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Cycle the Loire Valley

Cycle the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is renowned for its picturesque countryside, charming villages and impressive food and wine. Combine this with cycling, and you’ve got a perfect way to discover the region. Cycle alongside the serene Loire River, visit a selection of classic chateaux, marvel at the manicured gardens and far-reaching vineyards, and indulge in local delicacies. This small-group adventure through the Loire Valley on a seven-day active cycling journey through the countryside is sure to delight the senses and fulfil all your French fantasies.

Activities

  • Chateau de Chambord
  • Chateau de Chenonceau
  • Chateaux Villandry & Gardens
  • Chateau d’Usse

Highlights

  • Cycle along the Loire River, passing by classic quaint villages and the verdant countryside in the north west of France.
  • You haven’t seen chateaux until you’ve seen the ones in France. Marvel at the Chateau de Chenonceau, which spans the banks of the Cher River, and the acclaimed Chateau de Villandry, among others.
  • Consider the option of visiting a chateau turned museum, showcasing Leonardo da Vinci’s designs and how he spent his final years of life in the nearby town of Amboise.
  • Explore the vineyards of Vouvray, near Villandry, for an optional tasting, and discover why this region is known for its aged chenin blanc wines.
  • Complete your cycling journey in the township of Angers, with its history dating back centuries, and buildings to suit.

07/02/2023 through 09/25/2024
07/02/2023 through 10/04/2024

Day 1 Blois
Day 2 Blois
Day 3 Amboise
Day 4 Villandry
Day 5 Saumur
Day 6 Angers
Day 7 Angers

Amboise

Amboise has 12,000 inhabitants and is in the heart of Touraine, in the land of chateaux. It is a town both traditional and modern, lively and quiet. In Amboise, there is a royal castle set above the Loire Valley and is a strong point extensively embellished during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Tour des Minimes, with its spiral staircase enabling riders to enter without dismounting, is the only one that has survived the ravages of time. The St. Hubert chapel is delightful and quite close to the country house of Clos-Luce where Leonardo da Vinci died and was buried. The medieval Town Hall and St. Florentin church, with its fluted pillars, are in the town while St. Denis stands above it.

Angers

ANGERS — Angers, known as the “Gateway to the Chateaux Country,” is a energetic university town (pop. 196,000) full of half-timber houses and Renaissance mansions. The medieval capital of Anjou, Angers was once ruled by Henry II of England, father of Richard the Lion-Hearted and King John. Amid its allures are the formidable 17-tower fortress;
the magnificent three-tower, 12th-century Hospital of St. Jean; the arches of St. Serge Church; and a 13th-century castle (it has the 77-panel Apocalypse Tapestry of the Gospel of St. John). For a immense view, climb the castle tower. Also be sure to see the Chapel and the Logis Royal, the Fine Arts Museum and the Hotel Pince Museum. Several nights could be consumed in the area; there are several chateaux within an easy drive (other chateaux can be located in the nearby Loire Valley).

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04/20/24 - 05/04/24

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06/01/24 - 06/15/24

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