Guide · France

Loire Châteaux and Cathedrals

Five days across the Loire Valley’s château landscape with major Gothic cathedral stops at either end.

5 days7 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Chartres

Chartres

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    Chartres Cathedral

    Chartres Cathedral is a historic religious site in or near Chartres, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Chartres Cathedral, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Chambord

Chambord

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    Château de Chambord

    Château de Chambord is a historic château in or near Chambord, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château de Chambord, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Amboise and Chenonceau

Amboise

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    Château d'Amboise

    Château d'Amboise is a historic château in or near Amboise, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château d'Amboise, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Château de Chenonceau

    Château de Chenonceau is a historic château in or near Chenonceaux, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château de Chenonceau, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau

Tours

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    Château de Villandry

    Château de Villandry is a historic château in or near Villandry, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château de Villandry, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

    Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is a historic château in or near Azay-le-Rideau, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 5

Bourges

Bourges

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    Bourges Cathedral

    Bourges Cathedral is a historic religious site in or near Bourges, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Bourges Cathedral, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information