Castles of the Loire
Discover the famous chateaux of the Loire
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Self-Guided
- Luggage transfers included
- Total cycling distance: approx. 365 km
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Arrival in Tours
Individual arrival at the start hotel. At 7:00 PM, our guide greets you at the centrally located Le Grand Hotel in Tours.
Tours – Chinon
The River Cher takes you first to Villandry Castle with its special terraced gardens. Then via the Loire to Château Langeais. On the edge of the mysterious forest of Chinon stands the Sleeping Beauty Castle Ussé. Continue through small villages to Chinon.
Along the river Vienne towards Montsoreau where the Vienne and the Loire become one. Then through lovely vineyards to Fontevraud Abbey (the best-preserved collection of monastic buildings in the world). On the way back to Chinon, you can make a 'literary' stop at the birthplace of the writer François Rabelais.
Via lonely villages, the tour first goes to the artists' village Crissay. An extraordinary castle; Azay-le-Rideau, which according to writer de Balzac is a diamond with a thousand facets. Let yourself be enchanted.
Today you will experience a picturesque highlight: through the romantic river landscape of the Indre, you reach the beautiful Montbazon. A small ridge has to be climbed, then you roll into the peaceful valley of the Cher. Dreamy villages will accompany you on your way to Chenonceaux with its beautiful castle built in a unique location above the river.
Chenonceaux – Blois
A short stage takes you through the Touraine to Chaumont Castle and further along the Loire to Blois. The longer route goes via Montrichard, Cheverny and Villesavine to Chambord Castle: the largest and most beautiful castle in the Loire.
Blois – Tours
The most royal of all castles is in Amboise. In addition to five kings and one emperor, Leonardo da Vinci also lived here. Via small country roads and extensive vineyards, it continues via Rochecorbon to Tours.
Return trip or extension
C'est la vie, as life goes by... Today it's already over, your bike ride along various castles of the Loire. Enjoy your last breakfast and then it's time to say goodbye to what is probably the most attractive part of France. We are happy to book your extra nights!
Route information
A bike ride on gently sloping terrain with only a few climbs. You need to bring some stamina to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the many sights that are really "relaxed". The route goes via bike paths, car-free side roads and farm roads.
| Season 1 01.04.2023 - 14.04.2023 30.09.2023 - 07.10.2023 Thursday, Saturday | Season 2 15.04.2023 - 12.05.2023 09.09.2023 - 29.09.2023 Thursday, Saturday | Season 3 13.05.2023 - 08.09.2023 Thursday, Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castles of the Loire, Cat. A, FR-LORTT-08A | |||
| Base price | 949.00 | 999.00 | 1,049.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 309.00 | 309.00 | 309.00 |
| Castles of the Loire, Cat. B, FR-LORTT-08B | |||
| Base price | 839.00 | 899.00 | 949.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 309.00 | 309.00 | 309.00 |
- Category A: You will stay in carefully selected 3*** hotels (French classification)
- Category B: You stay in decent 2** and 3*** hotels (French classification)
| Season 1 Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023 Thursday, Saturday | Season 2 Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023 Thursday, Saturday | Season 3 May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023 Thursday, Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tours | |||
| Double room p.p. Cat. A | 65.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Tours | |||
| Double room p.p. Cat. B | 65.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
Including
- 7 nights in the chosen category, including breakfast
- Luggage transfer(s)
- Travel folder 1 x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
- GPS data available on request
- Service Hotline
Not included
- Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
- Train: Tours Station
- Plane: Paris Airport, train connections from Paris to Tours (about 250 km)
- Parking: Hotel garage, approximately € 45 per week. No reservation is possible; payable locally at the hotel
