Family Self-Guided Cycling Tour Blois 7-days (Level 1)

Overview

A cycling holiday for the whole family in the Loire Valley. Explore this enchanting French region, cycling through lush nature among more than 300 medieval castles and fortresses. Little ones will feel as if they are entering a magical world of gardens, labyrinths and fairy-tale manors. A week of rides suitable for even the youngest children, with routes designed especially for families. The daily stages are between 35 and 45 kilometers long, and most of the cycling is done on bike paths and low-traffic roads. 6-nights 3*/4* hotel accommodation with swimming pool, 6 Breakfasts, App including travel guide, Maps, Roadbook, Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person), 7-day Hotline service, Digital tour information. Departures Saturdays only - special dates for groups of at least 6. Extra nights in Blois on request. Blois is connected with the following airports: Tours: 60 km, Paris: 140 km. We saddle up for the start of a magical ride that today takes us along the River Loire as far as Amboise. Steeped in history the atmospheric market town is celebrated for its château and the Clos-Lucé manor, where Leonardo lived for three years (and died) and where some of his remarkable inventions are on display. The 19th-century turtle fountain (topped by a teddy bear figure), the Clock Tower and the 7-level Chinese Pagoda all add to the town’s interest. We start the day cycling through the magnificent Forest of Amboise and into fields of wheat and barley. Our destination is the Château de Chenonceau its gardens fabulously landscaped against the meandering River Cher. What better way to enjoy today’s exploration through verdant landscapes than astride our two wheeled steeds. Expect some ups and downs shortly before Chenoncheaux (it is always possible to return by train). Fields of wheat and poppy meadows scattered with centennial oaks welcome to the fertile farmlands of Touraine. The scenery is dotted with delightful hamlets such as Fougères and Vallières-les-Grandes and towered by majestic castles among them Fougères-sur-Biévre all awaiting your discovery. The picturesque route takes us largely along quiet roads and the only challenging climb is a kilometre stretch right at the start. An easy ride takes you from Chitenay to charming Cellettes, a commune bathed by the placid River Beuvron for a visit to the Renaissance Château de Beauregard. After traversing the enchanting Forest of Roussy we come to the Loire and the town of Blois which welcomes you with its elegant bridge, monuments, works of art and narrow alleyways tangled around its castle. Today’s stage leads us to one of the most famous and majestic of all Loire castles: Chambord. Leaving the hotel head for Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire an ancient hamlet perched on the river. From here continue southwards into the heart of the countryside until reaching the castle’s surrounding forest.

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