--- title: Loire Valley Wine & Castle Tour from Paris With Tasting & Pickup lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-wine-castle-tour-from-paris-with-tasting-pickup/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 279 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 67 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 11 of 26 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-04 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-wine-castle-tour-from-paris-with-tasting-pickup/ --- # Loire Valley Wine & Castle Tour from Paris With Tasting & Pickup **Guidekin's take:** A premium small-group Loire day capped tight, with tastings and pickup, rated 4.85. The polished version of the castles run. ## Overview Discover the very best of the Loire Valley on a premium small-group day trip from Paris, limited to just 8 guests for a relaxed, comfortable, and personalized experience. Explore two of France’s most spectacular Renaissance castles—Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau—with included audio guides, giving you the freedom to discover their remarkable history, architecture, and stunning surroundings at your own pace. Enjoy a traditional three-course French lunch before visiting Plou et Fils, one of the Loire Valley’s oldest family-owned wineries, where more than 500 years of winemaking tradition come to life during a guided tasting of 8–20 carefully selected regional wines. With hotel pick-up and drop-off, comfortable transportation, and an expert English-speaking guide, this thoughtfully designed experience brings together history, culture, gastronomy, and exceptional wines—creating one of the Loire Valley’s most complete and unforgettable day trips from Paris. ## Key facts - Price: from €279 per person - Duration: 10h–13h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 67 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Go Go Tours - Privat Segway Tours In Paris ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour - No Lunch | €279 / person | English | No Lunch: This option does not include lunch Pickup included | | Small Group Tour - With Lunch | €329 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Small Group Tour: This is a group tour with the maximum amount of 8 passengers which includes a 3 course lunch Pickup included | | Private Tour | €875 / person (for 2+ people) | English | This is a private tour Pickup included | ## What's included - Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures personalised attention - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bottled water - *If selected* Enjoy a delicious lunch which includes starter main and desert - Discover local winerie and enjoy a tasting up to 5 glasses of wine - Air conditioned mini-van - Visit the castles and get to know its history with an audio-guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Lunch can be included if the option with Lunch is selected - Souvenirs ## Itinerary 1. **Paris** (2h) - Your day begins with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel or Airbnb in Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Once everyone is on board, we depart for the beautiful Loire Valley. On the way, depending on timing and traffic conditions, we may make a short... 2. **Chateau de Chambord** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your next destination is the extraordinary Château de Chambord, one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable castles in the Loire Valley. A true masterpiece of the French Renaissance, Chambord is considered a unique work of architectural genius and one of the greatest... 3. **Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch in a carefully selected restaurant,...** (1h 30m; admission included) - Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch in a carefully selected restaurant, Théâtre Le Quai, located on Boulevard Henri Arnauld in Angers. In this elegant setting, you will be served a seasonal menu featuring a starter, main course, and dessert, offering a true taste of... 4. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your next stop is the magnificent Château de Chenonceau, one of the most iconic and elegant castles in the Loire Valley. Known as the “Ladies’ Château,” it is famous for its unique Renaissance architecture gracefully spanning the River Cher. Rich in history and elegance,... 5. **Plou Et Fils** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your journey continues to Plou & Fils, a charming family-owned winery in the heart of the Loire Valley, known for its authentic winemaking traditions and warm hospitality. Here, you will be welcomed for a guided visit and tasting experience, where you will discover the... 6. **Paris** (2h) - At the end of your Loire Valley experience, you will relax on the journey back to Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver/guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or Airbnb, or at another location in Paris agreed in advance, ensuring a smooth and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-04 - 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. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices - Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability - It can be cold in the castles so please dress accordingly as we operate at all weather conditions - The trip to Loire Valley takes around 2.5 hours and the trip from the Loire Valley takes around 3 hours back to the hotel depending on the traffic. ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#11 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-wine-castle-tour-from-paris-with-tasting-pickup/ ## 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. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/france/paris/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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