Loire Wine Day from Paris: Chambord Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch
Description
Admire Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this full-day tour from Paris, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide. 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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up at your accommodation in Paris
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Loire Valley with fresh croissants while learning about the region
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”.
Enjoy a traditional French lunch made with fresh regional products, thoughtfully paired with a selection of local wines.
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.
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.
Return to Paris with drop-off in the center of Paris (Hotel de Ville)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Exact Pick-up time sent 24h before departure, - Pick-up at your hotel/apartment everywhere inside Paris
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, please don't hesitate to contact us directly and we will do our best to arrange a tour that suits your needs.
- Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45°F/10°C), so please remember to bring warm clothes.
- The visited wineries may vary depending on availability and can be changed based on your preferences and requests, please contact us to arrange any special visits (special visits may affect prices).
- Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum (4 travelers) is not reached; an alternative or full refund will be offered.
- Please let us know if you are joining our Winedays tour with others who booked separately, so we can make sure you are all grouped together.
- Tours in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries or guides offer these languages.
- Your pickup time will be confirmed by email 24 hours prior to your departure, so please check your spam if you don't see it after 5pm