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Loire Valley Castle and Village Tour 12 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 49% in Paris

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 12 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Valençay, Montrésor, and Chenonceau on a private Loire Valley day trip from Paris, with lunch and train travel included.

About this tour

Discover the Loire Valley on a private day trip from Paris, combining grand châteaux, garden paths, and a storybook village. This Loire Valley castle and village tour begins with a hotel pickup and a high-speed train ride to Tours, where your local driver-guide meets you for the day.

Visit Valençay Castle and its gardens, then continue to Montrésor for lunch at a local restaurant and time to explore the village and its private castle. In the afternoon, head to Chenonceau, the remarkable château that stretches across the Cher River. Admission to the listed visits, private ground transportation, and a three-course lunch are included, while an audio guide is available in your own language. The private format means you won’t be grouped with strangers.

After your château visit, return to Paris by train, with a private transfer back to your hotel. Choose this Loire Valley castle and village tour for a full day of French heritage and countryside scenery, all arranged from Paris.

Highlights

  • Explore Valençay Castle and its gardens
  • Wander through Montrésor, one of France’s most beautiful villages
  • Enjoy a three-course lunch at a local restaurant
  • Admire Chenonceau Castle spanning the Cher River
  • Travel between Paris and Tours by high-speed train

What's included

Included

  • Three-course lunch
  • Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Paris and Tours
  • Hotel transfers to and from the train station
  • Private ground transportation by car or minivan
  • Audio guide in your own language
  • Admission to Montrésor, Valençay, and Chenonceau visits
  • Local driver-guide assistance throughout the day
  • All fees and taxes

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private sightseeing tour with no strangers joining your group

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 49% in Paris means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in Paris by this score.

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