CYCLING IN THE LOIRE VALLEY - FRANCE FAMILY HOLIDAY

8 days from GBP649 to GBP699 land only
Tripcode: FVD

Countries Visited: France

Gentle cycling in the countryside
Fairytale chateaux
Great food, cakes and wine

Chateau de Chenonceaux, The Loire, France

The Loire is the longest river in France, rising in the Massif Centrale and flowing over 1000km to the Atlantic Ocean. Along its lower reaches, the hunting grounds and lodges of kings and noblemen have grown into extraordinarily ornate chateaux. In addition to these fine buildings, the Loire Valley is famous for its wine, with flourishing vineyards set amid the leafy forests, green valleys and charming villages; ideal for gentle family cycling. The vast majority of the riding is on quiet, easy tarmac roads, with few hills. The historic market town of Amboise, nestled under its fortified chateau, makes a perfect starting point from where we wend our way between the Loire and Cher rivers, visiting some of the prettiest and most famous chateaux along the way.

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Working in cooperation with Rail Europe, our sales team will be happy to reserve your seats and tickets can be booked 3 months prior right up until the day of departure, subject to availability. Suggested train times and further information can be found within the Trip Notes.

Itinerary

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CYCLING IN THE LOIRE VALLEY - FRANCE FAMILY HOLIDAY

Day 1

Start Amboise.

Day 2

Ride along peaceful country roads to the village of Fougeres, where we stay opposite a mediaeval chateau.

Day 3

Cycle through quiet villages of the Sologne to Bracieux, with optional stop at the grand Chateau de Cheverny.

Day 4

Rest day in Bracieux or circular ride through the forests to the Chateau de Chambord, an extraordinary collection of turrets and spires.

Day 5

Riverbank ride following the lazy Loire to Chaumont-sur-Loire.

Day 6

Rest day to explore the chateau at Chaumont or circular ride to the mediaeval city of Blois.

Day 7

Cycle through rolling countryside to Amboise with optional stop at the chateau of Chenonceaux; time to visit the last home of Leonardo da Vinci, and the castle of Amboise.

Day 8

End Amboise.

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Cyclists outside a Chateau close to the River Cher

Cafe outside the Chateau in Fougeres sur Bievre

A family on a self-guided cycling holiday in France

The Chateau of Chenonceaux on the River Cher

Cyclists outside a Chateau close to the River Cher