Top Loire Valley Tours by Duration

Discover Anjou during a stay: one night in an exceptional castle, a beautiful gastronomic table, unmissable monuments, and a guided tour to discover the stories and secrets of Anjou.

The region of Chinon is dotted with vineyards, yet it can be hard for tourists to visit them if they don't know the language or wine tasting etiquettes. This vineyard experience makes it easy with a tour created by wine-loving English expatriates who showcase the wine made by Chinon's independent producers. You'll cycle to a selection of winemakers, sample the wine, and enjoy a picnic lunch, too.

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Discover the enchanting Loire Valley on this guided e-bike adventure, perfect for day-trippers from Paris. Start your journey at Amboise train station, where premium e-bikes await. Glide through picturesque vineyards, majestic forests, and iconic landmarks: the Royal Château d'Amboise, the Clos Lucé, final home of Leonardo Da Vinci, and Chenonceau, the Renaissance elegant masterpiece by the river Cher. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with an optional interior visit to Chenonceau or Amboise. This tour includes a behind-the-scenes winery visit for a tasting and a gourmet picnic featuring local wines, charcuterie and cheeses. - Effortless exploration of the Loire Valley on premium e-bikes - Visit iconic landmarks such as Château d'Amboise and Chenonceau (optional) - Experience an exclusive winery tour with tasting of local wines - Enjoy a gourmet picnic with regional specialties amidst stunning scenery

Join us for an immersive full‑day wine experience departing from Saumur. We’ll explore three carefully selected wine estates, each offering its own character, history, and tasting style. The day includes a traditional French lunch (main course, dessert, a glass of wine) in a charming local setting. You’ll also discover the region’s unique heritage with a guided tour of troglodyte caves and cellars of contrasting architectural styles, revealing the secrets of Loire Valley winemaking. A refined, authentic journey through the vineyards, landscapes, and traditions that make the Loire so exceptional.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the top day trips from Paris, but arranging the logistics on your own can be a hassle. Enjoy a stress-free day on this day trip that includes convenient round-trip transportation from your Paris accommodation and pre-booked tickets to avoid a wait at the entrance. Enjoy free time inside the palace and gardens to explore on your own, ideal for independent travelers.

Embark on a side-rant experience! You will enjoy strolling the cobbled streets of Chinon, crossing the most renowned estates of the Chinon appellation and visiting Crissay-sur-Manse, one of the most beautiful villages in France. You can also admire the magnificent castle of Azay-le-Rideau, the most confidential castle of Islette, or the castle of Ussé, the castle of Sleeping Beauty The most beautiful walk in Touraine will offer you an explosion of colors to the rhythm of the seasons. The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

-Experienced wine cycling guide with accreditions and diploma from the Wine University of Burgundy. -Great E-bike -Wonderful heritage spots -Fantastic cycling paths along side the Loire river, the woods of Chambord Awsome picnic lunch with local products !

Want to discover Angers differently? Take the time to discover the city, its stories, and the little spots that the Angevins like to share.

Discover Angers in a weekend: a night in a ****Inn, beautiful gastronomic restaurants, unmissable monuments and a guided tour to discover the stories and secrets of Angers.

One of the best ways to see the Loire Valley is on a bike, so will be taking you on a slow cycle ride beside the mighty Loire River, our tour will give you an insight to life and times of this area. Stopping along the way discover a pilgrim church that pre-dates Lourdes and one of the few places that Champagne is made outside of the protected area. There is also a chance to vist a troglodyte village on our way back from our tastings. You will get to learn the significance of Saumur as a city and its place in history. The places we will degust the wine are the pinnacle of this region and stepped in history. Without giving too much away the Chateau we visit has been in the same family since 1655. You will get the opportunity to buy the wine from both places. In between the tastings we will stop for a well earned picnic French style. We have been around the area for 20 years so while meandering along on our bikes we can give you an insight to the rest of the region.

No Loire Valley trip is complete without a vineyard visit, and this tour visits a selection of the best around Bourgueil, Chinon, and Saumur with an English-speaking wine guide. With your tour arranged in advance, you'll enter the vineyards with ease and explore the cellars and vineyards before tasting the wine itself. A traditional French picnic lunch is among the perks.

Experience an exceptional day combining Loire Valley heritage and fine wines. Departing from Angers, this curated journey takes you through two distinctive wineries, each offering expressive wines and unique cellar atmospheres. You’ll enjoy a regional lunch—either at a wine estate or a charming local restaurant. The highlight of the day is the visit of the magnificent Château de Brissac, the tallest château in France. Its grand salons, historic tapestries, and sweeping parkland reveal centuries of aristocratic history and architectural splendour. A refined blend of culture, gastronomy, and wine discovery in the heart of Anjou.

Spend a full day exploring the soul of Anjou and Saumur through their most emblematic wines and remarkable heritage. From the elegant sweet and dry wines of the Aubance to the expressive reds of Saumur‑Champigny, you will journey across diverse terroirs and uncover the cultural richness that shapes this unique Loire Valley region. A refined, immersive experience enhanced by an included lunch featuring local flavours, designed for wine lovers seeking authenticity, beauty, and exceptional discoveries.

Embark on a side-rant experience! You will be amazed by all the splendor of these Renaissance masterpieces that are the castles of Amboise, Chenonceau, Cheverny, Blois and Chaumont-sur-Loire, whose beauty is revealed all the more on board our authentic sidecars. A vintage atmosphere guaranteed for the prettiest stroll in Touraine! The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.

Experience 2 of the most emblematic Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Board your comfortable, premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to the Loire Valley Chateau Route with your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert in the local history. Discover Château de Chenonceau & Château de Chambord on your program today. Enjoy a conducted visit with our local guide, expert in Loire Valley History.

This is a site with many stories: I'll talk about a wide range of subjects including the stories of the women associated with this site, medieval personal hygiene, social status of mistresses, a very famous prisoner, historic graffiti and medieval weapons. My background is not art history, but collections care and the behind the scenes management of historic sites.

The Loire Valley produces a wide variety of wines from award-winning white varietals to full-bodied reds and sweet dessert wines. This private tasting tour ensures a tailor-made experience, visiting three of the most renowned wine regions—Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil. Tour three different wineries, enjoy expert-led wine tastings, tuck into a gourmet wine tasting lunch (own expense), and explore the medieval town of Chinon.

See the Loire Valley from a different perspective on a hot air balloon flight above France’s UNESCO-listed landscapes. Flying at sunrise or sunset offers clear views of the Loire River, vineyards, and famous châteaux including Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny—all without the crowds found at ground level. The slow pace and panoramic views create a more immersive way to experience the scale and layout of the Loire Valley while covering far more scenery than a traditional sightseeing tour.

Your creative journey begins in the town of Amboise, a place largely unchanged for five centuries. Its timber-framed streets, historic architecture, and scenic riverbanks serve as both your subject and your classroom. Here, you will learn to perceive the world with a photographer’s eye, honing your skills in composition and light. As you immerse yourself in the town's atmosphere, you'll experiment with everything from intricate textures to expansive landscapes, creating a unique visual diary of your exploration. The tour continues at the Royal Château, where you will refine the art of visual storytelling. Beyond simply capturing images, you will discover how to convey emotion and narrative through your lens. By observing subtle patterns and moments that often go unnoticed, you will learn to capture the true essence of this historic site. Each click of the camera brings you closer to becoming an expressive photographer, turning the beauty of Amboise into a masterclass in perspective.

I will make sure you have a memorable, unforgetable time by showing you the beautiful scenery, the mountain and ocean, that surround us. I will take you through incredible off the beaten track roads. You will be in a postcard. off course you'll learn about the Basque Country and the local AOP, AOC local food, really cultural here. Since 2013 I created Ze Chauffeur, Tourist Driver and share my passion by discovering the most beautiful landscapes of France and the Basque Country, Traveling, discovering, exploring, transmitting are at the heart of my DNA, and my passion.