France - Orleans to Angers
18 May 2018 to 27 May 2018
Parlez vous Francais?
Your touring adventure commences as you board the train in Paris and head for Orleans. It concludes when you step back on the train in Angers, after following the cycling route Loire à velo’ through the beautiful Loire region.
Cost: $3925.00 - (Ride With Friends discount) if paid (in full) before 18/2/18
$4125.00 - early bird price if paid (in full) before 18/2/18
$4315.00 - standard price if paid (in full) before 28/2/18
- Tour price is based on twin share accommodation.
- Single rider supplement $600.00 - if you would like us to match you with a fellow rider for twin share accommodation, please advise at time of booking and we will put you in touch with other riders willing to share.
- E-Bike optional upgrade: $225.00
Notice of cancellation must be in writing directly to Cycle Away, with an email as an acceptable form of communication. The following cancellation conditions apply:
Cancellation 60 days plus prior to trip departure - loss of deposit
Cancellation 59 - 30 days prior to trip departure - 50% loss of the tour cost
Cancellation 29 - 15 days prior to trip departure - 75% loss of the tour cost
Cancellation within 14 days of the trip departure - 100% loss of the tour cost
No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.
Capped at: We need a minimum of 6 riders and will take up to 10 riders on this trip. The ride will only proceed if minimum numbers obtained.
- 9 nights twin share accommodation in 2* or 3* hotels
- 9 breakfasts
- 9 day rental of fully-equipped bike (rear pannier, helmet, locks, toolkit)
- Luggage transfer daily
- Return of bikes
- Local visitor taxes
- Train fare Paris to Orleans
- Train fare Angers to Paris
- Souvenir snood and beanie
- En route support by Cycle Away staff
Not included:
- Airfare to/from Paris
- Transportation to/from Paris train station & Angers train station
- E-bike optional upgrade - $225.00
- Single accommodation supplement - $700.00
- Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
- Meals which are not specified
- Activities/visits which are not specified
- Entry fees to attractions
- Luggage transfer on last day
- Personal bike transfer
Day 1 Arrive Orleans
- 3 star hotel
- 3 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
- 3 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
- 2 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
- 2 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
Day 6 Tours - Azay-le-Rideau - 41km
Ride to Savonnieres where you can visit the Petrifying Grottoes, a natural wonder. Then proceed to Villandry with its famous gardens, matchless in Europe and composed of 3 superimposed terraces. Cycle on to Sache, the house of the famous novelist Honor de Balzac. Arriving in Azay le Rideau you can admire its Renaissance chateau, a jewel set over the Indre river.
- 3 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
Day 7 Azay-le-Rideau - Chinon - 35km
Depart Azay-le-Rideau and head towards Lanegais and its 15th century chateau. It is a fine example of a medieval fortified castle. You can admire wonderful tapestries and beautiful furniture in the castle. The route then passes the 'Sleeping Beauty' chateau in Usse. This chateau inspired Charles Perrault to write the famous fairy tale.
- 3 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
- 3 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
Day 9 Saumur - Angers - 57km
Follow the Loire River and then cycle through the vineyards of Anjou. You will reach the peaceful city of Angers and its chateau which shelters the famous Apocalypse Tapestry.
- 3 star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Bag transfer included
Day 10 Depart Angers to Paris - Train
Your cycling holiday ends today. We will take the train back to Paris and say goodbye until the next trip.
- Breakfast included
