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Cycle tour around Blois and Chambord

3 days / 3 days riding  / ref. M1 / Difficulty Easy / Star tour
from 230 €
per person

Your bike stay in Blois and Pays de Chambord

A break in the land of relaxed lifestyle, where you can discover the most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley.
You will stay in a comfortable hotel in the heart of the royal city of Blois, from where you can wander through the historic town centre in complete freedom and visit the château, a jewel of French architecture.

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Tour highlights

  • Your hotel located in the heart of the Blois
  • The prestigious chateau of Chambord and Cheverny
  • The ‘Pack-chateaux ‘BikingFrance’ in option

Day 1Arrival in Blois and Excursion to Chambord | 40 km


Discover the charming town of Blois, as you stroll along its paved streets punctuated with staircases, and the château, a perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle Ages and the 17th century.

For your first bike excursion,  follow the banks of the Loire river and then continue 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. You can also explore its 5433-hectare (13425-acre) park, before setting off again along the country paths towards Blois.

Optional
Visit of the Chateau of Chambord (Included in the "Visit Package")
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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 2Excursion to Cheverny | 50 km


Your itinerary takes you through fields and vineyards, and a number of villages, via the Château de Troussay, a charming Renaissance manor, and the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished and decorated apartments, which inspired Hergé’s vision of Marlinspike in the adventures of Tintin!

Optional
Visit of the Chateau of Cheverny + exhibition “the secrets of Marlinspike” (Included in the "Visit Package")
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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.

Optional
Sound and light show at the royal château of Blois (Included in the "Visit Package")
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The Château de Blois invites you to a breathtaking 360-degree show where immersive special effects and monumental projections take over the place. At night, the 4 facades of the castle courtyard come to life and transform. Experience a collapsing castle or a chateau which trembles in front of Catherine de Medici and that reveals to you with realism the loves, dramas and secrets of the place.

Day 3Excursion to Chaumont sur Loire | 40 km


Go West along the Loire river, following the peaceful ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycling paths! You will reach the imposing 15th century château de Chaumont sur Loire which overlooks you and the river … do not miss the extraordinary “Festival des Jardins” garden festival between late May and mid-October! Cross the Loire river to come back to Blois riding on the nice countryside and forest routes.
Departure at the end of the excursion.

Possibility to plan an extra night in Blois.

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.

The little extra with Biking France (optional):


Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to

. Sound and light show at the château de Blois
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)

 


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Your accommodation

Located in Blois town center, 500m away from to the castle and near the train station, your 3* hotel offers a warm family friendly environment with all the comfort. Ideal place to discover the historic city with the older neighbourhoods after your cycling days. Room with private bathroom.

Close to the historic heart and the chateau de Blois, your newly renovated hotel is the "perfect pied-à-terre" to enjoy the city.
The 4-star hotel is just a short walk from the Royal Castle and the historic heart of the city. Guests have free access to the gym and wellness area, which includes a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam and whirlpool.
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
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• 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
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• 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
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• 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%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

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

Helmet not provided.

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

Equipment & Bike for childrenPractical details

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)
Your journeyHow to arrive in BloisReturn

Your journey

Tour description

Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 80%) and small traffic roads.

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

Excursion to Chambord : 40 km / elevation gain: 208m / elevation loss: 208m
Excursion to Cheverny : 50 km / elevation gain: 305m / elevation loss: 307m
Excursion to Chaumont-sur-Loire : 40 km / elevation gain: 283m / elevation loss: 250m

Navigation app

Besides the maps, we also provide a personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route.

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/

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)
    – 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