Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 106.51 USD
Rating: 8.3 (482 reviews)

It was very well organized. Our guide, Rocio, made the tour enjoyable, providing interesting and well-documented informa...

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Visit three of the Loire Valley’s most famous castles: Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord, and Château de Cheverny, and experience what life was like during the Renaissance period.

Details

Duration

13 hours 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Return transportation by luxury air conditioned coach.
Official English speaking guide (depending on the option chosen).
Audioguide in English (depending on the option chosen)
Admission to the various castles.

Not included

Lunch.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Seine River Cruise

Free cancellation

Paris Free Walking Tour

9.3

(1,071)

Gratis

Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie Tickets

Meeting point

1 Rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris – Hotel Pullman Bercy

Reviews of our customers

8.3

Excellent 6,203 Travelers·482 reviews

October 9, 2026
Sandra Gabriela
Caba, Argentina
The tour is very interesting throughout. It allows you to see many places, learn about history, and admire incredible buildings. The guide, Leonor, an...
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September 22, 2026
Jose Antonio
Sevilla, Spain
It was very well organized. Our guide, Rocio, made the tour enjoyable, providing interesting and well-documented information; we didn't miss a thing. ...
As a couple
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August 16, 2026
Helene Mirval
Petit Bourg, France
The day was well-organized. It was truly a wonderful day. I also noted that you offer other tours with a similar format for the day. One small drawbac...
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August 16, 2026
Marta Castro Bautista
Madrid, Spain
Our guide Toño was very friendly and made the trip very enjoyable, telling us about the history of the castles and surrounding areas. He also gave us ...
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June 17, 2026
Cristina
Dominican Republic
It was a very interesting excursion and we enjoyed it immensely. We made the most of our time. Our guide, Rocío, was delightful and shared the stories...
As a couple
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May 26, 2026
Karen Judith Rodriguez Cruz
Bogotá, Colombia
The activity is simply spectacular. We opted for a guided tour, and it was exceptional. The only downside is that there's limited time at each castle,...
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September 28, 2026
Anónimo
Veracruz, Mexico
Excellent visit, the guide was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. It's a long tour, but well worth it.
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September 25, 2026
Jorge Cardich Pulgar
Lima, Peru
Spectacular,
Traveling solo
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September 23, 2026
Patricia
Argentina
The castle tour was excellent. The guide was very friendly and efficient, and she gave us a lot of information we didn't know. Very good!
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September 19, 2026
Adriana Suarez Monraz
Ciudad De México, Mexico
It was very interesting, and our guide Marisa, despite having the flu, was a true professional and explained everything perfectly.
As a couple
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Visit three of the Loire Valley’s most famous castles: Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord, and Château de Cheverny, and experience what life was like during the Renaissance period.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip

We'll meet at the designated time in front of the Hotel Pullman Paris Bercy and head south toward the famous Loire Valley castles. The drive will take around 3 hours.

Our first stop is the Château de Chenonceau. Known as the Ladies' Castle, it was built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, later remodeled by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici, and saved from the French Revolution by Madame Dupin. Its feminine legacy has kept it free from conflict, making it a place of rare peace and beauty.

From there, we'll continue along the Loire Valley to the Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the region and one of the most famous in the world thanks to its French Renaissance architecture. Construction began in 1519 on the orders of Francis I, who wanted it as a hunting residence. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Before moving on, we'll make a stop in the area for around 1 hour so you can grab lunch on your own.

To round off the day trip, we'll head to the Château de Cheverny, a Renaissance-style palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley, it has belonged to the Hurault family, known in Blois since the 13th century. Its architecture also inspired cartoonist Hergé when designing the famous Château de Moulinsart in the Tintin comics. You're going to love it!

Finally, we'll make our way back to the meeting point in Paris, wrapping up this 13-hour 15-minute day trip.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can choose the option you prefer, depending on how you'd like to do the day trip:

Tour with a guide: an English-speaking guide will accompany you during the tour of the castles.
Tour with an audio guide: you'll visit on your own, with an audio guide in English that will explain every detail.
Self-guided tour: in this case, admission to the castles is included, and you can explore them at your own pace.

All options are the same length.

8.3

Excellent 6,203 Travelers·482 reviews

October 9, 2026
Sandra Gabriela
Caba, Argentina
The tour is very interesting throughout. It allows you to see many places, learn about history, and admire incredible buildings. The guide, Leonor, an...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 22, 2026
Jose Antonio
Sevilla, Spain
It was very well organized. Our guide, Rocio, made the tour enjoyable, providing interesting and well-documented information; we didn't miss a thing. ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 16, 2026
Helene Mirval
Petit Bourg, France
The day was well-organized. It was truly a wonderful day. I also noted that you offer other tours with a similar format for the day. One small drawbac...
Is this useful?
August 16, 2026
Marta Castro Bautista
Madrid, Spain
Our guide Toño was very friendly and made the trip very enjoyable, telling us about the history of the castles and surrounding areas. He also gave us ...
Is this useful?
June 17, 2026
Cristina
Dominican Republic
It was a very interesting excursion and we enjoyed it immensely. We made the most of our time. Our guide, Rocío, was delightful and shared the stories...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 26, 2026
Karen Judith Rodriguez Cruz
Bogotá, Colombia
The activity is simply spectacular. We opted for a guided tour, and it was exceptional. The only downside is that there's limited time at each castle,...
Is this useful?
September 28, 2026
Anónimo
Veracruz, Mexico
Excellent visit, the guide was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. It's a long tour, but well worth it.
Is this useful?
September 25, 2026
Jorge Cardich Pulgar
Lima, Peru
Spectacular,
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 23, 2026
Patricia
Argentina
The castle tour was excellent. The guide was very friendly and efficient, and she gave us a lot of information we didn't know. Very good!
Is this useful?
September 19, 2026
Adriana Suarez Monraz
Ciudad De México, Mexico
It was very interesting, and our guide Marisa, despite having the flu, was a true professional and explained everything perfectly.
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Visit three of the Loire Valley’s most famous castles: Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord, and Château de Cheverny, and experience what life was like during the Renaissance period.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip

We'll meet at the designated time in front of the Hotel Pullman Paris Bercy and head south toward the famous Loire Valley castles. The drive will take around 3 hours.

Before moving on, we'll make a stop in the area for around 1 hour so you can grab lunch on your own.

Finally, we'll make our way back to the meeting point in Paris, wrapping up this 13-hour 15-minute day trip.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can choose the option you prefer, depending on how you'd like to do the day trip:

Tour with a guide: an English-speaking guide will accompany you during the tour of the castles.
Tour with an audio guide: you'll visit on your own, with an audio guide in English that will explain every detail.
Self-guided tour: in this case, admission to the castles is included, and you can explore them at your own pace.

All options are the same length.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip