Small group tour of  Chateau Chenonceau, Clos Lucé, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Garden
Attractions & guided tours

Small group tour of Chateau Chenonceau, Clos Lucé, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Garden

Language: English
Availability: Tuesdays, Saturdays
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 12 hours
Do this because
  • Tour the Loire Valley with an expert guide in small group of 15 people
  • Take a guided tour of Chateau Chenonceau,and enjoy lunch there
  • Visit the Clos Lucé; Leonardo da Vinci’s final home and its grave in Amboise
  • Marvel at life-sized reconstructions of some of Leonardo da Vinci’s marvelous inventions
What to expect

The Loire Valley is the spiritual heart of France and home to some of its finest vineyards, most opulent castles, and most beautiful scenery. This easy day trip is a fantastic way to visit three of its top attractions. We'll take care of the logistics, all you have to do is enjoy the experience.

Your day starts in the Gare Montparnasse, where you’ll meet your guide and small group of no more than 15 people. Traveling by high-speed train, you’ll arrive in the Loire in just over an hour and jump into a private, air-conditioned transport for the short drive to Chateau Chenonceau.

This improbable building, which spans the Cher river, is one of France’s most beautiful chateaux and the second most-visited in France (after Versailles). You’ll tour the inside with your guide, soaking in sumptuous interiors and art by Tintoretto, Rubens, Van Dyk, and Ribera, as you learn the improbable story of how a series of powerful women created all this splendor. After your tour, you’ll enjoy a tasting of three of the world-class wines produced in the region.

After the chateaux, you’ll hop back in your private transport and head over to the lovely town of Amboise, where you’ll have free time for lunch. Your guide will recommend some of their favorite restaurants for the world-famous regional cuisine of the Loire Valley.

After lunch you head over to the Chateau du Clos Lucé. Leonardo da Vinci came to this house in 1516 while working on a commission for the king of France and died here three years later. You’ll learn about the last days of the original renaissance man as you tour the museum inside the chateau and then explore the gardens to see some his original designs made real in the form of life-sized, working prototypes.

Your final stop is the neighbor’s house, i.e., the old residence of the King of France. The Chateau d’Amboise was a favorite royal residence of the Valois kings who made it into one of the most impressive chateaus in the region. Inside you’ll walk the castle walls and tour royal apartments as you learn the tumultuous history of this royal stronghold.

After your tour, you’ll drive back to the train station and catch another train asback to Paris. You’ll arrive at Austerlitz, just in time to head out for dinner on the town.

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What's included
  • check Tickets to all attractions
  • check Wine tasting at the chateau Chenonceau
What's not included
  • x_not_included Extras
  • x_not_included Gratuities
  • x_not_included Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • x_not_included Lunch
Where

Cafe Le Paris Montparnasse, 43 Avenue du Maine 75014 Paris

Meeting point:
We meet 15 minutes before departure time of the tour in front of the Café Le Paris Montparnasse, located on the Avenue du Maine near Montparnasse. If arriving subway: "Gaîté" station on line 13. Take "Sortie" (exit) #4 "rue Vandamme", which leaves you on the Avenue du Maine. Walk down to number 43.
What to remember
  • Group Size: 15 people per guide
  • As with many attractions, some sections of the chateaux may be closed without prior notice. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution.
  • To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities enforce security measures upon entry to all attractions. Suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside the venues
  • Some areas not wheelchair accessible
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Provider
WALKS
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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