Overview
This tour will allow you to discover how the french Renaissance flourished on the banks of the Loire river, which is the largest french site to be on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
Several italian artists and engineers such as Leonardo Da Vinci settled in this region that we still name "Garden of France", and thanks to the ambition of our Kings, they planted the seed of an astonishing artistic revolution that you are invited to admire in our beautiful castles.
I'll pick you up at 7:00am. After driving 2 hours, we'll make a coffee stop. We'll drive another hour to the 1rst site, the Château de Chenonceaux, also known as "The Ladies' Castle", an architectural gem built across a river.
For lunch, we will head to the royal town of Amboise where Leonardo Da Vinci spent the last 3 years of his life.
And last but not least, we will discover the Château of Chambord, the perfect example of the Renaissance architecture in the Loire Valley and fruit of King Francis 1rst's ambition.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- 2 Castles (Chenonceau and Chambord)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Meung-sur-Loire
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Chateau de Chenonceau
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Amboise
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Chateau de Chambord
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Total duration includes travel time from start to each leg of the tour and back.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Licensed Guide/Driver.
- Lunch.
- 2 Castles (Chenonceau and Chambord).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Loire Valley's Castles Chambord and Chenonceau Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Loire Valley’s Castles Chambord and Chenonceau Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- 2 Castles (Chenonceau and Chambord)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Total duration includes travel time from start to each leg of the tour and back.
