Loire Private Wine Day from Paris: Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch

Overview

See splendid Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this private day tour from Paris with your party and a wine expert guide. After hotel pick-up, enjoy a comfortable drive with a fresh croissant while your private guide shares stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking heritage. Visit Chambord Castle with an audio-guided tour and admire its grand halls, iconic staircase, and Renaissance architecture. Drive through the vineyards and stop at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. A typical French lunch with local products is served at a family-run estate, paired with local wines to showcase the region’s styles. In the afternoon, visit a boutique winery to taste sparkling, dry, sweet, red, and rosé wines, mostly unavailable elsewhere. Relax on the drive back to Paris, with drop-off at your accommodation, concluding a memorable private Loire Valley wine experience.

What's included

• ✓Transportation in a comfortable minivan
• ✓An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
• ✓Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant paired with local wine
• ✓Visit 1 to 2 wineries
• ✓Entrance fees for an audio guided tour at Chambord Castle
• ✓The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
• ✓Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Paris
• ✓Tasting of over 6 exceptional cuvees
• ✓Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water

• ✕Gratuities

What you'll do

1. 1

   Pick up at your accommodation in Paris

   ⏱ 15 min
2. 2

   Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive to the Loire Valley in comfort, while savoring fresh croissants and learning about the history and winemaking traditions of the region.

   ⏱ 2 hours
3. 3

   Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, constructed five hundred years ago, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.

   ⏱ 2 hours
4. 4

   Savour an authentic, freshly prepared French meal paired with local wines that are largely unavailable in the rest of the world, served at a charming local restaurant or winery.

   ⏱ 2 hours
5. 5

   Visit a family-run winery and meet passionate local winemakers. Enjoy a curated tasting of red, white, and sparkling wines, depending on availability, while learning about the region’s character.

   ⏱ 1h 30m
6. 6

   Unwind on the comfortable drive back to Paris after a full day exploring the vineyards, castles, and wines of the Loire Valley.

   ⏱ 2 hours

Availability & pricing

Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, please don't hesitate to contact us directly and we will do our best to arrange a tour that suits your needs.
• Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45°F/10°C), so please remember to bring warm clothes.
• The visited wineries may vary depending on availability and can be changed based on your preferences and requests, please contact us to arrange any special visits (special visits may affect prices).
• Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum (4 travelers) is not reached; an alternative or full refund will be offered.
• Please let us know if you are joining our Winedays tour with others who booked separately, so we can make sure you are all grouped together.
• Tours in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries or guides offer these languages.
• Your pickup time will be confirmed by email 24 hours prior to your departure, so please check your spam if you don't see it after 5pm

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.