Loire Valley Walking Tour
Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, the Loire Valley offers so many chateaux, mansions, churches, and abbeys that a visitor can't possibly see it all in one trip!
On this walking tour starting from Blois you will travel past the picturesque city of Amboise. Visit numerous castles and historical sites including the famous chateaux de Blois, Chambord, Chaumont and many more. On your way you will walk along the Loire river and through many beautiful villages of the Loire Valley.
The level of this hiking tour is quite casual so you can enjoy the beauty of the Valley while walking.
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Level : Casual
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Hiking
Dates : Starts any day
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Day : 1
The hotel Mercure Blois Centre, completely renovated, is located in the heart of the chateaux of the Loire. It is ideally located, facing the river Loire and 5 minutes away from the city centre, the Royal castle and House of Magic. Enjoy our spacious rooms with contemporary design. You have access to the Spa from 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week. Our restaurant, le Quai St-Jean, provides regional and refined cuisine. Paying enclosed private car park according to availability.
Day : 2
Simple but pleasant 2 star hotel located just outside the Chambord forest in the village of Bracieux. Recommended by cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, this basic hotel provides a perfect stop over between Chambord and Cheverny.
Day : 3
In the middle of the Loire Valley, le Relais des Landes is the ideal resting place for visiting the favourite region of Kings and Queens of France, its castles and its vineyards. This XVIIth century manor house in the middle of a 14 ha park in blossom surroundings and planted with trees, will allow you to appreciate the charm of a house with a lot of character and the pleasure of its covered and heated swimming pool located in the border of a forest. You will appreciate each of our 28 bedrooms with their personal touch, all fitted with modern conveniences.
Day : 4, 5
This is a sumptuous 17th century house converted into a charming hotel in 2003 and upgraded into a luxury hotel in 2011 retaining its character. Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise**** is located in the very heart of the Royal City of Amboise, in the authentic and picturesque historic part of the city that contains Francois 1er chateau, and further on, Leonardo da Vinci's residence, the Clos Lucé.
Day : 6
Le Bon Laboureur is a charming hotel located just a stone's throw from the Chateau of Chenonceau, the most gracious of the Loire Valley Chateaux. Although the clatter of horse hooves and of carriage or stagecoach wheels no longer sound in the Bon Laboureur courtyard, Antoine Jeudi has successfully preserved the atmosphere of his house by retaining its charm and simultaneously endowing it with comfortable rooms, pleasant lounges, and a highly-reputed gastronomic restaurant.
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Loire Valley Walking Tour
United States
France is a beautiful country. Walking along the Loire was lovely. The hotels and included meals were wonderful.
United States
We had a lovely time on the tour and many thanks to Rafael for being our guide. There were no major issues. All of the hotels were fantastic, as were the meals. The cameras got a good work out too. We especially liked the hotel in Chenonceau. This was a special place to finish the tour for us, great meal & huge room to rest up in. The Road Book was quite helpful. We only used the GPS the odd occasion to check we were on the right track. Some minor feedback on the Road Book: - the final walk from Amboise to Chenonceau, the walking description mentioned walking past the Chateau, however the trail on the map did not have the trail past the chateau. This made the beginning of the walk a bit confusing. - sometimes timings and distances were different between the road book and day book, not a major issue but a bit confusing. Once again, thanks for a great trip. Will be recommending this tour to friends if they're going to France.
United States
The trip was everything I expected and everything I hoped for. Thank you. Kevin was esp helpfully with some last-minute items; the GPS was excellent and easy enough to learn. The taxi connections were well timed and easy to find. The " day off" in Amboise is perfectly timed. The hotels were all excellent with helpful staff, good locations, and either great on-site dining or numerous nearby options. And the routes through gorgeous countryside were breathtaking! I look forward to signing up for the hiking tour in Provence
United States
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, it was very different to our usual mountain based holidays but was full of interest. The hotels were excellent and the food fabulous. All the arranged transfers were timely with polite friendly drivers. The route descriptions were accurate and we made good use of the GPS. The information pack was detailed and full of information. We usually walked the route in the time specified (without feeling rushed) and it left plenty time to visit the Chateau in the afternoon. We were fortunate with the weather, not that Discover France has any control over that! so we have come back with some nice photos. All in all a great holiday, top class service with attention to detail and no complaints whatsoever. Kind Regards Ethel & Charlie Thomson