Loire Valley Day Tour: Chambord & Chenonceau including lunch at a private castle From Tours
- Free cancellation
About this experience
Meet your guide at the Tourist Office in Tours and drive by minivan to Chenonceau.
Upon arrival at Château de Chenonceau (one of the most visited historical monument in France), admire the unusual castle built on a bridge across the Cher river. Stroll through the manicured gardens named after the "Catherine de Médicis" and "Diane de Poitiers", the famous ladies who lived there. Take time to appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence of each room and see beautiful antiques and lovely arrangements of fresh flowers.
Lunch will be served at an off-the-beaten-path location, hosted by the French Countess who lives there permanently.
Continue to Chambord. Discover glorious works of art and architecture as your guide selects the most emblematic rooms to visit. Hear memorable anecdotes as he/she points out hidden details.
Enjoy the most striking views of Château de Chambord, before returning to Tours.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Entry / admission fee
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees
- Guided visits
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Tips
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- French-speaking guide
Itinerary
- 1
Chateau de Chenonceau
Guided visit of chateau and gardens with a passionate local guide
- 2
Chateau de Villesavin
Guided visit of this family-owned chateau followed by a traditionnal gourmet lunch served in the chateau.
- 3
Chateau de Chambord
Guided visit by a passionate local guide
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 4+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Tourism Office of the City of Tours
- Address
- 78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, Indre-et-Loire Tours, 37000, FR
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 47.39115, 0.69379
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- Provided by
- A la Francaise
Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Tourism Office of the City of Tours, 78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, Indre-et-Loire Tours, 37000, FR.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 4 or older.
From AED 1,004 per person
