The Loire Valley: Fontevraud Cycling Tour invites you to discover the mesmerizing landscapes that form the Loire Valley, with the small town of Fontevraud L'Abbaye as your base. This 6-day self-guided cycling holiday is the perfect way to experience France's Loire Valley on two wheels and at your own pace. Enjoy the convenience of unpacking only once during this trip, with a comfortable historic hotel as your base in Fontevraud. Fontevraud is home to France's most extensive collection of monastic buildings, making it an ideal place to sightsee on foot and two wheels. Explore the castles, gardens, and unspoiled countryside of the Loire Valley, and hop off your bike to stop at historic towns and ancient sites around Fontevraud. Customize this cycling adventure by choosing from a wide range of daily routes varying in length and difficulty, allowing you to see the Loire Valley your way! Ride through enchanting woods and fields of yellow sunflowers stretching up the sun as you set out on mesmerizing routes to Chinon, Saumur, and several charming villages along the way. Take in the splendour of the Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud and the grand Château de Saumur as you explore these illustrious fortresses on foot. Enjoy a break for lunch in the scenic town of Chinon, posting up on a terrace overlooking the Vienne River with a glass of superb local wine in hand. This cycling tour of the Loire Valley invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey. Experience this spellbinding region of France for yourself! Enjoy leisurely cycling routes as you set out daily on mesmerizing rides from your base hotel in Fontevraud. Immerse yourself in a world of castles, gardens, medieval towns, and ancient abbeys. Customize this fabulous cycling tour, choosing from a wide selection of daily routes that cater to your preferences. Visit and explore the famous Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud, founded in 1101. Your tour begins in beautiful Fontevraud L'Abbaye, a small commune in the Loire Valley that will be your amiable base for the duration of the tour. Once you've settled into your accommodations, head out to explore Fontevraud L'Abbaye, a village that is home to France's most extensive collection of monastic buildings. It goes without saying that the Fontevraud Abbey is an ideal place to begin your exploration of this historic town! Your cycling adventure in the Loire Valley begins with the perfect introduction to this breathtaking region. Enjoying a flat route at your own pace, you’ll cruise through lovely woods and fields of sunflowers bursting with colour (when in bloom) towards the historic town of Chinon. You’ll find the Château de Chinon perched on the bank of the Vienne River here. Hop off your bike to explore the ancient fortress before perhaps stopping for lunch and a glass of local wine. After all, you are in the Chinon wine region! Return to Fontevraud, completing today’s circuit with a stop at famous French author François Rabelais’ museum on the way if you please. Perched on the wild Loire, you’ll uncover your second majestic riverside chateau today, the grand Château de Saumur. A gorgeous route will lead you to Saumur this morning, where you’ll explore another fantastic wine town. Saumur is not only known for its majestic castle and fine grapes but also its 17th-century church of Notre Dame. Spend as much time as you’d like in Saumur, then either continue the loop back to Fontevraud or opt to take a boat ride on the Loire River to Montsoreau. From Montsoreau, the ride back to Fontevraud is a mere 4km. Hop on your bike to explore the Anjou area's wide-open countryside this morning, an area known worldwide for producing the Chenin Blanc grapes. The route continues to Cadre Noir, with ample opportunities to pause along the way to soak in the peaceful green countryside. Cadre Noir is a center for prestigious horseback riding in France and is also the site of the French military riding academy. Continue the route through the picturesque valley, enjoying gently undulating hills back to Fontevraud. Today is dedicated to exploring the abbey of Frantevraud (if you haven’t already done so), the intricate gardens, and surrounding villages. Take your time exploring this remarkable town that you’ve called home for the past 5 days, and enjoy discovering its most famous sights and hidden corners. Your cycling tour comes to an end following breakfast this morning. With just under a weeks’ worth of memories made on one bike in the beautiful Loire Valley, check out of your accommodations and depart. Au revoir! We're Canadian. Book with a Canadian company whose mission is to help you travel the world. Self-guided Specialists. 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