Loire Valley Castles Deluxe
Explore the Loire Valley from Amboise to Saumur, cycling past breath-taking castles and gardens such as Chenonceau or Villandry along the way. You will also have the time to taste some great wines in the Chinon and Saumur vineyards.
This tour offers different itinerary options, all of which are perfect for bike riding. From casual bikers to more experienced ones, this program will amaze everyone.
Price from : 1990 €
BIKE INCLUDED
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Level : Casual or Hobby or Active
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Biking
Dates : Starts any day
BIKE INCLUDED
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Level : Casual or Hobby or Active
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Biking
Dates : Starts any day
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Day : 1, 2
Located at the edge of the Loire and at the foot of the Royal Castle of Amboise, homeland of Leonardo da Vinci, the hotel Le Choiseul is a charming house typically from Tours built in 18th century. The hotel enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of the Valley of Loire castles. Le Choiseul has 30 rooms of 5 different categories, from the most elegant apartment to the most delightful room. They offer pleasant views over the Italian garden, the Loire and the Château d'Amboise.
Day : 3
A magnificent 18th century style edifice built by the famous perfume creator, Francois Coty. Its shining white stone is set off perfectly by the green of the 50 acre park surrounding it. A great location for visiting the sites of the Loire region. Located about 16 km from Tours.
Day : 4
This 16th and 17th century manor house, surrounded by 350 acres of wooded parkland, stands on the western outskirts of Tours, overlooking the Briffaut lake. Since its transformation in 1967, the Domaine has been constantly embellished and enlarged, but its style has been maintained. It is an oasis of peace which stars of the arts and show business, such as Robert de Niro, Jessye Norman and Grace Kelly or the leading racing drivers in the Le Mans 24 hour race found attractive.
Day : 5, 6
Peacefully set in a four acre park, right in the midst of Saumur, Verrieres allows you to discover the charm and History of the Loire Valley. Verrieres has nevertheless kept its private mansion atmosphere, with its authentic decoration and its period furniture.
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Loire Valley Castles Deluxe
5
Laurie
We had a LOVELY trip! I was the rookie of the group and I thought the routes were great - absolutely beautiful scenery!! All the hotels/chateaus were gorgeous! The 2 people that helped us, Raphael and Kevin were fantastic - so nice and helpful! I would DEFINITELY recommend your company and use it again. We had a fabulous time!!
Merci Beaucoup!!
Laurie
United States
United States
2018-06-06
We had a LOVELY trip! I was the rookie of the group and I thought the routes were great - absolutely beautiful scenery!! All the hotels/chateaus were gorgeous! The 2 people that helped us, Raphael and Kevin were fantastic - so nice and helpful! I would DEFINITELY recommend your company and use it again. We had a fabulous time!! Merci Beaucoup!!
We had a LOVELY trip! I was the rookie of the group and I thought the routes were great - absolutely beautiful scenery!! All the hotels/chateaus were gorgeous! The 2 people that helped us, Raphael and Kevin were fantastic - so nice and helpful! I would DEFINITELY recommend your company and use it again. We had a fabulous time!! Merci Beaucoup!!
5
Roulier
We had the most wonderful trip! Everything worked out well, and we loved all the places we stayed and the chateaux we visited. The dinners and breakfasts at the hotels were all superb. We really liked the Hotel Anne d'Anjou, and while the rooms were smaller and not as grand as the previous nights, that was no problem at all. The staff there were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was just as a wonderful as the other hotels. The setting of Anne d'Anjou was really nice, just below the Chateau de Saumur, similar to how Le Choiseul is situated just below the Chateau d'Amboise.
We were glad to have the paniers to carry wine!
We struggled a little the first day trying to follow the detailed directions while biking, but from the second day on, Nik just followed the GPS and we referred to the directions occasionally. That was much easier. The routes were great, especially all of the bike tracks. We never felt too overwhelmed with cars.
Thank you so much for arranging everything. It was a very special trip and we have already recommended the trip to several friends. We want to go back and do another trip in France or Italy!
Merci!
Roulier
United States
United States
2017-10-25
We had the most wonderful trip! Everything worked out well, and we loved all the places we stayed and the chateaux we visited. The dinners and breakfasts at the hotels were all superb. We really liked the Hotel Anne d'Anjou, and while the rooms were smaller and not as grand as the previous nights, that was no problem at all. The staff there were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was just as a wonderful as the other hotels. The setting of Anne d'Anjou was really nice, just below the Chateau de Saumur, similar to how Le Choiseul is situated just below the Chateau d'Amboise. We were glad to have the paniers to carry wine! We struggled a little the first day trying to follow the detailed directions while biking, but from the second day on, Nik just followed the GPS and we referred to the directions occasionally. That was much easier. The routes were great, especially all of the bike tracks. We never felt too overwhelmed with cars. Thank you so much for arranging everything. It was a very special trip and we have already recommended the trip to several friends. We want to go back and do another trip in France or Italy! Merci!
We had the most wonderful trip! Everything worked out well, and we loved all the places we stayed and the chateaux we visited. The dinners and breakfasts at the hotels were all superb. We really liked the Hotel Anne d'Anjou, and while the rooms were smaller and not as grand as the previous nights, that was no problem at all. The staff there were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was just as a wonderful as the other hotels. The setting of Anne d'Anjou was really nice, just below the Chateau de Saumur, similar to how Le Choiseul is situated just below the Chateau d'Amboise. We were glad to have the paniers to carry wine! We struggled a little the first day trying to follow the detailed directions while biking, but from the second day on, Nik just followed the GPS and we referred to the directions occasionally. That was much easier. The routes were great, especially all of the bike tracks. We never felt too overwhelmed with cars. Thank you so much for arranging everything. It was a very special trip and we have already recommended the trip to several friends. We want to go back and do another trip in France or Italy! Merci!
4
D. Stone
It's been wonderful: great tracks and exercise, and the destinations and accommodations-- amazing (both hotels first-rate).
Hotel Mercure has this incredible breakfast-- you have to experience their fresh pressed raspberry juice.
D. Stone
United States
United States
2017-08-14
It's been wonderful: great tracks and exercise, and the destinations and accommodations-- amazing (both hotels first-rate). Hotel Mercure has this incredible breakfast-- you have to experience their fresh pressed raspberry juice.
It's been wonderful: great tracks and exercise, and the destinations and accommodations-- amazing (both hotels first-rate). Hotel Mercure has this incredible breakfast-- you have to experience their fresh pressed raspberry juice.
5
Serra
It was a wonderful trip, and I would recommend it to others.
The routes were very well planned. We liked having the option to take different distances. Great job choosing the sites to stop and tour. Raphael was very helpful pointing out the places we should really spend time at. The Chateau de Villandry with the gardens was gorgeous.
The scenery was amazing and the routes took us through villages and vineyards exactly as described in the brochure. The people we met were friendly and helpful.
Each Chateau was more amazing than the last! The service was impeccable and the food was incredible. We looked forward to each new location. No one could believe the pictures I sent home to friends and family. There’s nothing like this in the States. At each place the staff expected us, and often the luggage had already arrived and was placed in our rooms.
The local Discover France staff was also excellent. Raphael was right on time with our bikes and made sure the seats were adjusted and we were comfortable riding them. His colleague showed up on time to transfer us to Chinon on the last day. He even pointed out Sleeping Beauty’s castle and let us stop to take a photo. As you said, they were trustworthy and reliable. We never worried about our luggage. [...] Overall a wonderful trip, I’m telling all of my friends to use your company. It was really the best of both worlds, to be taken care of yet on our own to do what we wanted on our own schedule.
Thanks for your support and willingness to answer all of my questions leading up to the trip.
Serra
United States
United States
2017-07-27
It was a wonderful trip, and I would recommend it to others. The routes were very well planned. We liked having the option to take different distances. Great job choosing the sites to stop and tour. Raphael was very helpful pointing out the places we should really spend time at. The Chateau de Villandry with the gardens was gorgeous. The scenery was amazing and the routes took us through villages and vineyards exactly as described in the brochure. The people we met were friendly and helpful. Each Chateau was more amazing than the last! The service was impeccable and the food was incredible. We looked forward to each new location. No one could believe the pictures I sent home to friends and family. There’s nothing like this in the States. At each place the staff expected us, and often the luggage had already arrived and was placed in our rooms. The local Discover France staff was also excellent. Raphael was right on time with our bikes and made sure the seats were adjusted and we were comfortable riding them. His colleague showed up on time to transfer us to Chinon on the last day. He even pointed out Sleeping Beauty’s castle and let us stop to take a photo. As you said, they were trustworthy and reliable. We never worried about our luggage. [...] Overall a wonderful trip, I’m telling all of my friends to use your company. It was really the best of both worlds, to be taken care of yet on our own to do what we wanted on our own schedule. Thanks for your support and willingness to answer all of my questions leading up to the trip.
It was a wonderful trip, and I would recommend it to others. The routes were very well planned. We liked having the option to take different distances. Great job choosing the sites to stop and tour. Raphael was very helpful pointing out the places we should really spend time at. The Chateau de Villandry with the gardens was gorgeous. The scenery was amazing and the routes took us through villages and vineyards exactly as described in the brochure. The people we met were friendly and helpful. Each Chateau was more amazing than the last! The service was impeccable and the food was incredible. We looked forward to each new location. No one could believe the pictures I sent home to friends and family. There’s nothing like this in the States. At each place the staff expected us, and often the luggage had already arrived and was placed in our rooms. The local Discover France staff was also excellent. Raphael was right on time with our bikes and made sure the seats were adjusted and we were comfortable riding them. His colleague showed up on time to transfer us to Chinon on the last day. He even pointed out Sleeping Beauty’s castle and let us stop to take a photo. As you said, they were trustworthy and reliable. We never worried about our luggage. [...] Overall a wonderful trip, I’m telling all of my friends to use your company. It was really the best of both worlds, to be taken care of yet on our own to do what we wanted on our own schedule. Thanks for your support and willingness to answer all of my questions leading up to the trip.
5
Bille Beland
We just got back from our trip to France.
I wanted to tell you that our group of riders were very impressed with the Loire Valley trip .
The bikes were great ,the routes were wonderful, the Que. sheets were excellent and the GPS were a big help( although there were a couple of incorrect destination ie directions to hotel LE XII ) and the accommodations were very nice except the Hotel de France et de Guise was marginal the staff was excellent .All were conveniently located.
To top it all off the weather couldn't have been better.
Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent job of providing us with the tools for a great vacation.
Merci Beaucoup !
Bill Beland
Bille Beland
United States
United States
2017-05-31
We just got back from our trip to France. I wanted to tell you that our group of riders were very impressed with the Loire Valley trip . The bikes were great ,the routes were wonderful, the Que. sheets were excellent and the GPS were a big help( although there were a couple of incorrect destination ie directions to hotel LE XII ) and the accommodations were very nice except the Hotel de France et de Guise was marginal the staff was excellent .All were conveniently located. To top it all off the weather couldn't have been better. Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent job of providing us with the tools for a great vacation. Merci Beaucoup ! Bill Beland
We just got back from our trip to France. I wanted to tell you that our group of riders were very impressed with the Loire Valley trip . The bikes were great ,the routes were wonderful, the Que. sheets were excellent and the GPS were a big help( although there were a couple of incorrect destination ie directions to hotel LE XII ) and the accommodations were very nice except the Hotel de France et de Guise was marginal the staff was excellent .All were conveniently located. To top it all off the weather couldn't have been better. Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent job of providing us with the tools for a great vacation. Merci Beaucoup ! Bill Beland
5
SPOOR
The routes have been great. The bikes are heavy but are working well. No real complaints. The hotels have been great as well. The restaurant in Domaine Beauvois was outstanding.
We are really enjoying the chateaus we are seeing. Just one more today and then our legs will thank us for being done.
SPOOR
Canada
Canada
2016-09-06
The routes have been great. The bikes are heavy but are working well. No real complaints. The hotels have been great as well. The restaurant in Domaine Beauvois was outstanding. We are really enjoying the chateaus we are seeing. Just one more today and then our legs will thank us for being done.
The routes have been great. The bikes are heavy but are working well. No real complaints. The hotels have been great as well. The restaurant in Domaine Beauvois was outstanding. We are really enjoying the chateaus we are seeing. Just one more today and then our legs will thank us for being done.