Loire Valley Castles Chenonceau Amboise & Da Vinci Small Group Trip from Paris.
- Free cancellation up to 60 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Quite and Comfortable Live-guided Small-group trip for 4 to 7 travellers to the most popular Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci Clos Luce.
Hotel pick up and Tickets included.
Mercedes minivan drives faster than a common bus. Adjustable seats, air-conditioned. Duration of 13,5 hours (longer as usual).
We bring You to the local Wine producer for Wine tasting of 7 wines.
More Loire Valley Castle Experiences in Small-groups and Private Clewel Travel are available.
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What’s included
- Entrance tickets to Three Castles
- Mercedes minivan max. 7 Persons, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
- Professional Driver and Guide or Guide-Driver
- Wine Tasting
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and Drinks
Itinerary
- 1
07:30 Departure to Loire Valley
07:30 Departure to Loire Valley 07:30 Meeting at Opera Garnier Steps or Pick-up from Your hotel if option booked. There are 3 hours drive (240 km) on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to our first Castle Château de Chenonceau. One stop at a rest area will be made. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Loire Valley Castles.
- 2
11:00 - 12:30 Château de Chenonceau visit
11:00 - 12:30 Château de Chenonceau visit 11:00 - 12:30 Chateau de Chenonceau and its Gardens visit with Guide explaining the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well. 12:30 Departure to Amboise city. It takes about 20 minutes.
- 3
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break in Amboise city
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break in Amboise city 13:00 -14:00 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.
- 4
14:00 - 15:30 Château Royal d'Amboise visit
14:00 - 15:30 Château Royal d'Amboise visit 14:00 - 15:30 Chateau Royal d"Amboise visit with Guide. Histopad (Interactive Videoguide) will be provided explaining the history of this Castle and of each room. Amboise Castle is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings. You will visit as well the grave of Leonardo Da Vinci who is buried in the Saint Hubert Chapel of the castle.
- 5
15:40 - 16:20 Wine Tasting
15:40 - 16:20 Wine Tasting 15:40 - 16:20 Wine Tasting of 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.
- 6
16:30 - 18:00 Da Vinci Château Clos Lucé visit
16:30 - 18:00 Da Vinci Château Clos Lucé visit 16:30 - 18:00 Chateau of Leonardo da Vinci Clos Luce visit with Guide. The Château du Clos Lucé is a castle located close to Château Royal d'Amboise to which it is connected by an underground passageway. Built by Hugues d'Amboise in 1471, the palace belonged once to the French king Charles VIII and afterwards to Leonardo da Vinci who lived there at the invitation of Francis I from 1516 until his death on 2 May 1519. Today it is a museum about Leonardo da Vinci's life, work and memory. Clos Luce is one of top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore 2021 by Time magazine. 18:00 Departure to Paris. It takes about 3 hours (230 km)
- 7
21:00 Coming back to Paris
21:00 Coming back to Paris 21:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop Off at Opera Garnier Steps or at Your hotel if option booked.
Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours and 30 minutes
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 60 days before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 6+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 07:30
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Online payment by PayPal, Credit cards, bank transfer
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Comfortable shoes
- The tour takes place all year round, so dress for the weather
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days before the experience starts.
- 60 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 60 days before: 96% refund
Meeting point
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Meeting point for those without Hotel Pick up
- Address
- Place de l'Opéra 10, Paris, 75009, FR
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 48.87087, 2.33223
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 13 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 60 days before the experience starts. 60 days or more before: full refund · Less than 60 days before: 96% refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Meeting point for those without Hotel Pick up, Place de l'Opéra 10, Paris, 75009, FR.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 6 or older.
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