Private tour in Paris Dimitri O

Loire Valley Castles Chambord and Chenonceau with Wine Tasting

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Dimitri O.

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Bonjour! I grew up on the coast of Britanny - Western France, near the famous Normandy. I used to live in Paris for many years and moved not long ago to Versailles, the capital city of the french monarchy where the famous Sun King's Palace is. I guess it was meant to be because I've been fascinated by the royal history of France since I was a child… Later on, I discovered a special interest for foreign languages and lived in several countries to work on that (US, Spain, Mexico, Italy and Brazil). And if you add the fact that I love driving, then it's been the perfect recipe for me to become a driver-guide and take you all around France to share my love of this country. I have worked as a guide for a decade and specialized in private tours because I want to be able to share with you more than historical information. You actually really get to meet the people you greet only in private tours. It is definitely the best option to discover at your own pace and I'll be happy to offer flexibility, as this is what I look for when I travel myself. The region of Paris is usually the part that people first discover, there is so much to see! However it is also really worth to do trips outside Paris, to the WW2 landing beaches of Normandy, the Champagne vineyards, the Castles of the Loire Valley, and more. I can take you to all those places and you will experience the variety of the wonders of France, whether it comes to landscapes, architecture, food or wines. I look forward to hearing from you, knowing your expectations and getting started for a beautiful trip! National Guide License - Paris Nanterre University Certificate in Viticulture & Winemaking - Champagne National Transport License None.

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Overview of your Paris tour

The Loire Valley is the largest french site to be on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. That is deserved as it is on the banks of the Loire river that the french Renaissance flourished. Several italian artists and engineers such as Leonardo Da Vinci settled in this region that we still name "Garden of France", and thanks to the ambition of our Kings, they planted the seed of an astonishing artistic revolution that you are invited to admire in our beautiful castles.

Recent Reviews

Jane G.United States
May 2026

Dimitri is an excellent tour guide who is knowledgeable, generous in sharing important and interesting information and responding to questions, flexible in his approach, and dedicated to creating a rich and rewarding experience for his clients. Even though he has done this tour many times, he never sounded rehearsed. He pointed out unique features of the castles and grounds, and provided a lot of historical perspective, to make sure that the client's experience was comprehensive and enjoyable.

Rebecca H.United States
July 2024

This tour was a wonderful introduction to the Loire Valley region. Dimitri was an excellent guide. He shared his vast knowledge of French history, which enriched our tours of the chateaux Chenonceau and Chambord. He also provided pertinent comments on the architecture and art. In addition, Dimitri organized a delightful trip to a local winery, and he picked out an ideal restaurant for lunch in Amboise. It was most enjoyable to speak with him throughout our excursion. We highly recommend booking a tour with Dimitri.

Eric P.United States
October 2023

We could not have been more pleased with Dimitri. He was prompt at pick up, very knowledgeable, polit, and was a great guide. The drive was very pleasant, and he was a very cautious and safe driver. He suggested a lunch spot and vineyard that we added along the way... both were excellent. We would use Dimitri again!

Nancy D.United States
April 2023

Dominic was knowledgable, kind, patient, and very enjoyable company for this guided tour of the Loire Valley Chateaux.

Your Paris tour itinerary

I'll pick you up at 7:00am from your hotel in Paris. After driving 1h30, we'll make a coffee stop. We'll drive another hour to the 1rst site, the Château de Chenonceau, also known as "The Ladies' Castle", an architectural gem built across a river. For lunch, we will head to the royal town of Amboise where Leonardo Da Vinci spent the last 3 years of his life. And last but not least, we will discover the Château of Chambord, the perfect example of the Renaissance architecture in the Loire Valley and fruit of King Francis 1rst's ambition. * The Loire Valley is also an important wine region. It is possible arrange a wine tasting

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Comfortable vehicle with A/C

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Entrance fees Chambord : 31 euros per person Chenonceau : 19 euros per person
Meeting location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
Food And Drink
History
Tour reference number
1047782
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
French
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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