Loire Valley Bicycle Tour by Fat Tire Bike Tours

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Duration: 11h 30m
Location: Blois, France | Blois, France


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Bicycle ride through the stunning Loire Valley countryside
Independent visits to Chateau de Blois & Chateau de Chambord
Trip to an open-air market to shop for picnic lunch supplies
Scenic ride through the Loire Valley from Paris by train
Relaxing cycling pace in a small, intimate group

Inclusions:
Guided bicycle tour of the Loire Valley
Admission to the Chateau de Blois and the Chateau de Chambord
Return train tickets between Paris and Blois
Bicycle and helmet rental
Tour commentary provided in English

Description:

The stunning rural landscapes south of Paris are a sight to behold, and there are few better ways to explore the Loire Valley than by bike. Glide through the winding trails to see 2 of the region's best chateaus, and enjoy a stop at a local market to shop for some picnic supplies along the way.

After a take a breaking train ride from Gare d'Austerlitz in Paris, arrive at Blois, a town nestled on the banks of the Loire River. Start cycling along the gently undulating roads and gaze out over the breathtaking landscape of green fields dotted with rustic houses and churches.

Your first visit is to the Chateau de Blois, a Renaissance castle famed as the home of many French royals and the site where Joan of Arc was blessed before defeating the English in battle at Orleans. Explore the manicured gardens and the splendid castle interior on your own before cycling on towards the town's open-air market, where you can go shopping for picnic supplies.

Your next stop is known as the region's most impressive castle, the Chateau de Chambord. Its stunning, perfectly symmetrical Renaissance façade is rich in French history, primarily for being the location where the Louvre's priceless collection was stored for safekeeping during World War II.

Sit down for a picnic in the charming grounds before you continue your take a breaking ride through the countryside before looping back to the station at Blois for your return to Paris by train.