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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

    Arrival in Chinon

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore medieval Chinon town center
    • Relax in pavement bars and cafes at Place du Général de Gaulle
    Landmarks
    Château de Chinon
    Place du Général de Gaulle
  2. Day 2

    Chinon to Fontevraud to Montsoreau and back to Chinon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycle to Royal Abbey at Fontevraud
    • Cycle along the banks of River Vienne and Vienne-Loire confluence

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Abbey at Fontevraud interior
    • Explore Montsoreau village
    Landmarks
    Royal Abbey at Fontevraud
    River Vienne
    Montsoreau
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  3. Day 3

    Chinon to Azay-le-Rideau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Château de Chinon

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Château Ussé
    • Visit Villandry gardens
    • Visit Azay-le-Rideau château
    Landmarks
    Château de Chinon
    Château Ussé
    Château de Villandry
    Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    River Indre
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  4. Day 4

    Azay-le-Rideau to Loches

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Donjon of Loches
    • Explore the royal residence in Loches
    Landmarks
    Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    River Indre
    Cité Royale de Loches
    Donjon of Loches
  5. Day 5

    Loches to Amboise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Château de Chenonceau

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Loches medieval royal buildings
    • Relax in the square at Amboise
    Landmarks
    Château de Chenonceau
    River Cher
    Royal Château of Amboise
  6. Day 6

    Amboise to Blois

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Château de Chaumont
    • Visit Château of Blois
    Landmarks
    Château de Chaumont
    Château of Blois
    River Loire
  7. Day 7

    Blois to Chambord to Blois

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Château de Chambord

    Optional Activities

    • Access Chambord roof via double-helix staircase
    • Explore hunting forest and wildlife hides
    Landmarks
    Château de Chambord
    River Loire
    Muides-sur-Loire
    River Cosson
  8. Day 8

    Departure from Blois

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

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