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The Loire Valley, France

8 days
From Chinon to Blois
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chinon

    Start point
    Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Indre-et-Loire, France (Train station, main exit, 14:00 - 16:00)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chinon medieval city and pavement bars and cafes around Place du Général de Gaulle
    Landmarks
    Chinon Castle
    Place du Général de Gaulle
  2. Day 2

    Chinon to Montsoreau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling tour from Chinon to Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
    • Visit Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
    • Cycling tour from Fontevraud to Montsoreau
    • Cycling tour from Montsoreau back to Chinon
    Landmarks
    Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
    River Vienne
    Montsoreau
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  3. Day 3

    Chinon to Azay-le-Rideau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chinon Castle
    • Cycling tour from Chinon to Château Ussé
    • Visit Château Ussé
    • Visit Villandry Château and gardens
    • Cycling tour to Azay-le-Rideau (approximately 11 km)
    • Visit Azay-le-Rideau Château
    Landmarks
    Chinon Castle
    Château Ussé
    Villandry Château
    Azay-le-Rideau Château
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  4. Day 4

    Azay-le-Rideau to Loches

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Azay-le-Rideau Château
    • Cycling tour through rolling farmland of river Indre to Loches

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Donjon in Loches
    • Stroll around the royal residence in Loches
    Landmarks
    Azay-le-Rideau Château
    Cité Royale of Loches
    Donjon of Loches
  5. Day 5

    Loches to Amboise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Loches medieval royal buildings
    • Cycling tour to Château Chenonceau
    • Visit Château Chenonceau and interior rooms
    • Cycling tour to Amboise (approximately 10 miles)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in the town square below Amboise Château with a cold drink
    Landmarks
    Château Chenonceau
    River Cher
    Royal Château of Amboise
  6. Day 6

    Amboise to Blois

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling tour from Amboise to Château de Chaumont
    • Visit Château de Chaumont and grounds
    • Cycling tour from Chaumont to Blois (approximately 15 miles)
    • Visit Château of Blois
    Landmarks
    Château de Chaumont
    Château of Blois
  7. Day 7

    Blois to Chambord

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling tour from Blois along River Loire to Chambord
    • Visit Chambord Château
    • Explore Chambord roof via double-helix staircase
    • Cycling tour through hunting forest back to Blois

    Optional Activities

    • Browse local cheese selection at Blois Saturday market
    • View wild boar from hides throughout Chambord forest (best at dusk)
    Landmarks
    Chambord Château
    River Loire
    Muides-sur-Loire
  8. Day 8

    Blois to Paris

    End point
    Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Indre-et-Loire, France (Main entrance, train station, 09:00 - 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Saint Pierre des Corps TGV Station

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    September 26th, 2024
    Overall great trip. Guide was excellent
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    September 14th, 2023
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