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Chenonceau Castle & Gardens Tickets

Step into one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles—Chenonceau. Known as the “Ladies’ Castle,” it spans the Cher River and offers a deep dive into a period of French history that was shaped by powerful women. Getting started Arrive at Chenonceau and present your pre-booked ticket at the entrance in exchange for a timed-stamped entry ticket. Expect a brief security check before entering the castle grounds. What to expect Chenonceau Castle is a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture built over the Cher River, known as the Ladies’ Castle for its female patrons. Wander through the chateau at your own pace, discovering rooms once occupied by queens and noblewomen. Features Chapel: A vaulted Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows that survived the French Revolution. Royal bedrooms: Lavishly decorated rooms, including those of Catherine de' Medici and Diane de Poitiers. Gallery bridge: A long ballroom-style gallery stretching over the river, offering scenic views through arched windows. Kitchens: Located in the castle’s foundations, showcasing 16th-century culinary tools and layouts. Formal gardens: Two elegant gardens—Diane’s and Catherine’s—featuring geometric flowerbeds, fountains, and walking paths. Wrapping up After your self-guided tour, feel free to relax in the estate’s gardens or explore the surrounding Loire Valley at your own pace.

• - Entry to Chenonceau Castle
• - Access to the gardens
• - Visitor's brochure in 18 languages

From Paris: All Day Loire Valley Trip with Entry Tickets & Wine Tasting

Step into the splendor of the Loire Valley on a full-day castle tour, where Renaissance masterpieces, royal history, and regional wine come together in one memorable experience. Getting started Meet your driver-guide and board a comfortable air-conditioned minibus for a relaxed journey through the Loire Valley. As you travel, hear engaging commentary about the region and the castles on your itinerary, setting the scene for a day of history, architecture, and scenic beauty. What to expect Your first stop is Chambord, one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles and a striking symbol of Renaissance architecture. Explore the vast château at your own pace and climb the famous double-helix staircase, associated with Leonardo da Vinci, before heading up to the terrace for sweeping views over the immense estate. Continue to Royal Amboise Castle, beautifully set above the Loire River, where you can admire its blend of late Gothic and early Renaissance design, wander through the royal gardens, and visit the chapel where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. You’ll also have free time for a lunch break in the village below the castle. Before heading onward, enjoy a wine tasting that adds a flavorful local touch to the day. The experience concludes with a visit to Chenonceau, where from April to October you can head to the castle cellar for an unforgettable tasting of regional wines, including a bold red, a crisp white, and a refreshing rosé. Features Travel in comfort through the Loire Valley: Relax in an air-conditioned minibus as your driver-guide shares stories and insights about the region and its famous castles. Chambord: Discover a masterpiece of Renaissance design, admire its immense scale, and climb the celebrated double-helix staircase for panoramic estate views. Royal Amboise Castle: Take in riverside views, elegant architecture, royal gardens, and the chapel that serves as Leonardo da Vinci’s resting place. Amboise village: Pause for a lunch break in the charming village at the foot of the castle and soak up the local atmosphere. Loire Valley wines: Treat yourself to a wine-tasting experience in the castle cellar, with red, rosé, and white wines available from April to October.

• - Full-day tour of Chambord and Chenonceau
• - Expert English-speaking driver-guide
• - Round-trip transportation in a minibus with AC
• - Small group of 8 or less
• - Entry to the Chambord castle
• - Entry to the Chenonceau castle
• - Wine-tasting session

Blois Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets

Visit the Blois Royal Castle, the previous residence of several French kings and an extraordinary representation of French architecture ranging from the 13th to the 17th century. Prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras: the 13th-century Medieval fortress, the Louis XII Gothic wing (1498-1500), the François Renaissance wing (1515-1518), and the Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638). Travel back in time as you walk through the royal apartments, the previous residence of 7 kings and 10 queens. The dramatic past of the French court, with its secrets, power games, and plots, will be revealed to you as you walk through the 17 rooms, lavishly decorated with traditional motifs, monograms, and candelabras. The fully furnished castle gives you an impression of the extraordinary day-to-day lives of the French royals. Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher. Enhance your experience by including a ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.

• - Entry to the Blois Royal Castle
• - HistoPad AR tablet
• - Entry to sound & light show (optional)
• - Audio guide in 10 languages (optional)

Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

There are many places where you may fly by a hot air balloon, but a flight in the Loire valley, France is one of the top 10 things to do in this beautiful country...

• Experienced guide

Visit to Saline - Guérande Salt Marshes

Dive into the salt marshes of Guérande and experience a magical transformation of the sea into salt. This guided tour transports you through a landscape where sky and water merge into a shimmering mirror. Accompanied by a passionate guide and salt worker, discover the centuries-old techniques of harvesting salt, essential to our daily lives. Listen to captivating local stories and immerse yourself in the beauty of the place. It’s a unique chance to understand an ancestral craft still alive in Guérande. Register to explore this unique heritage and enrich your knowledge of salt culture. Live an unforgettable experience at the heart of the history and tradition of salt.

• Salt and fleur de sel tasting from Guérande.
• Tasting of edible plants (depending on the season).

Amboise Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets

Step into the world of royalty by visiting the Amboise Royal Castle a stunning castle on the banks of the Loire River. The architecture of this picturesque castle, a classic representation of late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, will leave you in awe. Amboise Royal Castle in all its glory Learn about the kings who reigned from the castle at the dawn of the Renaissance, as well as the other members of the French court and artists who were invited to stay in the medieval fortress. See first-hand how extravagant their lives were by admiring the extensive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture within the castle. One of the most notable guests at the Amboise Castle was Leonardo da Vinci, who you can pay respects to in the castle’s chapel, where he lies to rest. History meets technology Thanks to the latest innovations in the field of augmented reality, the HistoPad© offers you the opportunity to rediscover, in situ, spaces that have now disappeared and to immerse yourself in historical atmospheres: royal audiences and banquets, the seat of the ramparts and battle, construction sites, diving into the jails, the journey is open to all! End your visit with a walk in the sublime gardens, classified as "Remarkable Gardens" in 2017, overlooking the Loire, a river classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• - Entry to the Amboise Royal Castle
• - HistoPad AR tablet

Discovering Medieval Wonder of Chartres Cathedral

I live in Chartres and I am a certified guide to Chartres cathedral who can give you a profound vision of this gothic wonder.

• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards

In a fun and educational way, travel this part of the Loire Valley, which could well be the cradle of Sauvignon in France... Why has this grape earned its reputation through the ages and why is it so different in taste from those found in the rest of the world? Your local guide will share his 14 years of experience and knowledge in Sancerrois by visiting villages, castles, plots and cellars and introducing you to wine and its production techniques. A real tasting trip around wine and goat cheese (another local specialty)! MINIMUM ATTENTION OF 2 PEOPLE TO BOOK AND POSSIBILITY TO COME FROM PARIS BY TRAIN (consult us)

• Outside visit of castles (Tracy and/or Sancerre and/or Nozet)
• 2/3 cellar visits and tastings (+/-10 wines)
• Council accord food and wine in the restaurant
• The services of a guide, wine expert, WSET 3 and DUAD graduate
• Visit of historical villages: Sancerre and Pouilly/Loire
• Comfortable and air-conditioned minivan (8 people maximum)
• Visit to a goat shop, ripening place and tasting of Crottins de Chavignol

From Nantes - Vineyard of Nantes in Minivan - Half day

Discover the largest vineyard of French white wines, the vineyard of Nantes and its multiple appellations and rare grape varieties. Your guide is a passionate character living in the heart of the vineyard and more particularly in the appellation Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. It will make you discover unusual places along the river or in the hills overlooking the Loire. You will participate in a tasting in the vineyards and you will end your excursion in a winery with the winemaker for a visit and tastings.

4x4 crossing in a Private Estate in Pays de Loire

Go on an adventure on our vast domain behind the wheel of our 4x4 equipped crossing! The 4x4 business was launched in 2005 and has grown steadily since. The 4x4 fleet is made up of 12 vehicles to date, which allows us to accommodate large groups. Alone or in pairs, you will experience moments rich in emotions at the wheel of our 4x4 crossing: Ascent downhill, slopes and quagmires are on the program. Beginner or experienced our domain and its vast area dedicated to 4x4 will ensure you a moment full of emotion. You will receive a full briefing and then you will be supervised from a distance, throughout the hike by an instructor.

• Changing rooms, lockers and showers available