Enjoy a full day Loire castles tour excursion to visit three stunning chateaux. Accompanied by our English speaking Chauffeur Guide you will visit Chambord, Chenonceau & Amboise.
From the 15th & 18th century, the Loire Valley region with it’s rich hunting grounds, was the royal’s playground. During this tour, you will discover an array of medieval, classical & renaissance castles, gothic churches and last but not least, its vineyards!
This tour doesn’t include lunch – you will have free time to lunch at your leisure. If you would like us to make a booking on your behalf, we would be delighted to do that. To opt for a tour including lunch, please click here for our Loire Valley tour with lunch.
The Loire Valley Chateaux tour takes in:
Chenonceau Castle : built on the River Cher is one of the Loire Valley’s most beautiful chateaux, known as the ‘Chateau des Dames’, it owes most of its charm to women. Built by Katherine Briçonnet in 1513, the chateau was further transformed & embellished by Diane de Poitiers & Catherine de Medici.
Chambord Castle : one of the most famous chateaux in France, Chambord Castle is surrounded by Europe’s largest enclosed estate. 2000 workers worked for 20 years to complete the largest castle in the Loire Valley, building began in the early 16C.
Amboise Castle : built in 15C & 16C, the royal castle of Amboise was the first in France to reflect the Italian Renaissance style.
Duration 12 hours, Mondays & Thursdays at 06.10am | |
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Monday | 06.10 |
Tuesday | private only |
Wednesday | private only |
Thursday | 06.10 |
Friday | private only |
Saturday | private only |
Sunday | private only |