Loire Valley Castles Audio Guided Tour
1 day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris France
Meet up at our central located agency in Paris
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris, Place de l_Opera Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris France
Leave the bustle of Paris for the charming and green Loire Valley, traveling on a luxury air-conditioned coach.
Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, 41250, Chambord France
After driving through a gentle French Countryside with undulating hills, you will reach and explore by audio guide the Impressive structure – finest example of Renaissance French Architecture: Chambord, The retreat for French Kings especially Louis XIV! Built by Francois I left his mark on the architectural and cultural achievements of his reign. He placed his symbols, the salamander and the letter F anywhere he could: ceiling, castle-door ways... The Castle has a famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonard da Vinci, a friend of the King.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domaine National de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
He placed his symbols, the salamander and the letter F anywhere he could: ceiling, castle-door ways... The Castle has a famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonard da Vinci, a friend of the King.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau Royal d'Amboise, Montée de l'Emir Abd-el-Kader, 37400, Amboise France
Learn about its incredible past and be enchanted by its breathtaking riverside views. In winter, you’ll be served a traditional lunch and drink. Outside of this period, the tour escort will give you some fabulous tips on where to eat. If you choose to travel on Monday or Saturday in summer, you’ll love visiting the equally majestic Amboise castle instead of Chambord and your wine tasting will take place in the delightful Chenonceau wine cellars.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Office de Tourisme Autour de Chenonceaux, 1 rue du Docteur Bretonneau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Drive through the French countryside before arriving to The Lady Castle spanning the River Cher.
Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Then you will visit Chenonceau at your leisure. Described as the Ladies Castle; the regal refuge that owes its very existence to a list of powerful ladies such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici (as well as others). You will be fascinated by Its Renaissance architecture and artwork by masters of the day. Its fine furniture, rare tapestries, and the ornate formal gardens will also captivate you.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France
Back to Paris at the end of the tour!
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
You will return at the departure point around 8PM ( approx)
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris France
Meet up at our central located agency in Paris
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris, Place de l_Opera Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris France
Leave the bustle of Paris for the charming and green Loire Valley, traveling on a luxury air-conditioned coach.
Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, 41250, Chambord France
After driving through a gentle French Countryside with undulating hills, you will reach and explore by audio guide the Impressive structure – finest example of Renaissance French Architecture: Chambord, The retreat for French Kings especially Louis XIV! Built by Francois I left his mark on the architectural and cultural achievements of his reign. He placed his symbols, the salamander and the letter F anywhere he could: ceiling, castle-door ways... The Castle has a famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonard da Vinci, a friend of the King.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domaine National de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
He placed his symbols, the salamander and the letter F anywhere he could: ceiling, castle-door ways... The Castle has a famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonard da Vinci, a friend of the King.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau Royal d'Amboise, Montée de l'Emir Abd-el-Kader, 37400, Amboise France
Learn about its incredible past and be enchanted by its breathtaking riverside views. In winter, you’ll be served a traditional lunch and drink. Outside of this period, the tour escort will give you some fabulous tips on where to eat. If you choose to travel on Monday or Saturday in summer, you’ll love visiting the equally majestic Amboise castle instead of Chambord and your wine tasting will take place in the delightful Chenonceau wine cellars.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Office de Tourisme Autour de Chenonceaux, 1 rue du Docteur Bretonneau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Drive through the French countryside before arriving to The Lady Castle spanning the River Cher.
Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Then you will visit Chenonceau at your leisure. Described as the Ladies Castle; the regal refuge that owes its very existence to a list of powerful ladies such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici (as well as others). You will be fascinated by Its Renaissance architecture and artwork by masters of the day. Its fine furniture, rare tapestries, and the ornate formal gardens will also captivate you.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France
Back to Paris at the end of the tour!
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
You will return at the departure point around 8PM ( approx)
Duration: 15 minutes
Included
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
- During Winter time ( Nov till End March) , Lunch is included
- On Mondays & Saturdays in Summer,Chambord will be replaced by Amboise
- Audio Guide ( if option selected)
- Transportation and tickets only ( if option selected)
- Tasting of 3 famous Loire wines, alongside four pieces of toast with local food products
- Entry/Admission - Place des Pyramides
- Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chambord
- Entry/Admission - Domaine National de Chambord
- Entry/Admission - Chateau Royal d'Amboise
- Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chenonceau
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Lunch in Summer
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note : the tour will be either with Audio Guide or at your Leisure ( if option selected)
- Lunch will be included in Winter only
- Tasting of 3 famous Loire wines, alongside four pieces of toast with local food products
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Warning: on Monday and Saturday only on summer period the visit of Chambord will be replaced by Amboise visit
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
80%
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