Loire Valley: Day Tour - Chambord & Chenonceau (Including Lunch at a Private Castle)
10 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English
10 hours
09:00
What you'll do
Arrive from Tours in the Loire Valley at the Château de Chenonceau (one of the most visited historical monument in France), admiring the unusual castle built on a bridge across the Cher River. Stroll through the manicured gardens named after the "Catherine de Médicis" and "Diane de Poitiers", the famous ladies who lived there. Take time to appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence of each room and see beautiful antiques and lovely arrangements of fresh flowers. Here you will also stop for an authentic lunch hosted by a local French Countess who lives on the grounds. After lunch, it's onto the Château de Chambord, before concluding your adventure in the Loire Valley.
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 10 hours
- 2Start Time: 9 am
- 3Group Size: tbc
- 4Meeting Point: Tourist Office in Tours
- 5Château de Chenonceau:
- 6Arrive at the renowned Château de Chenonceau, an iconic historical monument spanning the Cher River.
- 7Explore the unique castle, marveling at its architectural wonder built on a bridge.
- 8Wander through the meticulously maintained gardens, named after the illustrious ladies Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers.
- 9Admire the feminine influence evident in every room, adorned with beautiful antiques and fresh floral arrangements.
- 10Lunch Break:
- 11Enjoy a delightful lunch at a hidden gem hosted by a permanent resident, a French Countess, offering an off-the-beaten-path culinary experience.
- 12Château de Chambord:
- 13Proceed to Chambord and immerse yourself in its majestic grandeur.
- 14Discover notable works of art and architecture as your guide selects the most emblematic rooms for exploration.
- 15Listen to captivating anecdotes unveiling hidden details, enriching your understanding of this historical masterpiece.
- 16Scenic View:
- 17Delight in the breathtaking panoramic view of the Château de Chambord, capturing its grandeur before departing back to Tours.
- 18End Time: Approximately 7 pm
What's Included
- Authentic lunch with a local host
- Driver and tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking guide
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional food and drink
Meeting Points
Tourism Office of the City of Tours (78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, Indre-et-Loire Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, 37000)
Notes
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
This tour starts from the city of Tours which is the main city of the Loire Valley (1h by TGV train from Paris) • Tour's departure is at 9am (please be there 10 minutes before departure). Drop-off at the end of the day is at 6.30pm.
We kindly remind our visitors that it is stricly required to have a ticket in order to access our vans at the beginning of the tour, including children, infants, and pets. In the event of a child, infant or pet not being declared, we unfortunately won’t be able to accept any addition on the day of the tour.
Please note that for security and legal reasons, our tour is not accessible for children under 4 years old.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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