Itinerary

Individual arrival in Blois.Bikes are available for hire at the hotel (if booked).

A wonderful day of cycling with fascinating views of the golden shimmering sand banks of the Loire and the characteristic rock dwellings of this region awaits you. The most regal of all Loire castles awaits you halfway along the route: Amboise castle. It housed five kings and a Roman emperor. A 16th century genius attracts attention as well – Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his last years here in Amboise. His manor house can be visited here as well. Onward journey along the banks of the Loire to Tours.

The tributary of the Loire, the Cher, leads you straight to Villandry castle with its terraced gardens. Of course, you cannot miss a visit to these famous gardens. Shady promenades, flowery arbours, fountains and the artistically laid out vegetable garden will astonish every visitor. A few kilometers further on, you change back to the banks of the Loire, and the next castle already awaits you: Langeais. The view from the defense tower (this castle was only used for military purposes) has the river and the entire surrounding area unfold below you. Passing through small villages and taking by-roads, you approach your destination Chinon, which impresses visitors with its mighty castle.

Along the Vienne via Candes-St-Martin and Montsoreau. Past the famous monastery of Fontevraud l'Abbaye back to Chinon.

The castle of Azay-le-Rideau is a diamond with a thousand facets, framed by the River Indre. You spend the night directly in the village.

You cycle through the romantic river landscape of the Indre to Montbazon. Continue via Bléré to Chenonceau Castle.

Today you have two options to choose from: the shorter stage through Touraine to Chaumont Castle and on to Blois or the second option via Montrichard, Cheverny, Villesavine to Chambord Castle.

C‘est la vie – today your journey to the castles of the Loire has come to an end! One more substantial breakfast, then it‘s time to say goodbye to one of the most charming, delightful regions of France. Should you decide to extend your holiday, we would be delighted to book accommodation for you!

Tour character

Easy to moderate

The route takes you through gently rolling countryside with only a few climbs, although a certain level of basic fitness willl enable you to enjoy the countryside and its many attractions all the more. The route runs mainly along cycle paths, service roads and quiet side roads.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included Service

7 Overnights in hotels of the booked category
Breakfast
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
At best elaborated route with maps (GE,EN,FR)
Detailed travel documents, 1x per room (GE,EN,FR)
Navigation app and GPS-Tracks available
For rental bikes, rental bike insurance
7-days-service-hotline

Not included Service

Arrival and departure
Costs for parking
City tax
Transfers
Optional sightseeings
City maps
Repairs of own bike
Travel Insurances
Costs of the private requirements

Extras

Arrival/Parking

Arriving by train: change trains in Paris - you will have to go by Underground to another station; therefore it is not possible to take your bike with you.
Arrival by car: Depending on the booked category hotel garage or public parking garage for about 30,00€ per week. No reservation possible; payable locally.
Flights to Paris: good plane connections, also cheap economy flights; good connections by train to Tours (about 250 km).

Hotels

French hotel classification

Category A: Overnight stays in quality hotels of the 2*/3* category. All rooms with shower/bath and WC.

Category B: Overnight stays in hotels of the 2* category. The accommodations may be in the surroundings of the city. All rooms with shower/bath and WC.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!