Discover the Loire Valley with your family
Travel with your family by a soft green landscape endowed by Renaissance castles, full of stories y legends. The bicycle allows you to discover the region in the heart of France in an active and original way.
This route easy and smooth it takes you on two wheels through the Loire Valley, also known as the 'Country of Castles' or the 'Garden of France'. With average temperatures of 16-20ºC in summer and landscapes of fresh, green forests, it is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant areas of France to discover by bicycle.
The area stands out for its famous châteaux – castles. Although having their origins in the Middle Ages, almost all of them were built or restored during the French Renaissance, when at the french royalty He liked to come to the area to rest and enjoy.
This trip of 7 days it starts at Blois and ends downstream in Amboise. With daily stages from 20 to 33 km on easy terrain and mainly flat, The route is ideal to enjoy with the family.
ITINERARY
The first day you can spend quietly in Blois, visiting its picturesque center and castle. Do not miss The House of Magic, a museum of magical objects and history of magic, dedicated to the magician Robert Houdin who lived here.
The route will take you to Chambord Castle, a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance with its 440 rooms and double spiral staircase, built during the reign of Francis I of France.
We recommend taking a trip to Baignade Naturelle du Grand Chambord to spend an afternoon in the natural outdoor pool and enjoy its spectacular natural surroundings.
Crossing the Cheverny vineyards and passing the 15th-century castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire, you will finish the route in Amboise. City with the famous castle where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life.
All in all, this itinerary is very light and pleasant, letting you discover one of the most popular areas of France by bicycle at your leisure and with your family.
DURATION | 7 days / 6 nights (5 days of cycling) |
LEVEL | Special children |
KILOMETERS (APPROX) | 140KM (total trip distance) |
BIKE TYPE | All types of bicycle |
RECOMMENDED TIME | March - October |
DEPARTURE DAYS | Every day of the week |
MEETING POINT | The hotel in Blois |
HOTELS | 2*, 3* and 4* hotels depending on the chosen category |
PRICE
STANDARD (2* and 3* hotels) FROM 870€ / person
SUPERIOR (3* and 4* hotels) FROM 1.175€ / person
KIDS (sharing a room with two adults): ask about the discount, varies depending on age
RESERVATION CODE: EU- 18 - FAM
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Accommodation and breakfast at the hotel of the selected category (double room)
- 1 Dinner (drinks not included)
- Luggage transfer
- Detailed route information with maps
- Telephone assistance 7 days/week
- Tourist taxes
- Tickets to the castles (request reservation details)
EXTRA OPTIONS
- Bicycle rental (hybrid, sport or e-bike)
- Baby chair rental
- Transportation from Paris round trip
- Transport back to Blois from Amboise
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Comfortable sportswear
- Gloves and sunglasses
- Waterproof clothing (raincoat and rain pants)
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Helmet
- Small backpack
- Small first aid kit (mosquito repellent!)
- Swimsuit
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