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AMBOISE CYCLING LOOPS

 
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Cycling tour bikes with bikes included, 3 nights in hotel 4* in Amboise, Veigne and Luynes with breakfasts and 2 nights in hotel 5* in Saumur with breakfasts. 


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Cycling tours Loire Valley

This luxurious cycling tour of Loire Valley is designed to leave a lasting impression. The cycling routes will take you through lush forests and beautiful vineyards and visit the most important castles in Loire Valley. The tour offers different cycling itinerary options to accommodate different profiles from casual to more experienced riders. 


Day 1: ARRIVE IN AMBOISE

Getting to Amboise from Paris is easiest by taking the high speed TGV train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (next to Tours) and then a taxi the rest of the way. The hotel is a 20 minute drive from the train station. If you arrive in Amboise earlier in the day you will enjoy discovering the quaint city.


Day 2: LOOP RIDE FROM THE CHATEAU DE CHENONCEAU TO THE CHATEAU D’AMBOISE

Your cycling vacation starts off by visiting the beautiful Chenonceau castle. On your way there, you will ride through forests and alleys of the Amboise countryside. If you have kids with you, the route will take you past the Parc Mini Chateaux - a place that is really great for kids. Once you arrive at Chenonceau, do take the time to visit the garden and castle without being in a rush. The castle has a rich history, erected by Henry II in the XVIth century over the Cher river. The castle was later improved by Catherine de Medicis to reach the beauty is has today. If you are interested in historical interiors, the castle has historically significant furniture and tapestries in many of the rooms. After visiting Chenonceau you have the long option that visits Montrichard, La Genaudière and St Regle before returing to Amboise. The shorter option takes a more direct route back to the hotel.




Day 3: RIDE THROUGH THE LOIRE VALLEY VINEYARDS TO MONTBAZON

The ride of the day starts through paved bike lanes through the vineyards of Montlouis. Why not visit the Chateau Bourdaisiere and the beautiful parklands around it? You could also visit the Donjon of Montbazon before turning in for the night in you deluxe lodging.




Day 4: CYCLE TO VILLANDRY AND AZAY LE RIDEAU CASTLES ON TO LUYNES

You start the day with a ride through the rolling scenery leading to Azay le Rideau, or you could visit the Chateau of Villandry. Two different kinds of castles. Villandry has spectacular gardens that are well worth visiting, while Azay le Rideau is a beutiful Renaissance castle that perfectly represents that period. The day continues by crossing the Loire river and discovering the Chateau of Langeais. The last part of the ride is a relatively long ride in the countryside before arriving at the Domaine de Beauvois for the night.




Day 5: CHINON TO FONTEVRAUD ABBEY TO SAUMUR

Your day starts with a taxi transfer to the wine town of Chinon. Chinon is famous for its castle as well; dating back to Joan of Arc and medieval times. From Chinon, you will have a leisure ride toward the famous and historic Abbaye de Fontevraud. This double monastery dates back to the year 1110. It is still a functioning abbey and open to visitors. After your visit, continue to your hotel nearby with gourmet dinner.





Day 6: LOOP RIDE AROUND SAUMUR

The town of Saumur has a wonderful feel to it with it's cobbled streets and well kept city centre. The Saumur castle is on top of a hillside, overlooking the city with a small vineyard creating a truly charming decor. The castle was originally built in the 10th century by Thibault le Tricheur, the Count of Blois, as a stronghold against his enemies. The loop ride of the day will take you to visit the Montreuil Bellay chateau before returning back to the starting point and a second night in the same hotel.



Day 7: DEPARTURE DAY

The trip is now over and it is time to leave the Loire valley, but if you feel like the stay has been a little too short, extra nights can be arranged.


Accommodation 

Located in the heart of Loire Valley Castles, Hotel Le Choiseul in Amboise welcomes you in its charming and typical building dating from the 18th Century.

Located from fifteen kilometres away from Tours, this beautiful and original Domaine de la Tortiniere accommodates you in a luxury castle. 

Surrounded by 350 acres, the Chateau of Beauvois in Luynes offers you a luxury and charming stay in the heart of the Loire Valley. 

Near Saumur, Chateau de Verrieres has kept its authentic and charming decoration in the welcoming rooms. The garden permits a calm and peacefully walk in the nature. 

Hotel may change according to availability. Should the initial provider be unavailable we will offer accommodation at a parallel quality level.


This tour includes 

  • Bikes 
  • Breakfasts (except day 1)
  • dinners for day 1
  • 2 nights in Hotel 4* Le Choiseul in Amboise
  • 1 night in Hotel 4* Domaine de la Tortiniere in Veigne
  • 1 night in Hotel 4* Chateau de Beauvois in Luynes
  • 2 nights in Hotel 5* Chateau de Verrieres in Saumur


This tour does not include

  • Personal expenses
  • Extras
  • Entrance fees
  • The cost of additional drinks
  • Breakfast for day 1
  • Lunches
  • Dinners (only included day 1)
  • Gratuities

Additional information 

Loire Valley tours from St-Pierre-Des-Corps station in Tours (save time and money with the TGV).

Tours being only 70 minutes away from Paris by TGV, here is our train timetable recommendation : to be advised shortly.

 
Features
Duration of the tour7 days
LanguageEnglish
BikeThis is a bike tour. We transfer your luggage from hotel to hotel.
ChateauThe tour includes the tickets to the Chateaux mentioned in the tour. You avoid all queues and have direct access to the monuments with your guide.
Types of travelActivities
DestinationsLoire Valley
Duration7 days
Type of travel "tickets and activities"Visit Château
Type "tickets and activities"Activities
 
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