Loire Valley Tours & Attractions

Take away the hassle out of planning your day trip to the Loire Valley, the birthplace of French Renaissance with more 120 châteaux (estates), on this private luxury tour with roundtrip transportation from Paris. Highlights include visits to Leonardo da Vinci's home and tomb, outstanding Gothic architecture, and plenty of time to enjoy three of the Loire Valley's most impressive and famous châteaux.

Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley. Feel the intimacy of a lesser known private family-owned château and enjoy a typical French lunch away from tourist groups. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived in Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day. 

Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Amboise. Drift gracefully over the forests, lakes, orchards, and vineyards of the Loire Valley with a pilot. Watch the sun slowly rise or set on the horizon and capture the spectacular views on camera, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice on landing. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Amboise hotel.

Enjoy a small group 9-hour tour in the Loire Valley. Your professional tour guide will show you the two most famous chateaux of the region, Chenonceau and Chambord, aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Then, taste great wines such as Vouvray at Caves Ambacia.

Enjoy a private tour of the two most popular castles in the Loire Valley with a registrered guide. Discover chateau de Chenonceau, its graceful architecture and remarkable gardens. Tour  Chambord, the largest and most spectacular Loire Valley castle.

An excellent introduction tour to discover Loire Valley vineyard and his diversity with a passionate guide (wine professional for over 15 years) As a small group (maximum 8) live a true and complete experience: > A short stroll in the vineyard to understand "Terroir" and the vine-grower work > Two different cellar visits in a family own business and an other company > Two extensive tastings (minimum of ten wines in total) > Paired with local cheeses and other delicacies. > Transport in a comfy Mercedes minivan Adapted to every level of knowledge from beginners to expert : your professional guide will adapt to everyone

Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Chinon, Saumur, Bourgueil - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (2 wineries) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home! NOTE: Pickup originating from a 10km radius of Chinon. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 50 euro surcharge.

Enjoy a complete discovery of Loire Valley with the visit of must-see Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry castle and its remarkable gardens. Benefit from your guide thrilling historical anecdotes and feel part of these old days. In the afternoon, learn everything about Loire Valley wines with two wine tastings in the Vouvray Appellation, well-known for its sparkling and white wines. A fun adventure that you will always remember!

Enjoy a complete Loire Valley experience with the visit of the must-see chateau of Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Villandry and its remarkable gardens. During the afternoon, make the most of a Loire Valley wine tour and go to meet two wine producers of the Vouvray Appellation, well-known for its sparkling and white wines. All along the day, your passionate and local guide will stay with you, a day that you will never forget!

Discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine, with Myriam, the granddaughter and wife of winegrowers from the Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley. 3-hour tour including a guided walk in the vines, a tour of the winery and rock-hewn cellar, and a tasting of 6 Loire wines with local finger food. Discover the Vouvray wines and deepen your knowledge of Loire vineyard while enjoying a personalized attention from your local guide on this small-group tour limited to 12 people.

Float effortlessly through the skies in France and admire sweeping views over the Loire Valley on this 3-hour hot-air balloon ride. After helping your pilot inflate the hot-air balloon, step into the basket and drift high over the Loire Valley. Admire sweeping views over the scenery below, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne on landing. Tour includes round-trip travel from Francueil, near Chenonceau.

During this morning, visit the elegant must-see Chateau de Villandry and its unique gardens as well as the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will stay with you all along the tour, sharing with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience !

Enjoy a small group day tour in the heart of the Royal Valley: tour three of the major chateaux of the region and taste some of the excellent local wines. Today you will discover Chenonceau, also called the «Ladies' château», the Amboise Royal Castle, residence of Francois I, Leonardo Da Vinci in le Clos Lucé and have a wine tasting with matured Loire Valley wines.

Enjoy a small group half-day trip from Tours to the beautiful Château de Chenonceau in the heart of the Loire Valley. Experience a guided visit of the interior of one of the most elegant Chateaus of the Loire.

Located 10 minutes from Chinon at our family-run château in the Loire Valley, enjoy a tour of our Cabernet Franc and Chenin blanc AOC CHINON vineyard, leading to a visit of the cellar, then a wine tasting in a historic tasting room. After which you will receive a lovely packed lunch with 1 bottle of wine in order to picnic overlooking the vines. An unforgettable Loire Valley experience from an award-winning family-run winery.

Do you know which city was the capital of France in 15th century ? Which city is considered to be the Garden of France? Or where you can hear the purest French spoken language? The answer to all of these questions is Tours, a historic city dating back to the Middle Ages located right in the heart of France, just one hour away from Paris. Join our helpful and knowledgeable guides to discover the rich history and wonderful medieval buildings of Tours. Admire the exterior of the city's beloved Cathédrale Saint-Gatien, a beautiful mix of different architectural styles. Another point of interest may be the medieval Tour Charlemagne, located in the center of the Old City. Feel free to visit the famous museum of Beaux- Arts on your own, admiring its impressive collection. Then, enjoy a taste of the region's fine wine, considered by many to be among the best in all of France. Let us show you the beautiful city of Tours through the eyes of a local!

Explore the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards of the Vouvray Appellation. Visit two superb estates, meet the producers and learn how to taste these elegant wines from this well-known terroir of the Loire Valley area. Don't forget to enjoy stunning views on the Loire river !

I live in Chartres and I am a certified guide to Chartres cathedral who can give you a profound vision of this gothic wonder. I have an excess to the underground crypt of the cathedral.

Caves Ambacia, 500 years of Loire Valley wine making history! Wine merchants since 1874, come and discover our 16th century troglodyte caves. The wine tour includes: 5 sens experience, cellars tours with Duhard wine collection, wine tasting class with 3 wines, including a wine form the collection. Optional : - Food and wine pairing (cheeses/charcuterie platter) - Epicerie: France delicatessen and cheeses. - Bistrot with Loire river view. - Wine shipping throughout the World All the taste of the Loire Valley !

Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Chinon, Saumur, Bourgueil or Amboise, Vouvry, Touraine - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (2 wineries) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home! NOTE: Pickup originating from a 10km radius of Tours. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 50 euro surcharge.

Let's ride our Segway next to the Erdre and go through places that have made Nantes' history ! The castle of Britanny's Dukes and the famous square Bouffay with its neighborhood full of bars and restaurants !

Visit the famous Chambord Castle with an English speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley Castles. This half-day tour includes pick up and drop off in front of Tours tourism office, entrance tickets and guided visit of the Château.

Enjoy a private tour of the Loire Valley wines. With your licensed tour guide, visit small wineries of Vouvray for splendid white wines and of Chinon and Bourgueil for Cab Francs.

Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (2 wineries) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home! NOTE: Pickup originating from a 10km radius of Amboise. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 50 euro surcharge.

I'm formerly of Devon in the United Kingdom but now live in Chinon. I've always cycled and loved my bike, and for the best part of my adult life, always loved wine... this is me! With my family, I now find ourselves living amongst vineyards, with wine producers creating something very special on our doorstep. Chinon wine is recognised as being very special across France, yet throughout the rest of the world it's lesser known and we're keen to spread the word about the local wine through vineyard tours! We spent years and years holidaying in France before moving here, never quite summoning up the courage to head in through the big barn doors of a wine producer, but now we've started we can't stop! This type of visit is so important to many independent producers, and we're now keen to share this experience with you. First and foremost our vineyard tours by bike are designed to be a fun experience, for you, family and friends to make the most of your time in the Chinon area.

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...

Since 1994, Jean-Yves and Franck Leroux have created a unique estate which brings together different activities in the same place. Jet-skiing is done on a large dedicated body of water. From our white sand beaches you will access one of our 2 secure circuits. Alone or with a passenger behind you, take advantage of our Jet-skis to experience unique sensations during one or more 10-minute sessions. No need for a permit you are supervised remotely by a qualified instructor. You will benefit from a complete briefing then you will be supervised remotely by our instructors.

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Explore the historic castles of the Loire Valley on this small-group day tour to Blois, Cheverny, and Chambord from Tours, France. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Château de Chambord, Château de Cheverny, and Château de Blois, and explore the suites and apartments with a guide. Admire medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, and classical architecture, and gain insight into centuries of rich French history. Sample local wine in the Cour-Cheverny winemaking region, at a family local domain. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to eight people.

Nestled on the Loire River, Nantes was always known as the capital of Brittany, though now it’s in a different region. It is a vibrant city, an experimental and artistic place crammed with lots of attractions. The long and rich history of the city has left many sites of historical importance to explore, and the industrious spirit of the inhabitants of Nantes turn this city into constant evolution. See some of the highlights of Nantes, and listen to the engaging stories of our professional local guide. You will learn about: Founded by Celts around 70 BC Gaulish period Roman Empire Carolingian Empire French Wars of Religion Duchy of Brittany Edict of Nantes French Atlantic slave trade French Revolution Battle of Nantes Gamma world city

Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends? Going out and discovering a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game with this game: walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and / or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!

After a short training session on the Segway, we will explore Nantes in a unique way with 60-minute small group Segway tour. See the city's beautiful architecture, its famous Castle where the Britany's Dukes lived, the reflecting mirror and other famous sights. Ride through the streets and discover the history of the Bouffay's district.  This tour starts at 2:30pm everyday.

Discover the unique history of the Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned castle built in 1423 by the Dukes of Thouars. Owned by the Aubert du Petit Thouars family since 1636, the castle has been passed from father-to-son in a direct line, with a vineyard in existence on the property for hundreds of years. Visitors will visit Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc vines and learn about vineyard practices in the Chinon appellation. A leisurely stroll will take you to our troglodyte caves where our wines are vinified and aged on-site. You will be walked through French wine vinification practices. Returning to the château you will taste our range of wines, paired with delicious local specialties.

Segway guided tours are a very special and surprising way to visit Nantes. It's also convenient in most streets. It makes good memories and allows you to visit a city in a few hours instead of a few days.

Take a 2-hour walking tour of Chambord Castle with a local guide and enjoy an excursion tailored to your tastes. Start at the entrance of the castle, explore the castle's beautiful interior, then head to the French formal gardens. Delight in a magical atmosphere and extraordinary architecture at a castle imagined by King François I. Surrounded by a wonderful forest, the castle dates from the 16th century. Discover the history of this place, and learn about a millennium of French history that includes Leonardo Da Vinci, the French Revolution, and modern history with your expert guide. After exploring the castle, wander around the picturesque French formal gardens. Dating from the 18th century, the gardens were replanted in 2017.

A fun and unforgettable experience in the city of Nantes, where you will meet the big elephant and the giant carousel on the island of Nantes! You will enjoy both old shipyards and modern activities during this amazing tour!

This private tour includes a round trip TGV train ticket from Paris, do not waste hours in a bus in the middle of the traffic. Sleep one night in a private château when available or troglodyte suite. Visit the famous castles of: Chambord, Blois, Amboise, the Clos Lucé with your French American guide and taste the delicate wines of the region. Everything is included: round trip train tickets from Paris, Loire Valley transportation, tour guide, castle entrances, breakfast, lunch, gourmet diner, wine tour & tastings and accommodation. The following day in the evening, you are returned to the train station on your way back to Paris. This is a private tour limited to 6 persons. This tour is run by Luc Bonhomme, owner and former Loire valley wine importer for the USA. By the end of the tour, you will have gain a good knowledge of the Loire valley wines. Read more about this special two-day Loire Valley experience!

This private tour includes a round trip TGV train ticket from Paris. Do not spend hours in a bus in traffic.Visit the famous castles: Chambord, the Clos Lucé; Leonardo Da Vinci last home, and the castle of Amboise with a local guide and taste the delicate wines of the region. Everything is included: round trip train tickets from Paris, Loire Valley transportation, tour guide, castle entrances, coffee and croissants at your arrival in Vendôme. a gourmet lunch. You will also meet a winemaker and taste his or her wine.You are returned to the train station of Vendôme in the early evening and will be back in Paris in 42 minutes.This is a private small group, limited to 6 persons for the same party. We can customised this tour for you. Read more about this special one day Loire Valley experience!

This private tour includes a round trip TGV train ticket from Paris. Visit the famous castles: Chambord, Chenonceau and the Clos Lucé with a local guide and taste the delicate wines of the region. Everything is included: round trip train tickets from Paris, Loire Valley transportation, tour guide, castle entrances, breakfast, two gourmet lunches, one gourmet diner, wine tour & tastings, accommodation for the night in a VIP location. The following day, at the end of the day, you are returned to the train station and be on way back to Paris. This is a small group tour, limited to 6 persons max. Read more about this a private tour. Your party is the only party that day. We will tailor the tour to your wishes when possible.

Ideal if you're spending a week-end in Nantes, the essential pass gives you the keys to explore the city. Convenient, flexible and easy to use, the Nantes Pass offers you the best value from the very best of Nantes! Unlimited transportation, free access to chateaux, museums and cultural attractions, tours and rivers cruises.

Take a one day trip from Paris to see four historic castles in the Loire Valley. Tour includes 1st or 2nd Class rail tickets from Paris to the Loire Valley. Total tour day, including rail travel time, lasts approximately 13 hours.

This is the must see chateau of the Loire Valley. You will learn about womens history, mysterious graffiti, technological and scientific changes, peoples beliefs, dietary changes, garden history and what drove the economy when the chateau was built. Some powerful female characters have occupied this place - some of them you will have heard of, some will be new names for you. but all are fascinating. I'll cover a bit of modern history too - what happened here during the two World Wars. I'm very happy to tailor the presentation to clients interests. If there is interest I can cover medicine, heritage engineering, textile manufacturing, transport and more, all of which can be demonstrated by elements of this magnificent site. But the lives and loves of the women who lived here will not be forgotten in all of this. Nor will the beautiful objects inside. My background is not art history, but collections care and the behind the scenes management of historic sites.

Discover the Sancerre & Pouilly Fumé wine region, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc grapes where the white wines of the region tend to be structured with acidity & citrus with mineral and herbal aromatics. We generally visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the Loire winemakers: style, village, and terroir. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so we can custom design your wine tour. * Since 2001, we have provided private vineyard tour and personalised custom planned itineraries for Wine Lovers & Professionals in Champagne & top wine destinations around the world. * We plan over 1,500 visits & curated tastings each year at artisanal family vineyards & famous estates.

Venture into the scenic Loire Valley and discover its magnificent castles on this comprehensive day tour. Save hours researching and planning your trip by having everything organized for you—hotel pickup, drop-off, transfers, and entrance fees. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy visiting Amboise Castle and Clos Lucé with its beautiful park and Leonardo’s Garden. See multiple Loire Valley highlights in a day, including Clos Lucé Explore one of France’s royal castle. Take it easy with hotel pickup and drop-off included Visit the former home of Leonardo da Vinci and learn about his life

This is our most popular tour, ideal for a day trip from Paris, or those staying locally. Minimum 2 people. A guided tour of the wonderful renaissance palace of Chateau de Chenonceau on the banks of the river Cher is included. The chateau itself contains an unequalled collection of renaissance art and is still privately owned. AOC Touraine-Chenonceau wines can be tasted nearby and a visit to a family wine-maker is always popular. Lunch is enjoyed amongst the locals at a restaurant in Montrichard and is followed by a further tasting of a wide range of Loire wines. Finally, we drive to the winery, vineyards and tasting room of a wine-making family with roots going back 500 years. There will be plenty of chances to buy the wine you taste and they are such good value you will want to send some home to enjoy with friends. We can help with the shipping. This tour is a fascinating introduction to the Touraine region of the Loire Valley, enjoyed by many clients before you.

This one-day tour is the perfect excursion for guests looking for a fascinating day in the beautiful countryside along the banks of the river Loire. You will enjoy the lively atmosphere of a colourful market (Wednesdays & Sundays) and also discover the delicious goat's cheeses that contribute to the fame of the region. You can visit the historic riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and its famous 12C Benedictine priory. Furthermore, the tour will take you to the historic hilltop town of Sancerre and is the perfect introduction to the world-class Sauvignon blanc wines of the Central Loire Valley. You will also discover the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire where a visit to a local wine maker will be your opportunity to taste and learn all about another household name in Sauvignon blanc wines, the wonderful Pouilly Fumé. And red wine lovers, please do not despair, the region also producers some great pinots, especially from around Sancerre.

At the controls of your Segway Segway, enjoy a fun and unusual experience! Follow your guide to discover the hidden stories of the city of Amboise! Effortlessly explore all the emblematic sites of the city. This circuit lasts 45 minutes and always begins with 15 minutes of initiation.

Embark on an unusual ride aboard a comfortable vintage sidecar. Your gentleman sider will make you discover the unmissable places of Tours and Amboise by traversing magnificent vineyards.

Lose yourself for a whole day in the royal Forgotten Paradise of Charles VIII. This ticket will give you access to 500 years of history ! Step back in time and discover the fabulous epic of French King Charles VIII, who brought back 22 Italian artisans in Amboise and founded the "First Renaissance" at Château Gaillard.

Escape The City is a connected treasure hunt, a kind of outdoor escape game – or Live City Game – which lets you explore your city in a fun way and as a team! What is the principle? Once your team is formed, a mission will be offered to you by a digital companion directly accessible from your smartphone. You will then have to investigate in search of clues, solve original puzzles and interact not only with your guide but also with your teammates.