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Cycle tour around Amboise

  • 3 days / 3 days riding
  •  / ref. M2
  • / Difficulty Easy
  •  / Star tour
from 260 €
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Your bike stay in Amboise:

A stay in the heart of the charming royal town of Amboise, where lived Leonardo Da Vinci. You are invited to visit the Vouvray vineyards on Loire à Vélo cycling paths and discover treasures of history, architecture and culture such as château de Chenonceau!

Within a stone’s throw from the château and the Leonardo Da Vinci Park, your delightful hotel will be the perfect starting point for your adventures!

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Tour highlights

  • 4 bike excursions from Amboise, including the unmissable château of Chenonceau !
  • Plunge back into the fabulous world of Leonardo Da Vinci
  • The outstanding Vouvray vineyards

Day 1 Arrival in Amboise + Bike excursion to Chaumont sur Loire | 45 km


Explore this pleasant royal town situated on the banks of the Loire, dominated by the proud château which was home to the greatest kings of France!

Take advantage of the day and ride to Chaumont-sur-Loire. Follow the meandering country roads which bring you to the banks of the Loire in Chaumont-sur-Loire, whose 15th-century château proudly dominates the town and the river. Don’t miss the extraordinary “Festival des Jardins” garden festival between late May and mid-October!

Optional
Visit of the International Garden Festival & Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire (Included in the "Visit Package")

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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.

Day 2 Excursion to Chenonceaux | 45 km


Once you have crossed the forest of Amboise, you will come to 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.

Optional
Visit of the Chateau of Chenonceau (Included in the "Visit Package")
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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.

Optional
Canoe trip on the Cher river
balade en canoe

JF Souchard Canoe company

Enjoy a canoe trip offering you an extraordinary point of view on the Château de Chenonceau! Admire the bucolic shores of the Cher river and appreciate the outstanding beauty of the Château de Chenonceau as you pass under the arches of the castle (approx. 2h – June 1st > October).

Day 3 Excursion to Vouvray vineyards | 45 km


Leave the Loire banks for a while to reach the picturesque Vouvray vineyards, surrounded by troglodyte houses, and famous for its fine and elegant white wines! On the way you will admire superb Renaissance private châteaux such as château de Valmer (remarkable for its Italian and vegetable gardens), and the beautiful château de Jallanges as well. And don’t hesitate to stop for a visit to a local wine producer to sample a glass of Vouvray wine!
Departure at the end of the excursion.

Possibility to plan an extra night in Amboise.

Optional
Visit of the Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci (Included in the "Visit Package")

Clos Lucé

Free visit of the Manor House where Leonardo da Vinci, at the request of the French King François 1st, spent the last three years of his life. Discover his workshop and the fabulous machines designed by the inventor. Then go for a walk in the park landscaped around the artistic and visionary universe of the greatest creative genius.

Optional
Visit of the Gardens of Château de Valmer (Included in the "Visit Package")
château de Valmer

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Stroll in the elegant Renaissance Italian gardens, disposed in terraces and offering a unique view over the Vouvray vineyards! Balustrades, statues, stairs, fountains and a troglodyte chapel from 1524 follow over eight levels the astonishing conservatory vegetable garden. A wine tasting of the domain awaits you!

The little extra with Biking France (optional):


Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to

. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
. Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise
. château de Valmer Gardens (Gardens + wine tasting)


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Your accommodation

Located in the heart of the royal city of Amboise, your hotel welcomes you in a warm atmosphere with its architecture typical of the region. The Royal Castle and Clos Lucé manorhouse (Leonardo da Vinci’s last home) are just steps away. The rooms, all with private bathroom, have been recently renovated.
On the banks of the Loire and in the center of Amboise, your hotel is ideally located at the foot of the royal castle. With a terrace or a view of the castle, the rooms guarantee relaxation in the utmost comfort. The hotel has a wine bar, ideal for a friendly and relaxing break.
Stay in a 17th century mansion converted into a 4-star hotel, located a stone's throw from the royal castle. Surrounded by a large landscaped garden, the establishment has preserved everything that recalls the history of this manor and what makes it so charming.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Including :

• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Including :

• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Children's discounts only apply when triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by at least 2 people paying the full rate)

VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears

(bike included in this tour)

A bike that favors an upright, comfortable position, ideal for leisure riding.

OPEN frame, until 1m83
CLOSED frame, from 1m83

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier with a map holder
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 smartphone holder
  • 1 lock
  • 1 bottle cage

Helmet not provided.

SCOTT Sub Sport 20 - 27 speed gears

A “sport” bike that favors a more athletic position and riding style.

OPEN frame, until 1m83
CLOSED frame, from 1m83

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier with a map holder
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 smartphone holder
  • 1 lock
  • 1 bottle cage

Helmet not provided.

MOUSTACHE e-bike

OPEN frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier with a map holder
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 smartphone holder
  • 1 lock
  • 1 bottle cage

Helmet not provided.

(These models of e-bikes may be replaced by another one, similar)

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’’)

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  • “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.

Your travel appYour journeyHow to arrive in AmboiseReturn

Your travel app

You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.

If you would like a printed version of the roadbook (including color maps of your stages), please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.

Your journey

Tour description

Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 50%) and small traffic roads.

Bike stages trip profiles
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)

How to arrive in Amboise

By train
From Paris Austerlitz train station to Amboise train station (about 1h40 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) >> Amboise train station (by regular train).

– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles  >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Amboise 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 >> Amboise train station.

– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Amboise 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 >> Amboise train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php

  • From Beauvais airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Amboise train station.

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Amboise train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/

Return

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 : 5 *****/ 3 testimonials

  • « A refaire !   » 9 *****
    « Le séjour a été très sympathique, l’hôtel très bien, les vélos pareil et la région d’Amboise est ... »
    France
  • « Organisation très professionnelle » 9 *****
    « Nous sommes 3 couples de « jeunes seniors » qui sommes partis avec rando vélo pour un itinéraire en ... »
    France
  • « Avons apprécié, et continuerons cette formule. » 10 *****
    « Belles randonnées, trés belles visites de châteaux. La formule rando/vélo est un bon compromis.  »
    France