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Chenonceau & Chambord Castles: A Royal Journey Through History
Day Trips
Family
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Visit two of the most famous castles of the Loire Valley on a small-group day trip from Tours. Discover the majestic Château de Chambord and the elegant Château de Chenonceau, two masterpieces of Renaissance architecture.
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Why you’ll love this tour
- Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
- Learn about French royal history and Renaissance culture
- Explore two masterpieces of Renaissance architecture
- Discover the elegant Château de Chenonceau
- Visit the magnificent Château de Chambord
Your day at a glance
Discover two of the most iconic castles of the Loire Valley on this full-day small-group tour from Tours. Begin with a visit to the spectacular Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture commissioned by King Francis I in the 16th century. Famous for its remarkable towers and unique double-helix staircase inspired by Renaissance ...
Discover two of the most iconic castles of the Loire Valley on this full-day small-group tour from Tours. Begin with a visit to the spectacular Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture commissioned by King Francis I in the 16th century. Famous for its remarkable towers and unique double-helix staircase inspired by Renaissance design, Chambord reflects the ambition and artistic vision of the French monarchy. Continue to the elegant Château de Chenonceau, one of the most romantic castles in France, gracefully spanning the River Cher. Built in the early 16th century and shaped by influential women such as Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers, the château is often known as the “Ladies’ Castle.” Combining extraordinary architecture, history and beautiful landscapes, this tour offers a complete introduction to the heritage of the Loire Valley.
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Visit Château de Chambord
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Stop for Lunch
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Visit Château de Chenonceau
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Drop off location
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Informations
Language spoken
Language spoken
English
Know before you book
Know before you book
- Instant booking confirmation
- Tour is operated in English
- Prices are per person
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
Know before you go
- Departs from Tours Tourism Office
- Please be ready 10 minutes before departure time
- Moderate walking during castle visits
- Wear good walking shoes
- Photography allowed in most areas
Included
Included
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Entrance tickets to Chambord Castle
- Entrance tickets to Chenonceau Castle
- Small group experience (max 8 guests)
Excluded
Excluded
- Personal travel insurance and expenses.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Meals and drink (lunch)
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Must know
Must know
Instant booking confirmation
Tour is operated in English
Prices are per person
Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Additional information
Additional information
- The Loire Valley contains hundreds of castles built during the Renaissance when French kings and nobles transformed the region into a center of culture and architecture. Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.
Voucher information
Voucher information
- Mobile voucher accepted Instant confirmation upon booking
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
- All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Cancellation deadline: 24 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Meeting point
78 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Indre-et-Loire
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Departure information
Meet your guide in front of the Tours Tourism office.
Departure
We will come and pick you up in front of the Tours Tourisme Office.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Group information
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
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DChenonceau and Chambord were both amazing. Ilia was a wonderful tour guide, very informative and friendly.
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KBest guide ever! Charlene was prompt, sweet, self-deprecating, knowledgeable, funny! She had it all going for her on our trip. She captivated us at every stop with her stories and anecdotes. She was mindful, but not hove… Best guide ever! Charlene was prompt, sweet, self-deprecating, knowledgeable, funny! She had it all going for her on our trip. She captivated us at every stop with her stories and anecdotes. She was mindful, but not hovering, she was helpful and ingratiating, but with a quiet presence. We loved her! Great tour!
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GAn absolutely excellent day in the Loire Valley with our guide Charleen. Our family enjoyed the small group setting, enabling our kids to ask questions and learn more as we drove and toured these amazing castles. We had… An absolutely excellent day in the Loire Valley with our guide Charleen. Our family enjoyed the small group setting, enabling our kids to ask questions and learn more as we drove and toured these amazing castles. We had just the right amount of time at each destination, and a delicious lunch stop in Amboise. Thanks for the amazing day!
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EIt was a nice small group tour. Our driver and guide Charlene tried her best to make this day memorable for everyone. It is enough time for both guided tour and free time in Chenonceau. I enjoyed this chateau very much.… It was a nice small group tour. Our driver and guide Charlene tried her best to make this day memorable for everyone. It is enough time for both guided tour and free time in Chenonceau. I enjoyed this chateau very much. Chambord is too large, but you could get a general vibe/ impression. Lunch stop for 1 hr in Amboise was an additional bonus as some went for a long lunch, whereas others managed to fit either visit to Royal Castle or home of Leonardo Da Vinci.
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KCharline was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and very passionate about her work. She gave us more than enough time for both places; unfortunately, we were not able to spend more time in Amboise. Thank you for your pa… Charline was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and very passionate about her work. She gave us more than enough time for both places; unfortunately, we were not able to spend more time in Amboise. Thank you for your patience and your understanding regarding our need to be back on time to catch our train and for making sure we made it back on time. We appreciate you!!!!!!
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EBoth castles are magnificent both exterior and interior. The time allowed is enough to see all the highlights. The tour guide Ilya was excellent in explaining the details and also with his patience and humor. We enjoyed… Both castles are magnificent both exterior and interior. The time allowed is enough to see all the highlights. The tour guide Ilya was excellent in explaining the details and also with his patience and humor. We enjoyed the comfort of the van, also the little change of not stopping at a town for lunch, which meant we had more time visiting the castles.
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MThe tour with Charline was incredible!! We went in a small van through the countryside as she explained things about the area and the castles. She also came in the castles with us to give us lots of information and histo… The tour with Charline was incredible!! We went in a small van through the countryside as she explained things about the area and the castles. She also came in the castles with us to give us lots of information and history of the places. It was so easy to follow and very entertaining. Completely happy with my experience and would recommend. 10/10
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JI had been dreaming of visiting these chateaux for a very long time.
Today was a perfect way to fulfill that dream. Our guide Ilya was instrumental in my enjoyment.
He was informative, but not overwhelming. He made t… I had been dreaming of visiting these chateaux for a very long time.
Today was a perfect way to fulfill that dream. Our guide Ilya was instrumental in my enjoyment.
He was informative, but not overwhelming. He made the information interesting and easy
to understand. He was flexible and asked for our preferences when possible. He was
able to navigate the crowds in the chateaux ensuring that we saw everything without competing with a larger group. He even ensured I was set for ideas for my next day and evening supper choices. Ilya was the ideal guide for my experience. Thank you. -
CMy sister and I were the only 2 person showed up, so it became our private tour. Thanks for the company didn’t cancel on us. Illia was our tour guide and he made our private tour even better. He customized the itinerary… My sister and I were the only 2 person showed up, so it became our private tour. Thanks for the company didn’t cancel on us. Illia was our tour guide and he made our private tour even better. He customized the itinerary and timing, so we could enjoy more of the garden, the scenery views and first time VCR experience at Chambord. It was a wonderful day!
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MDelightful day trip to both Chenonceau and Chambord with very knowledgeable, friendly guide (Ilya). If you see two chateaux in one day, this is a great combination because the castles are actually quite different from on… Delightful day trip to both Chenonceau and Chambord with very knowledgeable, friendly guide (Ilya). If you see two chateaux in one day, this is a great combination because the castles are actually quite different from one another.
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Adedicare 15 minuti in piu' per castello
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VThe tour was excellent, we had an amazing time, tour guide provided very interesting history facts with a touch of humor and charm. We had more than enough free time at both castles and plenty of time to take excellent p… The tour was excellent, we had an amazing time, tour guide provided very interesting history facts with a touch of humor and charm. We had more than enough free time at both castles and plenty of time to take excellent pictures. The tour guide provided us with excellent lunch suggestions and tips for the rest of our trip. Will definitely recommend.
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HOur guide (Ilie, I hope I have spelt it correctly) introduced the background and main characters of the Castle in an interesting and engaging way, with details not available from the internet. He was also very knowledgea… Our guide (Ilie, I hope I have spelt it correctly) introduced the background and main characters of the Castle in an interesting and engaging way, with details not available from the internet. He was also very knowledgeable and sincere in answering different questions. The guide is the most critical for joining day tour and this tour is really enjoyable. Highly recommend.
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JOs csatelos sao maravilhosos. o guia Ilha foi espetacular. foi um dia de 5 estrelas. obrigada
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CWe had a terrific day with our guide Ilia. He was friendly, informative, flexible and fun. In addition to showing us the sites, Ilia also took us to a village for a great local lunch
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GExcellent .our guide Ilia was outstanding in all respects infact he made the day special for us ,very knowledgeable and very well informed .probably the best guide we have ever experienced in our world travels over the y… Excellent .our guide Ilia was outstanding in all respects infact he made the day special for us ,very knowledgeable and very well informed .probably the best guide we have ever experienced in our world travels over the years . Greg and Sara Ross New Zealand
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MOur guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, the chateaux and the local food and wine. He was a careful driver and very polite as well.
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MWe had an excellent French guide to the Loire valley region. We visited two chateau and our guide was also knowledgeable about local foods and wine which we were able to enjoy. I can highly recommend this tour.
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VIlia was our tour guide for the Tours/Chenonceau/ Chambord trip. He was great and very informative. My husband and I enjoyed our trip immensely and cannot thank Ilia enough for his knowledge and professionalism. Thanks s… Ilia was our tour guide for the Tours/Chenonceau/ Chambord trip. He was great and very informative. My husband and I enjoyed our trip immensely and cannot thank Ilia enough for his knowledge and professionalism. Thanks so much for a job well done.
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RO passeio é muito interessante. Só acho que precisa ficar mais tempo em Chambord.
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COur guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of both castles. He was able to share stories and facts that we never would have got If we went on our own. He made suggestions for lunch in the town we stopped in.… Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of both castles. He was able to share stories and facts that we never would have got If we went on our own. He made suggestions for lunch in the town we stopped in. Overall amazing experience.
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1A small tour with eight people in a van. The guide was a history major, knowledgeable, nice
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LOur full day tour of Channonceau and Chambord was outstanding. Both chateaus are spectacular and should not be missed. Illya, our guide was wonderful. He was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and most flexible about how… Our full day tour of Channonceau and Chambord was outstanding. Both chateaus are spectacular and should not be missed. Illya, our guide was wonderful. He was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and most flexible about how we structured our day. He brought us to a great restaurant, Chez Bruno's, in Amboise, for a perfect French lunch. There was no question he couldn't answer and he helped bring the chateaus to life with his stories and explanations. This was a perfect way to spend a day.
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MWonderful day trip with a friendly experienced guide
We were fortunate enough to be the only couple on this tour
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Why is Chambord famous?
Chambord is the largest castle in the Loire Valley and an iconic example of Renaissance architecture. -
What makes Chenonceau unique?
Chenonceau is famous for its elegant gallery spanning the River Cher and its association with influential women in French history. -
Is this tour suitable for photography?
Yes, both castles offer spectacular architectural and landscape views.
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