Starting at
per person
Duration
10 nights
Level
1 - Easy - flat - 30 to 60 km
From Angers to Blois, you’ll travel back in time to the Renaissance as your bike takes you along the route to the famous châteaux of the Loire Valley, the jewels of France’s architectural heritage. Discover Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb at the Château d’Amboise, or the chambers of Catherine de’ Medici and Diane de Poitiers at the Château de Chenonceau.
Immerse yourself in the world of Hergé at the Château de Cheverny, the inspiration for the famous Moulinsart Castle in his *Adventures of Tintin* series. Wrap up your journey in Blois, whose castle was a favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance. An ideal trip for history and architecture buffs who want to explore grand estates and picturesque, centuries-old roads by bike!
With the Self-guided option, enjoy your trip at your own pace and on your own terms. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the transfer scheduled for day 10;
10 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
10 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the transfer scheduled for day 10;
10 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
10 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
Montreal Airport / Nantes Airport
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport / Montreal Airport
Route rating: 2
Easy, flat route: few challenges; 30–60 km
Montreal Airport / Nantes Airport
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport / Montreal Airport
Route rating: 2
Easy, flat route: few challenges; 30–60 km
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Meet at Nantes Airport and transfer to Angers (1 hour 30 minutes).
Day 2
A rest day or a loop via Bouchemaine, Rocheford-sur-Loire, Thouarcé, Bonnezeaux, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, and Les Ponts-de-Cé (63 km).
Day 3
Angers, Saint-Sulpice, Le Thoureil, Gennes, Cunault, Saumur. Loop via Doué-la-Fontaine (52 to 78 km).
Day 4
A day off or a loop via St-Just-sur-Dive, Montreuil-Bellay, Les Ulmes, and Rou-Marson (42 km).
Day 5
Saumur, Candes-Saint-Martin, Avoine, Huismes, Bréhémont, Azay-le-Rideau (57 km).
Day 6
Azay-le-Rideau, Vallères, Villandry, Tours, Vouvray, Vernou-sur-Brenne, Nazelles-Négron, Amboise (54 km).
Day 7
A day off or a loop via Chenonceau, Francueil, Bléré, and St-Martin-le-Beau (44 km).
Day 8
Amboise, Mosnes, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Candé-sur-Beuvron, Blois (38 km).
Day 9
A day off or a loop via Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Chambord, Bracieux, Cour-Cheverny, Mont-près-Chambord, and Vineuil (56 km).
Day 10
Transfer from Blois to Paris (2 hours and 15 minutes).
Day 11
Transfer to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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