Loire Valley Châteaux — Private Day Trip from Paris
The Loire Valley’s châteaux are 2 hours or more from Paris — too far for public transport in a day, easy in a private car. This is a long day out (10–12 hours including the drive), and it’s entirely yours: pick one château or two, set your own pace, no tour bus schedule.
Tell us what you’d like to see — we build the day around it. Here are the three most requested:
| Château | What makes it different | Drive from Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Chambord | The largest and most famous — François I’s hunting lodge turned Renaissance icon, the double-helix staircase, vast grounds | ~2h |
| Chenonceau | The “Ladies’ Château”, built across the river Cher — the most elegant, famous gardens | ~2h15 |
| Amboise (+ Clos Lucé) | A royal château in town, plus Leonardo da Vinci’s last home a short walk away | ~2h |
One château, or a two-château day?
One château leaves time to actually enjoy the grounds and gardens without rushing back to the car. Two in one day means less time at each — realistic if you pick two that are close together (Amboise + Chenonceau, for instance), with an early start.
What’s included
Private car and English-speaking driver for the full day.
What’s not included
Château entry tickets · lunch.
Get in touch
Tell us which château(s) interest you, how many people, and your preferred date — we’ll confirm the route and a fixed price per vehicle before you book.