Popular Sightseeing Tours in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
From Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Tour with Lunch
From Tours/Amboise: Day Trip to Chambord, Blois & Cheverny
Our most recommended Saint-Pierre-des-Corps Sightseeing Tours
1. From Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Tour with Lunch
Travel back to the days of the French Renaissance on a full-day tour of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a family-owned, and still occupied, chateau. Meet your guide in Amboise and travel to Chateau Chenonceau. Stroll through the manicured gardens named after Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers, the chateau's former residents. Appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence in each room and see precious antiques and flower arrangements. For lunch, enjoy a meal served at an off-the-beaten-path location, hosted by the French Countess who lives there. Taste local food in one of the smallest of all the Loire Valley castles. Then, continue to Chateau Chambord. Discover a glorious work of art and architecture as your guide selects the most emblematic rooms to visit. Hear memorable anecdotes as they point out hidden details. Get breathtaking views of the castle during a coffee break in Chambord Park before returning to Amboise in the evening.
2. From Tours/Amboise: Day Trip to Chambord, Blois & Cheverny
Depart Tours or Amboise to journey into the Loire Valley and discover some of its famous châteaux. Stop at the Château de Blois, notable for its unique mix of Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance and Classical architecture. The former home of kings Louis XII and François I, its history is steeped in tragedy and is notable as the place where Joan of Arc went to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to drive the English from Orléans. Pause for a wine tasting and sample some of the organic wines of Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny. The Cheverny appellation produces elegant reds from the pinot noir and gamay grapes, as well as fruity whites from the chardonnay and sauvignon grapes. Sample a stunning organic white wine made from the romorantin grape, imported into the Loire Valley by King François I. Take a guided tour of the Château de Cheverny, owned by the same family since the days of Louis XIII. See some of the most beautiful furniture in the Loire Valley, and learn the château's rich history, such as its connection to Tintin comic books and the impressive hunts on horseback that used to take place with a pack of 100 dogs. You may even get to see the spectacular daily event of "the dogs' soup!" Move on to the Château de Chambord, one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world for its distinctive French Renaissance architecture. Discover the vast national game reserve of the largest château in the Loire Valley, and learn the monument's fascinating history, including the unverified tale of Leonardo da Vinci's involvement in its construction. Return to your original departure town, with drop off in Tours at 18:00 or Amboise at 18:45.
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What people are saying about Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
Fantastic Day
The day was spent visiting the Châteaux and was simply awesome. Travelling in a small group of 8 allowed us to get to know each other a little and move around more easily. The pace of the day was perfect with just the right amount of information from our guide Agate who was both knowledgeable and friendly. A highlight of the day was sitting together enjoying a lovely lunch with great wine in a small family Château- fabulous. Of course the two main attractions - Chenonceau and Chambord were amazing!
From Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Tour with Lunch Reviewed by Don, 15/06/2019
We had a very nice day tour. Our guide was Manon who was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and obviously passionate about French history - it was contagious!
From Tours/Amboise: Day Trip to Chambord, Blois & Cheverny Reviewed by Kyri, 07/06/2018
Audrey was a fantastic guide!
She was very knowledgeable about all three chateaux. She answered our questions and was pleasant too. Would highly recommend this tour!
From Tours/Amboise: Day Trip to Chambord, Blois & Cheverny Reviewed by Ellen, 10/11/2018
Lovely visit of the two chateaus plus a lunch prepared by a local. Very nice trip through a beautiful area.
From Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Tour with Lunch Reviewed by Terri, 03/10/2021
Beautiful visits very well commented
Very good guide, CYRIL juggled very well between French and English 2 French 2 New Zealanders 2 Americans
From Tours/Amboise: Day Trip to Chambord, Blois & Cheverny Reviewed by Claude Denise, 24/09/2017