Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the 2-Day Chateaux Country Tour from Paris submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
I was surprised by the number of people enjoying the chateaux. Our guide as passionate about the subject and covered a wide range of detail.
Reviewed by: Donald B, Australia, October 2011
My spouse and I took this 2 day tour of the Loire valley and fully enjoyed it. It’s simply a wonderful area of France. The guide we had was knowledgeable and provided lots of meaningful information. It’s definitely not a case of “seeing one chateau is seeing them all!” This two day tour gives you very full days – on Saturday we only arrived at the hotel at 7:15PM and had dinner around 8PM. The bus takes you through many small villages which are picture postcard perfect. In addition to touring six chateaus you also have time to walk through some of the villages plus a walk-thru through the old part of Tours.
The hotel we stayed in Saturday night was nondescript, but as mentioned, you do get there rather late and are up early the next day to continue touring. The included meals were all delicious. Some people mentioned that the bus seating was rather cramped – but it is a two-door bus which made embarking and disembarking efficient.
I found it initially confusing when leaving Paris early Saturday morning and we only joined the main tour group on another bus after lunch in Amboise – then everything went smoothly. This “main tour” group had already been through the Normandy area on the previous days. The tour was given in three languages – English, Spanish and French. When you tour the Chateau’s and villages you are with your own language group.
This two day tour definitely gives a fuller impression of the Loire as the bus goes on tiny roads through the beautiful villages – it only makes you want to spend more time there! The weather we had was perfect – sunny and 25 Celsius.
Reviewed by: Mike B., Canada, October 2011
Just perfect for those willing to see something more than the cosmopolitan Paris. Great perspective on the medieval France.
Reviewed by: Andre Luis V D M, May 2012
Quite a lot to see but the timing was always very good and we really enjoyed the whole of it.
Reviewed by: Andre Luis V D M, May 2012
Very well organized tour with the appropriate pace for most people and a stunning set of french castles to see.
Reviewed by: Andre Luis V D M, May 2012
