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Loire Valley Castles Private Tour From Paris/skip-the-line ticket

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12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish
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Overview

This private tour is 100% customizable.
• With your bilingual guide, you can either visit 3 castles or 2 castles + local wine tasting in a family-owned cellar
• For the first castle, we recommend the iconic Château of Chenonceau, built on the river, one of the most stunning examples of Loire Valley architecture.
• Then, marvel at the most impressive and the largest castle of the Loire Valley: Château de Chambord, commissioned by King François I and with staircases designed by Leonardo Da Vinci.

- If you decide to not do the wine tasting, you can see a 3rd castle like Chateau de Cheverny that inspired Hergé to create his comic strip character Tintin.

Whether you are a couple, a group of friends, or with your extended family, you will enjoy a unique visit full of interesting anecdotes and great works of art. (Your guide is also a pro at explaining art and history to children – families of all ages are welcome!)

What's Included

  • Private driver with high-quality air-conditioned vehicle
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Tips
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick you up at 7.30 a.m and drop you off around 7 p.m anywhere you want in Paris. (depending on parisian traffic)

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Paris

At 7.30 a.m our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel or anywhere in Paris with high-quality air-conditioned vehicle, to the first stop is around 3 hours driving duration.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Chateau de Chenonceau

Visit the iconic Château of Chenonceau with your local guide, one of the most stunning examples of Loire Valley architecture, with its immense gallery that spans the width of the Cher river, giving it the nickname of the “Ponte Vecchio of France.” Nicknamed the Château des Dames – the Ladies’ Château – it was successively owned by many women of power and influence including Diane de Poitiers and Caterina de’ Medici.• Inside the château we will discover the incredible collection of masterpieces (Reubens, Van Dyck, Corregio…), the royal bedrooms, salons for King François I and King Louis XIV, the chapel, and of course the gallery designed by Caterina de’Medici.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Ange

• Following our visit to the château, we will meet a local winemaker and have a private tasting in his winery near Chenonceau.Driving from Chateau de Chenonceau to Ange is 20 minutes.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chateau de Cheverny

Discover the castle that inspired Hergé to create his comic strip character Tintin. The owners live in the right wing of the chateau, and there are century-old trees in the beautiful park and an enclosure where you can see the chateau owner's pack of hunting dogs.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Chateau de Chambord

• The fairy-tale Château de Chambord is the largest of all the Loire Valley châteaux and is housed deep in the largest closed, forested park in Europe. Commissioned by King François I, Chambord is the culmination of Renaissance architecture and ingenuity.• We will pay special attention to the innovative design – from Leonardo da Vinci’s double-spiral staircase at the heart of the château, to the blueprint of the château in the form of a cross, to the royal rooms and incredible gardens. We will take the time to discover this revolutionary château.Driving from Ange to Chateau de Chambord is around 50 minutes and going back to the hotel is 3 hours. While on the way you can also see the magnificent landscape and cross typical French little villages.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Paris

At the end of the day, we return you to your hotel or a location of your choice in Paris
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Loire Valley Castles Private Tour From Paris/skip-the-line ticket?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private driver with high-quality air-conditioned vehicle
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Fully customizable tour
  • Pick-up and drop-off from/to the location of your choice in Paris
  • A knowledgeable multilingual private guide at your service
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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