CHAMBORD, CHENONCEAU AND CHEVERNY OR CHAUMONT OR BLOIS
The Essence and the Essential of the castles of the Loire valley in one day!
Discover 3 major castles, highlights of the Loire valley: Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny or Amboise or Chaumont or Blois
Full Day
Program
Chambord
The Château is the largest in the Loire Valley, allegedly built to a design created by Leonardo da Vinci. Extravagant structure with massive tours and terraces holding 360 chimneys where the court and the women used to attend the king coming back from hunting. Of all the architectural wonders of Chambord, the most famous is the double-spiral staircase, core of the building
Chenonceau
Chenonceau, Castle-bridge built over the river Cher, where the unique beauty of its architecture reflects in the water, nicknamed "le Château des Dames", it owes a large part of its charm to women.
Cheverny
Cheverny is a classical early 17th century private castle richly furnished, with a beautiful park and a hundred hound dogs in their kennels.
Blois
Blois is a magnificent royal castle in a major town and illustrates different periods in architecture : it combines a Gothic, a Renaissance and a Classical wing.
Chaumont
Former medieval fortress transformed in the Renaissance, exceptional setting for the International Festival of Parks and Gardens (from mid-June to September).
Visit 3 major castles: Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny or Amboise or Chaumont or Blois
- Licensed guide for private tour inside
- Entrance fees included
- Pick-up from your hotel with a deluxe car or minivan