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Loire Valley - Nevers to Briare 8 day Bike and Barge Tour (Guided)
The Loire Valley between the cities of Nevers and Briare in the heart of France is a very well suited region for a relaxing bike and barge holiday. Following the flow of the Loire River you gently ride through the green countryside with charming little villages and old castles and palaces
40-60km per day. Not too steep with not too many slopes on not too difficult terrain
Rental bike per week 100 EUR or E-bike per week 195 EUR. Please contact [email protected] for your bike rental
(2024 PRICES) Rental bike per week 110 EUR or E-bike per week 220 EUR. Please contact [email protected] for your bike rental
This tour also runs from Briare to Nevers
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Saturday: Nevers
Arrival and welcome at the barge on the mooring place. A short test ride in the area to get used to your bicycle. After diner there will be an evening walk through the old town of Nevers. The city is famous for its ceramics and it is also one of the major pilgrimage centres of France because the city has kept the body of Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879). The Old Town, with its narrow winding streets, is full of many buildings and palaces dating from the 17th century
Sunday: Nevers – Gimouille 25 km
We start this week in the heart of France with a short ride to the sleepy village of Gimouille on the Canal lateral du Loire. But first you can take some time to visit the town of Nevers where there are many sites to see including the winding streets filled with houses dating back from the 14th to 17th century. The origins of Nevers date back to Roman times. Nevers is since the 5th century the seat of the bishop and has among others a castle and a few interesting churches
Monday: Gimouille – Cours-les-Barres 40 km
First thing you will do today is pay a visit to the aqueduct over the Allier River. With its two impressive locks both measuring about 9 meters high this is a must do! With some luck and good planning you might see the Clair de Lune pass through here, high above the river. Later this morning you will end up in the small town of Apremont, where you will have the opportunity to visit the 12th-century castle and surrounding fabulous gardens. Riding north from Apremont you pass wooded areas with nice villages, castles and country estates
Tuesday: Cours-les-Barres – Sancerre 45 km
Right after breakfast you will hop on your bikes and begin this days cycling tour through the region of the Pouilly Fumé wines to La Charité-sur-Loire, an ancient Roman town. Crossing the 16th century stone bridge to the center, you will have a splendid view overlooking the town and its Notre Dame church. Continue towards the final destination of today, the wine town of Sancerre. In Ménétréol, situated under the Sancerre vineyards, there will be an opportunity to try some wine before returning to the ship
Wednesday: Sancerre – Belleville-sur-Loire 50 km
Sancerre wines, and especially the white wines, are famous all over the world. The first mentioning of winegrowing in this region dates back to the 6th century. Until the 19th century the region mostly grew Pinot grapes, but after a disease that devastated the grapes Sauvignon is now mostly grown. And with success! The ride today takes you on a picturesque route right across the Sancerre vineyards and through the surrounding villages to the charming village of Belleville-sur-Loire
Thursday: Bellevue-sur-Loire - Briare 45 km
Todays bike ride to Briare leads you through typical French countryside with rolling hills, country estates and small villages. On the way you will pass the historic locks of Châtillon-sur-Loire and ride on to St. Brisson, where you will see the impressive medieval castle. We end the day with a visit to the magnificent aqueduct over the Loire River in Briare. We spend the last two nights moored in the typical French small-town of Briare
Friday: Briare – Rogny-les-sept-Écluses- Briare 50 km
Your last bike ride this week will lead you to the castle of ‘Pont Chevron,’ situated on a small, picturesque lake. Around lunchtime you will be in the village Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, known for its historic seven locks. Via the 16th-century castle near Bléneau you will cycle through a region of lakes to Ouzouer-sur-Trézée and eventually back to Briare. A worthy ending of your bike adventure in the heart of France
Saturday: Briare end of the tour
The tour ends after breakfast: debarkation before 10 AM.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Sep 30 2023 | Oct 07 2023 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,420€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,350€ | |||||
Oct 14 2023 | Oct 21 2023 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,230€ | |||||
Jun 03 2024 | Jun 10 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,610€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,540€ | |||||
Jun 17 2024 | Jun 24 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,610€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,540€ | |||||
Jul 01 2024 | Jul 08 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,510€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,400€ | |||||
Jul 15 2024 | Jul 22 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,510€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,400€ | |||||
Jul 29 2024 | Aug 05 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,510€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,400€ | |||||
Aug 12 2024 | Aug 19 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,610€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,540€ | |||||
Aug 26 2024 | Sep 02 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,610€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,540€ | |||||
Sep 09 2024 | Sep 16 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,800€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,675€ | |||||
Sep 23 2024 | Sep 30 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,610€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,540€ | |||||
Oct 07 2024 | Oct 14 2024 | 26 | Single rooms | 1,510€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,400€ |
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