again or another "A la Française" region: Bordeaux, Provence, Champagne and Burgundy.
Sincerely,
Loire Valley A la française team
Corrinne_M, Apr 2024
We loved this tour! Our guide Steven was so professional and knowledgeable and fun! It was a very authentic and interesting France experience. The chateauxs are thrilling to see and explore. Lunch was home made and typical French fare - rustic setting and lovely.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your excellent comment ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the A la Française experience with our guide Steven
Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Loire Valley again or another "A la Française" region: Bordeaux, Provence, Champagne and Burgundy.
Sincerely,
Loire Valley A la française team
cinderspetrini, Apr 2024
Our guide, Steven, was excellent. Very attentive, informative, enthusiastic. He was prompt and made sure we were back in time to catch the train back to Paris. We enjoyed our tour very much. The lunch at the Chateau was a very special treat. Delicious with some special touches. All handcrafted. Time was given at each place to explore. It was chilly this time of year. Glad we brought warm coats and scarves.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your excellent comment ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the A la Française experience with our guide Steeven
Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Loire Valley again or another "A la Française" region: Bordeaux, Provence, Champagne adn Burgundy.
Sincerely,
Loire Valley A la française team
Tarnya_J, Apr 2024
Wonderful day visiting the famous chateaus. Our driver and guide Demetri was amazing, full of interesting history, was a safe driver and friendly. The lunch and visit to the private chateau was a real bonus and highlight.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for this excellent review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the visit!
Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Bordeaux again or another "A la Française" region: Provence, Loire Valley, Champagne.
Bordeaux A la française team
robert_b, Apr 2024
the tour was incredible however we felt lunch at the private chateau was not the best . no option for lunch ...you just get what they decide
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your excellent comment ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the A la Française experience with our guide.
We are sorry to hear about your lunch experience, thank you for your comment it helps us improve our offer !
Sincerely,
Loire Valley A la française team
clement_f, Mar 2024
Our guide, Alex, was super professional. We were a group of English and French speakers, and Alex tirelessly switched between the two languages to ensure everyone was on the same page. Generally, I’m not a history guy, but I enjoyed the historical story Alex brought to us while we enjoyed these magnificent châteaux. The lunch was fantastic and took place in a château, which is quite a treat! We also had an exciting chat about many different contemporary topics, which made the time we spent moving from one place to another quite enjoyable. I wish we could have more time to chat, as Alex was super knowledgeable. I highly recommend booking the tour, especially if you have more than two days in Tours.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your excellent comment ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the A la Française experience with our guide Alexane
Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you come to France, to visit Loire Valley again or another "A la Française" region: Bordeaux, Provence, Champagne adn Burgundy.
Sincerely,
Loire Valley A la française team
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