Loire Valley, France
It is a beautiful and historic region in France, located in central France. Centered around the Loire River, this area is one of France's renowned cultural and historical landscapes. The Loire Valley is famous worldwide for its magnificent châteaux, enchanting natural scenery, and rich cultural heritage. Here, you'll find many grand castles such as Chambord, Chenonceaux, and Amboise, which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Additionally, the Loire Valley is one of France's important regions for gastronomy and wine production, attracting countless visitors to explore and savor its delights.
Sample Itinerary:
Depart from our meeting point and embark on a 1-day tour in our air-conditioned bus to explore the enchanting Loire Valley castles. During the approx. 2-hr bus ride, you'll enjoy typical French scenery before arriving at Chambord.
Chambord
You will be awestruck by this unparalleled architectural marvel, resembling a fairy-tale monster. This residence of François I now stands as a symbol of French power and Renaissance art. As you ascend these stairs, you'll discover the technical feats of Leonardo da Vinci, the first painter, architect, and engineer of François I.
Chateau de Chenonceau
You will explore this architectural masterpiece alone in a magical setting. Discover its complex history, marked by the different females who built it over the years. This is why the castle is known as "The Ladies' Castle," with each room's exquisite decor reflecting this legacy.
Château de Cheverny (Cheverny)
Our guide will suggest lunch spots on the return trip. You'll meet on the bus for the approximately 1.5-hour journey to Château de Cheverny. At this estate inhabited by the same family for over 600 years, you'll explore the castle and its remarkable interiors, which also served as inspiration for The Adventures of Tintin. Outside, you can visit the park with its six themed gardens, including an orchard called the "Sweet Garden." Cheverny is also famous for its hunting dogs, and you'll get to see its lavish kennels housing a hundred hounds.
The bus will depart around 5:00 PM and is expected to arrive in Paris by 8:00 PM.
Package details:
A - Admission Ticket + Self-Guided Tour + Round-Trip Bus From/To Paris (English-Speaking Driver)
B-Admission Ticket + Multilingual Audio Guide via App + Round-trip Bus from/to Paris (English-speaking driver; The mobile app provides audio commentary in 10 languages, which is only available for download from Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It is not supported on other third-party platforms such as Huawei HarmonyOS, China Mobile, China Telecom, or China Unicom networks. Please refrain from ordering if this is a concern.
*"Multilingual Audio Guide" refers to the mobile application providing audio commentary in 10 languages. Visitors need to bring their own mobile devices that support downloading the app and can function normally locally. No refunds will be issued for purchased services that cannot be used due to personal device issues! Optional languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian.
*The itinerary displayed on this webpage is for reference only. The actual itinerary and schedule are subject to change based on weather and transportation conditions on the day.