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Loire Valley castles with a private chauffeur: Chambord and Chenonceau in a day
The Loire Valley usually calls for a long weekend, yet with a chauffeur it fits into a single day: leave Paris early, discover Chambord then Chenonceau, and be back in the evening without driving a single kilometre.
Two châteaux, two characters
Chambord
Begun in 1519 for King François I, Chambord rises at the end of long forest avenues with its skyline of roofs, lanterns and chimneys. Its double-helix staircase has two intertwined flights, so people going up and down never meet. The estate is enclosed by a 32 km wall. Climb to the terraces for the best view.
Chenonceau
Built over the River Cher, Chenonceau is known as the “Ladies’ Château”, shaped by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de’ Medici. Its gallery spans the river, with formal gardens on either bank.
Suggested itinerary
- 7.30 am: leave Paris; Chambord is about 180 km away, roughly two to two and a half hours via the A10.
- 9.30 am: Chambord.
- 12.30 pm: lunch.
- 2.30 pm: Chenonceau, a little over an hour from Chambord.
- 5.30 pm: drive back, about 2 h 30, arriving in the evening.
Amboise, Cheverny, Blois or Villandry also pair well with either château, and we can arrange a two-day trip with an overnight stay.
Opening times
Chenonceau opens every day of the year and Chambord almost every day (closed notably on 1 January and 25 December), with seasonal hours. Book tickets on the official websites.
Delegations and major events. We also handle major events: up to 300 chauffeur-driven vehicles coordinated for a single event (delegations, trade fairs, conferences, evening receptions), with one point of contact orchestrating every arrival with discretion.
Included as standard
- Meet and greet: your chauffeur waits with a name sign, always included.
- Complimentary waiting time: 15 minutes for a transfer, 30 minutes at a railway station, 1 hour at the airport.
- Tolls and parking included in the quoted price.
- Luggage assistance and child seats on request.
- Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pick-up.
- Payment by card or PayPal.
Day trip price
Mercedes E-Class sedanfrom€840
Mercedes V-Class vanfrom€1,200
From €840 in an E-Class sedan, €1,200 in a V-Class van, for a 12-hour day from Paris. Extra hour: €70 (sedan) / €100 (van). Tolls and parking included.
Book your day with a chauffeur
For a day trip to the Loire Valley castles, we offer an hourly chauffeur service: the car and its chauffeur stay with you from departure until you are back at your Paris address. This day trip starts from €840 in an E-Class sedan and €1,200 in a V-Class van for 12 hours; each extra hour is €70 (sedan) or €100 (van). The exact fixed price is confirmed before you book.
Planning more outings? See our Paris events calendar.
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Loire Valley: your questions
Can we visit the Loire Valley castles in one day from Paris?
Yes, with an early start around 7.30 am: Chambord in the morning, Chenonceau in the afternoon, back in Paris in the evening.
How long is the drive from Paris to Chambord?
About 180 km, roughly two hours via the A10 motorway.
Which castles should we choose?
Chambord and Chenonceau are the most spectacular and complement each other well; Amboise, Cheverny, Blois or Villandry are great alternatives.
Are the castles open all year?
Chambord and Chenonceau open almost every day, with seasonal hours. Check the official websites before your visit.
Can we stay overnight?
Yes, we can arrange a two-day trip with the return the next day.
