+33(0)2 54 78 62 522 days cycling tour: from Blois to Chenonceaux
- The elegancy of the château de Chenonceau spanning the Cher river
- A great range of scenery: Loire river, vineyards and forest
- Immerse yourself in the medieval time discovering the historic cities of Blois and Amboise
Reference : L102
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your bike trip between Blois and Chenonceaux:
Enjoy a 2-days bike escape to discover the Loire Valley treasures along its nice cycling paths. The iconic castles of Blois, Amboise and Chenonceaux as well as the astonishing Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire punctuate you ride along the Loire river to the Cher river.
Cycle through the « Touraine-Amboise » vineyards and take time to explore the royal city of Amboise and discover the last home of Leonardo Da Vinci.
Day 1 : Arrival in Blois in the morning + stage Blois - Amboise | 40 km
Leave the charming town of Blois and its old quarters following the “Loire à vélo” cycling paths towards the castle of Chaumont sur Loire. Not to be missed: The International Garden Festival which takes place in the vast park of the Estate. An absolute laboratory for the contemporary creation, where the world famous designers challenge their originality. Then go on, between vineyards and Loire river, to reach Amboise where lived the greatest Kings of France and the genius Leonardo Da Vinci the last three years of his life!
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Free chateau entrance which proudly dominates the town and the river and where Catherine de Médicis queen lived.
Follow on your visit discovering the extraordinary International Garden Festival. It’s a real laboratory for contemporary gardens where many landscape creators challenge their imagination with originality.
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Discover and taste the ‘Touraine Amboise’ appellation wines, in the cellar of a winegrower.
Day 2 : Excursion to Chenonceaux | 43 km + option 8 km
Before starting your bike excursion, take time to admire the Clos Lucé Manor House where lived Leonardo da Vinci, at the request of the French King François 1st! Go for a walk in the park landscaped around the artistic and visionary universe of the greatest creative genius.
Once you have crossed the Amboise forest, reach the famous Château de Chenonceau, straddling the Cher river, and which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici.
Departure at the end of the day.
Possibility to book an extra night in Amboise.
F-Charel – CRT centre
Take your time to discover this estate named “Chateau des dames” where reigns elegance and the French way of life. Renaissance masterpiece with architecture unique in the world straddling the Cher River. Don’t miss to visit the flower gardens which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French History: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis.
The little extra with Biking France:
- Private return transfer from Amboise to Blois – optional.
- Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
+ a wine tasting in Amboise (3 wines)
Select your category
- from March 1st to April 30th
from June 2nd to 30th
from September 1st to November 30th - Departure: daily
40 € / pers.*
75 € / pers.*
90 € / pers.*
- from May 1st to June 1st
from July 1st to August 31st - Departure: daily
40 € / pers.*
75 € / pers.*
90 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 1 night with breakfast (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 2 days with helmet
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Luggage transport during the bike stage from Blois to Amboise
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (1 night included)
•
Transfer from Amboise to Blois and personal bike repatriation
• 1 night with breakfast (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 2 days with helmet
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Luggage transport during the bike stage from Blois to Amboise
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (1 night included)
•
Transfer from Amboise to Blois and personal bike repatriation
• 1 night with breakfast (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 2 days with helmet
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Luggage transport during the bike stage from Blois to Amboise
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (1 night included)
•
Transfer from Amboise to Blois and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
'Bike extra' & various
If you bring your own bike.
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- Trail-a-bike :
+ 10 € / pers.
+ 20 € / pers.
+ 20 € / pers.
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 50 € / pers.
+ 35 € / pers.*
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.*
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 50 € / pers.
+ 30 € / pers.*
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
+ 140 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Extras
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
+ a wine tasting in Amboise (3 wines)
(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)
(booking possible in case of minimum 2 luggage transfer)
(up to 4 persons)
from Amboise to Blois
(booking possible in case of private return transfer)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears
Man or Lady frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- 1 high visibility jacket
- 1 bottle cage
- 1 bottle free of charge, 100% recyclable, BPA free, Made in France
- Helmet
VTC SCOTT bike
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front pannier with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- 1 high visibility jacket
- 1 bottle cage
- 1 bottle (100% recyclable, BPA free, made in France)
- Helmet
Equipment & Bike for children
We provide bikes and equipment for children such as :
- children’s bike
(from 16 to 24 inches – from 1,05m to 1,45m / from 3’5’’ to 4’9’’)
- trail-a-bike
(permanent coupling system for children from 5 to 8 years old – from 1,20m to 1,30m / from 4’ to 4’4’’)
- “follow-me” tandem
(for children from 5 to 8 years old – about 1,05m / 1,30m – from 3’5’’ to 4’4’’)
The “follow-me” is a clever coupling device that allows you to attach the child’s bike to your bike with ease. It can be removed easily to let the child ride alone.
- trailer
(for baby or 25 kg maximum children)
- baby seat
(for baby or 22 kg maximum children, fixed on the rear rack)
Practical details
– Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
– At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at our partner hotel, we will pick them up.
> At the beginning of your tour
> How to arrive in Blois
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 80%) and small traffic roads.
GPX files:
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, we also provide the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application (if you do not have a bike touring GPS).
At the beginning of your tour
Thank you for appearing before 10am on the 1st day to leave your luggage in Blois (next to the train station) and retrieve your bike & travel folder.
How to arrive in Blois
By train:
From Paris Austerlitz train station to Blois train station (about 1h30 by train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> St Pierre des Corps train station (by TGV train) >> Blois train station (by regular train).
– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php.
– Orly Val (automatic metro) >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Tours airport:
– Taxi transfer or TRAM (tramway – from stop « Terminus Vaucanson ») line A >> Tours train station >> Blois train station.
www.tours.aeroport.fr/gp/Parking-and-Transport/309
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Blois train station.
www.tan.fr/fr/menu/se-deplacer/tan/navette-aeroport/
Return
If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Amboise train Station >> Blois train Station (about 20 minutes by train).
– Amboise >> Blois (by taxi).
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France.
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Amboise Station >> Paris Austerlitz Station (by train).
– Amboise Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV train).
– Amboise Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airports:
– Tours Airport : www.tours.aeroport.fr/home
– Nantes Airport : www.nantes.aeroport.fr
Trip overall rating : / 2 testimonials
USA
travel date: 13 October 2019.
Beautiful cycle routes, gorgeous French villages and towns, lovely chateaus to visit! Everything from bike hire to luggage transport and accommodation was organised by Rando Velo –
France
travel date: 11 July 2019.
Première expérience réussie… Qualité des vélos et très grande gentillesse du personnel des hôtels ainsi que du taxi qui nous a prise en charge pr le retour
Some questions about this trip ?
Contact us +33(0)2 54 78 62 52 or by email
