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Loire Valley Bike & Canoe Tour

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From Amboise to Chinon
3.8
2 traveler reviews
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  • We loved the self-guided aspect -- all of our needs were well taken care of, but we had the freedom to ride at our own pace.

    Loire Valley Bike & Canoe Tour reviewer 1
    D., traveled in August
    4.5
  • Bridge over a river with historic buildings in the background.

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Discover France Adventures
Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris to Amboise

  2. Day 2

    Amboise

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Amboise countryside forests
    • Visit Parc Mini Chateaux
    • Explore Chenonceau Castle
    • Canoe ride downstream (approximately 2 hours)
    • Pass under Chateau de Chenonceau by canoe
    • Chocolate tasting at Amboise
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chenonceau
    Parc Mini Chateaux
    Chateau d'Amboise
  3. Day 3

    Amboise to Tours

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Montlouis vineyards
    • Explore Le Vieux Tours (medieval district)
    • Visit La Place Plumereau

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Tours
    Landmarks
    La Place Plumereau
  4. Day 4

    Tours to Azay-le-Rideau

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride to Savonnieres
    • Visit Villandry gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chateau de Sache (long route option)
    Landmarks
    Villandry
    Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau
    Chateau de Sache
  5. Day 5

    Azay-le-Rideau to Chinon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chateau de Langeais
    • Visit Chateau d'Ussé

    Optional Activities

    • Local wine tasting in Chinon
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Langeais
    Chateau d'Ussé
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  6. Day 6

    Chinon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Park entrance

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking around Chinon (8.5 km)
    • Bike ride through sunflower fields and vineyards (44 km)
    • Adventure Park activities including zip lining
  7. Day 7

    Chinon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extra nights in Paris
    • Car rental in France
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    We are a family of three - mom, dad, 10-year-old son, and we had an AMAZING bicycling adventure with Discover France....
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  • Loire Valley Bike & Canoe Tour reviewer 2
    July 20th, 2014
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    The self-guided multisport tour in the Loire was an absolutely awesome experience. The route was an easy undulating...
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    Traveled in May 2014
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