Cycling the Chateaux of the Loire

Highlights

• Perfect for cycling, traffic-free lanes, majestic forests, vineyards, poppies and sunflowers fields
• Splendour of the 'jewel' in the Loire crown, the Renaissance Chateau de Chenonceau and Chambord the largest chateau in the Loire Valley.
• Masses of history and culture: pretty wine villages, charming towns including royal Blois, more chateaux than you could imagine.

Included in Price

• All breakfasts are included The Loire prides itself on it's cuisine. It is refined country cooking, not heavy but rich in flavours and textures, drawing on the great garden of the Loire valley. Fruit and vegetables abound. Asparagus, artichokes, button mushrooms, cherries and strawberries from the Loire are transported to kitchens throughout France, which demonstrates the quality of the produce. These all provide delicious accompaniments to the duck, venison and wild boar dishes (all hunted locally) and served in sauces using wines from the local vineyards. Fish also features in abundance. With three wide, gently flowing rivers passing through the region, freshwater fish appear on most menus. 'Sandre' (pikeperch) and breme (bream) are especially popular and are usually served in a beurre blanc sauce - made with shallots, butter, dry white wine and vinegar. The majority of the cheese found in the region is goat's cheese. We suggest trying Selles-sur-Cher from the neighbouring Blesois region. Desserts are often based on the fruit from the local orchards. They include 'tarte tatin', a yummy caramelised upside-down apple pie - the invention of two absent-minded sisters in their attempt to salvage a dessert they had dropped on the floor. The Loire is undoubtedly one of Europe's finest wine producing regions with many of the separate wine areas producing red, white, rose and sparkling wines. Distinctive whites include Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Vouvray and Muscadet; for reds, try Chinin, Bourgueil and Saumur. Anjou is by far the most popular rose.
• All continental breakfasts
• Route directions and maps
• Transfers for Flight inclusive
• Luggage transfers between hotels
• High Quality Bikes

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Visas and vaccinations
• Single accommodation (available on request, compulsory supplement)
• Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
• Transfers for Land only (available on request at additional cost)

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

Cycling The Chateaux Of The Loire (8 Days)

This tour combines pleasant cycling with culture and places of interest. Discover pretty wine villages and charming towns in the Loire Valley.

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 2,071.00

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Cycling The UNESCO Loire Valley (6 Days)

Discover chateaux and vineyards in abundance while following the famous 'Loire a Velo' cycling path in the Loire Valley

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 1,684.00

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Cycling the Chateaux of the Loire - Upgraded (8 Days)

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 2,695.00

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Cycling the Chateaux of the Loire - Upgraded (6 Days)

This tour combines pleasant cycling with culture and places of interest. Discover pretty wine villages and charming towns in the Loire Valley.

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 1,971.00

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Cycling The UNESCO Loire Valley - Deluxe (6 Days)

Discover chateaux and vineyards in abundance while following the famous 'Loire a Velo' cycling path in the Loire Valley

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 1,971.00

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Cycling the Vineyards from Beaune to Macon (7 Days)

Cycle through vineyards and villages in Burgundy from Beaune to Macon while enjoying incredible food and wine.

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 1,871.00

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Cycling the Wine Route of Alsace (6 Days)

Discover the famous Alsace vineyards along the Alsace Wineroad cycle trail.

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 1,621.00

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Cycling The Grand Crus of Bordeaux (6 Days)

Get carried away by the sweet atmosphere and follow an itinerary which will guide you from the 'Entre deux mers' area to the land of 'Haut Medoc'.

Next Departure: 19-Apr-2024
Starting at: ± USD 1,858.00

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