Loire Valley Wines and 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 prior to travel date.
- Return point: Drop off in central Paris (Hôtel de Ville)
- From March 2024 there will be road blocked in Paris for the Olympic games, we'll do our best to ensure pick-up at your hotel. Though, it won't be guaranteed.

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Loire Valley Wines and Chambord Castle Small Group Day Trip from Paris
1/1/2024 - 2/28/2025

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

11 hours