Electric assisted bike rental
Upgrade to a Scott Sub Tour Eletric-Ride 10 or the Cannondale Mavaro HS City (or similar).
With comfortable geometry, and ePowered by Bosch with a 400wh battery, those bikes are the ideal touring bike and are ready to provide many kilometres with no worries.Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your staff during your ride.
Included with your bike rental :
- Helmet
- Lock
- Hand pump
- 2 spare tubes
- Rear pannier
- Toolkit
- Tire levers
- Patch kit
- 1 souvenir water bottle
- Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Note: "’Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."
Canoe Ride
Canoeing down the Cher
This 6-km route will lead you from the small village of Chissay-sur-Cher to the famous Chenonceau castle. The canoe ride starts at 3:30pm with a shuttle up river. Please don't be late since you'll miss the shuttle. You'll still have the opportunity for canoeing but you'll have to paddle up river which will slightly change your itinerary.
Note: No Chissay - Civray on Monday and Tuesday, but only rides between the base and the castle of Chenonceau
Itinerary
Average / Day : Distance : 47.44 Km
Elevation gain : 374.00 Metres
From Paris, you can take the TGV to Saint Pierre des Corps and then a taxi to Amboise. Transfer on your own and settle into your hotel and visit the town.
Amboise is a small town with much to see and do. If you arrive early enough, take the time to visit the nearby Château of Clos Lucé or the Royal Chateau of Amboise. The Chateau of Clos Lucé is accessible with a short walk outside the main centre of Amboise (well sign posted), best known as being the house where Leonardo da Vinci was invited to live by King Francois I - Leonardo lived here from 1516 to the time of his death in 1519. Orientation in the evening and gourmet dinner in your deluxe hotel tonight.
Overnight in Amboise at Hotel Le Choiseul.
Option 1 :36 Km Option 2 : 53 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 279 Metres Elevation gain 2 : 415 Metres
A short and moderately flat ride will take you through the forests and laneways of the Amboise countryside passing by the Parc Mini Chateaux (great for kids) and then dropping by the fabulous Chenonceau Castle is a must. You can also add an optional canoening trip from the small village of Chissay-sur-Cher to the famous Chenonceau Castle (see the optional extras).
Chenonceau, erected by Henry II in the 16th Century over the Cher River and improved by Catherine de Medicis. The castle hides several pieces of historical interest, furniture and tapestries. For the long option you will continue on to Montrichard, La Genaudière and St. Regle before returning to Amboise.
Overnight in Amboise at Hotel Le Choiseul.
Distance 1 : 42 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 314 Metres
Start riding on a nice paved bike lane in the middle of the vineyards of Montlouis. Then you have the opportunity to visit the Chateau Bourdaisiere. Before reaching your deluxe lodging, you can visit the Donjon of Montbazon.
Overnight in Veigne at Hotel Domaine de la Tortiniere.
Option 1 : 49 Km Option 2 : 53 Km Option 3 : 69 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 290 Metres Elevation gain 2 : 300 Metres Elevation gain 3 : 450 Metres
You start with a nice ride through the rolling countryside to the site of the castle of Azay le Rideau (option: visit the Chateau of Villandry). Situated along the Indre River, this is one of the most classic chateaux from the Renaissance period. You will then cross the Loire River to discover the Chateau of Langeais. Then, you will start cycling toward Luynes with a nice and relatively long countryside ride.
Overnight in Luynes at Château de Beauvois.
Option 1 : 34 Km Option 2 : 46 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 625 Metres Elevation gain 2 : 308 Metres
Your day starts with a taxi transfer to the wine town of Chinon. Chinon is famous for its castle; dating back to Joan of Arc and medieval times. From Chinon, you will have a leisure ride toward the famous and historic Abbaye de Fontevraud. This double monastery dates back to the year 1110. It is still a functioning abbey and open to visitors. After your visit, continue to your hotel nearby with gourmet dinner.
Overnight in Saumur at Château de Verrières.
Distance 1 :45 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 385 Metres
Visit the town of Saumur and its Chateau: the great Chateau de Saumur stands high above the town. The Saumur Castle was originally built in the 10th Century by Thibault le Tricheur, Comte de Blois, as a fortified stronghold against Norman raid. The loop tour today takes you to Montreuil Bellay Chateau. Return to the same hotel.
Overnight in Saumur at Château de Verrières.
You can take your time getting started in the morning, enjoy breakfast and depart at your leisure.
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Amboise
Located at the edge of the Loire and at the foot of the Royal Castle of Amboise, homeland of Leonardo da Vinci, the hotel Le Choiseul is a charming house typically from Tours built in 18th century. The hotel enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of the Valley of Loire castles. Le Choiseul has 30 rooms of 5 different categories, from the most elegant apartment to the most delightful room. They offer pleasant views over the Italian garden, the Loire and the Château d'Amboise.
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