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Loire Valley Day Trips from Paris

Looking for a castle to call your own? We've got the next best thing. Visit the magical Château de Chenonceau, which has stood proudly in this spot in one form or another since the 12th century! Access the Royal Gardens, Dômes Gallery, Carriage Gallery, and of course Chenonceau Castle itself.

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Château de Chenonceau: Entry Ticket

The Château d’Azay-le-Rideau is an innovative blend of 16th-century building styles in the beautiful Loire Valley. Surrounded by 8 hectares of English-style gardens, this French Renaissance  castle is as beautiful as it is storied.

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau: Entry Ticket

The gardens of the historic Château de Villandry might well be the most impressive in the Loire Valley – and that's really saying something!

You could spend a whole day roaming through the immaculately arranged variety of plants, herbs, vegetables and water features, which contrast beautifully with the sober elegance of the château's architecture.

Full of history, the site of the château was once a 14th-century keep where a truce between France and England was discussed, as well as a gift once acquired by Napoleon Bonaparte for his brother.

Château de Villandry: Entry Ticket

Live in the lap of luxury as three French kings once did with tickets to visit their royal residence at Château Gaillard Amboise.

Discover a living castle that belonged to Charles VIII, Louis XII, and François I, finally restored to its former glory by its owner (and current inhabitant).

You'll find an abundance of unique artifacts scattered throughout the chateau – a bust of Archimboldo by Christian Dior, polychrome marble marquetry in semi-precious stones from the Palazzo Pitti, unique stained glass windows, the unicorn of Queen Anne of Brittany, and a cabinet of curiosities.

Nestled at the foot of a hillside, the valley is the perfect place for orange trees to flourish. Planted by Renaissance monk Dom Pacello de Mercoliano, the orange groves at Château Gaillard Amboise were one of the first in France, and can be yours to visit with tickets to Château Gaillard Amboise.

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