Loire Valley Castles Small Group Day Trip from Paris by Minivan

Loire Valley Castles Small Group Day Trip from Paris by Minivan

The day dedicated to "Renaissance" starts with a visit of Amboise Castle, where King Francis 1st welcomed Leonardo Da Vinci at the end of his life. After lunch (included), you leave for Chenonceau Castle and the day finishes with a visit of Chambord.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France

Your Loire Valley day trip starts with hotel pickup in Paris for the drive southwest into ‘château country.

Pass By: Amboise Market Days, 23 Quai du Général de Gaulle, 37400 Amboise, France

Once home of the French royal court, now a small market town,

Stop At: Chateau Royal d'Amboise, Montee de l'Emir Abd El Kader Montée de l'Emir Abd-el-Kader, 37400, Amboise France

Discover Château d’Amboise, a favored royal residence during the Renaissance.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Chapelle Saint-Hubert, Place Michel Debre, 37400, Amboise France

King Francis I once welcomed Leonardo da Vinci at this castle, where da Vinci is buried in the Chapel of St Hubert.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Office de Tourisme Autour de Chenonceaux, 1 rue du Docteur Bretonneau, 37150 Chenonceaux France

Then head to the elegant Château des Dames straddling the River Cher

Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France

Visit to Chenonceau Castle restored by three great Ladies in France's history before having a delicious lunch at the L'Orangerie ( or similar)

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Domaine National de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France

Complete your journey by the last and most recognizable French Castle built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I

Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France

The Symbol of the French Renaissance and listed Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981: One of the area’s largest and most impressive castles with extensive grounds.



Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: 8th Arrondissement, Paris France

You will return back to Paris around 6;15PM.

Pass By: Palais Garnier, Place de l_Opera entrance at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, 75009 Paris France

The driver guide will drop you back at your hotel for 6.30pm ( approx.)