

Paris: Loire Valley Castles
Operating Hours:Day trips depart from Paris; check departure times when booking
The Vibe:Renaissance châteaux and vineyards by the Loire
South-west of the city, the Loire winds past the Renaissance châteaux of French kings. A day trip pairs the grandest with a valley wine tasting.
Turrets and moats mirror in the river's slow water. Cellars offer a glass of the valley's crisp white between the castles.
- Day trips to the Loire's Renaissance châteaux
- Chambord and Chenonceau on the route
- A valley wine tasting included
- Return transfers from Paris
Fit For
- 🌍 Culture travellers: "French Renaissance architecture at its finest."
- 💕 Couples: "Castles and wine for a romantic day."
- 🍷 Wine lovers: "A Loire tasting between the châteaux."
- 👵 Seniors: "A guided day with transfers."
Highlights
- Chambord's double-helix staircase
- Chenonceau arching over the river
- A Loire Valley wine tasting
- The gardens and moats of the châteaux
- The valley's Renaissance history — Hidden Gem
Paris Local Expert

Hamed (Leo) Kiani
Table of Contents
- Day trips depart early from central Paris
- A couple of hours south-west to the valley
- Check the departure point and time when booking
Food & Coffee Shops
A lunch or wine-tasting stop
Cafés at the châteaux
Bring water for the day
A lunch or wine-tasting stop
Cafés at the châteaux
Bring water for the day
Insider Tips
Chambord and Chenonceau are the highlights
Space out the wine with water
It is a long day; rest beforehand
Chambord and Chenonceau are the highlights
Space out the wine with water
It is a long day; rest beforehand
Photography Tips
Chenonceau over the river is the classic shot
Chambord's roofline rewards a wide frame
Reflections in the moats suit still days
Chenonceau over the river is the classic shot
Chambord's roofline rewards a wide frame
Reflections in the moats suit still days
Things To Do Nearby
The valley's smaller châteaux
The town of Amboise and its castle
The Loire's vineyards
The valley's smaller châteaux
The town of Amboise and its castle
The Loire's vineyards





