Overview
See splendid Renaissance castles, taste Loire Valley wines, and eat at a Michelin-starred restaurant on this private day tour from Paris, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide. After an early morning hotel pick-up, travel about two hours south, enjoying a fresh croissant while your guide shares insights about the Loire’s winemaking heritage. Visit Chambord Castle with a historical guide and admire its grand halls, iconic staircase, and Renaissance architecture. Drive through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire, taking in the colorful landscapes shaped by local grapes. Lunch is at a Michelin-Starred restaurant, with a creative menu paired with Loire wines. In the afternoon, visit a boutique winery and taste sparkling, dry, sweet, red, and rosé wines, mostly unavailable elsewhere. Return to Paris with unforgettable memories and a drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
- ✓Transportation in a comfortable minivan
- ✓Entrance fees for a visit with a historical guide at Chambord Castle
- ✓Gourmet lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant
- ✓The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
- ✓Visit a winery
- ✓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
Pick up at your accommodation in Paris.
⏱ 15 min - 2
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Loire Valley with fresh croissants while learning about the region.
⏱ 2 hours - 3
Discover the magnificent Chambord Castle and admire its Renaissance architecture with a knowledgeable historical guide.
⏱ 2 hours - 4
Savor a gourmet lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant, featuring seasonal French cuisine and perfectly paired with a selection of Loire Valley wines.
⏱ 2 hours - 5
Visit an emblematic winery of the Loire Valley and enjoy a guided tasting of carefully selected local wines that reflect the region’s elegance and unique terroir.
⏱ 2 hours - 6
Unwind on the drive back to Paris after an unforgettable day discovering the castles, vineyards, and wines of the Loire Valley.
⏱ 2 hours - 7
Return to Paris with drop-off directly at your accommodation.
Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$775
Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
