Château de Chenonceau + Chambord Excursion

On this excursion from Tours, we'll visit Chenonceau and Chambord, two famous castles in Loire. We'll also taste some wines in the Caves Ambacia wine cellars.

Description

The beautiful Loire Valley awaits us! At the indicated time, we'll depart from the Tourist Office in Tours. After a minibus ride of 40 minutes, we'll arrive at the Château de Chenonceau, known as the "Château des Dames" (The Ladies Castle). This castle is recognized for its arches over the Cher River, a design attributed to one of the women who lived here. We will also learn about the change of its name from "Chenoceaux" to "Chenonceau".

After visiting the Château de Chenonceau, we'll head to Amboise. In this historic town, we'll stop at the Caves Ambacia, one of the most famous wineries in the region. The sommeliers will guide us through the underground galleries, where we will enjoy a tasting of three French wines.

After lunch on your own, we will visit the Château de Chambord. Inside this royal residence, we will learn how the Gallic kings promoted arts and sciences during the 16th century, including the influence of Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his last years in France. His legacy is present in certain architectural elements of Chambord.

After visiting Château de Chambord, we will return to Tours, arriving at the Tourist Office after 9 hours.

Departure from Amboise

If preferred, this excursion can also be booked departing from Amboise.