Day Trips

From Paris: All Day Loire Valley Trip with Entry Tickets & Wine Tasting

Name: From Paris: All Day Loire Valley Trip with Entry Tickets & Wine Tasting
Start: 2026-07-30T07:30:00
End: 2026-07-30T20:30:00
Location: Paris

Duration

13 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 7:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Explore Chambord and Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, enjoy free time in Blois, and join a wine tasting with round-trip coach transfers from Paris.

Explore the Loire Valley on a day trip from Paris, with visits to two of its most famous castles: Chambord and Chenonceau.

Walk through Chambord Castle at your own pace, see its grand rooms, and climb the double-spiral staircase linked to Leonardo da Vinci for terrace views.

Visit Chenonceau Castle, known for its elegant arches over the Cher River and beautifully detailed Renaissance architecture.

From April to October, enjoy a wine tasting in Chenonceau’s historic cellars and sample regional Loire Valley wines.

Expert English-speaking tour guide

Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach

Entrance tickets to Château de Chambord

Entrance tickets to Château de Chenonceau

Complimentary local Loire Valley wine tasting at Chenonceau

Free time in Blois for lunch and independent exploration

Sites visited are Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau, and the Town of Blois

Group of 25 or less

Lunch

TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Place Denfert Rochereau
Get direction
2 hr
173 km
1. Chambord Castle
Tickets included
3 hr
Guided tour
20 min by a/c bus
15 km
2. Blois
Free Admission
2 hr
42 min by a/c bus
44.3 km
3. Chenonceau Castle
Tickets included
3 hr
Guided tour
2 hr 20 min by a/c bus
232 km
End point
Place Denfert Rochereau
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Matei G
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It was a wonderful experience during which the guide explained the history of the two palaces to us in detail. The bus was very comfortable, especially considering that it was 38 degrees outside.
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Step into the splendor of the Loire Valley on a full-day castle tour, where Renaissance masterpieces, royal history, and regional wine come together in one memorable experience.

Getting started

Meet your driver-guide and board a comfortable air-conditioned coach for a relaxed journey through the Loire Valley. As you travel, hear engaging commentary about the region and the castles on your itinerary, setting the scene for a day of history, architecture, and scenic beauty.

What to expect

Your first stop is Chambord, one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles and a striking symbol of Renaissance architecture. Explore the vast château at your own pace and climb the famous double-helix staircase, associated with Leonardo da Vinci, before heading up to the terrace for sweeping views over the immense estate.

Continue to Blois, where you’ll have free time to explore independently and enjoy lunch at your own expense. This charming town offers a mix of history and gastronomy, with the lively Square Louis XII at its heart and plenty of cafés and restaurants serving classic French cuisine.

Later, visit Chenonceau, known for its elegant arches over the Cher River and its beautifully detailed Renaissance architecture. From April to October, enjoy a wine-tasting experience at Chenonceau and sample regional Loire Valley wines before returning to Paris.

Features

Travel in comfort through the Loire Valley: Relax in an air-conditioned coach as your driver-guide shares stories and insights about the region and its famous castles.

Chambord: Discover a masterpiece of Renaissance design, admire its immense scale, and climb the celebrated double-helix staircase for panoramic estate views.

Chenonceau: Visit the elegant château built over the Cher River and admire its refined Renaissance architecture.

Loire Valley wines: Treat yourself to a wine-tasting experience in the castle cellar, with red, rosé, and white wines available from April to October.

Stop in Blois: This charming town offers a mix of history and gastronomy, with the lively Square Louis XII at its heart. Choose from cafés and restaurants serving classic French cuisine.

What to bring

Since plenty of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Accessibility

Chambord Castle

Since this is a historic site, certain regions may be closed for access due to maintenance or renovation.

Chenonceau Castle

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

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