Paris to Amboise and Tours: Private daytrip
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About your trip
Embark on a scenic drive from Paris to Amboise and Tours, exploring the grandeur of the Loire Valley chateaux. In Amboise, visit the royal Chateau d'Amboise and Clos Luce, Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence. Continue to Tours, where medieval streets are dotted with quaint cafés, Gothic architecture, and the Loire’s picturesque landscapes.
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What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Paris whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
After arriving in Amboise, you'll have the freedom to explore the Chateau Royal d'Amboise before continuing on to Tours, where you can discover the medieval and Renaissance architecture, all at your leisure. Meanwhile, your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Amboise and Tours should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €214
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€642
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Paris
You choose the pickup spot.
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Amboise
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included
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Tours
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 h 30 min - admission not included
Back to Paris
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Chateau d'Amboise offers spectacular panoramic views of the Loire River from its elevated position. During your 3-hour visit, explore the royal apartments featuring Gothic and Renaissance architecture, see the Chapel of Saint-Hubert where Leonardo da Vinci is buried, and walk the extensive gardens. Don't miss the innovative mechanical displays showing miniature court life and the impressive Minimes Tower housing a spiral ramp designed for horseback access to the castle.
Tours serves as the gateway to the Loire Valley and offers a perfect complement to Amboise. During your 3.5-hour visit, explore the beautifully preserved medieval center (Vieux Tours) with its half-timbered houses, visit the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of Saint-Gatien with its flamboyant facade, and stroll along Rue Colbert for excellent shopping and dining. Tours provides authentic French city life with fewer tourists than Paris and a rich architectural heritage spanning Roman times to the Renaissance.
Amboise is approximately 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Paris, with a driving time of about 2.5 hours. Tours is an additional 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) beyond Amboise, adding roughly 30 minutes to the journey. The total round-trip driving time is about 5-6 hours, making this an ambitious but rewarding day trip. Your private Daytrip driver handles all transportation, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenic Loire Valley countryside between destinations.
If you're interested in Leonardo da Vinci, Clos Luce is definitely worth including in your Amboise visit. Located just 500 meters from the Chateau d'Amboise, this manor house is where Leonardo spent his final three years at the invitation of King Francis I. The museum displays working models of his inventions, his living quarters, and beautiful gardens showcasing his engineering and botanical interests. Allow 1-1.5 hours for a visit.
The Loire Valley is famous for its wines, particularly white varieties. In Amboise, look for local Touraine-Amboise appellations featuring Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Tours offers excellent wine bars where you can sample regional specialties including Vouvray (sparkling and still white wines) and Chinon (elegant red wines made from Cabernet Franc). Consider a quick visit to the Maison des Vins de Loire in Tours to taste a variety of regional wines in one location.
For an optimal experience, start early (7-8 AM departure from Paris) and begin with Amboise, arriving around 10-10:30 AM. Spend 3 hours exploring the Chateau d'Amboise and consider adding Clos Luce if time permits. Have lunch in Amboise at a local restaurant, then continue to Tours for the afternoon and early evening. This allows you to experience Tours' lively atmosphere and perhaps enjoy dinner before returning to Paris, maximizing your day in the Loire Valley.
The Loire Valley is known for its gastronomy. In Amboise and Tours, look for local specialties like rillettes (similar to pate), fouace (a traditional bread), and Loire River fish dishes such as sandre au beurre blanc (pike-perch in white butter sauce). The region is famous for its goat cheeses, particularly Sainte-Maure de Touraine. For dessert, try tarte Tatin (upside-down apple tart) or nougat de Tours (a marzipan and fruit cake). Markets and bakeries offer quick local treats if you're short on time.
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