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Loire in Luxury

8 days
Start and end in Chateau du Rivau

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Plan your adventure:
Bicycle
Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival at Château de Rivau

    Arrival at Château de Rivau
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at the bar
    Landmarks
    Château de Rivau
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Château de Rivau to Chinon Cycle Ride

    Château de Rivau to Chinon Cycle Ride
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling round trip to Chinon
    • Visit to Chinon fortress museum
    • Wine tasting opportunities in vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Chinon town square
    Landmarks
    Chinon
    Chinon Fortress
    Vienne River
  3. Day 3

    Vienne River to Candes-St-Martin to Fontevraud Abbey

    Vienne River to Candes-St-Martin to Fontevraud Abbey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Vienne River to Candes-St-Martin
    • Cycling to Fontevraud Abbey
    • Access to Fontevraud Abbey exhibitions

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Candes-St-Martin
    • Antique shopping
    • Wine cave visits
    Landmarks
    Candes-St-Martin
    Montsoreau
    Fontevraud Abbey
    Loire River
  4. Day 4

    Fontevraud Abbey to Saumur

    Fontevraud Abbey to Saumur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling along Loire River through troglodyte dwellings
    • Cycling to Saumur

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting
    • Visit to Saumur Castle
    • Underground mushroom farm tour
    Landmarks
    Saumur
    Saumur Castle
    Loire River
  5. Day 5

    Saumur to Château de Rochecotte or Domaine de la Tortinière

    Saumur to Château de Rochecotte or Domaine de la Tortinière
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling north-east from Loire crossing
    • Cycling along Loire cycle path
    • Cycling to Château d'Ussé
    • Cycling to Langeais and final hotel leg

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Langeais
    Landmarks
    Château d'Ussé
    Langeais
    Loire River
  6. Day 6

    Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau Châteaux

    Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau Châteaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling to Villandry
    • Visit to Villandry gardens
    • Cycling to Azay-le-Rideau
    • Azay-le-Rideau château exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Azay-le-Rideau
    • Wine cave visits
    • Azay-le-Rideau cobbled streets exploration
    Landmarks
    Villandry
    Villandry Gardens
    Azay-le-Rideau
    Azay-le-Rideau Château
    River Indre
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Return to Château de Rivau

    Return to Château de Rivau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final cycling route through forest to Cravant-les-Coteaux
    • Cycling through l'Isle-Bouchard vineyards
    • Return cycle to Château de Rivau
    Landmarks
    Cravant-les-Coteaux
    l'Isle-Bouchard
    Château de Rivau
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Departure

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