About this tour
A full-day private tour from Paris exploring three châteaux jewels in the Loire Valley's Touraine region. Travel by high-speed train to Tours, then by private car visit Valençay's elegant castle and gardens, the hilltop village of Montresor with its own château, and the iconic Chenonceau straddling the Cher River. A three-course lunch anchors the day. Returns to Paris by evening.
Highlights
- Valençay: stately castle with formal gardens and 18th-century grandeur
- Montresor: classified among France's most picturesque villages
- Chenonceau: Renaissance castle spanning the Cher River
- High-speed train both directions, minimising driving time
- Local guide-driver for context and navigation throughout
- Three-course lunch in a village restaurant
- Private car—no group mixing, no coach tours
What to expect
You'll start early, meeting your private driver at your hotel for the journey to Paris's train station. The TGV whisks you to Tours in just over an hour. Your local guide collects you and drives you through Touraine's gently rolling landscape. Valençay comes first—a leisurely walk through rooms and manicured grounds sets the pace. Montresor follows: a genuine medieval village clinging to a hillside, with lunch in a proper local restaurant before exploring the narrow lanes and private castle. Finally, Chenonceau demands the most time; its Renaissance architecture and riverside setting justify the final stop before your evening return train.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes for castle grounds and village streets. The day runs tight but unhurried; pace yourself. High-speed trains are punctual; arrive at the station early. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Not suitable if pregnant or with cardiovascular concerns. Prams and infant seats available.
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