Loire Valley: Transport + Entry to 3 Castles

You're royally welcomed to this tour on an air-conditioned coach from Paris, with a full-day excursion to the fascinating castles of the Loire. After a bus ride of about 2 hours, during which you can soak up that gorgeous French countryside, you'll arrive at the Château de Chambord, an architectural accomplishment of incomparable beauty, straight out of a fairy tale. This residence of Francis I is the symbol of French power and the art of the Renaissance. The Château de Chenonceau welcomes you with a picturesque view of its stunning arched bridge over the Cher River, and the Château de Cheverny promises a trip back in time, thanks to its stunningly-preserved 17th-century architecture and beautiful gardens.