Live-guided Small-group trip for 4 to 7 people to 3 top Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise and Chambord. Tickets included. Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats, Hotel Pick up offered. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. We bring You to the local Wine producer for Wine tasting where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste local wines. Minivan drives faster than a normal bus. You save up a lot of time, More Loire Valley Castle Experiences in Small-groups and Private by Clewel Travel.
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Pickup included
07:30 Meeting at Opera Garnier Steps or Pick-up from Your hotel if option booked. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.
10:15 - 11:45 Visit of Château de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase. 11:45 Departure to the Amboise city. There is 1 hour driver (60 km)
12:45 -13:45 Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Pickup if the option booked is always at the front door of your hotel. Main meeting point for all our experiences in Paris and around is at the Opera Garnier Steps