250 km · Full day (11 to 13h)
Loire Valley Day Trip | Private Chauffeur to the Châteaux
Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise. Two or three châteaux, one unforgettable day.
One-way E-Class from €820 · full day:
Sedan
€1200
Premium
€1900
Van
€1600
Guaranteed price, all-in
A private day trip to the Loire Valley, home to Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise. Your chauffeur drives between châteaux while you explore at your own pace.
The Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stretches 250 kilometres southwest of Paris and is home to over 300 châteaux. A typical day trip covers two to three châteaux: the grand scale of Chambord, the elegance of Chenonceau spanning the Cher river, or the historical richness of Amboise where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. Your chauffeur handles the driving between sites, drops you at each entrance, and waits while you explore. A vineyard stop for Loire wine tasting is a popular addition. The day is shaped entirely by your interests.
A private Loire Valley day trip from Paris starts from €1200. Full day with chauffeur, 2 à 3 châteaux, door-to-door. Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise. Optional wine tasting.
Book this transfer →The chauffeur's tip
The Loire has more châteaux than a single day can hold, and trying to see them all is how a day trip turns into a marathon. The honest answer is two, perhaps three: Chambord for its sheer scale and double-helix staircase, Chenonceau arching over the river, Amboise and Clos Lucé if Leonardo draws you.
From Paris it is about two hours each way, so the route matters. We plan it with you around what you actually want to see, a vineyard stop in Vouvray, lunch in a village, the gardens at Chaumont in season, and your chauffeur holds the whole day together so you never watch a clock.
Pricing
What's Included
Door-to-door service
Chauffeur waits at each château
Flexible itinerary
Bottled water
Wi-Fi
Child seats on request
Wine tasting stops available
Practical Information
| Venue | Hours | Prices | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Château de Chambord | Nov, Mar9:00 AM, 5:00 PM Apr, Oct9:00 AM, 6:00 PM ClosedJan 1 & Dec 25 | Adult (EEA)€16 Adult (non-EEA)€21 Under 18 / EU under 26Free | Book tickets |
| Château de Chenonceau | Apr, Sep9:00 AM, 6:00 PM Nov, Mar9:30 AM, 4:30 PM | Adult€19 Child (7 to 18)€15 Under 7Free | Book tickets |
| Château Royal d’Amboise | Apr, Sep9:00 AM, 6:00 PM Oct, Mar9:00 AM, 5:00 PM ClosedJan 1 & Dec 25 | Adult€17.30 Child (7 to 18)€11 Under 7Free | Book tickets |
Château de Chambord
Nov, Mar9:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Apr, Oct9:00 AM, 6:00 PM
ClosedJan 1 & Dec 25
Adult (EEA)€16
Adult (non-EEA)€21
Under 18 / EU under 26Free
Château de Chenonceau
Château Royal d’Amboise
Apr, Sep9:00 AM, 6:00 PM
Oct, Mar9:00 AM, 5:00 PM
ClosedJan 1 & Dec 25
Adult€17.30
Child (7 to 18)€11
Under 7Free
Last updated: 2026-03. Please verify on official websites before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically two to three châteaux. Most guests choose Chambord and Chenonceau, with a third stop at Amboise or a wine estate.
About 2 to 2.5 hours to the first château, depending on which one you visit first. The return drive is similar.
Yes. The Loire is renowned for its wines. Your chauffeur can include a stop at a vineyard for tasting. We can arrange reservations in advance.
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