--- title: Small-Group Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, lunch in Amboise lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/small-group-loire-valley-chambord-chenonceau-lunch-in-amboise/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 329 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 90 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 21 of 26 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-04 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/small-group-loire-valley-chambord-chenonceau-lunch-in-amboise/ --- # Small-Group Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, lunch in Amboise **Guidekin's take:** Chambord and Chenonceau with lunch in Amboise, small group only. The relaxed pace take on the Loire's two heavyweights. ## Overview Spend a relaxing day away from the hustle and bustle of Paris and discover three Marvellous Castles — Amboise, Chenonceau and Chambord — in the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. After enjoying the picturesque drive to central France by air-conditioned minivan, you’ll independently explore the châteaux. Find out which castle the royals favored, where Leonardo da Vinci’s remains are buried, and which castle is so stunning that it boasts its own UNESCO status. Round-trip transportation and an enjoyable wine tasting session are included in this small group day trip. ## Key facts - Price: from €329 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Paris TRIP ## What's included - Bottled water - Visit 3 Castles including (Chambord, Amboise and Chenonceau) - Traditional French Lunch: a sit-down lunch is included. - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - Small-group tour (Max 8 people) - Driver/Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities - Hotel Pick Up ## Itinerary 1. **Chateau de Chambord** (1h 10m; admission included) - Chambord is the most majestic of the Châteaux you will see, boasting massive medieval towers perfectly blended with Renaissance elegance. Set in 13,000 acres of parkland this former royal residence represents the pinnacle of France’s 16th century architectural revolution, and... 2. **Chateau Royal d'Amboise** (1h; admission included) - Amboise, with its spectacular view over the Loire, is famous for being the last resting place of one of history’s most famous men: Leonardo Da Vinci and with its massive gothic defensive features it evokes that bygone era of knights on horseback. 3. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (1h 30m; admission included) - Chenonceau, above all stands out as the most beautiful of the Châteaux of the Loire as it extends with infinite grace over the waters of the river Cher. With its ornately carved decoration and history of romance and rivalry, this Château lives up to its passionate reputation... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue - 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. ## Meeting point The Meeting Point will be in front of "Brasserie Le Maillot." Address: 78, avenue de la Grande Armée - 75008 Paris Access: Metro Line: 1 - Exit: Avenue de la Grande Armée Meeting Time: 6:50 am --- Departure Time: 7:00 am ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#21 of 26** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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[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/small-group-loire-valley-chambord-chenonceau-lunch-in-amboise/ ## 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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