--- title: Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-wine-and-castles-small-group-day-trip-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 245 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 682 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Three châteaux? rank_in_category: 50 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-wine-and-castles-small-group-day-trip-from-paris/ --- # Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris **Guidekin's take:** Chenonceau, Chambord and Amboise in a small group with wine along the way, rated by 682 travelers. The full château triple without the full-size coach. **Three châteaux?:** Choose the shared van for Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise tickets plus wine at €245 per person for 12h; lunch is extra. Trade-off: Not recommended for walking or stair difficulties. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #50 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Stroll through the châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise on this full-day tour from Paris to the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. Admire Chenonceau’s amazing floral gardens, and marvel at the sheer grandeur of Chambord, the largest chateau in the valley. At Amboise, see the quarters of King Francois I and the tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci. Learn from an informative guide about each site, and fit in souvenir shopping along the way. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please be there at least 15 min before… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 7+: Minimum age of all participant is 7 years old **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €245 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 682 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.76 from 682 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 643 of 682. - 5 stars: 589 (86%) - 4 stars: 54 (8%) - 3 stars: 18 (3%) - 2 stars: 12 (2%) - 1 star: 9 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the castles and historical stories, but some find the wine tasting too basic **Praised:** - Many praise engaging historical stories and useful introductions to each castle - Contrasting castles with gardens and grounds worth exploring - Small groups make the outing feel sociable and personal - A choice of restaurants for the lunch stop in Amboise **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the wine tasting, while others find it basic and skimpy - Some enjoy exploring independently, while others expected guides inside the castles - Some find the pace relaxed, while others feel rushed fitting in castle visits and lunch Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-25 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Transport by luxury van with air conditioning - Entrance tickets into Amboise Castle - Entrance tickets into Chenonceau Castle - Driver/guide - Entrance tickets into Chambord Castle - Small Group Tour ! - Wine tasting of 3 different French wines or 1 very full glass of 1 French wine - Fuel, parking fees, highway toll fees. ## Not included - Gratuities, aka Tips. French guides do appreciate them so don't be shy if you want to give one. - Food and Drinks (apart from the promised Wine tasting) ## Itinerary 1. **Chateau de Chambord** (1h; admission included) - Chambord Chateau is the biggest chateau in the Loire Valley! It has hundreds of delicate spires and a double helix staircase that is sure to impress you with its genius design and magnitude. You'll learn about Chambord with your guide and then have at least an hour of free... 2. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (1h; admission included) - Chenonceau is very unique! Known as the Ladies Chateau as it was owned and built up by, mostly, powerful women, and they left their feminine touch throughout it. You'll learn about its fascinating history, including why it was built over a river, from your guide then have... 3. **Chateau Royal d'Amboise** (1h; admission included) - Amboise Château is one of the oldest Royal castles in France. From its hilltop perch, it has gorgeous views over the untamed Loire River and the charming medieval town of Amboise. You'll learn all about its torrid history from the guide and then have free time to explore the... 4. **Visit the tomb of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and see where he spent the last...** (10m; admission included) - Visit the tomb of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and see where he spent the last 3 years of his life in the service of the French King. No visit to the Loire would be complete without learning about Da Vinci. His architectural genius was very important to the Renaissance Chateau... 5. **Amboise** (1h) - The Medieval town of Amboise will charm you with its plaster and timber-framed houses and tiny winding streets. You'll enjoy free time for lunch in the beautiful town of Amboise. There are dozens of little restaurants and bakeries for you to choose from. Your lunch is not... 6. **Place Michel Debre** (20m; admission included) - While wine is not the focus of this tour before you leave Amboise your guide will take you to a cute little wine shop where you will be given a short wine sample tasting of three different wines. The Loire Valley is known for its production of white wines so you will taste... 7. **Chateau De Chaumont Sur Loire** (pass by, no stop) - On your way to the Chambord Chateau, we'll pass by this lovely 1,000-year-old castle and its beautiful flower garden that is along the Loire River. If you ask about it the guide will be happy to share its history with you and, if time permits, stop for a few photos of it as well. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJX4Sgcetv5kcRtcJyPgEhdvg Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Minimum age of all participant is 7 years old - It is necessary to be able to walk at a moderate pace in order to keep on schedule. - Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or climbing steps. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #50 of 63** | €245 | 12h | 4.76 (682) | 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 #50 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-wine-and-castles-small-group-day-trip-from-paris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md