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Loire Valley Secret Castles and Wine
DURATION 5 days/4 nights
PRICE FROM 1228 €
COLLECTION
Cycling - Self Guided Tours, Hotel Version - Standard
DIFFICULTY
CATEGORY
Highlights
This Loire Valley Cycling Tour was created to take you to another part of the region not covered by other trips, and do it at a reasonable rate. The tranquil waters of the Loire, Indre, and Cher rivers flow into one in the heart of this scenic region known for its vineyards, orchards, and magnificent castles. The flat-to-rolling terrain is perfect for cycling and is filled with trees and colors.
For many visitors, the Loire Valley conjures images from the fairy tales of childhood. This tour starts in Joue les Tours at the edge of Tours, an important cultural town with historical sites to explore. The cycling will take you to chateaus that are open to visit such as Azay le Rideau, Langeais, Chinon, Usse, and Saumur. You will also cycle through some important wine regions such as Chinon, and have the chance to explore some well-known gardens such as Villandry. All the best of the Loire Valley by bicycle!
To
see
The famous gardens of Villandry and castle, Azay castle, Château of Langeais, Château of Usse, Chinon castle and museums of chinon, Saumur castle
Gastronomy
Fricassee of snails with Sancerre, the Crottin of Chavignol, the Valencay, 1550 chicken with saffron, the Blois orchard, the rillette, the cremet d'Anjou, the caramandes, the tuffline
Wine
Muscadet, Pouilly Fume, Sancerre, the light red Saumur, Bourgueil, Chinon
Feedbacks
Bonjour Lisa! We are having a wonderful time. Everyone has been so nice. Our bikes are great and Georgio did a great job orienting us. The staff at Chateau de Beaulieu was most accommodating. When it was raining all morning on Thursday, they l ... et us stay longer and then arranged a very lovely lunch! The scenery here in France is beautiful and so is the wine 😀. Jane
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Dear Solene, Many thanks for organizing this trip for us. We had a great time. Everyone enjoyed the wine and cheese tasting, the spa and the castle tours. And we especially loved the pretty scenery of the Loire River - particularly in it's ... full, overflowing state! We were also impressed by the wonderful hotels you chose for us. And it was fun to see the vintage bicycle festival and bicycle ride at the end of our trip in Saumur! I think I understand the reason you needed to change the last hotel on Day 4, given that there were many people in Saumur for the vintage bicycle festival. And I don't mean to criticize you or Discover France for our experience in this hotel. However, I thought I should let you know that the Hotel du Parc didn't measure up to the other wonderful hotels. As an example, when I tried to get a signature from this hotel to record proof of return of the bicycles and equipment, they refused to sign. Instead, they seemed to be very concerned that I (or anyone else) was asking them to take responsibility for the bicycles. I could see that the bicycles were safely locked up in a house behind their pool, but somehow they didn't want to sign. I asked them to explain their reason for not signing (see attached). Also, I noted that we had to replace one innertube on one of the bicycles. Again, please don't take this is criticism of your planning of Discover France's approach to developing bicycle tours. However, I just think you should know that this replacement hotel was not as nice as the earlier hotels, and they don't seem to be agreeable to your needs to secure the safe return of the bicycles. Sincerely, Andreas
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We had an amazing time and can not say enough great things about our bike tour! Thank you so much for your help and for allowing us to have such a wonderful experience. It was such a lovely way to see the countryside. All of the hotels were grea ... t, and we had no issues. It was so nice to stay at well-vetted hotels along the way that were not “chain” brands. We would love to do it again sometime and honestly, would love to spend two days in each location to take in more of the sights in each area.
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Michael, I wanted to thank you for helping us organize our bike tour. We LOVED it and had so much fun. Hotels were great and the app was easy to follow. Giorgio, who delivered our bikes and went through all the details with us, was very helpf ... ul. Thanks again for all your work.
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My daughter and I loved the three days of biking between Tours and Saumur. Everyday offered multiple touring options for us to choose from - we enjoyed unique castles, surprising art shows and wine tasting to top off every day!
The tour was great, easy to follow (despite a really steep hill at the end!) and the accommodation was lovely in each place!
PROGRAM
Arrival in Joué-lès-Tours
From Tours to Azay-le-Rideau
From Azay le rideau to Chinon via langeais
From Chinon to Saumur
Departure from Saumur
CUSTOMIZED
TOUR
This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Arrival city is Tours/Joue les Tours, which accessible via train from Paris Montparnasse to St Pierre des Corps. 1hour 10 min by TGV
Return from Saumur to Montparnasse, 2 hours 20min.
BIKES
included
Hybrid Bike - Standard
More infoThe BERGAMONT Vitess 50 Amsterdam (or equivalent)
Comfortable andeasyto handle,this bike is designed for relaxed rides and long-distance exploration. Its upright position offers a natural and reassuring ride, ideal for clocking up the miles.
Available sizes: XXS (unisexframe), XS, S, L
Contact your Tour Consultant about the bike you’d like to ride on your adventure, so we can check its availability.
Included with your bike rental :
- Helmet
- Rigid Lock
- Bike Speedometer
- Phone holder
- Rear pannier
- Repair kit: multitools + tire levers + 2 spare tubes + hand pump
- 1 souvenir water bottle
- Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier), so you can easily carry your stuff during your ride.
Note: " Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."
optional
Electric Assisted Bike - Standard
More infoThe SCOTT SUB TOUR ELECTRIC-RIDE 20 unisex (or equivalent)
Designed for both leisurely rides and longer cycling trips, this electric bike provides smooth and natural assistance, ideal for covering miles effortlessly. Comfortable, reliable, and well-equipped, it is perfect for day trips and longer journeys on roads and paths.
Available sizes : XS, S, L
Contact your Tour Consultant about the bike you’d like to ride on your adventure, so we can check its availability.
Included with your bike rental :
- Helmet
- Rigid Lock
- Bike Speedometer
- Phone holder
- Rear pannier
- Repair kit: multitools + tire levers + 2 spare tubes + Hand pump
- 1 souvenir water bottle
- Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your staff during your ride.
Note: " Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."
optional
Gravel Bike - Standard
More infoSCOTT Speedster Gravel 30 (Standard) (or equivalent)
Designed for riders who want to ride freely, both on roads and light trails. Versatile, comfortable, and robust, these bikes offer excellent stability and tires suited to mixed terrain. Ideal for adventure, long rides, or daily use, they combine performance, enjoyment, and freedom.
Available sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Contact your Tour Consultant about the bike you’d like to ride on your adventure, so we can check its availability.
Included with your bike rental:
- Helmet
- Bottles (2)
- Front bag (S)
- Rear saddlebag (S or L)
- Computer
- Spiral Padlock
- Repair Kit (multitools + tire levers + 2 spare tubes + Hand pump)
- Pedals: flat, cages or own available
Optional : Rear rack and Side bag
You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.
Note: " Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."
Details
Included
ACCOMMODATIONS
- 4 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
MEALS
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- 2 dinners included (Standard & Upgraded)
BIKES
- Hybrid bike rental included
ACTIVITIES
- 3 Wine tasting included (Standard & Upgraded version)
GEAR
- Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- Your personal Planner
SUPPORT
- Orientation meeting in person with our local guide
- ROAD BOOK including maps, Travelbook with touristic information.
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
- Concierge service available to assist you for your requests during your trip (taxi transfer, restaurant, activities...)
TRANSFER
- All luggage transfers
Rates
Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date
Upgrade your bike
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