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Top 15 Paris Castle Tours

35 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The shortlist you would send a friend who asked: 15 paris castle tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the slot is booked.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - Leaving Paris before the crowds
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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

1.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Chambord and Chenonceau, with entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, free time in Blois, and three Loire Valley wine pours in Chenonceau’s cellar. Guides such as Daniel, Emma, Goran, and Thelma have led especially engaging departures, but expect a full 13-hour day and limited time at each château.

“This was such a beautiful experience. Daniel is a great host. Very kind and informative. Our tour was unintentionally delayed but he was still in high spirits and kept us updated. I highly recommend not only booking the tour, but making sure you have Daniel as your guide. And don’t forgot to go to Annie when you stop by Blois”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - The meeting point near the Paris Catacombs
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

2.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Leave Paris by air-conditioned coach for Chambord and Chenonceau, with free time in Blois between them. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dee, Jasmina, or Riti, shares castle stories on the road, while you explore both palaces independently. Skip-the-line entry and a complimentary wine tasting are included, but lunch and hotel pickup are not.

“Jasmina was a great guide and knew so much about the history of France and how it tied into the castles. it's a long day but well worth it. Going in January you might miss the blooming gardens but there was no crowd and our small group basically had both castles to ourselves.”

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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour - Getting out of Paris and into royal country
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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

3.Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,269 reviews · 12 hours - 750 minutes · from $127

Leave Paris for a full day among three very different Loire châteaux. See Chambord’s grand Renaissance design, Chenonceau’s river setting and gardens, and Cheverny’s polished interiors. Choose a live guide in English or Spanish, or use an audio guide in eight languages. Expect a long coach day with limited time at each stop.

“Nati handled her customers with three levels of tour services well. I had the highest level where she guided our small group through each chateau and thoroughly answered all of our questions. We kept the seats we sat in at the start of the tour to avoid "international incidents" - a good idea. Be aware some people with very limited English skills might join your tour, which can cause problems. Two young Japanes girls misunderstood the meeting time at the last chateau despite Nati's best efforts to explain the time and to tell everyone to ask her if they were unsure. The two Japanese girls showed up 35 minutes late…”

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Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris - Leaving Paris before breakfast
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Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

4.Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 901 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Leave Paris at 7:00 a.m. for Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny with round-trip coach transport and admission included. Choose a live guide or phone-based audio guide. Guides such as Claire, Franck, and Severine have added strong historical context, but cramped seating and unreliable audio equipment can affect the day.

“The bus ride outside of Paris is long, but the scenery was pretty and the castles were very interesting.”

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Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train - The Tapis Vert and the Grand Canal
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Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

5.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Meet your guide in Paris for a 30-minute RER ride to Versailles. Walk the gardens with guides such as Aaron, OJ, Mado, or Toby, then enter the palace independently with timed admission. Train tickets, a small group, and flexible return time make this a practical half-day visit.

“Our guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of the gardens of Versailles. He made it fun and enjoyable (even though it was raining!). Would definitely recommend this tour for incoming tourists”

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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris - Chambord and its grand double-helix staircase
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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

6.Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $296Top rated

Travel from Paris in a small group of up to eight to visit Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise. Your driver-guide, such as Tim, Valeria, Enzo, or G, shares castle history before you explore independently. Lunch is on your own in Amboise, followed by a brief tasting of three Loire wines at a local shop.

“The trip to the castles was interesting and Matthieu made sure we were all well taken care of. The trip is long but Matthieu made the time informative and fun.”

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Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris - The 9:15 departure from Paris
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Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris

7.Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 454 reviews · 9 hours · from $123

Travel from Paris to two remarkable French châteaux in one day. Explore Vaux-le-Vicomte’s furnished rooms, kitchens, dome, and formal gardens, then visit Fontainebleau, a former royal residence with Napoleon’s throne and grand apartments. You travel by air-conditioned coach and tour independently with multilingual audio guides rather than a live guide.

“provided exactly what was advertised at a reasonable price.”

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Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris - The coach transfer and the importance of the clock
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Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris

8.Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $138

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. Explore both castles independently with multilingual audio guides, see grand interiors and formal gardens, and climb Vaux-le-Vicomte’s dome if you are taller than 1.35 meters. This is transportation and admission rather than a guided tour.

“This tour was well organized. Unfortunately, it did not have a guide to help participants find or know what to do. Some were confused. We could have used some direction. Also, the audio self-guide did not work well for my partner. Fontainebleau was beautiful however too many kids on field trips. Crowded. Vaux le Viconte was stunning. Very quiet. Great audio story of the castle. Interesting garden. Climbed the dome for a panoramic view. Nice. I do recommend this tour however, be prepared to find things on your own.”

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From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour - Chenonceau: the elegant opening stop
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From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour

9.Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 244 reviews · 12 hours · from $288

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned minibus to Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and gives background outside each château, while you explore independently inside. Expect a full 12-hour day, a short regional wine tasting, lunch at your own cost, and a group often limited to about eight people.

“G was an excellent guide and driver. We only had 5 people in total on the tour so everything went smoothly. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris - Vaux-le-Vicomte, the château that set the royal pattern
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Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris

10.Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $266

Leave Paris at 8:30 a.m. for two very different royal estates in a minivan limited to eight people. Explore Vaux-le-Vicomte, its André Le Nôtre gardens, and Fontainebleau, with audio guides at both sites. Guides such as Cesar, Valerie, Will, Lucie, and Brune add history, local tips, and a possible stop at Blandy-les-Tours.

“A great tour for lovers of history, castles and gardens. Comfortable efficient transportation. Charming knowledgeable guide.”

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From Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau & Vaux-Le-Vicomte Tour - Starting from La Flamme in Paris
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From Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau & Vaux-Le-Vicomte Tour

11.Chateau de Fontainebleau & Vaux-Le-Vicomte Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 10 hours · from $259

Travel from Paris to two remarkable châteaux with an English-speaking driver-guide. Explore Vaux-le-Vicomte’s 99-acre French gardens and grand rooms, then see Fontainebleau’s royal interiors and Napoleon’s throne. The small-group minibus, included entry, and audio guides make this a relaxed alternative to Versailles, though lunch and an optional garden golf cart cost extra.

“The tour was the best we took in France. Our guide was great. The chateau were even better than expected.”

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Paris: Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch - Exploring Chambord for 90 Minutes
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Paris: Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch

12.Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 11 hours · from $345

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned minivan to Château de Chambord, then continue through Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire. You’ll enjoy a self-guided castle visit, a wine-paired regional lunch, and tastings at Loire wineries, often with guides such as Lionel, Thomas, or Clément.

“Lionel was The driver and guide , he was great , I enjoyed the tour , the castle was beautiful , the wine we tasted was so good , I especially loved the Cheverny wine . It was a great day .”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Hotel Transfers - Chambord, a royal project on a grand scale
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Hotel Transfers

13.Loire Valley Castles Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 13 hours · from $212

Spend 13 hours exploring Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach from your Paris hotel, hear stories of royal ambition and romance, and have free time at selected castles. Lunch and the return journey to your hotel are not included.

“Loved learning about the history of the 3 chateaus. Our tour guide was very informative and we had enough time to walk around and do our own thing as well. The chateaus were absolutely stunning and would highly recommend people to do this tour. It's a long day, but totally worth it.”

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Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer - Getting There From Paris Gare de Lyon
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Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer

14.Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Take the line R train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Melun, then ride the Chateaubus to Vaux-le-Vicomte. Explore the château, French-style gardens, carriage museum, and new garden trails with a 3D audio guide in English, French, German, or Chinese. Train fare is separate.

“The visit of the castle was fantastic. The time schedule of the bus transfer was not clear at all between week and weekend. Wee took a taxi finally to get from Melun rawly station to the castle, paying then twice for the same route.”

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Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord & Chenonceau - The 3.5-hour ride from Paris
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Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord & Chenonceau

15.Loire Valley Castles Tour with Chambord & Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 13 hours · from $155

Spend a full day visiting Chenonceau, Cheverny, and Chambord from Paris in an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Rémi, Jean-Baptiste, and Florian provide context in English, French, or Spanish, while you explore each château at your own pace. Tickets and gardens are included, but meals and hotel pickup are not.

“It was all in all a terrific trip. The guide was great.”

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