From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour with Lunch
About This Experience
Three châteaux and a lunch that is actually included, on a deluxe minibus with a driver-guide. The route runs along what the operator calls the King's Road: Amboise, Chambord and Chenonceau, with entry fees to all three paid.
Amboise is the cradle of the French Renaissance and the first stop — the royal residence of Charles VIII, Gothic turning into Renaissance in the stonework, and Leonardo da Vinci's tomb in the chapel. Chambord and Chenonceau follow.
Lunch is the distinguishing feature and it is worth setting expectations: the operator includes lunch at a bakery, eaten alongside locals, not a three-course restaurant meal. If a sit-down lunch is what you want, the wine-day tours and the small-group minibus tours with a restaurant stop are the ones to compare against.
Hotel pickup exists on this listing but only on the private options. The shared departure meets at Porte Maillot.
Highlights
- Walk through one of Europe's finest parks at the ornate Chambord Castle
- Visit the elegant Amboise Castle, a favorite royal residence in the 15th Century
- Learn the tumultuous history of Chenonceau Castle, built over the river Cher
- Discover the beauty of the Renaissance on a guided tour of the Loire Valley
- Visit a bakery to try locally prepared cuisine and enjoy lunch alongside locals
What's Included
- ✓ Round-trip transport from Paris by deluxe minibus
- ✓ A driver-guide for the whole day
- ✓ Entry fees to Château Royal d'Amboise
- ✓ Entry fees to Château de Chambord
- ✓ Entry fees to Château de Chenonceau
- ✓ Lunch at a bakery
Not Included
- Tips
- Hotel pickup, except on the private booking options
- Drinks and anything beyond the included bakery lunch
Not Suitable For
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
In front of the Bar Brasserie Le Maillot, 78 Avenue de la Grande Armée, 75017 Paris — near Porte Maillot.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.4/5 by 38 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
All perfect. The excursion is really interesting and the guide very helpful and professional
— Antonina, July 7, 2023
We had a wonderful time. Just wish our guide would have told us lol the chateau info once we stopped at each place because it was hard to hear him on the bus.
— Emily, April 25, 2023
Rami was a great guide, very creative in negotiating the inherent complexities of travel reopening, and a great resource.
— marian, June 12, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of lunch is included?
Lunch at a bakery, which the operator frames as eating alongside locals rather than a restaurant meal. It is included in the price — but if you were picturing a three-course lunch with wine, compare the tours that say so explicitly.
Which three castles does it visit?
The Château Royal d'Amboise, Chambord and Chenonceau, with entry fees to all three included.
Is there hotel pickup?
Only on the private booking options. The shared departure meets in front of the Bar Brasserie Le Maillot at 78 Avenue de la Grande Armée, near Porte Maillot.
Is it a coach or a minibus?
A deluxe minibus with a driver-guide, which is why it costs more than the full-size coach tours on the same route.
How long is the day?
About 12 hours from the Porte Maillot meeting point.
Why does Amboise come first?
It is the furthest point of the loop as the operator runs it, and the Renaissance story starts there — Amboise is where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years and where he is buried.
Can wheelchair users join?
No. The operator lists the tour as unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
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