The licensed tour guides from the Ministry of Culture have operated a selection among the Castles of the Loire Valley. Five of them deserve to be visited to get a better understanding of the Francis I’s reign and the period of the French Renaissance. For any request for group tours, send us an e-mail at contact@guides-france.com.
All our offers are all inclusive : entrance fees at the castle are included in the price.
The Château d’Amboise is situated in Amboise, a city in the Indre et Loire departement. It shelters the Leonardo da Vinci’s grave. Your licensed Tour guide looks forward to welcoming you to the Château d’Amboise to deliver you all the history background you need to understand better the place and the French Renaissane period.
The construction of the Castle dates to the Medieval period. It was enlarged by the Kings of France for the Renaissance (XVIth century) and, now, it is a national monument protected by state laws. Your Tour guide looks forward to welcoming you at the castle to deliver you all the details you need to make your tour on the Loire Valley unbelievable.
The Château de Chambord was the Francis I’s favourite residence on the Loire Valley. Your Tour guide looks forward to welcoming to the castle to deliver you all the secrets of it.
Chenonceau is one of the most gorgeous castle of the Loire Valley. It was enlarged by the kings Francis Ist and Henry IVth. It is the property of the Menier family who makes a fortune in chocolate trading and who is one of the most important shareholder of the Nestlé company.
The Château de Cheverny is situated in the Loir et Cher departement It was a source of inspiration for Hergé, the founder of Tintin. The architecture of the Marlinspike Hall is directly inspired of the Château de Cheverny one. Do you want to know more ? Book your tour with a licensed Tour Guide and discover the full story !