Orleans to Angers

$4,125.00

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$4,125.00

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

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS POLICY:
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.

Cost includes:

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

Train from Paris to Orleans. Orleans is the 'City of Art and History'. It was liberated from an English siege in 1429 by Joan of Arc. Collect your bikes at the hotel and explore the city.

3 star hotel

Day 2 Orleans - Beaugency - 26km

Cycle along the wild river banks, drinking in the calm and serenity of the local scenery, before arriving in the beautiful city of Beaugency.

3 star hotel
Breakfast included
Bag transfer included

Day 3 Beaugency - Blois - 46km

Leave Beaugency by the river banks, passing the prestigious chateau of Chambord: the widest chateau of the Loire Valley and a masterpiece of the Renaissance period. Stop and marvel at the wonderful workmanship. Continue cycling towards Blois and gaze upon brilliant examples of French architecture from the middle ages and beyond. The town of Blois has a rich historical heritage.

3 star hotel
Breakfast included
Bag transfer included

Day 4 Blois - Amboise - 42km

Follow the small countryside routes until arriving at the chateau of Chaumont overlooking the Loire River, before heading to Amboise and its royal chateau from 15th - 16th century. A few streets further on, you will find the last home of Leonardo Da Vinci: Manorhouse of 'Clos Luce'.

2 star hotel
Breakfast included
Bag transfer included

Day 5 Amboise - Tours - 27km

Ride through the vineyards of Montlouis to discover the numerous cellars offering sweet white or sparkling wines. Then, enjoy the lovely chateau birthplace of Gabrielle d'Estrees, the favourite of King Henri IV. Continue to the heart of the city of Tours to discover the old quarters sheltering the famous 'Place Plumereau' and its half-timbered houses.

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

Day 8 Chinon - Saumur - 36km

Prior to leaving the medieval city of Chinon you may wish to visit several cellars to sample the famous red wine appreciated by Rabelais. Then, continue towards the Abbey of Fontevraud, the largest monastic city remaining in Europe. The abbey is the Necropolis of the Plantagenet sovereigns - Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Richard the Lionhearted were all buried here at the end of the 12th century. Cycle on to the lovely town of Saumur. We do have an optional extra 12km cycle if you would like to see more lovely country side.

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