Full Day LOIRE Express with Licensed Driver-Guide

Highlights

A guided visit of several of the castles that have shaped France’s history


Description

If you’re fascinated with the history of Kings and Queens, or just simply wish to admire beautiful castles, then this a tour probably for you.

Your private Licensed Driver-Guide will pick you up directly from your hotel and drive you to the famous Loire Valley region.

You will be treated to a day of discovery in the Loire Valley, located a little over 2 hours from Paris, you will be accompanied by a driver-guide passionate about the area, he will help you the history and appreciate the beauty of the castles.

As it’s also known the Garden of France, the Loire Valley is abundant with vineyards, fruit orchards, vegetable fields, and of course castles!

You will be introduced to three of the most prestigious ones that the region has to offer, first up will Amboise Castle, seized by the royalty in the 15th century and once the official residence of Charles VIII where he decided to extensively rebuild it under the architectural expertise of Domenico Da Cortona and Fra Giocondo. During your brief stop at this castle your guide will unveil you the history and secrets of this superb edifice, incredible stories from François 1st to Leonardo Da Vinci. Da Vinci the Florentine genius finished his days at the Clos de Lucé Manor, where he created a number of his masterpieces such as Saint John the Baptiste, the Virgin and the Child and of course the Mona Lisa!

Lunch may be taken around this time, your guide will help you make your choice if you haven’t already booked it at booking stage.

You will be taken for a guided visit to and inside the Chenonceau Castle, your guide will explain why it is called the Château des Dames (The Ladies Castle). Burned down and rebuilt between 1515 and 1521, this Renaissance and Gothic style architectural masterpiece was notably the favourite castle of Catherine de Medicis.

Your third castle will Chambord, a guide visit of the largest castle in the Loire Valley, it is instantly recognizable due to its distinctive French Renaissance architecture. Construction started in the early 16th century and was originally designated to serve as a hunting lodge for François the First, who himself was a great architectural enthusiast.

After Chambord you will be driven back to your hotel, you will have the time to continue to chat and pose questions to your guide about this fabulous day.

Included

Pick-up, drop off Hotel
Entrance fees for Chambord & Chenonceau Castles

Excluded

Lunch

Essential informations

Duration: 10h
Meeting time: 08h00
Meeting point: Lobby of your Hotel
Availability & close out dates: Daily Except Unforeseeable events
Cancellation Policy:
7 days or more in advance: full refund of monies paid *
Less than 7 days: 50% of monies paid *
24 hours or less: non-refund of the monies paid
*  Except for all the non-refundable tickets required for bookings (Versailles tickets, Cruise tickets, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay, etc…)

COVID-19 Safety measures

Disinfecting seats, arm rests and handles, between each service with a disposable antiseptic cloth
Airing of the vehicle interior after each service
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Face masks are available on our vehicle for the clients in case of mandatory wearing of masks