1 day

VIP

Private

About this activity

Do you want to see splendid Renaissance Castles and taste delicious Loire Valley wines ? At the end of this VIP 11-hour wine & culture private day tour, you will have fallen in love with Chambord impressive architecture and with the diversity of Loire Valley wines.

After an early morning hotel pickup in Paris, you will travel with your knowledgeable guide about. 2 hours south of the city towards Chambord Castle. En route, bite into flaky croissants and pastries while hearing about the wine-making region of Loire and its heritage.

You will arrive at Chambord Castle in the morning for an audioguided tour. Back in your air-conditioned car, drive through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray and Montlouis sur Loire. Admire the colorful landscapes of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc grapes.

For lunch, our guide will take you to one of the best restaurants of the region, which is a Michelin * restaurant. The chef's creative 5 courses menu is prepared with local products and will be paired to delicious & boutique wines of the region.

After lunch, your guide will take you in the vineyard to enjoy a beautiful landscape and offer you a vine growing introduction course!

Then, you will get to visit one of the most emblematic winery of the region and depending on availability, taste sparkling white wines, dry and sweet white wines, red and rosé wines. Here, you will get to taste authentic Loire Valley wines largely unavailable in the rest of the world.

Our guide will drop you back at your hotel in the early evening.

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Included

Private transport in an air-conditionned black car or minivan
Pick up & Drop off at your hotel
English-speaking driver guide, expert in wine, sharing knowledge and anecdotes
Visit of Chambord Castle with an audioguide
Gourmet lunch at a Michelin * restaurant
Wine pairing with lunch
Private visit of a Loire Valley Winery, followed by a wine tasting
Stop in the vineyard for a vine growing introduction
Breakfast
Lunch
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages

Not included

Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Schedule and wineries visited are subject to minor changes depending on the season and on supplier availability.
Your guide will contact you one day before the tour to give you an exact pick up time (usually between 7-7:30 AM)
Not wheelchair accessible, some stairs to access the underground cellars
Wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45 °F / 10 °C): do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

65%

Nightlife

15%

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