Montargis to Paris Bike Tour

Day 1: Montargis
Day 2: Montargis - Château - Renard - Montargis, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 3: Montargis – Ferrière en Gâtinais, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 4: Ferrière en Gâtinais – Nemours,  25 miles (40 km)
Day 5: Nemours – Moret-sur-Loing, 28 miles (45 km) 
Day 6: Moret-sur-Loing – Barbizon, 15 miles (25 km) 
Day 7:  Barbizon - Melun – Paris, 22 miles (35 km)
Day 8: Paris

*All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, therefore the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork.

Day 1: Montargis
Your guided cycling adventure begins at the first hotel in Montargis with a welcome meeting and complimentary beverage at 5 pm. You will be fully informed on your upcoming tour. In the evening, there is free time to stroll the streets of Montargis.

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel Ibis Montargis

Day 2: Montargis, 28 miles (45 km)
Montargis, with its 15,000 inhabitants, is the biggest town of the Loiret after Orléans. This former royal residence was destroyed by fire in the 16th century but its beautiful flower-filled canals still remain. On  Sunday, you will enjoy a bike ride that begins and ends here. Following the river L’Ouanne, the route leads to Château-Renard and the ruins of the castle dating from the 10th century, the house of Joan d’Arc and the Apiculture’s Living Museum. Be sure to sample the delicious honey.

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel Ibis Montargis

Day 3: Montargis – Ferrière en Gâtinais, 28 miles (45 km)
Cycling through a dense forest of old oak and beech trees on the outskirts of Montargis, the ride leads north, to the medieval town of Ferrière en Gâtinais, and a visit to the hamlet and the abbey.

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel de l'Abbaye

Day 4: Ferrière en Gâtinais – Nemours,  25 miles (40 km)
First, on the agenda today is a visit to the glass museum in Dordives. The route continues to Château Landon, a beautifully situated medieval fortified town, perched on a rocky promontory. Its old houses, monuments, towers, and pretty terraced gardens is like a picture postcard of a typical French Village. The  Abbey of St.-Severin dates back to the 13th century. Nearby, traces of  Gallo-Roman influences can be found (Caesar occupied Gaul, now France, between 58 and 52 BC). Nemours is the day's final destination.

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel Ibis Nemours

Day 5: Nemours – Moret-sur-Loing, 28 miles (45 km) 
The Loing is the narrow river, which gives its name to the parallel canal. On the way, you will see some famous rock formations in the area. In the valley of the Loing a guided visit to a cheese factory and tasting is scheduled. The overnight this evening will be in Moret-sur-Loing, a charming medieval fortified town, strategically situated on the banks of the Loing. The famous painter,  Sisley found inspiration here for his beautiful impressionist paintings.

Sample accommodation: 3* Auberge de la terrasse

Day 6: Moret-sur-Loing – Barbizon, 15 miles (25 km) 
Through the wonderful forests of Fontainebleau (Forêt de Fontainebleau), you cycle toward the city itself, with its palace and hunting grounds,  favorite among the French kings. In fact, the town grew up around this magnificent château, one of the most beautifully decorated and furnished in France, and the surrounding royal playground. In the castle itself, there is a museum dedicated to Napoleon. The artistic village of Barbizon is next, nestled at the edge of the forest. This village attracted a group of19th century painters fascinated by the light and landscape here who came to be known as the School of Barbizon.

Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel and Spa Les Pléiades

Day 7:  Barbizon - Melun – Paris, 22 miles (35 km)
The cyling today follows the  Seine River to Melun, a town known as ‘le Domaine des Reines blanches’ because in former years was the domain of the widows of the French kings. Here you may visit the medieval citadel and the Saint Etienne Island with the Notre Dame church. By train, the group will enter Paris and end the cycling adventure with a bike ride into the city center along the banks of the Seine River.

Sample accommodation: 3* Timhotel Montmartre

Day 8: Paris
End of tour after breakfast.

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You will be accommodated in good 3-star hotels and one 4-star establishment. In the Itinerary section, you will find the preferred accommodation listed on each day’s details. If the preferred accommodation is not available, you will be informed and a hotel of equal standard will be offered.

Bicycles

Trekking Bike

Stevens Trekking Bike

• Aluminum frame (men or women's frame)
• Front suspension fork
• Shimano 3 x 9 speed drivetrain
• Shimano brakes
• Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
• Selle Royal saddle
• Rear rack
• Weight 15.5 kg

Accessories

• Lock
• Pannier bag
• Repair kit
• Pump
• Spare inner tube
• Helmets on request

Electric Bike

Stevens Trekking Electric Bike

• Alloy frame
• Front suspension fork
• Shimano 9 speed
• Rear RM 5.0 Ansmann motor
• Ioni di lithium 418 Wh battery
• Mechanical disc brakes
• 28-inch wheels

Accessories

• Lock
• Pannier bag
• Repair kit
• Pump
• Spare inner tube
• Helmets on request