Itinerary
- Paris: Pick up at your accommodation in Paris
- Loire Valley: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Loire Valley with fresh croissants while learning about the region
- Chateau de Chambord: Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.
- Amboise: Enjoy a traditional French lunch made with fresh regional products, thoughtfully paired with a selection of local wines.
- Vouvray: Visit a family-run winery to discover the charm of local winemaking. Explore the estate and enjoy a tasting of red, white, and sparkling wines, depending on availability, each reflecting the character and diversity of the region.
- Loire Valley: Unwind on the comfortable drive back to Paris after a full day in the Loire Valley, reflecting on the wines, landscapes, and discoveries of the day.
- Paris: Return to Paris with drop-off in the center of Paris (Hotel de Ville)
Includes
- Transportation in a comfortable minivan.
- An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
- Hotel pick-up at your accommodation in Paris
- Drop-off in central Paris (Hotel de Ville)
- Entrance fees for an audio guided tour at Chambord Castle
- The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
- Discover 1 to 2 wineries
- Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant, paired with local wine
- Tasting of over 6 exceptional cuvees
- Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water
- Gratuities
- Extras
Details
Admire Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this full-day tour from Paris.
Start with an early morning hotel pick-up and enjoy a fresh croissant while your guide shares stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking heritage.
Visit Château de Chambord with an audio-guided tour and explore its grand halls, famous staircase, and grounds.
Drive through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about grape varieties and growing conditions.
Enjoy a typical french lunch with local products at a winery or local restaurant, paired with Loire wines.
In the afternoon, visit a family-run estate for another intimate tasting of red and white wines.
Relax on the drive back to Paris, with a drop-off at Hotel de Ville, taking home unforgettable memories.
Start with an early morning hotel pick-up and enjoy a fresh croissant while your guide shares stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking heritage.
Visit Château de Chambord with an audio-guided tour and explore its grand halls, famous staircase, and grounds.
Drive through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about grape varieties and growing conditions.
Enjoy a typical french lunch with local products at a winery or local restaurant, paired with Loire wines.
In the afternoon, visit a family-run estate for another intimate tasting of red and white wines.
Relax on the drive back to Paris, with a drop-off at Hotel de Ville, taking home unforgettable memories.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Private tours (including for bigger groups) are possible upon request; please specify at the time of the booking
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel any tour where the minimum number is not reached (4 ppl). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Experience in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries offer tours in Spanish, and not all of our guides speak Spanish or French.
