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 castles, its picturesque 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 tickets to the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Book your tickets now for the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. Visit the fairytale castle and admire the amazing art installations that decorate the park.
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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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.
Skip-the-line ticket to Fontevraud Abbey
Book your skip-the-line tickets to Fontevraud Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and walk in the footsteps of Eleanor of Aquitaine!
Skip-the-line tickets to the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Book your tickets now for the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. Visit the fairytale castle and admire the amazing art installations that decorate the park.
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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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.
Skip-the-line ticket to Fontevraud Abbey
Book your skip-the-line tickets to Fontevraud Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and walk in the footsteps of Eleanor of Aquitaine!
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.
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3-Day Excursion in Normandy, Mt Saint-Michel, Loire Valley from Paris
Book this 3-day excursion from Paris to Normandy Landing beaches, Mont Saint Michel and two castles in the Loire Valley.
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2-Day Excursion to Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley Chateaux and Wine Tasting from Paris
Book a 2-day excursion from Paris to the Mont Saint-Michel and Castle of Langeais and Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. Wine tasting in Chenonceau included.
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Entrance tickets to Château d'Angers
Enjoy a skip-the-line entrance to explore the Château of Angers. Visit the medieval fortress and discover the monumental Apocalypse Tapestry.
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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Guided visit Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau Châteaux from Tours
Book a guided tour of Villandry and Château de L'Islette with an expert guide. Transportation and picninc lunch inlcuded.
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A day in Chambord and Chenonceau with private lunch from Tours
Get ready to travel back in time of French Renaissance with this full-day tour in the Chateaux de Chambord and Chenonceau!
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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.
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