10 days in Centre-Val de Loire Itinerary

Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. Kids will appreciate attractions like Chateau Royal d'Amboise and Balloon Rides. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amboise: Chateau de Cheverny (in Cheverny), Chateau Royal de Blois (in Blois) and ZooParc de Beauval (in Saint-Aignan). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, tour the pleasant surroundings at Safari Train -Reserve de Beaumarchais, and examine the collection at Chateau de Chenonceau.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Amboise sightseeing planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Amboise is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dublin to Amboise. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Dublin in July, with highs in Amboise at 30°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can drive to Orleans.

Orléans is a city in north-central France, about 111km southwest of Paris. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau and Saint Benoit Aventure. Change things up with these side-trips from Orleans: Chateau d'Usse (in Rigny-Usse), La Forteresse de Montbazon (in Montbazon) and Chateau de Villandry (in Villandry). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chambord, look for gifts at La Savonnerie du Zebre, and contemplate the long history of Chateau de Langeais.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Orleans trip planner.

Drive from Amboise to Orleans in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Chartres.

Renowned for its medieval cathedral built on a hill by the left bank of the Eure River, Chartres is a small city in the Centre-Val de Loire region and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): take a stroll through Chartres Historic Preservation Area and then pause for some serene contemplation at Chartres Cathedral. On the next day, don't miss a visit to La Collegiale Saint Andre, then admire the natural beauty at Le Parc de la Clef, and then explore the engaging exhibits at Musee de l'Ecole de Chartres et d'Eure-et-Loir.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Chartres trip tool.

Getting from Orleans to Chartres by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.