LinkParis.com offers an enchanting One Day Loire Valley Castle Tour.  Two itineraries are available.  Lunch is included on both tours.

Take a high-speed TGV train to The Loire Valley from Paris. Travel at over 150 miles per hour to get to the city of Tours, the heart of the Loire Valley.  There you will meet your guide and begin a day experiencing the Valley of the Kings.

Loire Valley Day Tour Itinerary #1 includes the following stops:

• AZAY-LE-RIDEAU
• VILLANDRY
• CHENONCEAU
• AMBOISE
• CLOS LUCE

Loire Valley Day Tour Itinerary #2 includes the following stops:

• CHENONCEAU
• AMBOISE
• CHAMBORD
• CHEVERNY

After a long and adventurous day stay overnight in the charming city of Tours or head back to Paris in time for a late dinner.