Chateau Country Day Trip

During the Renaissance period, the Loire valley was the favorite place of the kings of France and their courtiers. They left us many castles of amazing architectural elegance. Art and history mingle with a certain sweetness of life in this country called "The Garden of France."

The tour crosses the southern districts of Paris to the Aquitaine motorways. Upon arriving at the Loire Valley, guests will visit three Renaissance castles. The chateaus visited will vary depending on the season.

The chateaus visited are:
Amboise Castle
Widely acknowledged as the symbol of the French Renaissance style of architecture, Amboise Castle was designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Visitors will be able to view his inventions at Clos Luce, where he used to live.
Chenonceau
Chenonceau is also called "Le Château des Dames" or Women’s Castle because it is famous for its women. King Henri II built it for his favorite Diane de Poitiers but his widow eventually took hold of the estate after the king died in a tournament.
Cheverny
The Castle of Cheverny was inspired by the Luxembourg Palace in Paris. It is a private property and its collection of 17th century furnishings are intact and well-preserved.
Chambord
Chambord is an impressive estate, built by King Francois I in collaboration with Leonardo da Vinci. It is a grandiose creation, famous for the inventor’s design, 440 rooms, a unique roof terrace and aits double staircase.

Winter Program
The winter tour features guided visits to Chambord, Cheverny and Chenonceau, and lunch at the Saint-Hubert Hotel.
Lunch Menu
- Smoked salmon with chive cream
- Roast poultry with mushrooms, potatoes and French beans
- 2 kinds of cheese
- Fruit pie

Available Languages for the Winter Program
English, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese
Every Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays

Russian
Every Thursdays

Summer Program
The summer tour includes guided visits to Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord. The summer tour has designated free time for lunch (not included).

On Saturdays from April to September, the tour visits Amboise Castle instead of Cheverny.

On Saturdays in October, the tour visits Amboise Castle instead of Chambord.

Available Languages for the Summer Program
English
Daily

Italian
Every Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays

Spanish
Every Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

French
Every Wednesdays and Saturdays

Russian
Every Fridays

Japanese
Every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

Includes
- Transport in luxury air conditioned coach
- Entrance tickets for the three castle visits
- Guided visits to three castles
- Services of our licensed multilingual guide
- Three-course lunch (during the winter season only; drinks not included)

Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals and Drinks unless specified
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Optional Activity Costs

Please Note
- During winter, we recommend good walking shoes and warm clothing.
- During summer, lunch may be at the park of Chenonceau Castle, at the cafeteria, at the restaurant "L'Orangerie, " or in the village. At Amboise Castle, lunch may be held at restaurants or cafe terraces.
- All castles are equipped with excellent shops worth visiting for souvenir shopping.
- Menus are indicative and may be subject to change without notice.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.