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The Chenonceau Castle (Château de Chenonceau) is second-most visited castle of France after the Palace of Versailles. It has remained quite intact over the centuries and has been classified 'Monument Historique' by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840.
Called the 'Château des Dames' (Ladies Castle), Chenonceau Castle has passed from hand to hand among the most powerful and rich families of France over the centuries: François I, Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Medici. The latter established Chenonceau Castle as her favorite residence holding sumptuous parties, expanding the property and constantly renovating its grandeur and splendor.
Used as a military hospital during WWI, requisitioned by the Nazis during WWII and bombed repeatedly, Chenonceau Castle advanced through history only getting stronger. Its flower gardens, furniture, antique tapestries and paintings bear witness to its prestigious past.
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Skip-the-line tickets to Château de Chenonceau
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the famous Château de Chenonceau, the most elegant castle of the Loire Valley in France.
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Visit Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny Castles from Paris
Discover the three most prestigious castles of the Loire Valley with this excursion to Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord from Paris.
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Day trip to Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise from Paris with wine tasting
Discover the Loire Valley Castles, enjoying a day trip. Visit Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise with your guide.
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Full-day tour of Chenonceau, Chambord with wine-tasting at Caves Ambacia from Tours
Book a guided tour by an expert guide of Chenonceau and Chambord Castles! Enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar followed by a local lunch.
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Skip-the-line tickets to Château de Chenonceau
Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the famous Château de Chenonceau, the most elegant castle of the Loire Valley in France.
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Visit Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny Castles from Paris
Discover the three most prestigious castles of the Loire Valley with this excursion to Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord from Paris.
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Day trip to Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise from Paris with wine tasting
Discover the Loire Valley Castles, enjoying a day trip. Visit Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise with your guide.
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Full-day tour of Chenonceau, Chambord with wine-tasting at Caves Ambacia from Tours
Book a guided tour by an expert guide of Chenonceau and Chambord Castles! Enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar followed by a local lunch.
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Full-day tour of Chenonceau, Amboise & Clos Lucé with wine-tasting from Tours
Discover the castles of Chenonceau, Amboise and the manor of Clos Lucé in Loire Valley and taste local wines but also lunch in a typical French winery.
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Loire Valley Castles and wine tasting day trip from Paris
Explore Loire Valley castles and enjoy a wine tasting on this day trip from Paris. You'll see the beauty of this region with an expert tour guide.
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Private day trip from Paris to Loire Valley Castles by train
Staying in Paris and craving for a trip to the Loire Valley Castles? Book a private tour with pick-up in Paris and visit the castles of Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceau.
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3-day excursion Normandy, Mt Saint-Michel, Loire Valley from Paris
Book this 3-day excursion to Normandy Landing beaches, Mont Saint Michel, and Loire Valley.
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“Event better than I thought !”
“très bien sauf que je n'avais pas d'horaires réservés avec mes billets achetés sur internet pour éviter la queue en caisse; j'ai du repasser par la caisse pour trouver un horaire de visite. heureusement que j'étais venue de bonne heure. a part cela pas de soucis tout est très bien”
