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",3939,831,"France is blessed with an abundance of idyllic cycle routes. Enjoy the elegant Châteaux of the Loire Valley, or take on one of the many Vélodyssée routes along the picturesque Atlantic Coast. Our new cycle route from Bordeaux to the Lot Valley is defiunitely worth considering as are our idyllic itineraries through the Alsace wine region.
","France Cycling Holidays, Vélodyssée cycle routes, Alsace cycle routes, Loire cycle routes","Our France Cycling Holidays include Vélodyssée routes along the Atlantic Coast, easy cycling in the Loire and idyllic routes in Alsace and Brittany.","France Cycling Holidays","Leisurely","0","2",3182,22,"Daily","1",4440,485,"3","Chateau Chenonceau","A leisurely cycling holiday through the Loire Valley taking in historic towns, gorgeous countryside, idyllic villages and of course the splendid and elegant Châteaux for which the region is famous. Dedicated cycle paths and quiet lanes lead you through a patchwork of vineyards, riverside meadows and shady forests to spectacular palaces all with an incredible story to tell.
The Loire Valley could have been designed with leisurely cycling holidays in mind, not only does it offer a beautiful rolling landscape peppered with historic towns and delightful villages but it also boasts some of the country’s most famous and elegant Châteaux, all within an easy ride of each other.
Château de Chenonceaux
To top it off, the forward thinking locals have made sure that cycling here is a real pleasure by installing dedicated cycle paths wherever possible. Also, just in case further encouragement is required, bear in mind that the region produces some world class wines and is revered – in a country that takes its food pretty seriously – for the quality of its local dishes.
This trip will suit cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness. The route is pretty flat and you will average about 45km per day. The few hills you encounter along the way will be short and gradual.
',"027-104CFR","loire-chateaux-cycling-holiday","Mar - Oct","A leisurely cycling holiday through the Loire Valley taking in historic towns, gorgeous countryside, idyllic villages and of course the splendid and elegant Châteaux for which the region is famous. Dedicated cycle paths and quiet lanes lead you through a patchwork of vineyards, riverside meadows and shady forests to spectacular palaces all with an incredible story to tell.
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This is a part of France where the cuisine is first class and the wines excellent. Picture-perfect châteaux dot the landscape as you travel downstream and westwards, along the gently curving river.
Château D'Usse
You’ll love the towns and cities you’ll visit along the way, from medieval Beaugency to the royal towns of Blois and Amboise. You'll also have the chance to visit some of the regions most celebrated castles such as Château Chambord, Château Chenonceaux and Château D'Usse.
The route covers around 30 miles each day, and while there are a few hills, this tour is not particularly demanding. You’ll be riding mainly on quiet back roads with some sections on dedicated cycle paths so won’t encounter much traffic.
","019-106CFR","loire-orleans-to-saumur-cycling-holiday","Apr - Sep","Cycle the Loire valley from Orléans to Saumur through what is known as the ‘Garden of France’. Along the way you’ll have the chance to stop and explore some of the country’s most exquisite chateaux like Château de Chambord and Château Chenonceaux. This fairy tale-like route will also unveil gorgeous old towns such as Blois, Amboise and Tours.
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Discover Joan of Arc’s Orléans with it’s imposing cathedral and narrow cobbled streets. Easy riverside cycling leads you to the flowering city of Beaugency with its famous Caesar Tower dating from the 11th century.
The fortress of Chaumont-sur-Loire
The route takes a detour from the river to take in Château Chambord, one of the Loire’s most impressive châteaux before delivering you to Blois, a beautiful, historic city full of traditional restaurants offering delicious local cuisine. You’ll also pass the fortress of Chaumont-sur-Loire standing guard over the river near Amboise.
Finally, after riding through the vineyards of Montlouis you arrive in the beautiful old city of Tours with its narrow streets and half-timbered houses.
You’ll be covering around 30 miles a day on this tour. Much of it is on dedicated cycle paths with the remainder on quiet lanes and roads. Its mainly level with some slightly hilly sections but nothing too strenuous and well within the reach of anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
',"027-115CFR","loire-orleans-to-tours-cycling-break","A leisurely 5 night cycling break exploring the northern end of the Loire Valley. Enjoy easy cycling along the banks of the Loire River taking in quaint riverside towns, fabulous Châteaux and breathtaking natural beauty
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Other highlights include visiting the vineyards of the Cheverny appellation and tasting some of the region’s finest white wines at source. The local food is as good as you’d expect from one of France’s gastronomic heartlands. As far as sights go, the Château de Chambord ranks highly on most people’s lists and you won’t be disappointed by one of the most magnificent castles in all of France.
Château de Cheverny
The gardens at Châteaux de Chaumont-sur-Loire, meanwhile, are an oasis of calm and relaxation. And after all this exploration, returning to your peaceful hotel at the end of your daily rides you can take a refreshing dip in its open-air swimming pool. Then enjoy the wonderful food accompanied by the fine wines they offer during the evening which is first class.
This Loire Valley cycling break is really suitable for almost anyone. The daily rides are relatively short – the longest is about 35 miles – and as you’re based in the same place, if you fancy taking a break one day there’s nothing to stop you. You’re also free to make the rides shorter or longer if you wish. Most of the riding is also on the flat and on quiet country lanes or forest paths.
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This highly enjoyable and easy route leads you along a network of cycle paths and quiet roads. You’ll discover a peaceful world of meandering rivers, ornate châteaux and lovely old towns and cities. The Loire River will be your guide for much of the route as it flows westwards through the beautiful Loire Valley.
Approaching Château d’Ussé
Along the way you’ll see some of the regions most famous châteaux including the Château de Villandy with it’s superb Renaissance gardens, the 16th century island palace of Château d’Azay le Rideau, beautiful Château d’Ussé (that inspired the author of Sleeping Beauty) and the majestic Château de Saumur.
Along with all this, you’ll overnight in charming old towns where you’ll find a multitude of restaurants offering the superb food and wine of this delightful region.
With the exception of a few undulations here and there the cycling is very easy making this route accessible to all. E-bikes are an available option.
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