Cycling in France
Enjoy exploring through the magnificent chateaux of the Loire Valley. Cycling through wonderful scenery, pleasant towns and villages and visit medieval Amboise and elegant Azay-le-Rideau along the way. Visit Montrichard, the Bustling market town with a rich medieval heritage, and Chateau of Chenonceau, spanning the Cher river and is among the most photographed of the Loire. Experience fine local cuisine and optional wine tasting.
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Day 1 - Tours Val de Loire Airport
Start your cycling in France tour on your arrival at a Tours Val de Loire Airport, then enjoy time to get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2 - Circular ride to Montrichard for wine tasting or chateau visit
We start by exploring the area around Chenonceaux. We ride east to the town of Montrichard where we can taste the food and wine of the Cher valley, view the 17th century Château of Gué Péan, this is a gentle introductory ride. Following the local back roads through small, quiet villages, this afternoon gives time for an optional tour of the large Monmousseau wine caves.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 35 kilometres (Total 166 metres ascent and 166 meters descent)
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Day 3 - Cycle along forest paths to Amboise
After the morning optional visit to the Château of Chenonceaux, we pedal through the village of Chissay into the countryside. We cycle though the tranquil Royal Hunting Forest and several pretty villages towards our overnight stop in Amboise. On arrival you may choose to visit Clos Lucé, the house where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last 3 years and now a museum dedicated to his life and work, or the Royal Château of Amboise on the banks of the Loire River.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 40 kilometres (Total 263 metres ascent and 263 meters descent)
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Day 4 - Pedal a cross country route to Azay-le-Rideau
A longer days' cycling on cross country routes via St Martin-le-Beau and Nitray to Cormery, a town famous for its macaroons, and then along the River Indre, with stops at Veigné and Artennes-sur-Indre.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 54 kilometres (Total 387 metres ascent and 387 meters descent)
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Day 5 - Spend the day exploring Azay
We spend the day in Azay, where we can visit the château and walk in its gardens along the banks of the River Indre. For those wanting to explore further, south-east of Azay is the troglodyte village of Villaines-les-Rochers, now famous for its willow basketweaving. Or north of Azay is Villandry, with its beautifully recreated Renaissance garden, one of the finest in the whole of France.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 38 kilometres (Total 214 metres ascent and 214 meters descent)
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Day 6 - Cycle to Chinon through the fairy tale scenery
South-west of Azay, en-route to Chinon and situated between the banks of the Loire and the Forest of Chinon, is the Château d'Ussé - a truly romantic château and reputedly the setting for the fairy tale 'Sleeping Beauty'. On the north bank of the river are the vineyards of Bourgeuil, famous for their velvety red wines. A variety of routes to Chinon are possible, depending on your preferences.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 35 kilometres (Total 349 metres ascent and 349 meters descent)
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Day 7 - Cycle the 'Wine Route' of Chinon or explore the town
Today we suggest that you walk through the cobbled streets of the old town of Chinon and up to the Fortress, where Joan of Arc identified the Dauphin, or ride the circular cycle route to the southeast along the River Vienne through the famous Chinon vineyards. Alternatively, you can take a westerly direction with the option to visit Fontevraud Abbey, which houses the tombs of the Plantagenet Kings including Henry II and Richard the Lionheart.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 43 kilometres (Total 272 metres ascent and 272 meters descent).
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Day 8 - Trip ends Tours Airport
Departing Chinon, we drive 1 hour to Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) where we will arrive at about 8.30am and this is where our trip ends. The earliest your flight can depart is 10.45am.
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