8-day La route royal Cycle Tour on the River Loire

The Loire Valley – the quintessence of the romantic France! The rural charm of this region is in no way inferior to the cultural wealth of its cities. But of course, the castles on the river Loire are the reason, above all else, why this region is so famous. Kings, feudal lords and ladies of the court, seduced by the beautiful natural setting of the Loire Valley, had there, in the ‘garden of France’, several hundred castles, manor houses and dreamy residences built. Villandry, Langeais, Ussé, Chinon,  Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceaux, Chaumont, Blois, just to name the most important ones. Each one of them would be worth a separate holiday, however together they truly display a one of a kind route of dreams as far as architecture and scenery is concerned. First class in every way.

Highlights:

• Villandry & Ussé Castles: One of the most magnificent castles on your trip is Villandry Castle. Its unique terrace gardens, the flower-covered arbours and the numerous fountains invite you to dream. On the way to Chinon, Ussé Castle stands on the edge of the forest. The sleeping beauty castle sparks the imagination about the famous fairy tale from Brothers Grimm. You will love it!
• Azay-le-Rideau: On the cycle path through old vineyards and villages you will reach Crissay. With its buildings and houses from the 15th Century, the village is one of the most beautiful in France. The Azay-le-Rideau castle there is brimming with splendour. In other words: a magical Renaissance castle of a special quality!

Tour character: Level 2

In the Loire Valley, you’ll cycle through stunning natural landscapes—mostly on flat bike paths and quiet side roads. The routes are very well signposted, and you’ll receive detailed travel documents and route information from us. In the vineyards, the terrain becomes a bit hillier, with a few short climbs to tackle.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 7x nights in 2* and 3* hotels (French classification) (hotel upgrades to 3* and 4* are available on request)
• Breakfast
• Luggage transfer between the hotels 
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• Service hotline
• App for navigation and GPS-data available

Not included in the tour: 

• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
• Bike rental
• Bike insurance
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

• Blois train station
• Paris airport 
• Hotel car park costs EUR 10-15 per day, payable on site, no reservation possible/necessary
• Public parking costs approx 30 EUR per week

Notes:

• For a stress-free start to your travel, arriving at the start point by early evening the day before is recommended. The individual return journey takes place on the last day of travel.
• The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.
• This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
• Daily departures
• Hotel upgrades are available on request
• Extra night
  • Blois: From 69 EUR p.p (+69 EUR single person)
• Rental bike PLUS - 179 EUR on request

If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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