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Take a day tour from Paris to visit the three most famous chateaux of the Loire Valley: beautiful Chenonceau Castle, privately owned Chateau de Cheverny and, perhaps most magnificent of them all, the Chateau de Chambord. You'll witness the glamour and grandeur of French royalty and aristocracy, and gain insights into "castle life" in these Renaissance riverside castles.
The largest of the Loire castles, the turreted Chambord Castle was built for King Francois 1st as a hunting lodge. The intricate stone "double helix" staircase leading up to the spires and turrets of the rooftop terrace is thought to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Cheverny Castle is the most beautifully furnished of the Loire Valley castles, with a fine collection of 17th-century furniture. Herge, the Belgian creator of Tintin, based his Marlinspike Hall (Moulinsart) on Cheverny Castle.
Chenonceau Chateau was built over the River Cher in traditional Renaissance style, and is known as the Chateau des Dames (the Ladies' Castle) because of the influence of the famous women who lived there. The chateau was built in 1513 by Catherine Briconnet, embellished by Diance de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis, and saved from destruction during the Revolution by Madame Dupin.
Guests traveling in Winter (November 1-May 31) also receive a typical lunch and drink.
Please note for 2010: On Saturdays from April to September Amboise Castle is visited in place of Cherverny Castle, and during the month of October in place of Chambord Castle.
- Combined day trip to three of the Loire Valley's most important chateaux
- The famous staircase, chambers and grounds of magnificent Chateau de Chambord
- The fine furnishings of Chateau de Cheverny
- Chenonceau Chateau, the Ladies' Castle
- Illuminating commentary from your expert English-speaking guide-interpreter
- Option to enjoy a traditional Tours-region lunch
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Castles of the Loire Valley - Chenoncheau, Cheverny and Chambord
April 1 to October 31
Daily
November 1 to March 31
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Entrance fees to three castles
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Professional guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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The tour itself was great. Traveling on a Sunday there was not a great deal of traffic, so we got the ... Read more ›
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