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    "Driving through the French countryside was a delight and the castles were
    magnificent! It was certainly a highlight of our week in Paris."

    sheila, usa (Trip advisor)

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    "Driving through the French countryside was a delight and the castles were
    magnificent! It was certainly a highlight of our week in Paris."

    SHEILA, USA (TRIP ADVISOR)

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  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Fascinating History
  • Fat Tire Tours Approved

Take a Day Trip to the Loire Valley Castles with our Guided Tour

Marvel at three of the Loire Valley's most famous châteaux on our full-day trip from Paris. Kick the day off at the one of the largest in the Loire Valley in the midst of a massive forest, Chambord. Built for King Francis I in the 16th century in classic Renaissance style, this château features panoramic terraces, countless chimneys, and a magnificent doube helix staircase. Hear stories about this historic château deriving from the Middle Ages, through the French Revolution, and during World War II. The next stop on our tour is the fairytale-like Château de Chenonceau, nicknamed "the ladies' castle" due to the numerous well-known aristocratic French women who have called this stunning château stretching over the River Cher home. A few of its sophisticated former residents include Catherine de Medici, Diane de Poitiers, and the White Queen, Louise de Lorraine.

Our final visit of the day brings us to Château de Cheverny, unless you are with us on a Monday or Saturday in the summer (April 1 through October 31), in which case this tour concludes with Château d'Amboise. Both are stunning châteaux rich in history, which will round out your great day in the Loire Valley.  

  • Approximately 12.5 hours
  • Day Tour
  • Normal
  • All Day
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    • Roundtrip coach transportation from Paris
    • Live guide
    • Entrance to castles
  • Adults €161.00
    Children (3-11) €111.00

  • This tour meets at 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris. The closest métro stations are Tuileries (line 1) and Pyramides (lines 7 and 14). Please arrive with ample time to verify your tour voucher and note that boarding for the coach closes 10 minutes prior to the tour start time. 

  • English
    • Please note that you will be emailed a tour voucher which you will need to print and present on the day of tour.
    • If you book for the summer (April 1 to October 31), you will visit the Château d'Amboise instead of Cheverny on Mondays and Saturdays. Please note that lunch is not included on tours during the summer, this is reflected in the price. 
    • If you are booking in the winter (November 1 to March 31), lunch is included at the St. Hubert Hotel Restaurant in Cour Cheverny (five minutes from Cheverny). This is reflected in the price of the tour. On the menu is homemade salmon terrine with lemon sauce, eggs with mixed vegetables; roast turkey with green beans, provençal tomatoes and sautéed potatoes; and warm apple tart (glass of wine, water, coffee or tea). We will try our best to satisfy any special dietary need and ask that you let us know about those as soon as possible, at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the tour date.
  • Approximately 12.5 hours
  • Day Tour
  • Normal
  • All Day
    • Roundtrip coach transportation from Paris
    • Live guide
    • Entrance to castles
  • Adults €161.00
    Children (3-11) €111.00

  • This tour meets at 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris. The closest métro stations are Tuileries (line 1) and Pyramides (lines 7 and 14). Please arrive with ample time to verify your tour voucher and note that boarding for the coach closes 10 minutes prior to the tour start time. 

  • English
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    • Please note that you will be emailed a tour voucher which you will need to print and present on the day of tour.
    • If you book for the summer (April 1 to October 31), you will visit the Château d'Amboise instead of Cheverny on Mondays and Saturdays. Please note that lunch is not included on tours during the summer, this is reflected in the price. 
    • If you are booking in the winter (November 1 to March 31), lunch is included at the St. Hubert Hotel Restaurant in Cour Cheverny (five minutes from Cheverny). This is reflected in the price of the tour. On the menu is homemade salmon terrine with lemon sauce, eggs with mixed vegetables; roast turkey with green beans, provençal tomatoes and sautéed potatoes; and warm apple tart (glass of wine, water, coffee or tea). We will try our best to satisfy any special dietary need and ask that you let us know about those as soon as possible, at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the tour date.
  • Approximately 12.5 hours
  • Day Tour
  • Normal
  • All Day
    • Roundtrip coach transportation from Paris
    • Live guide
    • Entrance to castles
  • Adults €161.00
    Children (3-11) €111.00

  • This tour meets at 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris. The closest métro stations are Tuileries (line 1) and Pyramides (lines 7 and 14). Please arrive with ample time to verify your tour voucher and note that boarding for the coach closes 10 minutes prior to the tour start time. 

  • English
  • 20
    • Please note that you will be emailed a tour voucher which you will need to print and present on the day of tour.
    • If you book for the summer (April 1 to October 31), you will visit the Château d'Amboise instead of Cheverny on Mondays and Saturdays. Please note that lunch is not included on tours during the summer, this is reflected in the price. 
    • If you are booking in the winter (November 1 to March 31), lunch is included at the St. Hubert Hotel Restaurant in Cour Cheverny (five minutes from Cheverny). This is reflected in the price of the tour. On the menu is homemade salmon terrine with lemon sauce, eggs with mixed vegetables; roast turkey with green beans, provençal tomatoes and sautéed potatoes; and warm apple tart (glass of wine, water, coffee or tea). We will try our best to satisfy any special dietary need and ask that you let us know about those as soon as possible, at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the tour date.

Tour Highlights

  • Château de Chambord
  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Château de Cheverny or Château d'Amboise (Mondays & Saturdays in the Summer)
  • Beautiful Loire Valley 

FAQ

  • Expand/Collapse Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

    Unfortunately this tour is not wheelchair accessible at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Expand/Collapse How many minutes prior to tour time should I meet?

    We request that all guests arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time in order to verify your voucher prior to boarding the coach, which closes 10 minutes before the start time. Due to the exclusive and timed nature of our châteaux visit and journey into the Loire Valley, it's imperative that all guests arrive on time. We do not have the luxury of waiting for guests who are running late, or catching them up after the fact.

  • Expand/Collapse What does 'Fat Tire Tours Approved' mean?

    We've been perfecting our tours since 1999, and we are always looking for new ways to improve our tour menu for our guests. We are committed to expanding the activities offered during your stay in Paris to make for an unforgettable experience. So for all of the experiences that we aren't able to deliver on our own, we've hand-selected the best local providers to offer a wide-range of unique and fun activities for our guests.

    With anything Fat Tire Tours Approved, you still receive our spectacular customer service ready to assist you in any way we can, 24/7, as well as the guarantee that we have hand selected the best possible partners to supplement our tour menu.

  • Expand/Collapse Where is the meeting point?

    This tour meets at 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris. The closest métro stations are Tuileries (line 1) and Pyramides (lines 7 and 14).  

  • Expand/Collapse What is the number to call if I am lost, and trying to find the meeting point?

    If you are having problems finding the meeting location for your tour, please call us at +33.1.85.08.19.76 and our staff will be happy to help you find your way.

     

  • Expand/Collapse Is there a reduced price for kids/students/infants/seniors?

    No, however, infants (ages 0 - 3) are free of cost.

     

  • Expand/Collapse Are there group discounts available for this tour?

    We ask that you contact us directly at [email protected] for more details.

     

  • Expand/Collapse What is your cancellation policy?

    We offer 100% refunds on the Loire Valley Castles Day Trip if the reservation is cancelled more than 72 hours (3 days) before the scheduled tour. We do not offer refunds for any reason once we are within 72 hours of the scheduled tour.

    • Bookings of 10 or more passengers require seven days notice for cancellations.
  • Expand/Collapse What is your weather policy?

    Our tours run rain or shine! We encourage all guests to consult the weather forecast and to dress accordingly.

  • Expand/Collapse Can the winter lunch menu be adjusted for my allergy/dietary restriction?

    We will try our best to satisfy any special dietary need and ask that you let us know about those as soon as possible, at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the tour date.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip Reviews

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip is rated 2.7 out of 5 by 3.
Rated 2 out of 5 by from 3 Castles and a bus ride! Haha... ParisVision is the company used, meeting near the Louvre went smoothly. Get there FIRST to sit on top deck first seat to get a view. Other than the first seat, (which we didn't get) it was kind of a brutal trip. The seats have plug ins to charge your phone, that's a plus. FYI no restrooms at ParisVision but one at each castle...the traffic coming back was so long.. we could have stayed just another half hour at each castle (and not be running toward the bus!) and then come back to Paris when traffic dies down a little in a few hours... we have been home around the same time....it made no sense to just spend 2 hours at each castle because you do have to fit in a lunch (unless you take your own and eat on the run!) Another fault of the tour is that when you book with Fat Tire or ParisVision, they could offer you brochures of the castles. Of course you could google them all on the bus but some people are sleeping! We got the brochures at each castle, but there is barely enough time to read them because the guide is rushing you through so quickly! Of we enjoyed the tour but I'm afraid I just wouldn't recommend it.
Date published: 2016-10-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Trip! The Loire Valley Castles Tour with PARISCityVISION, which took us to three castles: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny, was exceptionally well presented. Our guide was well-informed and provided just the right amount of information at each stop. We especially enjoyed hearing not only the standard traditional history, but also many of the sordid details – especially about Henry II. After giving an overview of each castle, our guide described the details of the rooms we toured. She also provided commentary on other castles we could see as we travelled by on the bus. The cafeteria right next to the castle at Chenonceau provided an excellent selection of dishes which even satisfied the one of us who is a fussy vegetarian eater. We found the walking to be not too strenuous for us seventy year olds. The bus was comfortable, modern, and clean.
Date published: 2016-09-17
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Beware of this tour This tour is offered by ParisVision Tours. They left my family and I stranded after the second stop. The guide (Lorene sp?) was walking far ahead of the rest of the group and we could hardly hear her. We thought she said to meet at 4:40pm but she apparently said 3:40pm. It was difficult to hear her since there was so much static on the speakers due to her not waiting for the entire group. When we were not at the meet up point no one called us even though they have my phone number, they simply left. It took my family (four of us, including a ten year old and a 2 month old baby) 4 hours to get back to Paris and cost us over $100 euro. ParisVision offered their apologies but no refund. FatTire Tours, however, was wonderful by being understanding of my complaint and offering a full refund. I would not purchase anything that is offered through ParisVision Tours again.
Date published: 2016-08-16
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