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Loire Valley Chateaux

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Loire Valley Chateaux

Renaissance castles and French garden perfection by train and bike

7 daysPace: MediumTransport: Public TransitPremium

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Day 1

Paris to Tours

TGV to the heart of château country

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Day 2

Chenonceau by Train

The most elegant château spanning the River Cher

  • 8:30 AM• 25 minutes

    Train to Chenonceaux

    📍 Tours Station

    Local TER train from Tours to the village of Chenonceaux.

  • 9:30 AM• 3 hours

    Château de Chenonceau

    📍 Chenonceau

    Explore the 'Ladies' Château' built across the River Cher, with its famous gallery, royal apartments, and Renaissance gardens.

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    Day 3

    Chambord by Bus

    The grandest château of them all

  • 9:00 AM• 1 hour

    Bus to Chambord

    📍 Tours

    Take the seasonal shuttle or tour bus to Chambord.

  • 10:30 AM• 3.5 hours

    Château de Chambord

    📍 Chambord

    Marvel at the largest château in the Loire—440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and Leonardo's double-helix staircase.

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    Day 4

    Amboise & Clos Lucé

    Leonardo da Vinci's final home

  • 9:00 AM• 20 minutes

    Train to Amboise

    📍 Tours Station

    Short train ride to the charming town of Amboise.

  • 9:30 AM• 2 hours

    Château Royal d'Amboise

    📍 Amboise

    Explore the royal residence overlooking the Loire, final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci.

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    Day 5

    Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau

    Garden perfection and a floating château

  • 8:30 AM• 30 minutes

    Bike Rental in Tours

    📍 Tours

    Rent bikes for a day along the Loire à Vélo route.

  • 9:30 AM• 1 hour

    Cycle to Villandry

    📍 Loire à Vélo

    Scenic 15km ride along the Cher and Loire rivers.

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    Day 6

    Blois & Cheverny

    Royal intrigue and Tintin's inspiration

  • 8:30 AM• 40 minutes

    Train to Blois

    📍 Tours Station

    TER train from Tours to Blois, a historic royal capital.

  • 9:30 AM• 2.5 hours

    Château Royal de Blois

    📍 Blois

    Explore four centuries of architecture in one courtyard—Gothic, Renaissance, Classical, and Louis XII wings.

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    Day 7

    Return to Paris

    Morning market and departure

  • 8:30 AM• 1.5 hours

    Morning at Les Halles

    📍 Les Halles de Tours

    Final visit to the covered market for souvenirs and breakfast.

  • 10:30 AM• 1 hour

    Last Stroll in Tours

    📍 Tours

    Final walk through the medieval streets.

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