Loire Valley Castles Day Trip
Loire Valley Castles Day Trip
We'll meet at the indicated time in front of the Pullman Paris Bercy Hotel and, from this point, we'll head south to the famous châteaus of the Loire Valley. The journey will take us close to 3 hours.
Once we arrive in the Loire Valley, we'll visit two of the following castles:
- Château de Chenonceau
Chenonceau is known as the “The Ladies’ Castle”. It was established in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, remodelled by Diana de Poitiers and by Catherine de Medici and saved from the French Revolution by Madame Dupin. Throughout the centuries, women have preserved it from any conflict, making it a haven of peace.
- Château de Chambord
Chambord is one of the largest castles in the region and one of the most visited due to its French Renaissance design. It was constructed for King Francis I of France in 1519. Initially, it was to be one of his hunting grounds. In 1981, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
After visiting the last palace, you’ll return by coach and arrive in central Paris at 8:30 pm. On Saturdays, you’ll arrive a little later.
- Château de Cheverny
The Château de Cheverny, a Renaissance-style palace listed as a World Heritage Site, is one of the most famous in the Loire Valley and belongs to the Hurault family, known in Blois since the 13th century. Its architecture inspired the cartoonist Hergé to create the famous Castle of Moulinsart, which appears in the Tintin comics.
We'll visit one castle or another depending on the season and availability. In any case, we'll spend an average of 2 hours at each palace. We'll travel by coach between the two castles, stopping in the area for approximately 1 hour so that you can have lunch on your own.
After visiting the two castles on the itinerary, we'll return to the meeting point in Paris, where we'll conclude this 12.5-hour activity.
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.
More Information
Duration
12h 30m.
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.
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Paris City Vision Corporate name: CITYVISION SAS Registered Office: 83 Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris, France Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): FR60421197005 Contact information Email: resa@pariscityvision.com Phone: +33 1 44 55 60 00 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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