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Tour Code LO8D

LOIRE Highlights of , and many more, Cycling along rivers & valleys, - capital of , Abbey of Fontevraud, Vineyards

FROM CASTLE TO CASTLE IN THE VALLEY (DELUXE) SELF-GUIDED CYCLING TOUR

The is known for its romantic , famous gardens, and historic churches, as well as the picturesque villages and its delicious . The longest river in and its tributaries, , and , are welcoming you with their marvellous surrounding. Tours The well-balanced combination of culture and nature will make this cycling tour an unforget- ire Cher Chenonceaux Lo table trip. Azay-le-Rideau Ind Fontevraud re

V DIFFICULTY KM LENGTH ARRIVAL e n a 263 8 days fridays - sundays n t 7 nights 19.03. - 31.10.21

Day 1 Arrival ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS Departure from Tours, Capital of Touraine. Before Partly on cycle paths and little side routes, beginning your cycling tour, do not forget to visit always asphalted, between the valleys slight climbs this beautiful city with its gothic cathedral, and old quarters. SERVICE INCLUDED

Day 2 Tours - Montsoreau 65 km 7 nights in 4* hotels in room with private facillities You will leave the city along the riverside of the Daily breakfast Loire. A few kilometres further, you arrive at the On your arrival in Azay le Rideau you will be struck famous gardens of Villandry Castle. From the little Personal welcome meeting by the charms of the Indre Valley: romantic roads parallel to the Loire, you have a nice view of Daily luggage transfer riversides, beautiful houses made of stone, and the the wilder sides of the Loire River. Passing among Route books, maps and information material amazing castle described as a jewel by the french fields you will arrive at Sleeping Beauty’s castle, in writer Honoré de Balzac. 24 h Service Hotline Ussé. You then cycle up to Montsoreau. GPS-tracks on demand

Day 5 Azay-le-Rideau - Chenonceaux PER PERSON 59 km ROOM WITH 2 PART. You will leave the Indre Valley in order to follow the DBLE / B&B 1491 € Cher Valley. Passing through , and Bléré, DBL / HB 1894 € nice little towns. Followed by the famous castle of Chenonceau called « des Dames ». Maybe ROOM WITH 4 PART. behind a door or during a walk in the magnificent DBL / B&B 1379 € gardens you will meet the ghosts of Catherine de DBL / HB 1782 € Medicis or Diane de Poitiers. EXTRA NIGHT Tours DBL / B&B 142 € Day 6 Chenonceaux - Amboise 18 km BIKE RENTAL Day 3 Montsoreau - Saumur - Today’s route will lead you to the royal castle of Amboise. In Amboise, do not miss the visit of Clos 21-Gear-Tourbike 100 € 200 € Fontevraud - Montsoreau 33 km Lucé, famous house where Leonardo da Vinci spent E-Bike (250 € deposit) Today, you will cycle from Montsoreau, by Saumur, the last years of his life. to Fontevraud, one of the largest abbeys in France, POSSIBLE OPTIONS which was built during the 12th century under the 4-course-diner (Option half-board) protection of the Plantagenets’ family. Henry II, Day 7 Amboise - Tours 31 km Bike rental Richard the Lionheart as well as Eleanor of Anquit- The last cycling day will be an unforgettable ride. Helmet rental aine are buried here. On your way back to You will follow the banks of the fascinating river Montsoreau, you will cycle among the vineyards of Loire back to Tours. On your way back, you will see Rental GPS-navigation device . troglodyte houses and the beautiful cathedral of Tours. Day 4 Montsoreau - - Azay-le-Rideau 57 km Day 8 Departure On the way to Azay le Rideau, you will cycle Your cycling trip in Loire Valley is unfortunately through the beautiful town of Chinon and finished but you will bring back home a complete afterwards through nice forests. range of great memories…

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