From Tours: Small Group Half Day Trip to Chenonceau Castle
ID: GYG437107-787958
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a small group half-day trip from Tours to the iconic Château de Chenonceau, in the heart of the Loire Valley. Experience a guided visit of the interior of this elegant Castle of the Loire.
Arriving in the Loire Valley, your small group half-day tour will reach the Chateau de Chenonceau. The “Chateau des Dames”, bridge built across the Cher, is famous for the great feminine figures who lived in it (Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Medici) and for the beauty of its Renaissance gardens.
After your arrival at Chenonceau castle, begin your tour accompanied by your guide. Chenonceau is home to an outstanding collection of furniture, tapestries and paintings that included artworks from Rubens, Tintoretto, Van Loo, Murillo, Veronese, Poussin, Van Dyck and many more.
Also, during your tour, you will visit the highlights of the castle including Diane de Poitiers' bedroom, the Green Study, the Gallery and the kitchens. After the visit, you will have some free time to explore the gardens. We will then head back to Tours.
Highlights
- Guided visit of the interior of Chenonceau Castle in the Loire Valley
- Small group tour
- Transportation from and to Tours city center included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Visit of the Castle is not private but your guide will accompanied only your group of 8 people max.
• Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers (adults) to run
• Children have to be accompanied by an adult
• Tour is offered in English only
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet your guide in front of the central Tours tourism office.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
