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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Head to an exciting day tour from Tours or Amboise in France's beautiful Loire Valley, exploring two of its most celebrated sites—Chambord and Chenonceau Castle. In a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with your knowledgeable guide, uncover fascinating stories as you visit these historic landmarks where tickets are conveniently arranged upon arrival. At the renowned Chenonceau Castle, marvel at the French Renaissance masterpiece known for its elegant arches over the Cher River and gardens that echo royal legacies of Catherine de’ Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
Head to an exciting day tour from Tours or Amboise in France's beautiful Loire Valley, exploring two of its most celebrated sites—Chambord and Chenonceau Castle. In a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with your knowledgeable guide, uncover fascinating stories as you visit these historic landmarks where tickets are conveniently arranged upon arrival. At the renowned Chenonceau Castle, marvel at the French Renaissance masterpiece known for its elegant arches over the Cher River and gardens that echo royal legacies of Catherine de’ Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
Explore Chambord Castle's grandeur from its towering Marques Tower at 250m above the Loire Valley landscape and marvel at Chenonceau Castle’s unique design spanning the Cher River.
Enjoy an intimate tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide, where you'll uncover royal legends, da Vinci designs, and opulent French Renaissance architecture without waiting in lines.
Travel comfortably to these historic sites using private transport; no train schedules or parking woes when journeying from Tours/Amboise with your group of up to 20 passengers.
Take a leisurely walk across Chenonceau’s beautiful gallery over the Cher River, and ascend Chambord's majestic double-helix staircase for panoramic views of expansive royal hunting grounds.
Optional: Enhance your visit by indulging in a locally sourced 3-course lunch paired with regional wine at an exclusive privately owned château.
Entry ticket for Chambord Castle and Chenonceau Castle
Transport by AC 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
Private Costs
Tourists standing in front of Château de Chambord, France.
Your Experience
This adventure begins in an air-conditioned minivan departing from either Tours or Amboise. Your English-speaking driver-guide will regale you with intriguing stories throughout the journey, ensuring a smooth experience as tickets are arranged and any necessary ID checks completed upon arrival at each site.
What to Expect
The Chenonceau Castle, an iconic French Renaissance masterpiece located in France near the Cher River, welcomes you with its elegant arches. This historical gem was shaped by powerful women and features gardens named after Catherine de’ Medici and Diane de Poitiers that echo 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
Delight in 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
Chambord Castle, another symbol of French Renaissance grandeur, boasts an impressive 440-room layout. Its intricate double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, allows two people to ascend without ever crossing paths.
Ceiling adorned with royal emblems and a panoramic terrace offering stunning views over the vast Chambord 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
Chambord Castle: Visitors will find that the ground floor is accessible to wheelchairs, with elevators available for reaching upper floors. Guide dogs are welcome throughout the estate.
Chenonceau Castle: The entire castle complex, including restrooms, restaurants, shops, and gardens, accommodates wheelchair users. Additionally, guide dogs can accompany guests across the estate grounds.
Additional information
Chambord Castle: Due to limited connectivity within its walls, it's advisable to download your tickets beforehand. Pets are not permitted inside the castle or gardens but may be taken into the park on a leash. As a historic site, some rooms might remain closed during visits. Visitors should also note that temperatures can drop significantly in autumn and winter; dressing warmly is recommended.
Chenonceau Castle: While leashed dogs are allowed within its gardens, smaller dogs may need to be carried by their owners.
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.
Book in advance during peak season to secure your tour slots and avoid sold-out sessions at Chambord and Chenonceau Castles.
If you're traveling from Tours or Amboise, ensure a comfortable journey by selecting the air-conditioned minivan option for transport with your group of up to 8 people.
For those needing accessibility accommodations, note that both Chambord Castle and Chenonceau Castle are equipped with wheelchair-accessible facilities including elevators at Chambord and restrooms, restaurants, shops, and gardens at Chenonceau. Guide dogs are also welcome throughout the estates.
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