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). The Château de Chenonceau is best known for its arches over the Cher River, a design attributed to one of the women who lived here. Inside the castle, we'll discover how a female character changed the name from "Chenoceaux" to "Chenonceau".

After visiting Chenonceau, we'll head to Amboise where we'll stop at Caves Ambacia, a well-known winery. Sommelier-guided tours of the underground galleries will include a tasting of three French wines.

After lunch on your own, we'll continue to Château de Chambord, a significant royal residence from the French Renaissance. We'll explore how Gallic kings supported the arts and sciences during the 16th century and how Leonardo da Vinci's influence is evident in Chambord's architecture.

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

Departure from Amboise

If you prefer, you can book this same excursion departing from Amboise.