2-Day Loire Valley Castles Tour from Paris

2-Day Loire Valley Castles Tour from Paris

Discover some of the most picturesque villages on this 2-day Loire Valley Castles tour from Paris. Leave the city behind you and travel into rural France with your guide. Visit famous French castles such as Château de Chenonceau, Château de Cheverny and Château de Chambord. Explore the Château du Clos Lucé, Leonado da Vinci’s final place of residence in the 16th-century. Admire the castles spectacular architecture and ornate interiors, and learn of their fascinating histories from your guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: Paris – Château d'Amboise – Château du Clos Lucé – Gardens of Villandry – Tours

Stop At: Place des Pyramides, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach in the morning in central Paris, and head south out of the city to begin your castle country tour.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chateau Royal d'Amboise, Montee de l'Emir Abd El Kader Montée de l'Emir Abd-el-Kader, 37400, Amboise France
Travel through the Aquitaine countryside to the town of Amboise for your first visit — the Royal Château d'Amboise in the famous Loire Valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire, Quai du General de Gaulle, 37400, Amboise France
Continue onward to Amboise and enjoy a little free time in this attractive town for lunch (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, 2 rue du clos Luce, 37400, Amboise France
). Afterward, take a guided tour of the nearby Château du Clos Lucé
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chateau de Villandry, 3 rue Principale, 37510 Villandry France
the Gardens of Villandry, made famous as Leonardo da Vinci's final place of residence in the early 16th century
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tours, france, 37000 Tours, France
Head on to the historic town of Tours with your guide, for your evening meal and first night’s accommodation.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 4**** hotel.

Day 2: Tours – Château de Chenonceau – Château de Cheverny – Château de Chambord – Paris

Pass By: Tours, france, 37000 Tours, France
After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, depart from Tours

Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Head on to the spectacular Château de Chenonceau, widely considered to be among the very finest of all France’s castles
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Loire River, France
An intriguing blend of late Gothic and early Renaissance architectural styles, the castle dates back to the 16th century and its four archways span the length of the Cher River. During your guided tour, hear of Chenonceau’s interesting heritage from your guide and take in beautiful views out along the river
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chateau de Cheverny, 41700 Cheverny France
Head on from the Château de Chenonceau for a guided visit of the magnificent 17th-century Château de Cheverny, first opened to the public in 1914. Cheverny is renowned for its ornate interiors, and its impressive collection of antique furniture, paintings, sculptures and tapestries is a joy to behold.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Office de Tourisme de Cheverny, 12 rue du Chene des Dames, 41700 Cheverny France
Depart Cheverny and head to the nearby Hotel Saint-Hubert for a farewell lunch, then conclude your tour through the Loire Valley with a visit to the imposing Château de Chambord.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
Constructed by King Francis I of France, this French Renaissance castle is widely considered one of the most impressive in the world and blends medieval building styles with classical Renaissance architecture to perfection.

At the end of your guided visit of the Château de Chambord.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jardin des Tuileries pl. de la Concorde, rue de Rivoli, 75058 Paris France
Hop back aboard your coach for the 2.5-hour journey back to central Paris where your castle country tour will come to an end.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.