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Discover the Three Rivers -The Loire, Indre & Cher River Valleys With accommodations and dinners
in chateaux and manor houses by night and the magnificent chateaux of French
history by day, this is truly a royal experience. Stop to taste the wines and visit the wineries
of countless vineyards all along t This is a luxury self-guided bicycle tour with accommodations in beautiful 3* & 4* Manors and Chateaux. Click to See: Tour Price - Departure Days - What's Included - Reserve this tour The Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrival in Joue les Tours. You will be met by your
hotel host who will fit your bicycle, present your tour book and answer any
questions you
Day 2 – Joue les Tours to Montbazon - 28 miles A stage with the opportunity of discovering the famous gardens of Villandry crossing the Indre Valley. The gardens were originally planted and cared for by monks and are spectacular in their array of colors and in their geometric design. To this day, each garden plot has a large planting of a bush or small tree to represent the monk that worked the original garden. Cycle on to the chateau of Azay-le-Rideau seemingly floating in the center of a placid dreamy lake. A perfect setting of water and greenery effected by diverting a river centuries ago to provide a continuous supply of water.
Cycling along the Indre valley and presenting an opportunity to explore the most beautiful of all of the chateaux – Chenonceau, built across the river Cher. This spectacular structure was the home provided by King Henry II for his favorite mistress who, at the time was the second greatest power in the country. Upon his death the Queen, Catherine De Medici, threw her out and insisted she move to Chaumont. She detested Chaumont and never spent much time there. Then you will reach the chateau of Montpoupon Day 4 - Chissay to Ouchamps - 27 miles An itinerary through the countryside and vineyards passing by small chateaux before cycling towards the famous chateau of Cheverny. Day 5 - Excursion - 42 miles After Cheverny and Villesavin, you will enjoy visiting the prestigious chateau of Chambord and the Chateau of Beauregard.
Cycling along the Loire river via Chaumont sur Loire. Chateau Chaumont Has one of the finest restored stables in France. The panorama over the river Loire is striking. One of the chateau’s former owners had one of its wings torn down just to open it to the view. This was one of Ben Franklin’s favorite places and he spent much time here when he was the ambassador to France. Now get ready for a beautiful ride on a lonely road along the Loire all the way to Amboise. The Chateau Amboise has a sound and light pageant during the summer months that is a spectacular of color and history with a cast of hundreds of local citizens participating. Amboise was the final home of Leonardo di Vinci. He spent the last seven years of his life here at the invitation of Queen Catherine De Medici. Models of the many drawings of his inventions have been built and are on exhibit.
Day 7 – Amboise to Joue les Tours – 30 milesYour last stage cycling through the countryside and and the famous Vouvray vineyards Day 8 – Departure .Breakfast and departure. Overnight Itinerary: Joue les Tours - Montbazon - Chissay - Ouchamps - Amboise - Joue les Tours
Single Supplement $550 Return to top Includes all dinners and breakfasts Accommodations in 3 and 4 star chateaux hotels and manor houses. Bicycle Rental $125 Additional night in Joue in half-board basis $175 - Single Supplement $75
Exclusions : The insurance, the transfers from and to the airport, the beverages, the lunches, items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry.. BICYCLES - 21 speed men’s and ladies' bikes, equipped with two saddlebags, a water bottle, an anti-theft device, a map holder, a helmet and a repair kit. Adjustment by a cycling specialist. IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN – We do not intervene for flat tires. However, should any breakdown occur that prevents the completion of the days journey we will make repairs on the road. A phone number will be provided. All other types of necessary repairs that do not make cycling impossible will be repaired at the hotel each night.
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