Things to do in Loire Valley and Castles
The Loire Valley, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is located just a short ride from Paris and is known for its magnificent feudal castles, its pittoresque villages, sophisticated cities and outstanding wines. There are over 300 castles in the Valley ranging from fortified castles of the 10th century to beautiful residences constructed during the 15th and 16th century.
Some of the more famous Château's (Castles) in the Loire Valley include: the Château de Chambord which happens to be the biggest castle that contains distinctive French Renaissance architecture, Château d'Amboise which was home to King Charles VIII and Francis I, and Château d'Ussé which portrays the image of a fairy tale castle.
During the late 15th century, King Louis XI, King Charles VII and many of the French royal court settled in the Loire Valley after the end of the Hundred Years War. As a result, many of the castles were built by some of the finest architects and designed by famous Italian artists, including Leonardo Da Vinci who spent the last days of his life at the Château of Clos Lucé in Amboise.
Besides its royal castles, The Loire Valley is famous for the world-class wines that comes from this region. Outside of Champagne, it is the biggest producer of sparkling wine. Many of the vineyards offer tours to their vines and cellars.
Whether you want to tour its castles, the vineyards or just relax at the Loire River while sipping on some of the finest red and white wine in France, then the Loire Valley is the perfect spot for you to spend a day!
Our recommendations in Loire Valley and Castles
Skip-the-line ticket for Château du Clos Lucé
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the Château du Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last home near Paris.
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Entrance ticket to Chambord Castle
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the famous Château de Chambord, the biggest castle of Loire Valley in France inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
Skip-the-line tickets to the Château Royal d'Amboise
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the famous Château d'Amboise, birthplace of princes, seats of kings, and Da Vinci's tomb.
Book your tickets online to visit the famous Château de Chenonceau, the most elegant castle of the Loire Valley in France.
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Skip-the-line ticket for Château du Clos Lucé
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the Château du Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last home near Paris.
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Entrance ticket to Chambord Castle
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the famous Château de Chambord, the biggest castle of Loire Valley in France inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
Skip-the-line tickets to the Château Royal d'Amboise
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the famous Château d'Amboise, birthplace of princes, seats of kings, and Da Vinci's tomb.
Book your tickets online to visit the famous Château de Chenonceau, the most elegant castle of the Loire Valley in France.
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Château de Blois skip-the-line ticket
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the Château de Blois in the Loire Valley, spectacular 13th-century fortress.
Entrance ticket to Château de Villandry and gardens
Book your online ticket to visit the Château de Villandry and gardens, the last of the great chateaux of the Loire built during the Renaissance in the Loire Valley.
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Private Tour of Châteaux Azay, Langeais, Villandry with Wine Tasting
Book this all-inclusive day tour in Loire Valley. You'll visit the castle of Azay-le-Rideau, the castle of Langeais, Villandry's gardens and enjoy lunch in a winery near Chinon.
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Entrance tickets for the Château Azay le Rideau
Book your entrance tickets to visit the Château of Azay-le-Rideau, an authentic masterpiece of the Renaissance and one of the most popular of the châteaux of the Loire valley.
Half-day sidecar tour of the Loire Valley from Tours
Discover the best of the Loire Valley in half a day on board a vintage sidecar. Visit the Loire castles and wineries with your local sider-guide.
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Day trip to Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise from Paris with wine tasting
Discover the Loire Valley Castles, enjoying a day trip. Visit Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise with your guide.
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Chenonceau and Chambord Tour with Wine-Tasting from Tours or Amboise
Book a guided tour by an expert guide of Chenonceau and Chambord Castles! Enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar followed by a local lunch.
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Châteaux Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé Private Tour with Wine Tasting
Discover the castles of Chenonceau, Amboise and the manor of Clos Lucé in Loire Valley and taste local wines but also lunch in a typical French winery.
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