Highlights
- 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
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Useful Information
Castles of the Loire Valley - Chenoncheau, Cheverny and Chambord
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-March 31) also receive a typical lunch and drink. During the summer (April 1 - October 31) lunch is not included but the guide will advise on places to eat.
Please note: On Saturdays from April to October (inclusive) Amboise Castle is visited in place of Cheverny Castle.
Reviewed by derrellroberts, May 2013
This trip was owesome! The castles and grounds are beautiful. Had a great day being outside of Paris.
Reviewed by Jasper L, April 2013
Great tour, our tour guide was very informative. Wish we had more time at Cheverny, but still would recommend.


