Chambord & Chenonceau Castles Excursion

Discover Château de Chambord & Château de Chenonceau, two iconic French castles, on this excursion from Tours. The Loire Valley and immaculate gardens await!

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet in Tours or Amboise to begin an excursion to two iconic French castles. First stop? Château de Chenonceau!

On a comfortable minibus, we'll set off for our first destination, enjoying views of charming villages and beautiful landscapes of the Loire Valley. Upon arrival at Château de Chenonceau, its status as the second most visited castle in France will be evident.

With the guide’s insights, we'll explore each room filled with decorations and paintings from the era of the Kings of France, and stroll through the castle's magnificent gardens.

After Chenonceau, we'll visit the private Château de Villesavin in the Loire Valley. You will meet the French countess who resides there and enjoy a glass of wine, a homemade appetizer, and lunch. Then, there will be some free time to explore the gardens.

The next stop will be Château de Chambord, featuring iconic architectural details. The guide will provide an engaging experience, leading us through the most notable rooms and sharing memorable anecdotes.

Once we've explored these enchanting castles, we'll return to the starting point at 6 pm if picked up in Amboise or 6:30 pm if picked up in Tours.

Tour without lunch

When booking, you can choose options that do not include lunch at the private Château de Villesavin. In this case, the tour will last 8 hours and the visit to Villesavin will be omitted.

Meeting point & timetable

The tour departs at the indicated times from the following points:

Tours: Tours Tourist Office, located at 78 rue Bernard Palissy at 9 amAmboise: Amboise Tourist Office, located at Quai du Général de Gaulle at 9:30 am