Hight quality Private Live-guided Full-day trip from Paris for 2 to 6 people to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord. Tickets included. Hotel Pick up included. Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 people, Mercedes E220 business class car for 2-3 people. You save up around two hours. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. We bring You to the local Vinery where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste the wines (included). This tour is also offered in Small-groups. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel.
Duration: 13 hours
Mercedes Benz Minivan
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.
10:00 - 11:30 Visit of Chateaux 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. 18:15 Departure to the Wine Tasting. There is 1 hour driver (60 km)
12:30 Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vinery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 13:15 -14:30 Time for Lunch 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.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Pick-up is included. It is always at the Reception desk of Your Hotel.