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Day visiting Loire Valley châteaux
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Day visiting Loire Valley châteaux

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A 13-hour day trip to the Loire Valley, starting at Château de Chambord (said to have inspired Disney's Beauty and the Beast castle), with free time to explore its grounds and famous double-helix staircase. After free time for lunch in Blois, the tour continues to Château de Chenonceau, spanning the Cher river, followed by a wine tasting in its cellar.

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Address

37150 Chenonceaux, France
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Hours

Full-day tour, ~13 hours, morning departure from Paris (near the Catacombs).
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

12h30

Best time

early morning

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • It is a long day (13 hours) with two full château visits, so wear comfortable shoes. Lunch in Blois is on your own.
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Reviews

Found the day beautiful and the castles breathtaking, though felt rushed during lunch and at the second castle, and had trouble entering the final château.

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📍 Chenonceaux

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