Loches attractions

The Château de Chenonceau is an architectural gem located in the Loire Valley in central France. The château is built on a bridge over the Cher river and is surrounded by green gardens. This ticket saves your time so that you can save time and explore the château's decorated rooms right away and admire the flower arrangements that can be found throughout the castle grounds.

During this visit, you’ll visit the Loire Valley located less than two hours away from Paris. You’ll also be able to skip the lines to enter the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and take in the sweeping views over the River Loire. While here, you’ll explore the castle’s history. Additionally, you’ll get the chance to access the park and take in an art installation. You’ll also spend time discovering the Center d'Arts et de Nature to see works by photographers, sculptors, painters and other artists.

With a visit to ZooParc de Beauval in Saint-Aignan, you'll be able to see animals from all continents, including big cats, primates, reptiles, birds and aquatic mammals. The park is also home to rare and endangered animals, including two giant pandas. You'll also be able to explore the park's Equatorial Dome, a huge greenhouse filled with vegetation, Komodo dragons, pygmy hippos and giant otters. To get a closer look at some of ZooParc de Beauval's residents in action, you'll be able to attend two shows which feature a variety of exotic birds and sea lions.

With this ticket, you’ll get an express, skip-the-line entry into Château de Villandry and Gardens in the Loire region of Villandry. You’ll get to explore the chateau, which dates back to the 12th century. You’ll also learn how the chateau was rebuilt in the 16th-century Renaissance era, with six ornamental gardens around it. You’ll then make your way to explore the 6 massive gardens encompassing 17 acres of land around Château de Villandry. You’ll see the Renaissance garden and the vegetable garden, which are the two most popular gardens. Finally, you may also visit the other four gardens namely, the herb garden, the water garden, the maze and the sun garden.

With this ticket, you will have access to the 17-acre land that was once the residence of the famous Renaissance artist, Leonardo da Vinci. Château du Clos Lucé was da Vinci's final home where he lived from 1516 to 1519. You will have the chance to explore the castle and the grounds before heading to his exhibition at the end of the park, housing many of the artist's works and inventions.

With this ticket, you'll gain access to the renowned Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, located in the Loire Valley, on an island in the Indre river. You'll get the opportunity to explore the 16th-century historic castle and discover the details of the early French Renaissance, mixed with Italian features in the architecture. You'll have the chance to see the luxurious interiors of the château and delve into the atmosphere of medieval France.

This skip-the-line ticket will allow you to visit the French-style luxury of the Château Royal d'Amboise, the place of residence for French kings from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Here, you’ll discover its close links with French history and many literary figures and artists. Inside, you’ll find Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb preserved at the château. You’ll also be able to explore its balconies, roofs and terraced gardens. Additionally, you’ll be offered a Histopad, a tablet-based visitor experience which will give you the chance to immerse yourself in the history of the iconic château.

At Caves Ambacia you will explore 15th-century troglodyte caves set within 500 years of Loire Valley winemaking history. As you move through the atmospheric cellars, a guided tour will explain the underground spaces and the region’s wine heritage. Along the way you will follow a sensorial track designed to sharpen your senses and give context to the tasting that follows. The wine tour includes a tasting of six wines paired with cheese and charcuterie. Also on site you will find an épicerie offering French delicatessen and cheeses, a bistrot with views over the Loire river, and a service for wine shipping throughout the world. These additional facilities are available to complement your visit.

With admission to Château du Clos Lucé, you can explore the Loire Valley home of Leonardo Da Vinci. You'll have skip-the-line admission to the castle and its extensive gardens, where the Renaissance genius spent his last years creating art and more. You can make your way through ornate rooms and see recreated models of Da Vinci's most famous inventions, as well as several paintings from the time he lived at the residence.

Above the Loire Valley you will enjoy panoramic views on a sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon flight launching from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont-sur-Loire. You will drift gently with your pilot over forests, lakes, orchards and the patchwork of vineyards that define the region. As the light changes on the horizon, you will have time to photograph the landscape and take in the changing colours of the valley below. On landing you will toast the flight with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice. The experience will include a pilot throughout the flight, and you will have round-trip travel from your Amboise hotel included as part of the outing.

This afternoon wine tour from Tours or Amboise will introduce you to the wines of the Touraine region. In a small group of up to 8 people, you'll visit two wine estates in the Touraine appellation with a local expert guide. As you move through the vineyards and into the wineries, the guide will explain the local terroir and the basics of winemaking. You’ll taste a wide range of sparkling, white, rosé and red wines from the region, including varieties such as Chenin, Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet and Gamay. Tastings are served with regional cheeses and charcuterie specialties, such as rillettes and rillons. Along the way, transfers between estates take place in a comfortable chauffeured Mercedes minivan, giving you time to admire the Loire landscapes through the windows.

You will visit Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord in the heart of the Loire Valley on a full-day trip. Along the way, you will explore UNESCO sites and take in a range of architectural wonders. The outing combines visits to grand châteaux with time among lush gardens and the surrounding landscapes, giving a rounded sense of the region’s character and past. Both Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord include English guided tours. As you move through each castle, the guide will provide context about the buildings’ architecture, the gardens and the history tied to them. You will have the chance to learn about key moments and people connected to these sites, and to appreciate the design and setting that make them notable in the Loire Valley.

Enjoy a unique tour to Château de Chenonceau in the heart of the Loire Valley. On this private half day trip to the Chenonceau castle you will discover one of the most elegant Chateaus of the Loire. Experience if our guide a private Guided visit of the interior, Green Study & Gallery.

Experience the magnificent Chateau de Chambord on this private half day trip from Tours France. Discover the Preserved Heritage of the Loire Valley with our guide and admire French Renaissance architecture and the double-helix staircase.

You’ll step into the heart of French history with visits to two of the Loire Valley’s most prestigious châteaux: Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. A local expert will guide you as you explore their grand architecture and learn the intimate little secrets of the French kings who once lived there. Along the way you’ll enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views and hear a wealth of genuine details and funny anecdotes that bring the sites to life. The experience also includes time at a lesser-known, private family-owned château, where the atmosphere will feel more intimate than at larger tourist sites. You’ll enjoy a typical French lunch away from the main tourist groups and have moments to soak up the setting and local character. As you move through each place, the guide will point out historical touches and stories that help you make the most of this memorable day.