Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord and Chenonceau from Paris
Paris, France
- 13 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit three of the most spectacular châteaux in the Loire Valley, all UNESCO World Heritage sites—and leave all the transit and logistics to someone else—on this hassle-free, full-day excursion. Following an early-morning start time in the heart of Paris, hop aboard your climate-controlled coach and head into the scenic countryside. Explore the châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Cheverny; with tickets included, have free time to tour them independently, at your own pace.
- This tour takes all the hassle out of spending the day in the Loire Valley
- Soak up the scenery, all while leaving the navigation to your driver
- Tours include pre-booked admission tickets to all three castles
- Get up close and personal with several UNESCO World Heritage sites
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets to the castles (Visit at your own pace the 3 castles and their gardens)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Trilingual guide (English/Spanish/French)
- Round-trip transport
- Lunch is not included, but your guide will recommend the best places to eat during the visit.
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny, 75001 Paris, France
Agency France Tourisme - Paris Tourism
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Chateau de Chenonceau
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Chateau de Cheverny
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Chateau de Chambord
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Dana_R
I need to give credit to Viator for professionalism in doing the right thing by not canceling our tour. We were the only participants. I doubt they made money off of us.
The tour itself was lovely and our guide Sergei was extremely well educated on the subject. He took care of us, and I felt extremely safe and well looked after. Do not hesitate to book this tour.
Reviews
4.1
based on 32 reviews
Dana_R, Feb 2026
I need to give credit to Viator for professionalism in doing the right thing by not canceling our tour. We were the only participants. I doubt they made money off of us.
The tour itself was lovely and our guide Sergei was extremely well educated on the subject. He took care of us, and I felt extremely safe and well looked after. Do not hesitate to book this tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We are truly touched by your kind words and especially by your recognition of the professionalism shown in maintaining your tour despite the small group. Creating meaningful experiences, no matter the group size, is something we deeply care about, so your appreciation means a great deal to us.
We are also delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour itself and that Sergei made such a positive impression. Knowing that you felt comfortable, secure, and enriched by the experience is exactly what we hope every traveler takes away with them.
If you return to Paris, we would be thrilled to welcome you again!
Thank you again for your trust and your recommendation. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you back in France very soon for another memorable adventure.
Kyle_R, Aug 2025
It’s a long day but very much worth it! All three castles are special in their own way, Chambord is insane.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
discovering the Loire Valley and its three magnificent castles. Each has its own character, and we couldn’t agree more—Chambord is truly breathtaking!
At France Tourisme, we love creating. For your next adventure, you might enjoy our day trip to Mont Saint Michel, a jewel rising from the sea, or perhaps a magical evening at the Moulin Rouge with champagne.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Warm regards,
Alice de France Tourisme
Hojoong_L, May 2025
Good weather, good guide and fair time schedule. If you dont want to drive but want to visit castles, this is a good option for one day.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Hojoon,
Thank you very much for your review and your kind comments.
We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit to the Loire castles. This tour is quite famous for immersing you in French history just a few hours from Paris.
If you're still in Paris or planning to return, I recommend a guided tour of the Louvre, the world's largest museum and a must see in Paris!
You can also try our guided cruise on the Seine to see Paris from a different perspective!
Thank you again for your trust,
Have a nice day!
Alice from France Tourisme
Shannon_H, Jul 2023
I had a wonderful time visiting three beautiful Loire Valley chateau. Chambord was beyond words. Antonio was great, as well!
Julia_B, Jul 2023
What scenic and beautiful tour. Just wish we had more time at the second stop and less time at the third stop. We were very rushed through the second stop and had way too much time at the third. Also a warning that it is a long day and the van isn't very comfortable.
Patricia_K, Aug 2022
great van
great service from Alex the tour guide
great information from Alex our tour guide
beautiful chateaus and scenery
Iva, Aug 2020
Great choice of castles. The guide was knowledgable and very nice! We liked him a lot. The tour was well organised and I would highly recommend the tour for a day trip.
iLOVEspringROLLS, Dec 2019
Our guide/driver Nicolas was great - very knowledgeable and a safe driver. We had the perfect amount of time to spend in each castle. It makes for a long day of visiting so make sure you are rested and dressed for a lot of walking.
bernicelabuschagne, Sep 2019
This was one of my favourite day trips from Paris and the Chateau de Chenonceau has been on my bucket list for a very long time! It's quite a long day, so be prepared and bring something to eat and drink as the bus ride is approx 2-3 hours one way. Nevertheless, we went on a very hot day in September and absolutely loved all the stops, as well as the countryside along the way!
Chenonceau and Chambord is absolutely worth the drive, Cheverny is quite small but still very interesting.
Fairy tale day in France well spent!!
Melissa H, Jun 2019
This trip had some ups and downs, but overall was very positive. As noted by other reviewers, you are quite dependent on others on the tour. Another passenger was 30 minutes late from the second stop, which cut into our time for the last stop significantly. The first castle, Chenonceau, had beautiful gardens and we enjoyed a meal in the café, but the line was so long to get inside of the castle that we did not have time to do so. Still, our daughter enjoyed the maze and we all enjoyed the beautiful gardens. The second castle, Cheverney, was a bit odd and we would not have missed anything if we skipped this one. But the last castle, Chambord, was amazing, just absolutely massive and stunning. The host of our trip was great - friendly and knowledgeable. If I had it to do again, I would book a day trip to Chambord and skip the other castles.
Bernard_M, Apr 2026
Gabriel, our guide, was really great...affable, friendly, kind.. was interested in everyone and this in 3 languages..French, Spanish and English...
To recommend with him
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Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Gabriel and appreciated his kindness, attentiveness, and ability to connect with everyone in multiple languages.
At France Tourisme, we are passionate about creating warm and memorable moments, and your recommendation means a lot to us.
We would be thrilled to welcome you again for another experience, perhaps a Seine dinner cruise with Eiffel Tower views or a guided visit of the Louvre.
Warm regards,
Alice de France Tourisme
JoseSalvadorJ_C, Aug 2025
There are many castles for so little time I have no more to say, I have no more to say, I have no more to say, they are many characters to express an opinion
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Response from Host, Aug 2025
Estimado Jose,
Lamentamos que la visita al Valle del Loira le haya parecido demasiado rápida. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer en un solo día una visión general de varios castillos emblemáticos, pero entendemos que pueda resultar intenso.
Ojalá tengamos el placer de recibirle en otra ocasión, quizá en una experiencia más relajada como nuestra excursión a Giverny o un crucero con cena por el Sena.
Atentamente,
Alice de France Tourisme
JoseFrance_V, May 2024
Très belle visite. Nous aurions apprécié que le guide se présente lors de l’accueil et qu’on nous explique à l’avance le déroulement de la journée (heure de retour, arrêt repas et pauses)
Miriam_i, Jul 2022
Hermosos Castillos muy recomendable , con paisajes de viñedos y campos de girasoles en el camino y pasando por pequeños pueblos muy bonitos .
annnnnie, Jul 2022
On a pris une excursion où on était 8 personnes dans une mini vanne ( 3 rangées de 3 dont la première avec le chauffeur) et le chauffeur nous accompagnait à 3 châteaux. Il conduisait et nous racontait l’histoire des châteaux, il nous prenait des billets nous faisait entrée dans le site et ensuite on visitait seul. On a vu chenonceau, cheverny et chambard. Chenonceau est un coup coeur, il est construit sur l’eau. Cheverny est mon préféré, c’est le château qui a inspiré tintin (chateau du capitaine) et chambor est le château le plus luxueux. Le conducteur était très sécuritaire.
SERGIO_D, Jun 2022
Cuando finalmente llegamos al castillo que queríamos conocer, estaba cerrado el ingreso. De la agencia nos dijeron que ellos no podían regresar el importe de rsta parte porque lo contratamos con viator y no con ellos.
isadoraisacg, Feb 2020
Tour maravilhosa
Guia muito atencioso
Chenonceau foi nosso preferido
Estava bem frio mas mesmo assim valeu muito a pena
O luxo da arquitetura de Chambord, a vista do telhado e os jardins também são maravilhosos
VILMA_H, Jan 2020
Excelente, el guía hablaba español y eso me hizo muy feliz, sus explicaciones fueron muy claras por eso el recurrido se hizo muy agradable. Se los recomiendo!!!!
Gaolugnia_L, Aug 2019
Nous avons visité trois châteaux en un jour, les châteaux étaient impressionnants et leur histoire respective très intéressantes. Merci au guide pour ses explications.
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