Chaumont-sur-Loire, France. Photo via Flickr:Yohann Legrand

Heart of Cheverny

France Bike Tours

Royal stay in Châteaux Country

Tour Type

Self Guided
Skill Level

Easy–Moderate
Length

5 days
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Prices from

€767 Rates

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Overview
Itinerary
Accommodation
Inclusions
Dates & Pricing
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Overview

Welcome to the heart of Cheverny, renowned wine region, and to the charm of the Hotel Château du Breuil, your 4* accommodations for this bike tour in France. We are excited about this tour as you will be able to explore by bike and on foot this picturesque area. The estate is located in a beautiful 45 hectare park in the heart of the castle strewn Loire Valley. This is a lush and fertile area, crisscrossed with rivers and vineyards. The wines produced here are light, airy, and fresh, reflecting the region.
Stretching southeast of Blois, the Sologne is one of those traditionally rural regions of France. Its forests, lakes, ponds, and marshes have a quiet magic, especially when the heather is in bloom and provides for lovely cycling or hiking.
You are offered two different possibilities for your overnight accommodations:
Le Verger: renovated rooms with refined decor situated in the former orchards.
Le Chateau: a wonderful manor house from 18th century with personalized but original and elegant decor.
Another wonderful option available for this tour is a hot air balloon ride! You will drift over the Loire Valley and enjoy a unique view of the chateaux. See pricing.
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Itinerary

Cycling itineraries:
Excursion 1: Chateau of Chambord, 32 mi. (51 km)
Your first cycling excursion leads to Sologne, first to Chateau of Villesavin, then to the famous Chateau of Chambord, a majestic château in the Loire Valley. In its Renaissance splendor, the Château de Chambord, was a retreat for French kings, especially Louis XIV.
Excursion 2: Blois, 29 mi. (46 km)
Through typical country villages, you will reach the very heart of the Loire valley, the village of Blois, gateway to Sologne. The royal town of Blois is packed with lively streets, paved squares, restaurants, and taverns. The Château of Blois, home of Louis XII and François I, is a wonderful example and illustration of the evolution of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. The return route will be through the forest of Russy. You won't want to miss this Loire Valley bike tour.
Excursion 3 : Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire, 31 mi. (49 km)
Continuing on country lanes, you reach the banks of the Loire at Chaumont-sur-Loire where the Chateau of the same name towers over the small town and the valley. It was built in the 10th century by Count Eudes II. The count hoped the castle would be an imposing fortress protecting Blois from any outside invaders. The 21 hectares of land have been landscaped into an impressive park and gardens. From April to the end of October, the Chateau hosts the International Garden Festival showcasing different interpretations of artistic garden composition based on a common theme.
Walking excursions :
Excursion 4 : Walk in Sologne forest | 12.3 km
Sologne is land of hunting and fishing and the main reason that this was the land of Kings. On walking paths and small countryside routes, you will walk into heart of the Sologne forest’s treasures.
Excursion 5 : Chateau of Troussay | 12.5 km
The walking itinerary today leads to the Chateau de Troussay, a small chateau of the Renaissance style, via numerous vineyards of Cheverny. During this excursion, you will have possibilities to taste wine in local cellars. The vineyards here produce fine, fresh, fruity white and red wines which perfectly reflect the richness of of the soil, climate, and landscapes.
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Accommodation

4 * Hotel Château du Breuil
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 4 nights in a 4* chateau hotel
- Breakfasts
- 4 Dinners
- Color maps, itineraries, and tourist information
- All taxes
- 21 speed rental bike equipped with two saddlebags, high visibility vest, lock, map holder, repair kit, and helmet
- GPS files (must be requested in advance!)
What’s Not Included
- Beverages
- Lunches
- Entrance fees
- Bicycle protection
- Trip insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates

Daily arrivals from March to October, 2017
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- † Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing

Verger:
Standard room: $ 1258 £ 651 $ 1,145 € 767 Ft 321529 kr 114297 ₪ 3042 ¥ 126264 Mex$ 16727 NZ$ 1398 kr 9072 zł 3399 S$ 1103 kr 9067 CHF 726 $ 819 Single supplement: $ 495 £ 256 $ 451 € 302 Ft 126599 kr 45003 ₪ 1198 ¥ 49715 Mex$ 6586 NZ$ 551 kr 3572 zł 1338 S$ 434 kr 3570 CHF 286 $ 322 *Deluxe room: $ 1447 £ 748 $ 1,317 € 882 Ft 369738 kr 131434 ₪ 3499 ¥ 145195 Mex$ 19235 NZ$ 1608 kr 10432 zł 3909 S$ 1268 kr 10426 CHF 835 $ 942
Chateau:
Standard room: $ 1439 £ 744 $ 1,310 € 877 Ft 367642 kr 130689 ₪ 3479 ¥ 144372 Mex$ 19126 NZ$ 1599 kr 10373 zł 3887 S$ 1261 kr 10367 CHF 831 $ 937 Single supplement: $ 620 £ 321 $ 565 € 378 Ft 158459 kr 56329 ₪ 1499 ¥ 62226 Mex$ 8243 NZ$ 689 kr 4471 zł 1675 S$ 544 kr 4468 CHF 358 $ 404 *Deluxe room: $ 1627 £ 842 $ 1,481 € 992 Ft 415850 kr 147826 ₪ 3935 ¥ 163303 Mex$ 21634 NZ$ 1809 kr 11733 zł 4396 S$ 1426 kr 11727 CHF 939 $ 1,059
*Deluxe room: King size bed
Extra Options

Extra nights including dinner:
Verger:
Standard room: $ 235 £ 121 $ 214 € 143 Ft 59946 kr 21310 ₪ 567 ¥ 23541 Mex$ 3119 NZ$ 261 kr 1691 zł 634 S$ 206 kr 1690 CHF 135 $ 153 Single supplement (standard room only): $ 121 £ 63 $ 111 € 74 Ft 31021 kr 11027 ₪ 294 ¥ 12182 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 135 kr 875 zł 328 S$ 106 kr 875 CHF 70 $ 79 Deluxe room: $ 271 £ 140 $ 246 € 165 Ft 69169 kr 24588 ₪ 655 ¥ 27162 Mex$ 3598 NZ$ 301 kr 1952 zł 731 S$ 237 kr 1950 CHF 156 $ 176
Chateau:
Standard room: $ 271 £ 140 $ 246 € 165 Ft 69169 kr 24588 ₪ 655 ¥ 27162 Mex$ 3598 NZ$ 301 kr 1952 zł 731 S$ 237 kr 1950 CHF 156 $ 176 Single supplement: $ 154 £ 80 $ 140 € 94 Ft 39405 kr 14008 ₪ 373 ¥ 15474 Mex$ 2050 NZ$ 171 kr 1112 zł 417 S$ 135 kr 1111 CHF 89 $ 100 Deluxe room: $ 322 £ 166 $ 293 € 196 Ft 82164 kr 29208 ₪ 777 ¥ 32266 Mex$ 4274 NZ$ 357 kr 2318 zł 869 S$ 282 kr 2317 CHF 186 $ 209
Extra day bike rental:
Price $ 23 £ 12 $ 21 € 14 Ft 5869 kr 2086 ₪ 56 ¥ 2305 Mex$ 305 NZ$ 26 kr 166 zł 62 S$ 20 kr 165 CHF 13 $ 15
Electric bike: $ 52 £ 27 $ 48 € 32 Ft 13415 kr 4769 ₪ 127 ¥ 5268 Mex$ 698 NZ$ 58 kr 378 zł 142 S$ 46 kr 378 CHF 30 $ 34 Extra day e bike rental: $ 36 £ 19 $ 33 € 22 Ft 9222 kr 3278 ₪ 87 ¥ 3622 Mex$ 480 NZ$ 40 kr 260 zł 98 S$ 32 kr 260 CHF 21 $ 23
Hot air balloon ride: $ 345 £ 178 $ 314 € 210 Ft 88033 kr 31294 ₪ 833 ¥ 34570 Mex$ 4580 NZ$ 383 kr 2484 zł 931 S$ 302 kr 2482 CHF 199 $ 224 (minimum of 2 guests required to book)
Extra Info

Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
Slightly hilly terrain with daily distances between 40 and 50 km
Airport Info
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle international airport
Local Travel
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Blois
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. A good web site to use for average high/low temperatures and average rainfall in a region is Weatherbase.com.
Day of Rest
Any day can be designated a day of rest!
Extra Stay
Extra nights can be booked upon reserving.
Tour Operator

Tour Operator

This tour is run by Loire Valley Travel.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.
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