+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Bike stay between Chambord and Cheverny
- 4 days in the heart of Sologne, between forest and chateaux
- Short stages to Chambord and Cheverny
- For the gourmand: The handmade chocolate factory Max Vauché, nearby your hotel
Reference : M4
Difficulty : Very Easy
Star tour
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Contact us +33(0)2 54 78 62 52 or by email
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Your bike stay in the châteaux country:
Choose a stay in the middle of nature!
Bracieux, a charming village located in the heart of the Sologne area, will be your ideal starting point for your peaceful excursions all along the “Pays des Châteaux” cycling paths. In the heart of Mother Nature, between forests and vineyards, you will discover among other châteaux, Chambord and Cheverny, real treasures of the Loire Valley.
Day 1 : Arrival in Bracieux + Bike excursion to Cheverny
Enjoy you hotel and discover the peaceful village of Bracieux which has preserved its magnificent 16th-century covered market.
Your first excursion takes you through fields and vineyards towards the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished and decorated apartments, which inspired Hergé’s vision of Marlinspike in the adventures of Tintin ! And don’t hesitate to stop for a visit to a local wine producer to sample a glass of Cheverny Blanc ! way back via the charming château de Villesavin.
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Free visit of the chateau remarkable for its sumptuously furnished apartments… and where always lives the same heir family since VI centuries!
This chateau inspired Hergé for Captain Haddock’s Marlinspike. Get out the fairy tale, truly to live life size the famous Tintin adventures thanks to interactive exhibition.
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Discover and taste the ‘Cheverny’ appellation wines, in the cellar of a winegrower or at the Cheverny wine house.
Day 2 : Excursion to Chambord | 24 km
Ride through the rich Domaine de Chambord forest, where a stop is essential to visit the most famous and majestic château of the Loire Valley. In its Renaissance splendour, the Château de Chambord boasts no less than 440 rooms.
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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 3 : Excursion through the Sologne area | 30 km
Cross rich and mysterious ‘Sologne’ with magnificent landscapes : beautiful forests sheltering game, ponds at every crossroad and small private châteaux hidden behind their vineyards or groves. Between ponds and heath lands, explore old typical Sologne villages such as Fontaines en Sologne.
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Take a guided tour to understand the universe of chocolate, its history and the way it is made. You will discover the passion of Max Vauché and his secrets and you will experience a real visit to the heart of chocolate, with a tasting and other temptations in our boutique.
Day 4 : Departure during the day
The little extra with Biking France:
Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. The handmade chocolate factory Max vauché
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny
Select your category
- from March 1st to June 30th
from September 1st to November 30th - Departure: daily
130 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to August 31st
- Departure: daily
130 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days with helmet
•
1 travel folder (itineraries in French or English / colour maps)
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Tourist brochures
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (3 nights included)
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 :
+ 15 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
According to the category(price per person)
(including 3 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 50 € / pers.
+ 40 € / 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
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. The handmade chocolate factory Max vauché
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny
(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)
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 your hotel, we will pick them up.
> How to arrive in Bracieux
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 90%) 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).
How to arrive in Bracieux
By train:
From Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station (about 1h30 by train) >> Bracieux (about 20 minutes by taxi: 45 € / 60 €).
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) >> Bracieux (by taxi).
– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Bracieux (by taxi).
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 >> Bracieux (by taxi).
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Bracieux (by taxi).
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 >> Bracieux (by taxi).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Bracieux (by taxi).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Bracieux (by taxi).
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 >> Bracieux (by taxi).
www.tours.aeroport.fr/gp/Parking-and-Transport/309
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Blois train station >> Bracieux (by taxi).
www.tan.fr/fr/menu/se-deplacer/tan/navette-aeroport/
Return
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- 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).
– Bracieux >> Blois Station (by taxi) : 45 € / 60 €.
– Blois Station >> Paris Austerlitz Station (by train)
– Blois Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV train)
– Blois Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train)
Close Airport:
– Tours Airport : www.tours.aeroport.fr/home
Trip overall rating : / 4 testimonials
USA
travel date: 03 October 2018.
We had a great experience biking the Loire Valley. The hotel was wonderful and the cycling was perfect. The packet of tickets to the 4 attractions was a perfect added bonus.
Australia
travel date: 31 July 2018.
Easy to book and very helpful and all went well. Quality bikes and maps were excellent
France
travel date: 08 May 2013.
Nous avons été enchantées par le séjour. Bravo pour l’organisation, et les vélos étaient très confortables.. les muscles fessiers n’ont pas trop souffert.. L’hôtel était parfait et les parcours très agréables… Séjour à recommander, ce que nous ferons… et expérience à renouveler. Merci encore.
Suisse
travel date: 04 April 2013.
De retour chez moi, je tenais à vous féliciter pour l’excellente organisation. Tout était parfait: hôtels de qualité avec accueil-service très sympathique; restaurant à Bracieux excellent; vélos neufs et adaptés aux routes; tracés des sentiers bien détaillés. Merci beaucoup à toute l’équipe. Je vous ferai de la publicité dans mon entourage!
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