Loire Valley Wines and Chambord Castle Small Group Day Trip from Paris

Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France

Hotel pick up - After an early morning hotel pickup in Paris, you will travel with your knowledgeable tour guide in an air-conditioned minivan for about 2 hours. En route, hear about the winemaking region of Loire Valley as you bite into delicious croissants.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France

Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Loire Valley, Loire Valley

On the way to lunch, enjoy the view through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray and Montlouis sur Loire. Your tour guide will tell you everything he/she knows about cabernet franc, chenin blanc and sauvignon blanc grapes.

Stop At: Loire Valley, Loire Valley

LUNCH
Savour an authentic and freshly cooked french meal paired with local wines largely unavailable in rest of the world, in a gourmet restaurant or a winery.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Loire Valley, Loire Valley

FAMILY-RUN WINERY
Not only will you discover the winemaking process and the cellars, but you will also taste the variety of wines the Loire Valley has to offer: sparkling; dry and sweet wines; red, white and rosé wines. (Depending on availability)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France

Return to Paris and drop off in the city center

Duration: 2 hours

Sample Menu

• Wine and food pairing

• Pick up at your hotel (if located in Paris), drop off in central Paris (Hôtel de Ville)
• Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan (8 passengers max)
• Guided visit of a Loire Valley Winery, followed by a wine tasting
• Audio-guided visit of Chambord Castle
• Lunch at a family-run winery or gourmet restaurant, with Loire Valley wine and food pairing
• English-speaking driver guide, expert in wine, sharing knowledge and anecdotes
• Stop in the vineyard for a vine growing introduction
• Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chambord

• Gratuities
• Extras

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Schedule and wineries visited are subject to minor changes depending on the season and on supplier availability.
• Your guide will contact you one day before the tour to give you an exact pick up time (usually between 7-7:30 AM)
• Not wheelchair accessible, some stairs to access the underground cellars
• Near public transportation
• Wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45 °F / 10 °C): do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
• Private tours (including for bigger groups) are possible upon request; please specify at the time of the booking
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Hotels if located in central Paris - Otherwise, meeting point that will be decided with the customer
Return point: Drop off in central Paris (Hôtel de Ville)

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Loire Valley Wines and Chambord Castle Small Group Day Trip from Paris
3/1/2019 - 12/31/2024

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

11 hours