Apr–Oct usually brings together more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
FRANCE · HERITAGE + HISTORY
FRANCE — CASTLES OF THE LOIRE VALLEY
Between gardens and historic halls, tour the most emblematic castles of the Loire.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEApr–Oct
EXPERIENCEHeritage + History
COUNTRYFrance
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Paris → Chartres → Blois → Chambord → Amboise → Chenonceau → Tours → Paris
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Paris Heritage
2Chartres historic center
3Blois Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Between gardens and historic halls, tour the most emblematic castles of the Loire. The combination of Paris and Tours gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Paris
Entrance to Paris, leaving the rest of the day for the historic center, architecture and local life of Paris.
DAY 2
Paris → Chartres
From Paris to Chartres, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Chartres' heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 3
Chartres — landscapes and culture
Day in Chartres for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Chartres.
DAY 4
Chartres → Blois
Travel from Chartres to Blois. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Blois.
DAY 5
Blois → Chambord
Departure from Blois towards Chambord, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Chambord.
DAY 6
Chambord → Amboise
The journey leaves Chambord and heads to Amboise, with the rest of the day focused on Amboise's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 7
Amboise → Chenonceau
The route between Amboise and Chenonceau changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, you will see Chenonceau's monuments, traditions and daily life.
DAY 8
Chenonceau → Tours
From Chenonceau to Tours, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by the historic center, architecture and local life of Tours.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Route dedicated to the great castles, gardens and historic cities of the Loire Valley. The sequence between Paris and Tours gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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