Chambord
Discover Francis I’s great Renaissance statement, its terraces, monumental volumes and surrounding estate.
A private day in the heart of the French Renaissance
Loire Valley
Chambord · Chenonceau · Amboise
Leave Paris for a day of castles, gardens and Loire landscapes, with a private chauffeur and an itinerary that adapts to your pace.
€849per vehicle
11–12 happrox. duration
1–4guests
Parispick-up & return
◆Private premium vehicle
⌂Hotel pick-up & return in Paris
↔Flexible itinerary to match your preferences
◉Photo stops and free time
✓Tolls and road costs included
In the footsteps of French kings
Renaissance, gardens and royal residences
The Loire Valley is one of France’s great cultural landscapes. Its castles tell the story of the Renaissance, royal ambitions and the art of living that developed along the river.
Begun in 1519 for Francis I, Chambord impresses with its monumental scale, extraordinary roofline and celebrated double-helix staircase. Chenonceau offers a more intimate contrast, stretching across the Cher and combining architecture, gardens and the history of influential women.
Depending on the time available, the day can also include Amboise, its Loire viewpoints and its atmosphere as a small historic town. The aim is not to collect visits, but to enjoy the places you choose.
“A day of architecture, royal history and the gentle landscapes of the Loire.”GALLIA VTC
Highlights
Four sides of the Loire Valley
Our suggested framework gives priority to two major castles while keeping enough freedom for lunch, a third stop or extra time in the gardens.
Chenonceau
Explore the gardens and the elegant château built across the River Cher.
Amboise
Depending on your pace, add Amboise, its historic streets, royal château and views over the Loire.
Loire countryside
Enjoy the roads between forests, villages, river landscapes and estates, with photo stops along the way.
Your programme
A balanced day between two great castles
1
Around 07:30
Departure from Paris
Pick-up from your address and drive to Chambord.
2
Morning
Chambord
Free visit of the château, terraces and, if you wish, the gardens.
3
Midday
Free lunch
Lunch in the region with time adapted to your pace.
4
Afternoon
Chenonceau
Discover the château, its gallery over the Cher and its gardens.
5
Depending on pace
Amboise or extra time
Add Amboise or spend longer at Chambord or Chenonceau.
6
Evening
Return to Paris
Direct return to your Paris address.
Your day remains flexible. Chambord and Chenonceau form the recommended framework; Amboise can be added when opening times, reservations and your pace allow it.
Your journey, your rhythm
The freedom of a private chauffeur
You choose which castles matter most and how much time you want for gardens, interiors or lunch.
Entrance tickets and guided tours are booked separately. Gallia VTC provides private transport, planned waiting time and reasonable itinerary adjustments.
Pick-up from your addressPhoto stopsFlexible programmePrivate pace
Practical information
What is included — and what is not
A clear overview of the service so your journey can be organised without ambiguity.
Included
- Private vehicle with chauffeur
- Pick-up and return in Paris
- Tolls and road costs
- Up to 4 guests
- Reasonable photo stops
- Reasonable itinerary adjustments
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Castle entrance tickets
- Guides and guided visits
- Optional activities
- Personal purchases
- Significant unplanned overtime
Good to know
- Price: €849 per vehicle
- Indicative duration: 11–12 h
- Recommended departure: 07:00–07:30
- Advance tickets recommended
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- Programme adjustable to opening times
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