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Highlights

This stay in the heart of the Loire Valley is ideal for the whole family! Indeed we invite you to explore the Loire and its castles on itineraries suitable for everyone. Your children will be delighted to explore the treetop adventure park. Young and old alike will find their happiness in the many castles that you can visit such as Villandry, Chinon, Ussé and its treasure hunt.

To see

- Natural History Museum in Tours
- Visit Château de Villandry
- Langeais castle
- Maurice Dufresne Museum in Azay-le-Rideau
- Chinon castle

Gastronomy

Fricassee of snails with Sancerre, the Crottin of Chavignol, the Valencay, 1550 chicken with saffron, the Blois orchard, the rillette, the cremet d'Anjou, the caramandes, the tuffline

Wine

Muscadet, Pouilly Fume, Sancerre, the light red Saumur, Bourgueil, Chinon

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PROGRAM

J-1

Arrival in Tours


Arrival to the Saint Pierre des Corps-Tours TGV station, located only 1h from Paris by train. Transfer on your own by taxi to Tours and settle at your charming hotel.


Accommodation : Hotel Mondial** - Tours show
Accommodation : Hotel Oceania l'Univers**** - Tours show
Included : Emergency support,concierge service,phone not provided,mobile guidance application,roadbook,travelbook,Orientation with a local guide,luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast

Entrance ticket to Museum Histoire Naturelle Tours

Entrance ticket to Accrobranche Gadawi Park


J-2

From Tours to Villandry


For this first day from Tours you will follow the Cher and the Loire almost from the beginning to the end! Start your bike ride in the direction of Savonnières, then in the famous gardens of Villandry, which were designed to be in perfect harmony with the architecture of the castle.

Distance : 21 km (13mi).

Elevation : 94 m.


Accommodation : B&B Le Chat Courant - Villandry show
Accommodation : Le Haut des Lys*** - Villandry show
Included : luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast

Entrance ticket to Villandry gardens


J-3

From Villandry to Azay-le-Rideau


Today you will walk along the Loire River during the first part of your itinerary, start your day in the direction of Langeais where you can visit the medieval city center. Then head to Azay-le-Rideau, your final destination today, famous for its castle on the Indre River, originally built in the Middle Ages to protect the passage of the road from Tours to Chinon.

Distances : 27 km

Elevation : 118 m.


Accommodation : Hotel de Biencourt*** - Azay le Rideau show
Accommodation : Le Grand Monarque**** - Azay-Le-Rideau show
Included : luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast

Entrance ticket to Amboise castle

Visit of the castle of Langeais.

Entrance ticket to Musee Maurice Dufresne - Azay-le-Rideau


J-4

From Azay-le-Rideau to Chinon


Ride from Azay-le-Rideau to Chinon for a full day of cycling, Chateau of Usse, a fairytale castle which is reputed to have inspired the story of Sleeping Beauty and a "must" for all Walt Disney's fans. You will then finish by riding to Chinon, house to a few interesting museums, where you can taste some of the local wine, made famous in the writings of Francois Rabelais.

Distance : 35 km (21mi).

Elevation : 185 m.


Accommodation : Hotel Diderot** - Chinon show
Accommodation : Hotel Diderot** - Chinon show
Included : luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast

Entrance ticket to Forteresse de Chinon

Entrance ticket to Musee Chateau d'Ussé + paper chase - Rigny-Ussé


J-5

Departure from Chinon


You can take your time getting started in the morning to have breakfast and depart at your leisure. (Depart on your own). Easy train access back to Paris via Tours. We are happy to help with train info, added nights in Paris, car rental, or other services in France.


Included : breakfast

CUSTOMIZED
TOUR

This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Arrival in Tours : Train from Paris
(around 1h30 with direct train)

Departure from Chinon : Train to paris
(3 hours with change of train in Tours)

BIKES


included

Hybrid Bike - Standard

More info

Bike rental description :

The SCOTT SUB SPORT 20 (or equivalent) features a sporty "trekking" geometry that suits trips of all distances. Equipped with a Shimano 27 speed transmission and integrated front and rear lights, this bike is begging to go on an adventure.

Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your stuff during your ride.

Included with your bike rental :

  • Helmet
  • Lock
  • Hand pump
  • 2 spare tubes
  • Rear pannier
  • Toolkit
  • Tire levers
  • Patch kit
  • 1 souvenir water bottle
  • Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request

Note: "’Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."


optional

Electric Assisted Bike - Standard

More info

Bike rental description :

The SCOTT SUB TOUR ELECTRIC-RIDE 30 unisex (or equivalent)

All the fun of cycling in an electric version. The SCOTT Sub Tour eRide 30 will assist you in all your rides in town or in the countryside thanks to its 500 Wh Bosch battery.

Available sizes : XXS, XS, S, M, L

Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your staff during your ride.

Included with your bike rental :

  • Helmet
  • Lock
  • Hand pump
  • 2 spare tubes
  • Rear pannier
  • Toolkit
  • Tire levers
  • Patch kit
  • 1 souvenir water bottle
  • Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request

Note: "’Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."




optional

Road Bike - Standard

More info

Bike rental description :

The SCOTT ROAD BIKE ADDICT 30 Disc (Standard) (or equivalent)

With a new geometry that focuses more on endurance. The SCOTT ADDICT 30 Disc will become your preferred choice for long distance travel.

Available sizes : XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Availability: This type of bike has limited availability, and is likely to move very quickly.

Included with your bike rental :

  • Front pannier containing:
  • Toolkit
  • Tire levers
  • Patch kit
  • 2 spare tubes
  • 1 hand pump
  • Rear pannier
  • Helmet
  • Odometer
  • Lock
  • 2 souvenir water bottles
  • Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.

Note: "Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."


optional

Road Bike - Excellence

More info

Bike rental description :

PINARELLO Pinarello X3 - 105/Di2 (Excellence) (or equivalent)

Equipped with a Shimano 105 Di2 12 speed drivetrain and a brand new carbon frame, the Pinarello X3 is designed to go the distance thanks to its ability to filter vibrations and absorb the shocks present on your next

road.

Sizes available: XXS,XS,S, M, L, XL,XXL

Availability: This type of bike has limited availability, and is likely to move very quickly.



Included with your bike rental :

  • Front pannier containing:
  • Toolkit
  • Tire levers
  • Patch kit
  • 2 spare tubes
  • 1 hand pump.
  • Helmet
  • 2 souvenir water bottles
  • Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.

Note: "’Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."


optional

Road Bike - Premium

More info

Bike rental description :

TREK Emonda SLR 7 (Premium) (or equivalent)

The all-new TREK Emonda SLR 7 is the lightest model of the American Brand. Equipped with the Shimano Ultegra Di2 transmission, the gear shift is faster and more precise.

Available sizes : XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

Availability: This type of bike has limited availability, and is likely to move very quickly.

Included with your bike rental :



  • Front pannier containing:
  • Toolkit
  • Tire levers
  • Patch kit
  • 2 spare tubes
  • 1 hand pump
  • Helmet
  • 2 souvenir water bottles
  • Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.

Note: "’Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."


optional

Gravel Bike - Standard

More info

Bike rental description :

SCOTT Speedster Gravel 30 (Standard) (or equivalent)

A talented and versatile gravel road bike. Designed to go the distance, explore the roads less traveled or speed up your daily commute. It's high enough for long-distance comfort and forward-leaning enough for speed.

Available sizes :XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Availability: This type of bike has limited availability, and is likely to move very quickly.

Included with your bike rental :

  • Helmet
  • Bottles (2)
  • Front bag (S)
  • Rear saddlebag (L)
  • Computer
  • Padlock
  • Patch Kit (tire levers, spare tubes, multi-tool, patches, pump)
  • Pedals : flat, cages or own available

Note: "’Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."

Details

Included


ACCOMODATIONS

- 4 nights of accommodation in hotels or Guest house with private shower and/or bath

MEALS

- Daily breakfast at each hotel

BIKES

- Hybrid bike rental included

GEAR

- Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)

SUPPORT

- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed Road Book, comprehensive trip literature
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times including detailed maps, touristic information
- Concierge service available to assist you for your requests during your trip (taxi transfer, restaurant, activities...)

TRANSFER

- All luggage transfers

Not included


- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
- Multirisk travel insurance

Other questions?

See our FAQs page for answers to common questions.

FAQ

Rates

Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date

PRICE FROM / PER PERSON
BASIC HOTEL ACCOMODATION
STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMODATION
Double occupancy *
840 €
995 €
Single supplement **
110 €
155 €
Solo traveler ***
1090 €
1245 €

* Please contact us for triple hotel rates. ** Traveling with a group. *** Traveling alone.

Upgrade your bike

From / Per person

Electric Assisted Bike - Standard
65€
Road Bike - Standard
65€
Road Bike - Excellence
155€
Road Bike - Premium
190€
Gravel Bike - Standard
65€

CANCELLATION INSURANCE

Cancellation insurance 6%

BASIC HOTEL ACCOMODATION FROM

STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMODATION FROM

Hotel Mondial** - Tours

Located in Tours, this hotel offers comfort in a family home atmosphere, with the guarantee of professional services. In the heart of the city, between Place Plumereau, Rue Colbert and Rue Nationale, 10 minutes walk from the train station and the congress centre. Follow the cobblestones of our streets steeped in history to visit the many restaurants nearby. Thanks to its easy parking, you can follow the Loire River, reach the castles and all the places of interest of this beautiful region by car, motorbike or bicycle!
http://www.hotelmondialtours.com/

Hotel Oceania l'Univers**** - Tours

The Oceania L'Univers is a historic hotel, marked by the illustrious guests who have stayed here. Facing the city hall, this hotel now welcomes you following a complete refurbishment of the rooms: high ceilings, warm colours and even a balneo bath in some rooms Everything has been done to preserve and emphasise what it is that makes this place so charmingly authentic. Thanks to the new colour scheme, new materials, new furniture and facilities, our hotel provides remarkable comfort to weekend visitors or anyone staying in Tours.
http://www.oceaniahotels.com/h/hotel-oceania-l-univers-tours/presentation

B&B Le Chat Courant - Villandry

Opposite the Château de Villandry, on the other side of the river Cher, at the gateway to the Loire Anjou Touraine Regional Natural Park... The Loire Valley is a world-famous region famous for its castles and its gentle way of life, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site... Whether you are looking for tourism or leisure activities, we will share with you our passion for our region where many riches await you... Come and recharge your batteries by the pool or in the garden of this establishment.
http://www.le-chat-courant.com/

Le Haut des Lys*** - Villandry

Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villandry is one of the gateways to the Loire-Anjou Natural Park and certainly the international reference for French-style gardens. Located just above the village and its castle, the hotel Le Haut des Lys is a beautiful bourgeois house made of tufa. Welcome to the hotel Le Haut des Lys !
https://www.lehautdeslys.com/

Hotel de Biencourt*** - Azay le Rideau

Built rue Balzac in the village of Azay-le-Rideau, the hotel de Biencourt was during the 16th century a hotel named White Horse. It later became a place where the real tennis was played before becoming under the Second Empire a school for boys and the village first girls class. Ideally located in the heart of Azay-le-Rideau, just a stone’s throw from the castle, you will find here the charm of the past with all the comfort you would expect when away from home. The courtyard garden is an oasis of peace to relax after a long day of discovering. L’Hôtel de Biencourt provides 17 comfortable and luminous rooms. To get your day in Azay-le-Rideau off to a good start, we offer you a delicious buffet breakfast : various pastries and breads, fruits, yogurt farm, organic goat cheese, tomme cheese, meats, muesli, honey and jams, apple juice and various hot beverages.
http://www.hotelbiencourt.fr/en/

Le Grand Monarque**** - Azay-Le-Rideau

This ancient post house from the 18th century has become a charming boutique hotel. The tuffeau stone – a very clear Loire Valley limestone typical of the Renaissance chateaux – and the exposed beams give to this boutique hotel a special charm. For your comfort, all the rooms have a free Wi-Fi connection, a LCD TV screen with international channels, a personal safe, and air conditioning.. Its courtyard, with its centennial trees, is an oasis of peace.Nested in the centre of the lovely little town of Azay-le-Rideau, and just 150m away from its famous and charming chateau, the hotel is ideally situated to visit the Loire Valley and its greatest castles.
http://www.legrandmonarque.com/

Hotel Diderot** - Chinon

Ideally situated in the heart of old Chinon, nestled in the quiet and historic neighborhood of the Saint Mexme collegiate church, Hotel Diderot welcomes you into a 15th century limestone mansion, restructured in the 17th and 19th centuries. Here you will find peace and tranquility ; you will experience the warm hospitality of a “ tourangelle ” residence, in the land of Renaissance writer François Rabelais, amidst the splendid vineyards of the Val de Loire, the landscape dotted with magnificent castles and unique gardens. At the Hotel Diderot, each room is uniquely arranged and decorated. The bedding is of superior quality ; the cleanliness of the bathrooms is impeccable. In the morning, you will enjou a marvelous breakfast, offering a dizzying selection of homemade jams, delicious French breads, brioche and croissants, locally produced fresh goat cheese, honey and fruit juice.
http://www.hoteldiderot.com/

Hotel Diderot** - Chinon

Ideally situated in the heart of old Chinon, nestled in the quiet and historic neighborhood of the Saint Mexme collegiate church, Hotel Diderot welcomes you into a 15th century limestone mansion, restructured in the 17th and 19th centuries. Here you will find peace and tranquility ; you will experience the warm hospitality of a “ tourangelle ” residence, in the land of Renaissance writer François Rabelais, amidst the splendid vineyards of the Val de Loire, the landscape dotted with magnificent castles and unique gardens. At the Hotel Diderot, each room is uniquely arranged and decorated. The bedding is of superior quality ; the cleanliness of the bathrooms is impeccable. In the morning, you will enjou a marvelous breakfast, offering a dizzying selection of homemade jams, delicious French breads, brioche and croissants, locally produced fresh goat cheese, honey and fruit juice.
http://www.hoteldiderot.com/