Loire Valley Chenenceau & Chambord - 2 Castles in One Day
Book this trip and visit in just one day two of the most beautiful castles on Loire Valley. Château de Chambord is the largest castle in Loire Valley and was constructed by King Francis I of France (1515-1547) to serve as a hunting lodge.
The Highlights not to be missed are:
The double helix staircase The panoramic terraces The furnished historic apartments The coffered vaulted ceilings The chapel The coach room The 18th century kitchens (New 2016) The French formal gardens (New 2017)
After the visit you may enjoy a coffee or a beer at the beautiful terraces close to the castle. We’ll continue our tour to the beautiful Chenenceau Castle where the famous Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of Henric II, used to live. This last stop will mark the end of our authentic tour while also having time to exchange traveling impressions. We know this tour will prove to be a unique and wonderful experience for you and we will kindly ask you for reviews.
Options
Loire Valley Chenenceau & Chambord - 2 Castles in One Day
Pickup included
What's included in Loire Valley Chenenceau & Chambord - 2 Castles in One Day
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chateau de Chambord
The Castle is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by Francis The First, King of France. Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley; it was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I, who maintained his royal residences at the Château de Blois and Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed to Italian architect Domenico da Cortona; Leonardo da Vinci may also have been involved or influenced the design.
Chateau de Chenonceau
The Château de Chenonceau is a French castle spanning the river Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire Valley. The estate of Chenonceau is first mentioned in writing in the 11th century. The current château was built in 1514–1522 on the foundations of an old mill and was later extended to span the river. The bridge over the river was built (1556-1559) to designs by the French Renaissance architect Philibert de l'Orme, and the gallery on the bridge, built from 1570 to 1576 to designs by Jean Bullant.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Photo tax
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up all travellers from their hotel in Paris at 08:00 am
