From Tours or Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Castle Day Tour with Optional Lunch, Loire Valley
From Tours or Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Castle Day Tour with Optional Lunch, Loire Valley
Duration: 9.5 hours
9.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
Optional lunch upgrade is available.
Optional lunch upgrade is available.
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Start an enriching day tour in the Loire Valley, France, where you'll explore Chambord and Chenonceau Castle starting either from Tours or Amboise. This experience includes a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned minivan with your English-speaking driver-guide sharing fascinating stories along the way. The highlight is visiting the elegant arches of the historic Chenonceau Castle near the Cher River, where gardens named after Catherine de’ Medici await you to explore their beauty and history.
Start an enriching day tour in the Loire Valley, France, where you'll explore Chambord and Chenonceau Castle starting either from Tours or Amboise. This experience includes a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned minivan with your English-speaking driver-guide sharing fascinating stories along the way. The highlight is visiting the elegant arches of the historic Chenonceau Castle near the Cher River, where gardens named after Catherine de’ Medici await you to explore their beauty and history.
From 250m above the Loire Valley landscape at Chambord Castle's Marques Tower, you can observe its grandeur while marveling at Chenonceau Castle’s design that spans the Cher River.
Uncover royal legends and da Vinci designs with an intimate tour guided by a knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide. Discover opulent French Renaissance architecture without waiting in lines.
Avoid train schedules or parking issues when traveling to historic sites from Tours/Amboise using private transport for your group of up to 20 passengers.
Ascend Chambord's majestic double-helix staircase and take a leisurely walk across Chenonceau’s beautiful gallery over the Cher River, enjoying panoramic views of expansive royal hunting grounds.
Admission ticket for Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan from Tours or Amboise, depending on the option chosen
Access to a small group tour limited to 8 people
Use of an English-speaking driver-guide
One traditional lunch based on optional selection
Individual Expenses
Tourists standing in front of Château de Chambord, France.
Your Experience
The journey begins comfortably from Tours or Amboise, with an air-conditioned minivan. Your English-speaking driver-guide will entertain and inform throughout the trip, ensuring a smooth experience as tickets are organized and any necessary ID checks completed upon arrival at each destination.
What to Expect
Welcome to The Chenonceau Castle, an iconic French Renaissance masterpiece located in France near the Cher River. This historical gem was shaped by powerful women and features gardens named after Catherine de’ Medici and Diane de Poitiers that reflect their royal legacies.
You'll walk across a gallery bridge spanning the river—a structure repurposed as a hospital during World War I—and explore the Marques Tower, remnants of the medieval fortress preceding this magnificent château.
Lunch at the Chateau of Villesavin
Enjoy an intimate meal hosted by a French Countess within the walls of a privately owned Loire Valley castle. This 16th-century château, built by Jean le Breton, offers you homemade dishes paired with local wines from the region.
The serene gardens provide a peaceful retreat away from crowds as you savor regional specialties and explore this hidden gem.
Chambord Castle
Explore Chambord Castle, another symbol of French Renaissance grandeur. Its impressive 440-room layout includes an intricate double-helix staircase inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, allowing two people to ascend without ever crossing paths.
Ceiling adorned with royal emblems and a panoramic terrace offering stunning views over the vast estate await your admiration as you explore this grand château located in France's Loire Valley.
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Chambord Castle king's room with ornate decor, tapestries, and chandelier.
Tourists standing in front of Château de Chambord, France.
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Chambord Castle king's room with ornate decor, tapestries, and chandelier.
Château de Chenonceau exterior with arches over the Cher River, France.
Accessibility
- The ground floor of Chambord Castle is wheelchair-accessible, with elevators available for upper floors. Guide dogs are permitted throughout the estate.
All areas at Chenonceau Castle, including restrooms, restaurants, shops, and gardens, accommodate wheelchairs. Guests can bring guide dogs on the grounds.
Additional Information
- It is recommended to download tickets for Chambord Castle in advance due to limited connectivity inside its walls. Pets are not allowed within the castle or gardens, though they may be taken into the park leashed. Note that some rooms might remain closed as it's a historic site and temperatures can drop significantly during autumn and winter.
At Chenonceau Castle, dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens; however, smaller breeds should be carried by their owners.
Tips for Visitors
- Book your visit in advance during peak seasons to ensure availability for this popular tour of Chambord and Chenonceau Castles.
- If you have mobility needs or require a guide dog, rest assured that both castles offer accessible facilities including elevators at Chambord Castle and full accessibility throughout the Chenonceau complex.
- Plan your day by starting with either Tours or Amboise for convenient pick-up in an air-conditioned minivan; this eliminates concerns about train schedules or parking, making travel between sites smooth and easy.
Chateau de Chambord interior with red tapestry and antler mounts.
Château de Chambord in Loire Valley, France, viewed from across the water.
Château de Chenonceau exterior with arches over the Cher River, France.
Chateau de Chambord interior with red tapestry and antler mounts.
Château de Chambord in Loire Valley, France, viewed from across the water.
To ensure availability of tour slots at Chambord and Chenonceau Castles during peak season, booking in advance is advisable.
Traveling from Tours or Amboise? Opt for the air-conditioned minivan service to comfortably transport your group of up to 8 people.
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