Loire Valley Castles Small Group Day Trip from Paris by Minivan

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France

Your Loire Valley day trip starts with hotel pickup in Paris for the drive southwest into ‘château country.

Pass By: Amboise Market Days, 23 Quai du Général de Gaulle, 37400 Amboise, France

Once home of the French royal court, now a small market town,

Stop At: Chateau Royal d'Amboise, Montée de l'Emir Abd-el-Kader, 37400, Amboise France

Discover Château d’Amboise, a favored royal residence during the Renaissance.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Chapelle Saint-Hubert, Place Michel Debre, 37400, Amboise France

King Francis I once welcomed Leonardo da Vinci at this castle, where da Vinci is buried in the Chapel of St Hubert.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Office de Tourisme Autour de Chenonceaux, 1 rue du Docteur Bretonneau, 37150 Chenonceaux France

Then head to the elegant Château des Dames straddling the River Cher

Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France

Visit to Chenonceau Castle restored by three great Ladies in France's history before having a delicious lunch at the L'Orangerie ( or similar)

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Domaine National de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France

Complete your journey by the last and most recognizable French Castle built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I

Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, 41250, Chambord France

The Symbol of the French Renaissance and listed Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981: One of the area’s largest and most impressive castles with extensive grounds.



Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: 8th Arrondissement, Paris France

You will return back to Paris around 6;15PM.

Pass By: Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris, Place de l_Opera Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris France

The driver guide will drop you back at your hotel for 6.30pm ( approx.)

Included
  • Lunch with drinks at a gourmet restaurant in Chenonceau.
  • Entrance ticket of each Castle
  • Visit with audio guide of Amboise castle.
  • Visit with audio guide of Chenonceau castle.
  • Visit with audio guide of Chambord castle.
  • Round Trip Transportation by air-conditioned minivan from your central located hotel in Paris
  • Service of an experienced driver-guide.
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau Royal d'Amboise
  • Entry/Admission - Chapelle Saint-Hubert
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chenonceau
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chambord
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • "Please note the Pick-up time indicated on the voucher is approximative and may vary up to 30 minutes according to the traffic in Paris. Pick up location will be from the hotel or Private residence in Paris ( Zip code must start by 75), should the address be provided to us at least 72 hours ( local time) prior to tour's departure.Without the accommodation address and if booking is made less than 72 hours ( local time) prior to departure, the pick up will be from PARISCityVISION on 2 rue des Pyramides, nearest Metro : Tuileries or Pyramides ( line 1 or 7/14) "
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Restaurant L'Orangerie (or similar) Template Menu : Starter : Spring salad with goats cheese. Main course : chicken breast served with mushroom sauce. Dessert : frozen omelette
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