Loire Valley by train

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Overview

The Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site is known as the Playground of the Kings. It is dotted with France most beautiful castles. The lure of history and culture makes it an unavoidable destination. The town of Blois (1h20 trip from Paris) is your starting point.

Day 1

Blois > Chambord > Cheverny

Take the shuttle from Blois to reach the Château of Chambord, the largest and the most prestigious of the French Renaissance castles. Afterwards the shuttle will take you to Château of Cheverny, the most magnificently furnished of the Loire castles. Head back to Blois to visit the Royal Château, which was previously the residence of seven kings and ten queens of France.

Day 2

Blois > Onzain > Amboise

In Onzain (0h08 trip from Blois), discover the International Garden Festival of the Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Then go to Royal Château of Amboise (0h10 trip), before following the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci at the Château of Clos Lucé.

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