Chenonceau and Chambord Tour with Wine-Tasting from Tours or Amboise

Tourist Office of Tours, 78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000, Tours, France, Tours, France
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English
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What To Expect

Led by an expert guide, you'll dive into French history visiting the castles of Chambord and Chenonceau. You'll enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar on such wines as Vouvray.The first stop on your agenda is the Chateau of Chenonceau, a unique piece of architecture with arches crossing the river like a bridge. Also called "the ladies chateau", it has been inhabited exclusively by women of which the famous Catherine de Medicis. Surrounded by magnificent gardens, it has an impressive furniture and painting collection.The visit and tasting takes place at the Caves Ambacia. Sensory visit and Odyssey of the Vintages tour followed by a tasting of 3 wines. Enjoy free time for lunch in Amboise.After lunch, you'll drive to Chambord, the largest and most spectacular piece of architecture of the Loire Valley. Nestled in a forest as large as Paris, this hunting lodge built by King François I houses 426 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and a mindblowing double helix staircase undertaken by Leonardo da Vinci.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

  • Please be sure to mention the pickup point during the booking steps : Tours at 8.55AM or Amboise at 9.25AM
  • Please wear comfortable shoes for this tour
  • Please bring baby seat(s) if you are joining with children/infants
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What's included
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Entrance tickets to chateaux de Chenonceau and Chambord. Transportation in 8 seats minibus. Guide. Guided tour. Wine tasting
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What's not included
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Personal expenses. Accommodation. Train tickets. Lunch
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Highlights

Visit the two most popular Loire Valley castles. Explore the countryside and become part of the beautiful landscape. Dive into the world of winemaking - see the transformation from grape to glass

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
France Intense
Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the Tourist Office of Tours at 8.55AM or in front of the Tourist Office of Amboise at 9.25AM