+33(0)2 54 78 62 522 days cycling tour : from Chambord to Amboise
- the fascinating chateau de Chambord
- the surprising Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire
- to ride in complete safety on the Loire à Vélo cycling paths
(on the minimum basis of 2 pers.)
Reference : L101
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to November 2019
Departure: daily
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Your bike trip between Blois and Amboise :
For a week-end long, get away in the midst of the “Pays des Chateaux”! Between Blois, the royal city of Amboise, and the outstanding castle of Chambord, bicycle paths guide you among forests and vineyards: a guaranteed change of scene.
Day 1 : Arrival in Blois + excursion to Chambord | 40 km
From the delightful city of Blois, get on your bike and follow the tracks of the “Loire à vélo” to reach the forest of the National Estate of Chambord. There, a stop and a visit of the more famous and majestic castle in the Loire Valley seem obvious. Splendour of the Renaissance, the castle of Chambord is home to no fewer than 440 rooms. Take your time and wander in the heart of its new French-style gardens.
Back in Blois, make the most of the old part of town, along the cobbled streets, interspersed with stairs, and with its famous castle.
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Free visit of the chateau, the Renaissance Splendour built for the glory of François Ist. Chambord boasts 440 rooms and 282 chimneys, it’s the most impressive and prestigious from the Loire Valley. And take time to enjoy the new French style gardens.
Day 2 : Blois – Amboise | 40 km
Enjoy a stage “by bike” entirely on the cycle route of the “Loire à Vélo”. Ride across charming small towns 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 banks of the Loire, to reach Amboise and its royal castle, former home to the greatest Kings of France.
Departure at the end of the day.
Possibility to book an extra night in Amboise.
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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.
The little extra with Biking France:
Our “Châteaux Package”, with entrance fees to
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. 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)
Select your category
- from March 1st to April 30th 2019
from June 1st to 30th 2019
from September 1st to November 30th 2019 - Departure: daily
- from May 1st to 31st 2019
from July 1st to August 31st 2019 - Departure: daily
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears
Man or Lady frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 front pannier with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- Helmet
VTC SCOTT bike
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 front pannier with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- Helmet
Equipment & Bike for children
We provide bikes and equipment for children such as:
• children’s bike (from 18 to 24 inches)
• trail-a-bike (for children from 5 to 9 years old)
• trailer (for baby or 25 kg maximum children)
• baby seat
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.
> How to arrive in Blois
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.
GPX files:
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, we can provide on request the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application.
How to arrive in Blois
By car:
From A10 highway > Exit n° 17 « Blois ». Then follow direction « Blois Centre Ville ».
By train:
From Paris Austerlitz train station to Blois train station.
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 (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
France
travel date: 21 July 2018.
Très belle expérience, clé en main et esprit léger. Vélos de bonne qualité, confortables, et parcours très agréable avec scénarios variés.
France
travel date: 02 June 2018.
Vélos très confortables et maniables, sacoche très pratique pour emmener du matériel. Très beau circuit, bien expliqué avec les documents fournis.
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