Centre-Val de Loire tours, things to do and tickets

Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley. Feel the intimacy of a lesser known private family-owned château and enjoy a typical French lunch away from tourist groups. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived in Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day. 

With this ticket, enjoy full access to Chenonceau castle, gardens, Dômes Gallery and Carriage Gallery. Learn more from an optional audio guide which is also available in 16 languages.

Lose yourself for a whole day in the royal Forgotten Paradise of Charles VIII. This ticket will give you access to 500 years of history !

Step back in time and discover the fabulous epic of French King Charles VIII, who brought back 22 Italian artisans in Amboise and founded the "First Renaissance" at Château Gaillard.

Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Amboise. Drift gracefully over the forests, lakes, orchards, and vineyards of the Loire Valley with a pilot. Watch the sun slowly rise or set on the horizon and capture the spectacular views on camera, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice on landing. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Amboise hotel.

An excellent introduction tour to discover Loire Valley vineyard and his diversity with a passionate guide (wine professional for over 15 years)

As a small group (maximum 8) live a true and complete experience:
> A short stroll in the vineyard to understand "Terroir" and the vine-grower work
> Two different cellar visits in a family own business and an other company
> Two extensive tastings (minimum of ten wines in total)
> Paired with local cheeses and other delicacies.
> Transport in a comfy Mercedes minivan
Adapted to every level of knowledge from beginners to expert : your professional guide will adapt to everyone

An entry ticket to the Da Vinci château and park, which contains a large exhibition of models of machines conceived by the master. You can learn about his life, death and legacy whilst walking through these charismatic grounds.

Caves Ambacia, 500 years of Loire Valley wine making history!

Wine merchants since 1874, come and discover our 16th century troglodyte caves.
The wine tour includes: 5 sens experience, cellars tours with Duhard wine collection, wine tasting class with 3 wines, including a wine form the collection.
Optional :
- Food and wine pairing (cheeses/charcuterie platter)

- Epicerie: France delicatessen and cheeses.
- Bistrot with Loire river view.
- Wine shipping throughout the World

All the taste of the Loire Valley !

Enjoy a small group 9-hour tour in the Loire Valley. Your professional tour guide will show you the two most famous chateaux of the region, Chenonceau and Chambord, aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Then, taste great wines such as Vouvray at Caves Ambacia.

The Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau was built on an island in the Indre River during the reign of Francis I. It does represent a very subtle blend of French tradition and innovative Italian decor. This castle is an icon of the new art of building in the Loire Valley in the 16th century. Its successive owners have helped to make it the most architecturally harmonious treasure in the Loire Valley. In 1905, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau came under State ownership.  

A major restoration project was undertaken these last year and has fully restored the slate roofing and repair the remarkable early 16th century framework. Your ticket allows you direct entry to this wonderful Renaissance castle.

Discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine, with Myriam, the granddaughter and wife of winegrowers from the Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley. 3-hour tour including a guided walk in the vines, a tour of the winery and rock-hewn cellar, and a tasting of 6 Loire wines with local finger food. Discover the Vouvray wines and deepen your knowledge of Loire vineyard while enjoying a personalized attention from your local guide on this small-group tour limited to 12 people.

At the controls of your Segway Segway, enjoy a fun and unusual experience! Follow your guide to discover the hidden stories of the city of Amboise! Effortlessly explore all the emblematic sites of the city.
This circuit lasts 45 minutes and always begins with 15 minutes of initiation.

Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley during the greet the warm ambiance of Christmas. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived there. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views and benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes... an exciting day!

Explore the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards of the Vouvray Appellation. Visit one superb estate, meet the producer and learn how to taste these elegant wines from this well-known terroir of the Loire Valley area. Don't forget to enjoy stunning views on the Loire river !

Take a guided tour of the newly renovated 16th century Château of Azay-le-Rideau, lying in the center of the Indre River in the stunning Loire Valley. Discover new collections, mobile applications and a romantic park!

Visit 2 of the most spectacular castles in the Loire Valley on a full-day tour to Château de Chambord and Chenonceau. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a family-owned castle.

During this morning, visit the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will stay with you all along the tour, sharing with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience !

Enjoy a complete Loire Valley experience with the visit of the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will stay with you all along the tour, sharing with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience !
During the afternoon, make the most of a Loire Valley wine tour and go to meet a wine producer of the Vouvray Appellation, well-known for its sparkling and white wines. All along the day, your passionate and local guide will stay with you, a day that you will never forget!

Float effortlessly through the skies in France and admire sweeping views over the Loire Valley on this 3-hour hot-air balloon ride. After helping your pilot inflate the hot-air balloon, step into the basket and drift high over the Loire Valley. Admire sweeping views over the scenery below, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne on landing. Tour includes round-trip travel from Francueil, near Chenonceau.

Discover the most important and picturesque castles in the Loire Valley with a registered guide, and get the chance to taste some delightful local wines.

Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (for an additional fee) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home!
NOTE: Pickup originating from a 5km radius of Amboise or Tours. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 60 euro surcharge.