Itinerary
- Paris: HOTEL PICK-UP
After an early morning hotel pickup in Paris, you will travel with your knowledgeable guide about 2 hours south of the city, towards Chambord Castle. - Chateau de Chambord: Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, constructed five hundred years ago, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.
- Loire Valley: Settle in your private coach and enjoy the view while your guide drives you through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray and Montlouis sur Loire.
- Blois: LUNCH
Savour an authentic and freshly cooked french meal paired with local wines largely unavailable in rest of the world, in a gourmet restaurant or a winery. - Loire Valley: VISIT OF FAMILY-RUN WINERY
Not only will you discover the winemaking process and the cellars, but you will also taste the variety of wines the Loire Valley has to offer: sparkling; dry and sweet wines; red, white and rosé wines. (Depending on availability) - Paris: Return to Paris and drop off at your hotel
Includes
- Stop in the vineyard for a vine growing introduction
- Private transport in an air-conditionned black car or minivan
- Bottled water
- Guided visit of a Loire Valley Winery, followed by a wine tasting
- Audio-guided visit of Chambord Castle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- English-speaking driver guide, expert in wine, sharing knowledge and anecdotes
- Pick up and drop-off at your hotel (if located in Paris)
- Breakfast
- Gourmet lunch at a family-run winery with Loire Valley wine and food pairing
- Gratuities
Details
Discover the wonders of the Loire Valley with this Wineries & Castles private full-day tour from Paris! Visit the magnificent Chateau of Chambord, enjoy a gourmet wine & food pairing lunch at a family-run winery of the Touraine Wine region and enjoy a visit and tasting in a second Loire Valley winery. White, red, rosé, sparkling and sweet wines, you’ll be amazed by the diversity of Loire Valley wines! This private tour includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned black car or minivan.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Schedule and wineries visited are subject to minor changes depending on the season and on supplier availability.
- Your guide will contact you one day before the tour to give you an exact pick up time (usually between 7-7:30 AM)
- Not wheelchair accessible, some stairs to access the underground cellars
- Wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45 °F / 10 °C): do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
- Experience in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries offer tours in Spanish, and not all of our guides speak Spanish or French.
