Paris to Loire Valley

Simplify a trip to the Loire Valley from Paris on this small-group, full-day trip to Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Leave the logistics and organization to your guide, as you discover local winemaking traditions without the hassle of planning a trip yourself. Enjoy an itinerary that includes two family-owned wineries for tastings, a stop at a goat farm to try Crottin de Chavignol cheese, and a 3-course lunch.

Benefit from a private full-day tour from Paris that visits Château Chambord and Château Chenonceau, two famous castles in the Loire Valley. Your guide takes you through both exquisite castles, providing live commentary about their architecture, gardens, and royal French history. Includes skip-the-line entry at both attractions and hotel pickup for added convenience.

Follow in the footsteps of French royals and aristocrats on a day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley, home to more than 100 châteaux and many of the finest in France. Most are impossible to visit without a car, so relax as a personal chauffeur takes you to a trio of the most impressive estates—Amboise, Chenonceaux, and Chambord. An art historian guide accompanies you inside for a detailed look at these time capsules of French history.

Go beyond Paris and explore a selection of the Loire Valley's Castles on this day trip. Enjoy visiting the Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny Châteaux without having to hire a car. Take your pick between a fully guided experience or discovering each location with an audio guide. Perfect for history buffs who want an up-close look at these historical residences.

Travel 500 years back in time to the days of the French aristocracy on a Loire Valley full-day group tour from Paris. The well-paced itinerary takes guests to the Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny Chateaux. You’ll enjoy skip-the-line entry at each location and free time to explore and take pictures. Along the way, a guide will provide illuminating commentary on each castle's history and noteworthy occupants.

The UNESCO–listed Loire Valley is where fairytale castles and world-class wines await—but getting there on your own from Paris can be hard. Instead, make your sightseeing logistics simple with this multi-stop tour. Look forward to visiting landmark châteaux including Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny, where you can explore at your own pace or upgrade to a multilingual audio guide available in several languages.

Sick of rushing to keep up with a group when you tour? With this guided private Loire Valley experience, you see three of the valley’s most famous castles—Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord—at your own pace, on your own terms, and with the help of your own private driver. And with round-trip hotel pickup from Paris, you enjoy a truly seamless experience.

Get out of the city and immerse yourself in the culture, history, scenery, and castles of the Loire Valley, with the help of your own private driver. Save yourself the trouble of figuring out the French train system and instead, sit back, relax, and enjoy watching France go by your car window as you head out to visit some of the region's prettiest castles.

Spend the day exploring the Loire Valley on this private full-day tour from Paris. Save time and travel in comfort in a Mercedes minivan. Visit the magnificent castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, and d’Amboise, and go wine tasting at Plou Et Fils. Includes round-trip transfers from your Paris hotel and a professional driver guide.

Visit the highlights of France’s stunning Loire Valley—from its castles to its wines—during this full-day private tour from Paris. Enjoy deluxe, door-to-door transportation in a Mercedes minivan. Visit three historic chateaux—Chenonceau, Ambroise, and Chambord—with admission tickets included. Tours also include an exclusive tasting at a centuries-old winery.

Skip the self-drive stress and discover three of the Loire Valley’s most fascinating castles in a small group on this convenient tour by Mercedes-Benz. Visit the enormous Château de Chambord, dreamy Château de Chenonceau, built on arches over a river, and Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci died. Your package includes a tasting at a centuries-old family winery; upgrade to add round-trip hotel transfers.

Discover some of the most famous chateaux in the Loire Valley on this private day trip from Paris. Following pickup from your Paris hotel, travel by private vehicle to Amboise. Explore the town and visit Leonardo da Vinci’s final resting place. Then head to Chenonceaux and Chambord for guided tours of the two historic chateaux.

Visit Chambord Castle without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads or public transport on this private tour that includes round-trip minivan transfers directly from Paris. Meet near the Arc de Triomphe and set off for the castle, leaving the tricky traffic to your driver. Sidestep the line to enter with pre-booked admission tickets and explore at your own pace with included audio and Histopad AR guides.

At Chartres Cathedral, every stone, window, and sculpture tells a story. With its perfectly preserved medieval stained glass, soaring towers, and mystical labyrinth, the cathedral offers a unique blend of spirituality, art, and mystery. Stand beneath the legendary Blue Virgin Window See the world-famous “Belle Verrière,” whose vibrant blue is unmatched anywhere else in Europe. Walk the ancient Labyrinth Follow the same path medieval pilgrims walked on their spiritual journey — a powerful and moving moment. Discover hundreds of hidden symbols From the Kings of Judah to celestial zodiac signs, the cathedral is a treasure chest of secret messages carved in stone. Marvel at the soaring Gothic architecture The cathedral's arches, flying buttresses, and monumental rose windows will leave you speechless. Visit one of the largest crypts in Europe Descend into the atmospheric crypts to explore ancient chapels, relics, and echoes of centuries past. See the Black Madonna

Many Loire Valley tours squeeze wine tasting in between chateau visits, leaving little time for each, but this tour has just one focus—the Sancerre wine region. With the entire itinerary devoted to sampling Sancerre’s famous wines and delicious regional food, you’ll feel like you can really savor the experience. Visit at least two wineries, enjoy a wine-paired lunch, and learn the secrets behind Sancerre’s celebrated sauvignon blanc wines.

Embark on a private day trip to discover the Sancerre region with your wine expert guide, enjoying a more personalised and intimate wine experience. After hotel pick-up in Paris, enjoy a comfortable drive with a freshly baked croissant while learning about the history and traditions of Sancerre winemaking. Start at a well-known winery. Explore the cellars, learn about the production process, and enjoy your first tasting while discovering famous terroirs. Continue with a drive through the vineyards and stop at a scenic viewpoint to taste a glass of wine while learning about vine growing. A typical French lunch is served at a family-run winery, featuring local products such as the region’s Crottin de Chavignol cheese, and paired with local wines. In the afternoon, visit a second family-run winery to taste wines from Sancerre and nearby appellations like Pouilly-Fumé. Return to Paris with drop-off at your hotel, concluding a memorable Sancerre wine experience.

Make your wine-tasting day trip from Paris seamless—and leave the navigation and logistics to someone else—on this private, full-day tour. With round-trip hotel transfers included, you can unwind with guided tastings and local insights. Visit the Château de Chambord to learn about French Renaissance architecture; then, head to the Loire Valley winery for a delicious tasting. Along the way, learn about the wine-making process and enjoy free time for lunch in the charming city of Amboise.

See and taste magnificence on this full-day tour from Paris that takes you to the Chambord Chateau and Loire Valley wineries. At Chambord, learn all about the French Renaissance castle during an audio tour, then head to the Loire Valley to visit a gourmet restaurant or winery, where lunch and wine tastings are included. Before heading back to Paris, the trip also includes more tastings at a family-run winery.

The Loire Valley is celebrated for its UNESCO–listed châteaux and world-class wineries—and this seamless, private tour lets you experience both with a wine expert guide, all in one day. Following morning pickup directly at your Paris hotel, travel to the magnificent Chambord Châteaux for an immersive audio tour. After a gourmet lunch of regional specialties and fine wines, enjoy a tour and tutored tasting at a family-run winery.

Experience the chateaux and wineries of the Loire Valley in style—and leave all the transit logistics to someone else—on this private, full-day tour from Paris. Following morning hotel pickup, explore the UNESCO-listed Château de Chambord. Next, ride through vineyards towards a Michelin-starred restaurant for a gourmet lunch paired with local wines. Finally, spend your afternoon at a head to a top-rated local winery to taste additional Loire Valley wines before returning to Paris.

Over two consecutive day tours, explore two of France’s best known wine-growing regions—without the hassle of appointing a designated driver. In the Loire Valley, tour Chambord Castle and join a wine expert to sample whites and reds during an exclusive winery visit. Then head to Champagne to taste its famous bubbly at historic vineyards. Both days include a gourmet winery lunch, and a pastry breakfast.

Trade bustling city streets for the stunning UNESCO-listed chateaux of the Loire Valley—and pair your experience with a wine tasting—on this hassle-free, full-day tour from Paris. Tour two beloved castles in one trip, including Chambord (said to have inspired "Beauty and the Beast") and Chenonceau. Enjoy additional free time for lunch (own expense) in the quaint town of Blois, plus a complimentary tasting of local Loire wines.

We offer a flexible and personalized Loire Valley excursion. You can choose to visit 1, 2, or 3 castles from our carefully selected itinerary list. If the castle you want to visit is not on the list, no problem! Just let us know in your message after booking. Once you’ve made your choice, send us the list of castles you wish to explore, and we will organize your custom tour with stops tailored to your pace. This approach guarantees you a unique experience, made just for you, away from standard group tours.