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Paris Loire Valley Castles Day Trip with Wine Tasting, 11 hr

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 24% in Paris

28 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore two Loire Valley châteaux, taste 8 regional wines, and travel from Paris with hotel pickup on this small-group day trip.

About this tour

Trade Parisian streets for Renaissance towers, riverside views, and the celebrated wines of the Loire Valley on this 11-hour day trip. With a group limited to 8 guests, the journey offers a more personal way to explore two remarkable châteaux.

Visit Château Royal d’Amboise, the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, and Château de Chenonceau, whose graceful arches span the River Cher. An English-speaking driver-guide introduces the region, while audio guides let you explore each castle and its history at your own pace. Between visits, you can choose an optional three-course lunch at a local restaurant. The day also includes a tasting of 8 selected Loire Valley wines at a local winery; guests under 18 are offered nonalcoholic grape juices. Hotel pickup and drop-off and air-conditioned minivan transport make the trip from Paris straightforward.

Discover the Loire’s royal heritage, architecture, and flavors in one carefully planned escape. Book your Paris Loire Valley Castles Day Trip with Wine Tasting for a full day beyond the city.

Highlights

  • Explore Château Royal d’Amboise and Château de Chenonceau
  • Hear the stories behind the castles with audio guides
  • Taste 8 selected Loire Valley wines at a local winery
  • Enjoy an optional three-course French lunch
  • Travel between Paris and the Loire Valley in an air-conditioned minivan

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Wine tasting
  • Driver-guide
  • Air-conditioned minivan
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Castle visits with audio guides
  • Optional three-course lunch at a local restaurant

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Guests under 18 are offered nonalcoholic grape juices
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 28 reviews. 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 7.5. Top 24% in Paris means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Paris by this score.

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