View at cycle path along the river Cher

Cycle tour - Loire Valley - self-guided - 8D/7N Family

In the footsteps of the Kings of France with your family

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  • Duration

    8 Days
  • Difficulty

    Easy
  • Distance

    151km
  • Landscapes

    • River
    • Castle
    • Greenway
  • Theme

    • Family
    • E-Bike
    • Culture 
  • Type of Journey

    Self-Guided

Description

The romantic history of the Loire, Indre and Cher with their castles, churches and gardens make the perfect setting for a fun family vacation. Follow the longest river in France, the vineyards of Anjou, forests, villages, and along the rivers Indre and Cher. Many activities for the children are available along the way. Have fun exploring!

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Châteaux Villandry, Chenonceaux and many, many more
Relaxed cycling along rivers
Mini-Chateaux-Parc Amboise
Cave dwelling

Characteristics of this journey/holiday

Day by day

Day 1 Tours

Arrival in Tours, capital of Touraine. Beautiful town with its old quarters.

Day 2 Tours – Villandry 21 km

Straight after leaving the city of Tours, you are already on the riverside of Cher. The bike trail winds parallel to the Cher and the Loire leading to beautiful views over the rivers. You will pass the enchanting gardens of the Château de Villandry. For the kids there is always the opportunity to play in the playgrounds and in the summer months bathing in the Cher is possible.

Day 3 Villandry – Azay-le-Rideau 25 km

Romantic river landscapes, beautiful stone houses and finally the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau with its interesting parkland, a wonderful ride.

Day 4 Azay-le-Rideau – Montbazon 25 km

You will cycle along the Valley of Mills (on the banks of Indre). Interesting views of the cliff dwellings along the road. What about a visit to the basket makers? Arrival in Montbazon with its impressive Donjon from the XIIth C, with towers overlooking the village.

Day 5 Montbazon – Chenonceaux 37 km

From Montbazon you reach Bléré, a pretty little village. Then you arrive in Chenonceaux. The castle of Chenonceau is the highlight of the trip. Catherine de Medicis and Diane de Poitiers used to live in this castle called “the ladies’ castle”. The gardens are as fantastic as the castle itself, with fun natural mazes for the whole family.

Day 6 Chenonceaux – Amboise 15 km

Today you will cycle through the former royal forests towards Amboise. Shortly before reaching the destination, you will be able to visit an outside museum:  miniature castles of the Loire Valley, which are an attraction to children.  Amboise is a very lively little town where you can visit the castle and the famous “Clos Lucé” where the famous Leonard de Vinci lived.

Day 7 Amboise – Tours ca. 28 km

Today you cycle along the Loire back to Tours. You will discover the troglodyte dwellings.  Before arriving in Tours, why not stop at the Luluparc with its numerous attractions.

Day 8 Departure

Time to leave this beautiful area, with suitcases and heads full of souvenirs and memories!

Accommodation

3 nights in 4-star-hotels
3 nights in 3-star-hotels
1 night in a 2-star-hotel

Included services

3 nights in 4-star-hotels
3 nights in 3-star-hotels
1 night in a 2-star-hotel
Daily breakfast
Welcome talk
Entrance Mini-Châteaux-Parc Amboise
Daily luggage transfer
Itinerary on our app
Route book, maps and information material
7/7 Service Hotline

City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.

Tour dates

Arrival: Daily 16.03. – 02.11.2024

Additional informations

Grade: Partly on cycling paths and little side routs, always asphalted, between the valleys slight climbs

How to get there ?

By plane: TOURS VAL DE LOIRE Airport (direct flights from London, Dublin, Porto, Marrakech, Figari , Marseille, Rostock(Germany) with Ryanair Airline). The closest international Airport are in PARIS, then direct trains to Tours

By train: TGV station of Saint Pierre des Corps (TGV station of Tours), then connection to Train station of Tours centre

By car: Motorway A28 (Le Mans), A10 (Paris Orléans – Poitier Bordeaux) A85 (Nantes – Clermont Ferrand)

Parking: Secure public parking (covered) 100 m from the hotel

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