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The 9 Best Loire Valley Châteaux Day Trips

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Two hours south-west of Paris the valley holds three hundred castles, and a single day realistically takes two of them. These are the best Loire châteaux tours: which combine Chambord with Chenonceau, which add Amboise and Leonardo's tomb, which include a Vouvray tasting on the way home. Departure points, total driving time and what entry is covered are set out for each.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - Loire Valley drive: why the ride is part of the experience

Chambord: Entry Ticket to the Castle

Chambord: Entry Ticket to the Castle - Skip-the-line entry: what it saves, what it does not

2.Chambord: Entry Ticket to the Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,841 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Skip the ticket counter line for Château de Chambord. Explore 60+ rooms, temporary exhibitions, and famous architecture in France’s Loire Valley.

“Die Tickets online zu bestellen ist ausgesprochen einfach. Kein anstehen am Ticketschalter nötig.”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - Getting Started at the Catacombes Meeting Point (and Finding It Fast)

3.From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

See Chambord and Chenonceau from Paris in 13 hours with skip-the-line entry, a complimentary wine tasting, and free lunch time in Blois.

“It was a good experience, very enriching on a historical level and especially for the tips given by the tour guide, except that the wine tasting experience was the least important for the title of the tour that I expected”

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Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket

Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket - Timed entry and the opening-time rule you must know

4.Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,515 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Timed admission to Chenonceau, a bridge château in the Loire Valley, with gardens and galleries, plus audio guides in 16 languages.

“The gardens are well manicured. The castle’s interior was as beautiful as I expected. A worthy visit.”

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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour - Meeting the group at Cour Saint Emilion, then settling in on the coach

Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris - Meeting at Pullman Paris Centre Bercy and the 7:00 am reality check

6.Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 901 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Loire Valley chateaux day trip from Paris featuring Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny, with skip-the-line tickets and flexible guide options.

“The cheateaus were each very unique. Chambord was huge with a beautiful staircase. Chenonceau over the water was exquisite. Cheverny was fun with all of the Easter decor.”

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Amboise: Clos Lucé Castle, Da Vinci Park and Museum Ticket

Amboise: Clos Lucé Castle, Da Vinci Park and Museum Ticket - Getting to Clos Lucé, parking, and your best arrival plan

7.Amboise: Clos Lucé Castle, Da Vinci Park and Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 779 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Ticket for Château du Clos Lucé and Da Vinci Park in Amboise, with inventions models, interactive machines, and a virtual show.

“If you are interested in science and especially the history of science this château CANNOT be misted! . Leonardo is a genius who was hundreds of years ahead of his time. You see all oh his inventions brought to life in miniatures and life size constructions and there is a museum of science that had one of the best exhibits on the link between nature and technology that I have ever seen.”

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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris - The Real Schedule: Early Start, Long Drive, and Smart Breaks

Amboise: Caves Ambacia Visit and Wine Tasting

Amboise: Caves Ambacia Visit and Wine Tasting - The Sensorial Tour, Five Senses That Make Wine Taste Clearer

9.Amboise: Caves Ambacia Visit and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 496 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Explore Les Caves Ambacia in Amboise with a sensorial wine lesson, 150-year history, and a sommelier-led tasting of 6 wines plus cheese.

“Very good! Our guide/somelier explained the precess of wine making as well as basics in wine tasting. We learned a lot. My only complaint is that they allowed small children in this activity - people brought babies, who were utterly bored of course. The parents were shushing them the full 2 hrs - poor kids; but very distracting for the rest of the guests.”

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