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Explore 3 Renaissance Loire castles. Discover Cheverny Castle, learn about the women of Chenonceau, and explore the royal chambers of Chambord Castle.

Highlights

• Enjoy small groups on this day tour in the Loire
• Discover the lavish Cheverny Castle
• Admire the famous double helix staircase at Chambord Castle
• Learn about the 6 women of Chenonceau
• Explore the royal chambers of François I and Louis XIV at Chambord Castle

Description

Discover the beautiful French castles of the Renaissance era on this full day trip from Paris. Enjoy airconditioned transportation and entry to the three charming castles of Cheverny, Chenonceau, and Chambord. Start with pickup from a centrally-located meeting point in Paris. Sit back and relax on the drive to the magnificent Cheverny castle where important artworks, including the Mona Lisa, were kept safe during WWII. Visit this castle and admire its Classical architecture. Purchase a nice lunch together and drive to Chenonceaux to visit Chenonceau Castle, built on the River Cher. It is also called the 'Chateau of the 6 women.' Women, including Catherine de Medici, played an important part in the history of the castle, and you’ll learn all about their interesting lives on the tour. After being taken through the castle and its gardens you’ll continue to Chambord Castle, famous for its double helix staircase. Here you’ll have a chance to explore the royal apartments of François I and Louis XIV. At the end of the day you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Paris.

Includes

Visit to the Chenonceau Castle and its gardens Visit to the Chambord Castle Visit to Cheverny Castle Entrance tickets Departure from locations in Paris center

Important Information

• Pickup is only included in the private options
• The local guide reserves the right to change or cancel some of the circuits without any advance notice
• The pickup time indicated on the voucher is approximate and may vary up to 30 minutes according to the traffic in Paris

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund