Châteaux of the Loire
The best Loire Valley day trip from Paris
A full-day guided coach tour of the châteaux, and Chambord or Chenonceau on your own by train and coach: here is how to see the Loire in a day, with honest advice on the 13-hour day, what entry is included and the higher château prices for visitors from outside Europe.
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Yes, you can see the Loire Valley in a day from Paris, but it is a long one. The guided coach tour takes 13 hours and starts from €135.
On your own, Chambord says it is 80 minutes from Paris by train. Then a short coach ride from Blois takes you there. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
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from €135 per person Our top pick 13 hours 4.5 (1,531) reviews on GetYourGuide
Full-day Loire Valley châteaux tour
A 13-hour coach day from Paris to the Loire Valley. Entry tickets to the châteaux are included. Choose a licensed guide or an audio guide. Lunch and headphones are extra.
Best for Château fans with a full day
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The Loire Valley tour at a glance
Full-day Loire Valley châteaux tour
From €135 per person13 hoursMax 20Meet on siteFree cancellation
Why we picked it: The one Loire day tour from Paris we found, with 4.5 from 1,531 reviews and groups up to 20.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Loire Valley tours from Paris
The Loire Valley tour from Paris is a full day: 13 hours by coach. It meets at 1 Rue de Libourne, in the 12th arrondissement.
The price includes entry to the châteaux. The listing does not name them, so check it before you book.
Lunch is not included. The tour does not suit children under 3 or wheelchair users.
Is a 13-hour day too long?
It is long, and much of it is on the road. To see one château slowly, the train to Blois and the coach to Chambord may suit you better.
Loire Valley castles: Chambord and Chenonceau
Chenonceau is open every day, all year. Chambord is open most of the year. It closes on 1 January, 25 December and some Mondays from January to March.
At Chambord, the price depends on where you live: EEA (European Economic Area) visitors pay less, US visitors pay the full rate.
| Château | Adult ticket | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chambord | €21 (EEA) or €31 (everyone else); free under 18 | 9 am–6 pm (28 Mar–1 Nov); 9 am–5 pm in the low season |
| Chenonceau | €19 with a leaflet, €24 with an audio guide | Open every day, all year |
On your own: train or car
Chambord says it is 80 minutes from Paris by train. Trains to Blois leave from Paris Austerlitz.
From Blois station, the Rémi line 2 coach goes to Chambord for €3.30 one way. With a same-day train ticket, Chambord entry drops to €18.50.
By car, Chambord is about two hours from Paris. A car lets you see more than one château, as they are far apart.
Pairing the Loire with Champagne? See our Reims to Paris by train guide.
To drive between the châteaux on your own schedule, pick up a car at Charles de Gaulle airport:
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Booking tips for the Loire Valley
Check your rate
At Chambord, visitors from outside the EEA pay €31. The tour includes entry, so this only matters on your own.
Plan for lunch
Lunch is not included on the tour. Bring money for a meal stop.
Expect a long day
The tour lasts 13 hours, and much of it is by coach.
Low-season hours
From 2 November, Chambord closes at 5 pm. It also closes on some Mondays from January to March.
Check the day before
Big sights can close at short notice for strikes or ceremonies. Check the official site the day before.
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