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Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
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- 8 hours (approx.)
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- Offered in: English
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Overview
The UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley are home to some of France’s most magnificent chateaux and this full-day tour from the cities of Tours or Amboise visits two of them in one day. The fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau with its famous stories and the marvel at the Renaissance architecture and beautiful gardens of the Chateau de Chambord.
- Full-day tour of Chambord and Chenonceau from the cities of Tours or Amboise
- Admire the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley
- Explore the 16th-century castle and gardens of Chambord
- Tour the fairy-tale castle of Chenonceau
- Great-value tour includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance fees to the castles : Chenonceau and Chambord
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your own way to a central meeting point to meet your guide and small group of no more than eight people. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, set out on the journey to Chambord and soak up the scenery as you wind through the rolling countryside and lush vineyards of the Loire Valley.
Along the way, catch a glimpse of some of the region’s other castles, including Amboise, Chaumont, and Clos Lucé. Arrive at the Château de Chambord and take time to admire its grand façade, a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture and one of the most photographed castles in France. Accompanied by your guide, head inside to explore the 16th-century castle; see architectural highlights such as Leonardo da Vinci’s staircase and the royal suites of François I; and enjoy spectacular views over Chambord Park.
After, enjoy free time to purchase lunch, which can be brought with you or purchased at a French boulangerie.
In the afternoon, head to one of the most iconic of all the Loire castles, the Château de Chenonceau is a fairy tale brought to life and you have plenty of time to take photos before heading inside. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic castle, marvel at priceless artwork and tapestries, then gaze out over the glittering Cher River and stroll around the magnificent gardens.
After a full day exploring the Loire Valley, return to your original departure point.
Along the way, catch a glimpse of some of the region’s other castles, including Amboise, Chaumont, and Clos Lucé. Arrive at the Château de Chambord and take time to admire its grand façade, a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture and one of the most photographed castles in France. Accompanied by your guide, head inside to explore the 16th-century castle; see architectural highlights such as Leonardo da Vinci’s staircase and the royal suites of François I; and enjoy spectacular views over Chambord Park.
After, enjoy free time to purchase lunch, which can be brought with you or purchased at a French boulangerie.
In the afternoon, head to one of the most iconic of all the Loire castles, the Château de Chenonceau is a fairy tale brought to life and you have plenty of time to take photos before heading inside. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic castle, marvel at priceless artwork and tapestries, then gaze out over the glittering Cher River and stroll around the magnificent gardens.
After a full day exploring the Loire Valley, return to your original departure point.
Chateau de Chenonceau
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chateau de Chambord
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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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Reviews
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47 reviews
Scarlett_P, May 2024
The whole day was very interesting and informative. Sophie was a great tour guide who provided plenty of historical information and illustrations. The lunch at a private château was the icing on the cake, so to speak. Highly recommended.
Jim_P, Apr 2024
Camille was a really fun, personal, and knowledgeable guide. She took care to ensure everyone understood the critical information and was patient with some of us older folks. Chenonceaux was by itself worth the price of the entire tour.
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 Camille !
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
David_B, Apr 2024
On top of the historic and beautiful chateaux we toured, our guide Stephen was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable of the history behind each of the chateaux and so enthusiastic in telling us about them. And any question we had he answered with so much information and insight. It was a perfect day.
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 Stephen.
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
Henry_Y, Apr 2024
Seeing the chateaus and just seeing the scenery and experiencing the smaller towns in France. The tour guide was fantastic.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Henry,
Thank you very much for your comment! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour!
It was a great pleasure to welcome you
Sincerely,
Bordeaux A la française team
Colin_H, Apr 2024
Amazing experience. Our guide was kind and very knowledgeable! They made the experience amazing. Would book with same company again.
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.
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
sameyck, Oct 2019
This tour is great for anyone who doesn't have their own transportation while in the area. Our guide for the day was Lara and she was lovely and very knowledgeable about everything we saw. Even though it was a rainy day we had a great time and were thankful for the thoughtful little touches Lara brought to our day, including the umbrellas! Thank-you again Lara, we had a wonderful time.
PEDRO_A, Sep 2019
We found this tour on internet and we chose it because it was a small group tour. We were 5 person in the group.
We’ve been picked up in Amboise a little late, but they give us the corresponding apologies (2 person never arrived at Tours).
After 15 minutes driving we get to the Beautiful Château de Chenonceau. Then we have lunch in a private Château in Villesavin. The owner cooked for us an amazing french lunch!!
Then we go to the stunning chateau De Chambord. After we leave, we take a petit picnic in the area.
Agate was our Guide, and she was incredible!!
She made the visit memorable and take care of everything that we needed.
We totally recommend this trip.
Peter N, Sep 2019
Everythung was perfect about the day and the guide. We did feel a bit cramped though....four couples is a bit more than the van needs. But well worth it. Daphne is a fun, high energy guide!
Cheryl K, Jul 2019
The small group tour is definitely the way to go if you’re interested in a quality tour. Our guide was extremely personable, knowledgeable and was able to navigate the large summer tourist crowds quite well. The tour included a stop at a small chateau for a fabulous French lunch—Pate, quiche, salad, cheese and dessert as well as wine The total group only numbered five so there was a lot of interaction. A very special day—am so glad I had reserved the small group tour with lunch!
Margaret_G, Jul 2018
We had a wonderful time! Vincent was a marvelous guide, the small group tour was informative and fun, and lunch at the private chateau was fabulous! Highly recommend.
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