Chenonceau castle
The Chenonceau Castle is situated in the commune of Chenonceaux in the Indre-et-Loire department, 230 kilometres south-west of Paris and 30 Kilometres from Tours. It is one of the jewels of the Loire Valley Castles. It is often called the "château des Dames" or "ladies’ château" because it was built, managed and protected by some extraordinary women. Chenonceau was built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, embellished by Diane de Poitiers (who was a favourite of the French King Henri II) and later by Catherine de Medicis. Further on in history it was protected during the French Revolution by Louise Dupin. This castle stands out from the others because of its gardens, its architecture, its decoration but above all because of its position astride the river Cher in which it is reflected. It contains some thirty rooms each more amazing than the last. The Hall with its rib vaulted ceiling; The 60 m long Gallery overlooking the river; The Green Study from which Catherine of Medicis governed France; The Bedroom of Louise de Lorraine decorated like a tomb! Even the kitchens are breath-taking, having been organised around the huge pillars which actually support the château and having direct access to the river to facilitate delivery of supplies. The castle houses a collection of exceptional paintings by Ancient Masters: Tintoretto, Nicolas Poussin, Correggio, Rubens.....as well as a number of sixteenth century Flanders Tapestries. As for the gardens which punctuate your visit to the château: the Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis gardens, the labyrinth, all together represent the pinnacle of beauty of the garden “à la française”. Our Pariscityvision.com guides invite you on a one day visit to the Loire Valley Castles including a tour of Chenonceau.
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8 tours
Audio Guided Tour of the Loire Valley Chateaux and Wine Tasting from Paris
(7 reviews)Enjoy a real unforgettable day in the Loire Valley with an accompanist to go on a tour in total peace. You will immerse yourself into an enchanting universe that offers the majestic Loire Valley Castles. Enjoy a nice audio-guided tour of the Chateau de Chambord, the Chateau de Chenonceau and a nice tasting of the famous wines of the Loire valley.
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€139.00
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Deal Guided Tour of the Loire Valley Chateaux and Wine Tasting from Paris
(63 reviews)Up to -20%
Come spend an enthralling day in the heart of France’s Loire Valley. Alongside our guide, you will discover the most beautiful châteaux in France: the Château de Chambord (or Château d’Amboise, depending on departure day) and the Château de Chenonceau. You will delve into the universe of French Kings, and can taste the best wines in the Loire Valley.
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€192.00
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Private tourAudio Guided Tour of the Loire Valley Chateaux from Paris in a Small Group, Lunch included
(12 reviews)Small groups or private tours. Discover the Châteaux of the Loire with our driver guide. Visit the Château of Amboise with Leonardo da Vinci’s grave. Lunch. Visit the Château of Chenonceau and its gardens. Visit the Château of Chambord.
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€249.00
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2 Day Guided Trip to the Loire Valley Castles from Paris
(5 reviews)2-day sight-seeing tour to discover the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Guided tours included: Château d'Amboise, Clos Lucé, gardens of Villandry, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Cheverny and Chambord Castle.
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€399.00
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2 Day Guided Trip to Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley Chateaux and Wine Tasting from Paris
(1 reviews)Two days for a guided tour of the Mont Saint-Michel and its abbey, including a sight-seeing tour of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley: Langeais and Chenonceau. Enjoy a nice wine tasting at Chenonceaux. Accommodation included, transport by bus from Paris.
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€429.00
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3 Day Guided Trip to Mont Saint-Michel and Loire Valley Chateaux from Paris
(3 reviews)A 3-day sight-seeing tour to discover the Châteaux of the Loire and Mont Saint-Michel, between Normandy and the Loire Valley: the château of Langeais, Clos Lucé, the gardens of Villandry, Tours, the châteaux of Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord.
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€659.00
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3 Day Guided Trip to Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley Chateaux and Wine Tasting from Paris
(5 reviews)Discover the legendary Mont Saint-Michel and its bay. Take a 3-day trip to walk on the landing beaches of Omaha Beach and Arromanches, visit Rouen, Honfleur and Saint-Malo, and the Châteaux of the Loire Valley at Langeais, Chenonceau and wine tasting.
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€609.00
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Helicopter flight over the Castles of Loire
Fly aboard one of our helicopters in order to see with a different point of view some prestigious castles and sumptuous residences which make the renowned of our region.
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