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The 15 Best Loire Valley Château Tours

30 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Chambord, Chenonceau and the vineyards between them, most of it a long day from Paris. These 15 trips compare how many châteaux you actually enter, whether lunch and tastings are in the price, and the pickup time.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - The 7:30 a.m. departure from Paris
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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

1.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Ride from Paris to Château de Chambord and Chenonceau with an English-speaking guide, included entry, free time in Blois, and three Loire wines in Chenonceau’s cellar. Guides such as Emma, Goran, Daniel, and Thelma have led recent departures, though staff can vary.

“Comfortable stress free excursion! Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, safe bus driver, amazing destinations with enough time in each location.”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - The long coach ride to Chambord
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

2.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

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

Spend 13 hours exploring Chambord and Chenonceau with an English-speaking guide such as Dee, Jasmina, or James. Travel by comfortable coach, tour both castles independently, pause for lunch in Blois, and finish with a complimentary Loire wine tasting.

“It was a great experience from start to finish. Our guides Emma and Jamina were amazing and super sweet and great storytellers! Overall a super experience!”

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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour - Chambord: grand scale and Renaissance ambition
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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

3.Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,269 reviews · 12 hours - 750 minutes · from $127

Travel from Paris to three Loire Valley châteaux in one long, well-organized day. Explore Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny with a guide such as Camille, Manuela, or Nati, or choose an audio guide. Expect grand architecture, royal stories, gardens, and limited time at each stop.

“Our guide was great, and everything went according to the schedule. Beautiful castles, interesting history, enough time for everything. I had a lovely day!”

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Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris - Chambord: royal scale and Leonardo’s staircase
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Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

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

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

Leave Paris at 7:00 a.m. for Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny by coach. Choose a live guide or multilingual audio option, see Chambord’s double-helix staircase, Chenonceau over the river, and Cheverny’s family home and gardens. Expect a full 12.5-hour day with limited time at each château.

“Thé trip is a lengthy bus tour so you have to be prepared to be traveling for a good chunk of the day. The sites are well worth the travel and sun ply take your breath away!”

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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris - Chenonceau: the château built across the river
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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $296Top rated

Leave Paris at 7 a.m. for Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise with a driver-guide and up to seven fellow guests. You get castle admissions, free time, lunch in Amboise, Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb, and a short Loire wine tasting. Guides may include Valeria, Enzo, Tim, or Julian.

“Amazing day.Bruno was great! Very funny and full of knowledge! Would recommend to all of my friends!”

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Loire Valley: Château Royal d'Amboise Entrance Ticket - Visit the chapel holding Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb
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Loire Valley: Château Royal d’Amboise Entrance Ticket

6.Loire Valley: Château Royal d’Amboise Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 476 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Visit Château Royal d’Amboise with skip-the-line admission and a Histopad in 12 languages. Explore royal terraces, broad roofs, balconies, and the chapel holding Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb, then use 3D scenes to picture court life and the château’s former interiors.

“vente de billet pour le 1 janvier alors que le chateau etait fermé oon”

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Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle - Villesavin: the meal that changes the tone
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Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

7.Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $284

Spend about nine and a half hours exploring Chenonceau, Villesavin, and Chambord from Tours in an air-conditioned minivan. English-speaking guides such as Chloe, Alex, Camille, and Marion lead the visits, with a traditional lunch served at the private château of Villesavin.

“Overall this is a very long day to see two castles. Our tour guide did a good job, but was often difficult to understand. The lunch was just ok. Better to rent a car and cover what you want in the time you want. The biggest issue is they pack 9 people into a van, which is very tight. While it technically can hold 9 people, it’s just too tight for the long driving that you have to do between castles.”

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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau - Watching Kevin and Tom prepare the balloon
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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

8.Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $308

Fly for about an hour over the Loire, Indre, or Cher valleys from Amboise or Chenonceau. Balloon Revolution provides hotel pickup within 15 kilometers of Amboise, a safety briefing, bilingual guidance, Champagne or sparkling grape juice, and a return transfer. Flights are led by pilots such as Kevin and Tom.

“We happened to pick a perfect day. Warm for October, clear skies, and very little breeze. What wind there was floated us over two chateaus - something the pilot told us only happens 10 percent of the time. Beautiful flight, gorgeous views, on a perfect day.”

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From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour - Château de Chenonceau and its graceful river setting
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From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour

9.Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 244 reviews · 12 hours · from $288

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned minibus to Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord. Your English-speaking guide, such as Bruno, Julie, or Serena, explains the castles before you explore independently. Expect a full day, a short regional wine tasting, lunch at your own cost, and limited time at each château.

“Despite the autumn wet weather, it was a great! tour of three of the famous locations of the Loire valley. Gaultier was a perfect! guide. He was friendly, informative and I was very pleased to get my first view of the historical Chenonceau castle from the Cher river, marvel at the Château de Chambord from all aspects and humbly pay my respects to Leonardo Da Vinci and Emir Abd El Kader at Amboise Castle. Well worth it and most convenient way to see the Loire valley.”

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Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience - Walking the vines and learning about terroir
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Picnic in the Vines – A Unique Loire Wine Experience

10.Picnic in the Vines – A Unique Loire Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92

Meet D’Arcy or Sebastian at Château du Petit Thouars near Chinon for a guided walk through the vineyards, historic winery, and organic underground cellar. Taste several Loire wines, choose a bottle, and enjoy a generous picnic of local meats, cheese, salads, baguette, and apple tart.

“Lovely afternoon…walk around the grounds, chateau and vineyards learning about the history of the estate, followed by a tour of their cellars and wine tasting / picnic - loved their sparkling rose! Thoroughly enjoyed the experienced and recommend to anyone in the area.”

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Chaumont-sur-Loire: Domaine of Chaumont Skip-the-Line Ticket - The 26 gardens and the International Garden Festival
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Chaumont-sur-Loire: Domaine of Chaumont Skip-the-Line Ticket

11.Chaumont-sur-Loire: Domaine of Chaumont Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend a full day at Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, where a 10th-century château shares 32 hectares with 26 gardens, seasonal garden designs, and contemporary art. Your ticket includes skip-the-line entry, the Arts and Nature Center, cultural programs, and the International Garden Festival when available.

“Nice castle to visit, not to busy. Absolutely stunning garden exhibition! Parc and gardens around with plenty of seats. There is modern art combined with the history of the castle. I would recommend to pay this one a visit when you’re in the area.”

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Paris: Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The drive through Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire
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Paris: Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch

12.Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 11 hours · from $345

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned minivan to Château de Chambord, then through Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire for winery visits, tastings, and a regional lunch. Guides such as Lionel, Thomas, and Clément are known for clear explanations and thoughtful help.

“The tour was very fun and informative. The castle was a treat to explore, especially with the audio guide with an iPad. The architecture was gorgeous. Our guide, Bastien, was knowledgeable about wines and full of energy. We enjoyed the tour of the winery with the limestone cave storage. That was neat. We even had some wine shipped home.”

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From Tours: Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour - Learning to taste instead of simply drinking
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From Tours: Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour

13.From Tours: Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 67 reviews · 4h 30m · from $116

Spend 4.5 hours visiting Vouvray cellars and tasting wines around Amboise with an English-speaking guide. You’ll sample sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines, learn tasting skills, and travel by minivan in a group limited to eight. Bring a jacket for the cool underground caves.

“Thank you for your excellent review. We are delighted to see that you had a wonderful time with our guide. We hope to see you again soon. Please feel free to visit us in other regions: Bordeaux, Provence, Champagne, or Burgundy. Sincerely, The A La Française Loire Valley Team”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Hotel Transfers - Chenonceau: A Castle Shaped by Women
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Hotel Transfers

14.Loire Valley Castles Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 13 hours · from $212

Leave Paris for a 13-hour Loire Valley tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and guided visits to Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny. Guide Claire has earned praise for her clear storytelling, while Martina has helped make the castle history lively and easy to follow.

“This day trip to visit the Loire Valley, to tour three of the most beautiful chateaux, Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny, was the BEST! Our guide, Claire, was brilliant! I learned so much about the history of the castles, the transportation was very comfortable, and our tour bus driver was excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend!”

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Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord & Chenonceau - The long ride from Paris
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Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord & Chenonceau

15.Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord & Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 13 hours · from $155

Spend a full day with a driver-guide in the Loire Valley, visiting Chenonceau, Cheverny, and Chambord. You’ll hear stories in English, Spanish, or French, then explore each château and garden at your own pace. Guides such as Remi, Jean-Baptiste, and Florian have earned praise for their warmth and care.

“Molto interessante e con tanti bei castelli, bella giornata e un tour con poche persone è perfetto .”

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