A Review From Mary Jane

Mary Jane, from the USA, spent two days in the Loire Valley touring with us in September 2022. Here is her very kind review of her time with us.

The cheese truck at Loches market, which we visited with Mary Jane.

 

Susan and driver, Simon, were a delightful couple and great tour guides. Susan is especially knowledgeable about French history - we learned a lot! We also enjoyed the market visits and wineries. Susan was able to shift itineraries to accommodate our schedule, market days and winery hours. This tour was a highlight of our 4 weeks in France.

An Unexpected Sight From Chenonceau

Sometimes we come out of the Chateau of Chenonceau and see something surprising. One day in early November it was three hot air balloons sailing over. I wonder what you will see when you visit?

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. If you would like an idea of how your tour might look and sound, please check out our YouTube channel.

Tickets for the Chateau of Chenonceau

Most of the chauffeured tours we offer include your chateaux admission tickets, but our walking tours and a few of the chauffeured tours do not. We will always make it clear when you need to buy your tickets.

In the case of Chenonceau, you need to buy them at least a few days before your tour, as they operate a timed entry system. The time on your ticket refers to the time you enter the interior of the chateau, not when you enter the grounds. We recommend getting a ticket for half an hour after you arrive.

Make sure you buy your ticket from Chenonceau's official site, not an agency selling tickets. The official source of tickets is https://chateaudechenonceau.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/accueil. If you buy from anywhere else, including the Tourist Office, what you have is a voucher, not a real ticket. It means you will still have to call in to the ticket office at Chenonceau and exchange your vouchers for tickets with an entry time. This wastes time and means on busy days you might miss out on your preferred time slot, thus disrupting the tour you've booked with us.