About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Touraine region of the Loire Valley with a private guide and driver. Visit Château de Chenonceau, a privately owned Renaissance palace on the River Cher, to see its exceptional art collection. Taste local AOC Touraine wines at a family vineyard with five centuries of winemaking heritage, enjoy lunch with locals in Montrichard, then visit a second Loire winery for further tastings. Minimum two people; based near Paris or accessible as a local day trip.
Highlights
- Private tour of Château de Chenonceau's Renaissance artworks
- Taste AOC Touraine wines at family vineyard
- Lunch at local restaurant in Montrichard
- Five-hundred-year-old winemaking family estate visit
- Multiple Loire wine tastings throughout the day
- Private transportation and driver included
What to expect
Your guide meets you for an eight-hour private tour focusing on wine and châteaux. First, you'll explore Château de Chenonceau's rooms and galleries, learning about its Renaissance collections and the river that frames it. Next comes a tasting at a smaller, family-run vineyard showcasing Touraine wines. After that, you'll head to Montrichard for lunch at a casual local spot—expect regional food, fellow diners who live here. The afternoon shifts to a larger winery visit where you'll taste a broader range of Loire wines and have the chance to purchase bottles if you wish.
Good to know
The tour suits all fitness levels but isn't recommended for pregnant travellers. Wheelchair access is available at venues and in the vehicle. Young children are welcome; prams fit comfortably. Wine purchases are separate from the tour cost, though shipping can be arranged. Public transport options exist nearby if needed.
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