--- title: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-castles-day-trip-from-paris-with-complementary-wine/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 109 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 4705 duration_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best castles rank_in_category: 25 of 26 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-castles-day-trip-from-paris-with-complementary-wine/ --- # Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine **Guidekin's take:** The most-reviewed Loire castles day here,4705 ratings for the Chambord-and-company circuit with a glass of wine included at €109 per person. The benchmark Loire coach day. **Best castles:** Chambord and company with a glass of wine included: 4.68 from 4705 reviews at €109 per person, the benchmark château day. Trade-off: Two-hour ride each way. (last checked September 4, 2026) ## Overview Step out of Paris and into the storybook landscapes of the Loire Valley, traveling in air-conditioned comfort through one of France’s most historic regions. Discover two iconic châteaux Chambord and Chenonceau with included entry, enjoy free time in the charming town of Blois, and savor a complimentary local wine experience at Chenonceau Castle. Along the way, your expert English-speaking tour leader brings the journey to life with stories of French royalty, Renaissance architecture, and the countryside that inspired them. ## Key facts - Price: from €109 per person - Duration: 13h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 4705 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd ## What's included - Entrance tickets included to Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau - Free time to enjoy French cuisine and explore the town of Blois - Expert English-speaking tour guide and transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach - Complimentary local Loire Valley wine experience at Chenonceau Castle ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Lunch - Guided visit inside Chambord and Chenonceau Castles ## Itinerary 1. **Loire Valley** (2h) - Discover the Loire Valley at a relaxed, unhurried pace on this full day escape from Paris. Rather than rushing through multiple castles, this thoughtfully designed itinerary gives you more time to explore two of France's most iconic châteaux, Chambord and Chenonceau, while... 2. **Chateau de Chambord** (1h 15m; admission included) - From Paris, you’ll head first to Chambord Castle. Disney fans will find this castle’s turrets familiar; it was the inspiration for the castle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Though originally conceived as a royal hunting lodge, it was built to a scale that must be seen to be... 3. **Chateau Royal De Blois** (pass by, no stop) - Arriving in Blois, pass by the impressive Château Royal de Blois, a former royal residence that showcases four distinct architectural styles. Your guide will point out its highlights and share insights into its role in French royal history. 4. **Blois** (1h 45m) - Having worked up an appetite, we'll get back on the bus and on to our next stop - the quaint town of Blois, where you’ll get some free time to enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants located around the beautiful and vibrant Square Louis XII. 5. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (2h; admission included) - Last but not least is a visit to the elegant Chenonceau Castle. Your visit starts with a complementary wine tasting in the castle’s vaulted wine cellar. Then, carry on with a self-guided visit of the chapel, bedrooms and magnificent vaulted kitchens which are still furnished... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet you at the entrance to the Catacombes de Paris. He/She will be holding a sign up.To arrive at the Catacombs by Metro please take Line 4 or Line 6 to the Denfert-Rochereau metro stop and exit using “Sortie 1”; the entrance to the Catacombs can be found directly across the street from this exit. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained. - Infants and children, no matter how young, must have a tour purchased for them in order to join the visit. ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#25 of 26** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) — €399 per group/vehicle, 4.98 (1786) 2. [Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-garden-auvers-sur-oise-with-van-gogh-house-full-day-from-paris/?format=md) — €220 per person, 4.9 (425) 3. [French Wine and Champagne Tasting in Paris](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/french-wine-and-champagne-tasting-in-paris/?format=md) — €75 per person, 4.87 (677) Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/day-trips-from-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-castles-day-trip-from-paris-with-complementary-wine/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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