Cultural Tour
Cultural Tour
12 hours
Private
From Paris
Discover outstanding cultural landscapes of great beauty along Loire Valley Castles Private Tour, containing 3 major historical castles of the Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny (or Amboise or Chaumont or Blois)
-Explore the beauty of the Renaissance on our Loire Valley Castles private tour
-Visit the truly royal Chateau de Chambord and its garden
-Learn about the history of Cheverny and Chenonceau Castles
-Discover the scenic drive through the vineyards of Loire Valley
Around 2 hours away from Paris start your Loire Valley Castles Private Tour with one of the most impressive and largest castle in the region, Chambord. The castle was built to serve as a hunting lodge for King Francois 1er. It became ever since, a retreat for French kings, especially Louis XIV. It was under his auspices that French dramatist, Molière, produced for the first time “Le bourgeois Gentilhomme”. Of all its architectural wonders, the most famous is the double-spiral staircase, by Leonardo da Vinci, the core of the building.
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We also recommend visiting Cheverny, a classical early 17th-century private castle richly furnished, with a small park and a hundred hound dogs in their kennels. A magical place which enchants visitors of all ages. A grand estate that has been in the same family for over six centuries.
Do not miss the castle of Chenonceau if you wish to discover a unique conception of architecture and décor. Castle-bridge built over the river Cher, the beauty of its architecture reflects in the river, also called "le Château des Dames", your private guide will explain to you many details of its history.
On your way back to Paris, enjoy a drive through Amboise and admire the best panoramas of the Valley, and later next to the castle of Blois, with its charming village and a real example of French architecture between the Middle Age and the 17th century.
Other castles can be discovered in the region, including Blois, Amboise, Chaumont, ask our experts to set a day-tour itinerary. Also discover the Loire Valley + Wine Tasting Tour (click here).
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-Meet at your place of stay in Paris, and drop off back at your place of stay
-This tour will be managed in a private car adapted to the size of your group
-bookings of tickets to each Castle
Discover outstanding cultural landscapes of great beauty, containing historical towns, architectural monuments, chateaux and fine wines.
DETAILSEnjoy a private full-day guided tour to visit the Palace of Versailles, its gardens, and the Trianons Palaces
DETAILSEnjoy a scenic drive from Paris to the Burgundy region and delight your palate with a wine tastings at the most prestigious châteaux producers of Grand Cru Wines, Côtes de Nuits, Côts de Beaune. Enjoy lunch in our selected restaurants and fall in love with this beautiful wine region.
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