Paris Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Day Trip

Discover the Loire Valley’s Renaissance landmarks on a day trip from Paris, with guided visits to two celebrated châteaux. At Château de Chambord, admire the grand architecture associated with King Francis I, then explore Château de Chenonceau and its gardens, where the stories of influential women including Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de’ Medici bring the past to life. This Paris Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Day Trip also offers a glimpse of the region’s riverside landscapes along the Loire and Cher. Enjoy free time to shop for gifts at Chambord Domaine or in Amboise, plus a 1-hour lunch break to choose a restaurant that suits your taste. A local wine tasting at Chambord Domaine is included when available, but it is not offered in winter and is reserved for guests 18 and older. The separate cellar tour and tasting of 8 Touraine-Amboise wines is not included. With guided castle visits, bottled water, and pickup options that vary by package, this Paris Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Day Trip makes it easy to experience the region’s history and scenery in one outing. Choose your package and set out from Paris for a day among the Loire’s storied châteaux.