--- title: Loire Wine Day from Paris: Chambord Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/loire-wine-day-from-paris-chambord-castle-6-tastings-lunch/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 325 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best for wine rank_in_category: 18 of 26 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-04 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-wine-day-from-paris-chambord-castle-6-tastings-lunch/ --- # Loire Wine Day from Paris: Chambord Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Chambord plus six Loire wine tastings and lunch in one day from Paris. The wine-first take on castle country. **Best for wine:** Chambord plus six Loire tastings and lunch: 4.69 from 59 reviews. The cellar-first take on castle country. Trade-off: 59 reviews, a young base. (last checked September 4, 2026) ## Overview Admire Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this full-day tour from Paris, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide. Start with an early morning hotel pick-up and enjoy a fresh croissant while your guide shares stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking heritage. Visit Château de Chambord with an audio-guided tour and explore its grand halls, famous staircase, and grounds. Drive through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about grape varieties and growing conditions. Enjoy a typical french lunch with local products at a winery or local restaurant, paired with Loire wines. In the afternoon, visit a family-run estate for another intimate tasting of red and white wines. Relax on the drive back to Paris, with a drop-off at Hotel de Ville, taking home unforgettable memories. ## Key facts - Price: from €325 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: My Winedays - Wine Passport ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Loire Valley Wines and Chambord Castle Small Group Day Trip from Paris | €325 / person | English | Pickup included | | Private Loire Valley Day Trip | €1828 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Traditional lunch Comfortable Mercedes Van Hotel drop-off included Pickup included | ## What's included - Transportation in a comfortable minivan. - An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions) - Hotel pick-up at your accommodation in Paris - Drop-off in central Paris (Hotel de Ville) - Entrance fees for an audio guided tour at Chambord Castle - The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide - Discover 1 to 2 wineries - Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant, paired with local wine - Tasting of over 6 exceptional cuvees - Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water ## Not included - Gratuities - Extras ## Itinerary 1. **Paris** (15m) - Pick up at your accommodation in Paris 2. **Loire Valley** (2h) - Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Loire Valley with fresh croissants while learning about the region 3. **Chateau de Chambord** (2h; admission included) - Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”. 4. **Amboise** (2h) - Enjoy a traditional French lunch made with fresh regional products, thoughtfully paired with a selection of local wines. 5. **Vouvray** (2h) - Visit a family-run winery to discover the charm of local winemaking. Explore the estate and enjoy a tasting of red, white, and sparkling wines, depending on availability, each reflecting the character and diversity of the region. 6. **Loire Valley** (2h) - Unwind on the comfortable drive back to Paris after a full day in the Loire Valley, reflecting on the wines, landscapes, and discoveries of the day. 7. **Paris** (15m) - Return to Paris with drop-off in the center of Paris (Hotel de Ville) ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - 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. ## Meeting point If your accommodation isn't located in Paris, we will provide you with a meeting point in Paris and make sure it is convenient for you to access. ## 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 - Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. - This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, please don't hesitate to contact us directly and we will do our best to arrange a tour that suits your needs. - Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45°F/10°C), so please remember to bring warm clothes. - The visited wineries may vary depending on availability and can be changed based on your preferences and requests, please contact us to arrange any special visits (special visits may affect prices). - Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum (4 travelers) is not reached; an alternative or full refund will be offered. - Please let us know if you are joining our Winedays tour with others who booked separately, so we can make sure you are all grouped together. - Tours in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries or guides offer these languages. - Your pickup time will be confirmed by email 24 hours prior to your departure, so please check your spam if you don't see it after 5pm ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#18 of 26** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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