Security at the Chateaux

Only the most popular chateaux in the Loire Valley have security lines where you have your bag searched. At Chenonceau the security staff are professional and friendly (and surprisingly furry...). You can expect your bag to be visually searched, scanned with a metal detecting wand and occasionally there will be a cat scan operating. We can skip the line for tickets, but nobody skips the security line. Fortunately for small groups like ours there is never more than a few minutes of waiting in the queue.

To enquire about our private guided tours of chateaux, wineries, markets and more email us or use our contact form. More tour ideas can be found on the Loire Valley Time Travel website.

Avoid the Crowds in the Loire Valley

Sometimes you don't have a choice about when you travel, but if you do, then it's always good to avoid peak times (July, August, and the holiday weekends in May). The busier chateaux can be crowded inside, and sometimes operating on a restricted access basis, which means you could stand in line to enter, in the hot sun, for more than an hour. If you are coming during peak times, then opt to visit less well known places. We will always be happy to design a tour of little known gems in the Loire Valley.

To enquire about our private guided tours of chateaux, wineries, markets and more email us or use our contact form. More tour ideas can be found on the Loire Valley Time Travel website.

How Do You Want to Travel in the Loire Valley?

Would you rather travel by coach with a couple of dozen other travellers or are you more interested in small scale transport, something a bit different? Travelling by classic car in the Loire Valley is a completely different experience to travelling by coach. We can visit different places, and interact with the locals in a totally natural and positive way. Coachloads of tourists descending on the popular visitor attractions are an increasing problem all over the world. Don't be the sort of traveller who contributes to this behaviour, and you will be welcome everywhere.

To enquire about our private guided tours of chateaux, wineries, markets and more email us or use our contact form. More tour ideas can be found on the Loire Valley Time Travel website.