3-Day Castles, Champagne & Chablis Wine Tastings Private Tour

Day 1: Paris — Chambord — Amboise — Chenonceau

1. Paris
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   07:30 Hotel pick up and departure to the Loire Valey. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of the Loire Valley.
2. Chateau de Chambord
   2h · Admission ticket included
   10:00 - 12:00  Visit of Chateau de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed from 1519 to 1547 by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase.
   11:45  Departure to Amboise city. There is 1 hour drive (60 km).
3. Amboise
   1h
   13:00 - 14:00  Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.
4. Chateau Royal d'Amboise
   5h · Admission ticket included
   14:00 - 15:30 Chateau Royal d'Amboise Guided visit
   15:30 Departure to Chateau de Chenonceau
5. Chateau de Chenonceau
   2h · Admission ticket included
   16:00 to 18:00 Skip-the-line access to the Chateau de Chenonceau and its Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well.
6. Amboise
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   18:30 Hotel accommodation in Amboise city or Tours city.

Day 2: Amboise — Chablis — Wine Tastings at 4 Domains — Reims

1. Amboise
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   07:30 Departure from Your hotel in Amboise destination Chablis. It takes 3,5 hours (280 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.
2. Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard
   1h 15m · Admission ticket included
   11:00 - 12:15 Arrival in Chablis area. Visit of Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine surrounded by the vineyards with Cave visit and wine tasting of 5 wines with cheese: Chablis, Chablis 1-er Cru and Chablis Grand Cru. The experienced staff will give You all explanations about the process of wine making in Chablis and point out the differences between Chablis, Chablis 1-er Cru and Chablis Grand Cru.
3. Chablis
   1h 30m
   12:15- 13.30 Lunch break and Free time in Chablis village. You can enjoy the small town or we reserve for You a gastronomic lunch. You pay directly to the Restaurant.
4. Maison Regnard
   1h · Admission ticket included
   13.30 - 14:30 Guided Visit at Maison Chablis Régnard founded in 1860 with 5 Wine tasting. You will learn in details the wine making process, the details about classification of Chablis wines, visit the Cellars and have a great experience of Chablis wines tasting made by the sommelier of this famous Chablis house: Petit Chablis, Chablis Village, Chablis 1-er Cru, Chablis Chablis 1-er Cru, Chablis Grand Cru.
5. Domaine Celine & Frederic Gueguen
   1h · Admission ticket included
   14:45 - 15:45 Wine tasting by one of the local Chablis wine producers with minimum 5 Chablis wines tasting by local producer" Baptiste or Céline et Frédéric Gueguen: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru.
6. La Chablisienne
   1h · Admission ticket included
   16:00 - 17:00 Visit at the famous La Chablisienne cooperative. 5 wines tastings with explanations by the house sommelier: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru.
   17:00 Departure to Reims. It takes 2,5 hours (200 km)
7. Reims
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   19:30 Arrival in Reims. Hotel accommodation.

Day 3: Moet et Chandon — Veuve Clicquot — Reims Cathedrale — Hautvillers — Paris

1. Moet Et Chandon
   2h · Admission ticket included
   10:00 - 12:00 Arrival in Epernay. By Moet et Chandon we offer You three Options including the Guided underground cellars visit and tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne:
   We offer You different Experiences by Moet et Chandon and Veuve Clicquot:
   BASIC Option: "L"Imperial" Experience, up to 19 people, 1,5 hours.
   MOST POPULAR Option: "SIGNATURE" Experience, up to 15 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage.
   ADVANCED Option: "Grand Vintage" Experience, up to 10 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings of 2 glasses of Champagne: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose.
   Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened worldwide.
2. Epernay
   1h 30m
   12:00 - 13:30 Lunch break in Épernay at a local classical French restaurant. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne surrounded by the wine hills it is Home to many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for wine and champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
   13:30 Departure to Hautvillers village. It takes 10 minutes (6 km).
3. Hautvillers
   30m
   13:40 - 14:10 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe of the Abbey Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers. It is a former Benedictine monastery. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon has developed the wine making methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village.
   14:00 Stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
   14:10 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km).
4. Veuve Clicquot
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   14:45 - 16:15 Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit. Existing since 1772 Veuve Clicquot produces nowadays more that 22 million bottles per year. Guided tour though the cellars made by Veuve Clicquot staff gives You great insight into the history and Champagne production method. Tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne completes this experience.
   We offer You different Experiences by Veuve Clicquot:
   Option BASIC, Option MOST POPULAR, Option ADVANCED
   16:15 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 5 minutes (2 km)
5. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
   30m
   16:30 - 17:00 Reims Cathedral visit where most of the French kings were crowned.
   17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 hours (144 km)
6. Paris
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   19:30  Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

Pickup details

Pick up from the entrance door of Your hotel

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels