Day Trips from Paris to Tours

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.

Be transported from the bustling streets of Paris to the royal countryside of the Loire Valley Follow in the footsteps of French Renaissance kings and queens Experience a real fairy tale in the charming gardens and elaborate interiors of famous French castles Allow stories of royal affairs, deaths and kidnappings to capture your imagination

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the splendor of French royalty on a day trip to the Loire Valley castles with transportation from Paris. Tour two of France’s beautiful castles—Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau—with guided insights into their rich history and striking architecture. Enjoy scenic round-trip transport from Paris, and free time to explore the charming town of Blois.

Escape Paris and explore the fairytale castles of the Loire Valley. Start at the Castle of Chambord, where your guide gives a short introduction outside before exploring the royal apartments at your own pace. Continue to the charming town of Blois, then visit the Chenonceau Castle. With up to 2.5 hours on site, wander its floral galleries, royal kitchens, and gardens—and even meet the castle's animals for a magical countryside moment. - Visit Chenonceau and Chambord, two iconic castles - Free time in Blois to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of your choice, or grab a quick bite on the go and purchase optional tickets on site to the Château of Blois instead - Entry tickets to Chambord and Chenonceau included - Comfortable round-trip transport in small-group air-conditioned vehicle - Guided commentary during the drive and short introductions at each stop Why travelers book this tour: More time at each stop, skip-the-line entry, no rushed visits, and flexible time in Blois.

For lovers of wine and history, no visit to France is complete without visiting the Loire Valley, where culture and culinary excellence collide. This stress-free day trip eliminates the stress of planning travel logistics and navigating public transportation by whisking you between cities such as Blois, Chaumont-sur-Loire, and Amboise. Plus, wine tasting at the end introduces you to the region’s world-famous viniculture.

Spend a day away from Paris and discover three of the most renowned châteaux—Amboise, Chenonceau, and Chambord—in the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. This small-group tour offers the best of both worlds, combining convenient shared transport and prepaid tickets with free time to visit each castle independently. Find out which castle the royals favored, where Leonardo da Vinci’s remains are buried, and which castle is so magnificent that it boasts its own UNESCO status.

Explore the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit the region’s most famous castles on this private day trip from Paris. Traveling in a luxury minivan with your own personal guide, you’ll visit 3 châteaux, including Chambord, Amboise and Chenonceau. Plus, you’ll enjoy a Wine Tasting Session in the charming little town of Amboise. Receive the personalized attention of your private guide throughout.

Spend the day exploring the Loire Valley with ease on this private day tour from Paris. Visit three of the most notable castles in the region, including Chambord, Amboise, and Chenonceau, and enjoy wine tasting at a family-owned winery. Includes round-trip transfers from your Paris hotel and option to include a guide for the day.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Loire Valley is famed for its dazzling castles. Discover three of them on this private tour with a driver-guide who shares their rich history. Visit the vast Château de Chambord, the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years, and the fairytale Château de Chenonceau, all direct from your Paris address of choice.

An ideal pick for time-tight travelers—this tour allows you to check off multiple Loire Valley castles in a day, including Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, the Royal Château of Blois, and Château de Chenonceau. With a private driver-guide to transport you, you can learn as you go, and check off more sites in less time, making the most of your time in France.