Get ready for a day full of majesty and beauty as we explore three of the Loire Valley's most iconic châteaux: Chambord, Cheverny and Chenonceau. Meet at the tourist office in Amboise 5 minutes before departure, where you will be met by your driver.
We will depart at 10.00 AM for a 1 hour drive to Chambord, following the picturesque road along the banks of the Loire River with views of the castles of Chaumont-sur-Loire and Blois.
Our first destination will be the majestic Château de Chambord, with a visit and lunch break of 2 hours and 15 minutes. Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley, with 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, a monumental double helix staircase and 76 secondary staircases. Set in the middle of a 13,000-acre park surrounded by a 32-kilometre-long wall, this majestic 156-metre-long construction is a symbol of the heyday of the Renaissance.
We will enjoy lunch at your convenience in the park of Chambord before continuing our journey.
At 1 PM, we will depart for a 25-minute drive to Cheverny through the Chambord forest.
The Château de Cheverny will be our next stop, with a 1 hour visit. Built all at once between 1604 and 1634, Cheverny stands out with its classical white stone façade in the middle of a magnificent English-style park. Still inhabited by the same family, this castle is an exception in the Loire Valley thanks to the unity of both its architecture and its rich interior decoration.
After Cheverny, we will drive for 45 minutes to Chenonceau.
The Château de Chenonceau will be our last stop, with a visit of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This is the most famous and most visited château in the Loire Valley, built on the river Cher in a natural setting where water and gardens blend harmoniously. Thanks to the women who influenced its history, such as Catherine Briçonnet, Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Medici and Louise de Lorraine, Chenonceau was the scene of an incredible story full of romance and unexpected events.
After our visit to Chenonceau, we will embark on a 20 minutes drive back to Amboise through the Amboise forest.
We will return to Amboise around 5.45 PM, where your driver will drop you off at the Amboise tourist office.