Day Trip From Paris to Loire Valley

Take a day trip from Paris to one of the most beautiful places in France - the Loire Valley which central part is UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During this experience, you will discover the beauty of French royal life. You will see magnificent castles with outstanding architecture, historic villages such as Orléans or Tours, and much more. This experience is even more special because you can customize every aspect of it. You are free to choose not only the places you would like to visit but also adjust the time spent at each location.

On the day of the trip, the Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Paris and give the complete tour in an air-conditioned, spacious car. All Welcome vehicles are equipped with Wi-Fi, water and light snacks, to ensure you stay hydrated and comfortable during the tour. During your ride along the coast, you will have a chance to stop at the most picturesque locations. Upon your request, it is possible to have a local wine tasting at the winery recommended by the Welcome Driver.  At each stop, your friendly driver will answer all the questions you may have, share the local knowledge and more tips about each destination.

To get a better picture of this one day trip, we outline the preliminary route of the 'Day Trip From Paris To Loire Valley.'

After a 1.5 hour ride towards north-central France, you will reach the first town of the Loire Valley - Orléans. You will find many beautiful attractions here such as Orléans Cathedral or Parc Floral de la Source.

A short ride from Orléans will take you to another historic town of the valley - Blois. Here you will find the famous Château de Blois, a magnificent castle which is a perfect example of the evolution of the French architecture. Founded in the middle ages, the castle was later rebuilt and finished as one the most prestigious monuments of the Renaissance era. You will also be impressed by the Blos Cathedral and La Fondation du doute where you will see unusual but fascinating artworks.

The next stop is the small town of Amboise. Years ago this little town was a place for the Frech Royal Court. Today Amboise attracts travelers from all over the world. Within a short time there, you will find many picturesque attractions such as Château d'Amboise or Tour de l'Horloge. One more location worth the visit here - Pagode de Chanteloup built by the Duke of Choiseul at the end of the 18th century.

Finally, you will reach the last town - Tours. It is the largest city in the central part of the Loire Valley. Here you will discover the beauty of Medieval buildings and have a chance to see the famous Tours Cathedral and Château de Tours. Of course, the wonders of Tours does not end with the center of the town. Natural surroundings all around the area, as well as the views of the river, will make you feel like in a fairy tale. 

The Loire Valley has an amazing variety of extraordinary Châteaus. You are free to customize your trip and together with your driver to select the ones you would like to see. The route mentioned above is just recommended!

Château de Chambord
Château de Blois
Château de Villandry
Château de Chenonceau
Château d'Ussé
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château Royal d'Amboise and many more!

The Loire Valley is also known as a region of one of the best French wines. Upon your request, the driver will recommend you local winery where you will have a chance to taste local wines and learn more about their culture.

Once you have seen the most of central France, the Welcome driver will take you back to your apartment in Paris.