Loire Valley Castles
Only 2 hours from Paris, the Loire Valley is home to France's best castles. From Chenonceau to Chambord, get a glimpse of French history on these tours with skip-the-line tickets.
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Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
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Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.
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Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
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Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.
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Fun fact: The Blois Royal Castle has a great royal history from Louis XII who built the oldest part of the castle to Francois I who added the Renaissance wing with the unique open circular staircase.
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Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
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Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.
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Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
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Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.
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Fun fact: The Blois Royal Castle has a great royal history from Louis XII who built the oldest part of the castle to Francois I who added the Renaissance wing with the unique open circular staircase.
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Save money as you explore two stunning gems of French architecture with a single ticket.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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See the royal quarters, including the bedrooms, the guard’s rooms, the chapel and the gallery, and admire the vast collection of exquisite tapestries, paintings and furniture.
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Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
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Explore the lavishly furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and see the many works of art on display at Chaumont-sur-Loire castle.
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Enjoy stunning views of the Loire Valley from the terraces.
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Stroll through the stables, known for being well-equipped and modern.
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Admire the green masterpieces that are part of the International Garden Festival.
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Save money as you explore two stunning gems of French architecture with a single ticket.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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See the royal quarters, including the bedrooms, the guard’s rooms, the chapel and the gallery, and admire the vast collection of exquisite tapestries, paintings and furniture.
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Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
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Explore the lavishly furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and see the many works of art on display at Chaumont-sur-Loire castle.
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Enjoy stunning views of the Loire Valley from the terraces.
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Stroll through the stables, known for being well-equipped and modern.
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Admire the green masterpieces that are part of the International Garden Festival.
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Skip the ticket counter and dive straight into Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.
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Explore over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.
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Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.
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Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.
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Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.
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Skip the ticket counter and dive straight into Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.
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Explore over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.
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Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.
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Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.
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Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.
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Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Use the free multilingual brochure as your guide through opulent rooms, from royal chambers and a private chapel to a state-of-the-art kitchen complex.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.
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Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Use the free multilingual brochure as your guide through opulent rooms, from royal chambers and a private chapel to a state-of-the-art kitchen complex.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.
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Visit the Amboise Royal Castle, a magnificent palace on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage river.
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Discover the latest HistoPad technology with 3D reconstructions of the Logis and learn about the castle's history as well as the lives of royalty that once called it home.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
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You also get to visit the tomb of Leonarda da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
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Did you know? The Amboise Royal Castle is linked to King Charles VIII. He was born there in 1470 and died there in 1498 after hitting his head on the top of a door of a gallery of the castle.
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Visit the Amboise Royal Castle, a magnificent palace on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage river.
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Discover the latest HistoPad technology with 3D reconstructions of the Logis and learn about the castle's history as well as the lives of royalty that once called it home.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
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You also get to visit the tomb of Leonarda da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
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Did you know? The Amboise Royal Castle is linked to King Charles VIII. He was born there in 1470 and died there in 1498 after hitting his head on the top of a door of a gallery of the castle.
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Enjoy access to the three majestic castles with a single value-for-money ticket.
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Your ticket grants you access to more than 60 rooms as well as the temporary exhibitions at Château de Chambord.
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Explore the grandiose architecture and the lovely French gardens at your own pace.
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Marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Bask in the elegance of Château Chenonceau as you explore it at your own pace.
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Witness late-gothic and early renaissance design at its best, as you walk over an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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Admire a vast collection of sophisticated art, furniture, and exquisite interiors as you explore the royal living quarters, the chapel and more.
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the extensive, lush royal gardens alongside the riverbank.
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Walk in the footsteps of royalty at one of the earliest Loire castles to be built in the French Renaissance style, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau.
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Marvel at the château’s opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations and more at your own pace.
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Explore the charming English-style gardens that surround the Château and take plenty of photographs.
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Enjoy access to the three majestic castles with a single value-for-money ticket.
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Your ticket grants you access to more than 60 rooms as well as the temporary exhibitions at Château de Chambord.
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Explore the grandiose architecture and the lovely French gardens at your own pace.
-
Marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Bask in the elegance of Château Chenonceau as you explore it at your own pace.
-
Witness late-gothic and early renaissance design at its best, as you walk over an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
-
Admire a vast collection of sophisticated art, furniture, and exquisite interiors as you explore the royal living quarters, the chapel and more.
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the extensive, lush royal gardens alongside the riverbank.
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Walk in the footsteps of royalty at one of the earliest Loire castles to be built in the French Renaissance style, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau.
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Marvel at the château’s opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations and more at your own pace.
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Explore the charming English-style gardens that surround the Château and take plenty of photographs.
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Discover the architectural and natural beauty of the Loire Valley on a full-day guided tour featuring castles, gardens, and local wines.
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Step inside the romantic Azay-le-Rideau Castle, a gem of French Renaissance design set on an island in the Indre River.
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Wander through the magnificent gardens of Villandry Castle, known for its ornamental flower beds, vegetable gardens, and tranquil water features.
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Visit the historic town of Amboise, a hub for wine lovers, and enjoy a guided tasting of the region’s celebrated white, rosé, red, or sparkling wines.
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Learn about winemaking from vine to bottle at a local Vouvray winery, touring underground cellars and sampling wines led by expert sommeliers.
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Travel in comfort with round-trip transfers from Tours or Amboise in a small-group setting led by an English-speaking local guide.
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Discover the architectural and natural beauty of the Loire Valley on a full-day guided tour featuring castles, gardens, and local wines.
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Step inside the romantic Azay-le-Rideau Castle, a gem of French Renaissance design set on an island in the Indre River.
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Wander through the magnificent gardens of Villandry Castle, known for its ornamental flower beds, vegetable gardens, and tranquil water features.
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Visit the historic town of Amboise, a hub for wine lovers, and enjoy a guided tasting of the region’s celebrated white, rosé, red, or sparkling wines.
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Learn about winemaking from vine to bottle at a local Vouvray winery, touring underground cellars and sampling wines led by expert sommeliers.
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Travel in comfort with round-trip transfers from Tours or Amboise in a small-group setting led by an English-speaking local guide.
- Admire 4 magnificent specimens of French architecture with a single money-saving ticket!
- Admire the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture of Chenonceau Castle as you explore the opulent interiors, along with a vast collection of tapestries, paintings, and furniture.
- Stroll through the lush royal gardens along the banks of Cher river.
- Admire lavish furniture, artworks, and a grand staircase at the 10th-century Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
- Catch the breathtaking view of Loire Valley from the terraces, explore the 19th-century stables that were ahead of their time, and check out the International Garden Festival.
- Take in the unique architecture of Bloise castle, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
- Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside.
- Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
- Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Amboise castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
- Visit the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
- Stroll through the gardens in search of traveling plants and over 80 species of birds.
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- Admire 4 magnificent specimens of French architecture with a single money-saving ticket!
- Admire the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture of Chenonceau Castle as you explore the opulent interiors, along with a vast collection of tapestries, paintings, and furniture.
- Stroll through the lush royal gardens along the banks of Cher river.
- Admire lavish furniture, artworks, and a grand staircase at the 10th-century Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
- Catch the breathtaking view of Loire Valley from the terraces, explore the 19th-century stables that were ahead of their time, and check out the International Garden Festival.
- Take in the unique architecture of Bloise castle, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
- Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside.
- Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
- Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Amboise castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
- Visit the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
- Stroll through the gardens in search of traveling plants and over 80 species of birds.
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Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.
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Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.
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