--- 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: 103 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 4869 duration_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Chambord, Chenonceau by coach rank_in_category: 62 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 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,4869 ratings for the Chambord-and-company circuit with a glass of wine included at €103 per person. The benchmark Loire coach day. In our comparison: #62 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet you at the entrance to the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €99: ages 2 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €103 per person - Duration: 13h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 4869 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.69 from 4869 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 4511 of 4869. - 5 stars: 3945 (81%) - 4 stars: 566 (12%) - 3 stars: 199 (4%) - 2 stars: 69 (1%) - 1 star: 90 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides' historical context and castle visits; some find the stops too rushed to explore fully. **Praised:** - Guides explain castle history with clear stories and humour - Castle visits and views of the French countryside - Organised transport removes the need to plan the route from Paris - Free time to explore the castles independently **Complaints:** - Some find castle visits and lunch rushed, while others report enough time - Construction and unclear directions make the bus near the Catacombs hard to find - Some report cramped coach legroom, while others find the bus comfortable - Some find the wine tasting too limited, while others enjoy it Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-09-08 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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: 2026-10-01 - 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdbbQwbZx5kcRs7Qu5nPw18g Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #62 of 63** | €103 | 13h | 4.69 (4869) | shared | | [Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer](/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/?format=md) | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private | | [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | | [Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris](/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-garden-auvers-sur-oise-with-van-gogh-house-full-day-from-paris/?format=md) | €220 | 10h | 4.9 (432) | shared | Ranked #62 of 63 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 22 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md