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Private Chambord — Blois Trip from Paris with Lunch & Wine tasting

12 hours (ID: 163479)
France
Private Mercedes minivan Tiered Pricing

Overview

  • Live-guided Private Experience for 2 to 7 clients to Chambord castle and Blois castle. Hotel Pick up and Tickets included ! 
  • Lunch
  • Mercedes Minivan extra long with adjustable seats drives faster.
  • Duration of 13 hours (longer as usual).
  • We bring You to the local Wine producer for Wine tasting where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste local wines.
  • More Loire Valley Castle Experiences in Small-groups and Private Clewel Travel are available. 

Itinerary

07:30 Departure to Loire Valley

07:30 Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.

 

10:00 - 12:00 Arrival at the Loire Valley at Château de Chambord

10:00 - 12:00 Visit of Château de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase.
12:00 Departure to Blois city. There is 25 minutes driver (17 km)
 

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch time

13:00 Time for Lunch in Blois city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.

 

14:00 to 15:30 Visit of Château Royal de Blois

14:00 to 15:30 Château Royal de Blois visit with Histopads. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases.
15:30 Departure to the Wine tasting.
 

16:00 - 17:00 Wine tasting

16:00 to 17:00 Wine Tasting at a local family vinery existing since generations. You will learn how wines have been made for ages and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations.
17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 (200 km).

 

19:30 Coming back to Paris

 

19:30 Coming back to Paris Drop Off at Your hotel. 

 

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Late Departure Itinerary without Wine Tasting

 

09:00 Departure to Loire Valley

09:00 Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.

 

11:30 - 13:30 Arrival at the Loire Valley at Château de Chambord

11:30 - 13:30 Visit of Château de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase.
 

13:30 - 14:30 Lunch time in Chambord

13:30 Time for Lunch in Chambord where You'll find several restaurants and cafes. 

14:30 Departure to Blois city. There is 25 minutes driver (17 km)

 

15:00 to 17:00 Visit of Château Royal de Blois

15:00 to 17:00 Château Royal de Blois visit with Histopads. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases.
17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 (200 km).
 

19:30 Coming back to Paris

 

19:30 Coming back to Paris Drop Off at Your hotel. 

What's Included

  • Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
  • Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide
  • Entrance tickets to Two Castles
  • Winery visit with Tastings
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • HistoPad in Chambord and Audioguide in Chenonceau Castle