Heart of Cheverny
France Bike Tours
Royal stay in Châteaux Country
-
Tour Type
-
Skill Level
-
Length5 days
-
Prices from€767 Rates
-
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.
If this tour interests you, be sure to check out our full list of bicycle tours in France.
-
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.Looking for more? View all our featured bike trips, specials, and news or look at our full list of bike tours in Europe.
-
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
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Verger:
Standard room: $ 1384 £ 679 $ 1,278 € 767 Ft 304194 kr 110871 ₪ 3001 ¥ 137611 Mex$ 16818 NZ$ 1569 kr 9091 zł 3329 S$ 1183 kr 8591 CHF 729 $ 916 Single supplement: $ 545 £ 268 $ 503 € 302 Ft 119774 kr 43655 ₪ 1181 ¥ 54183 Mex$ 6622 NZ$ 618 kr 3579 zł 1311 S$ 466 kr 3383 CHF 287 $ 361 *Deluxe room: $ 1592 £ 781 $ 1,470 € 882 Ft 349804 kr 127495 ₪ 3451 ¥ 158243 Mex$ 19340 NZ$ 1804 kr 10454 zł 3828 S$ 1361 kr 9880 CHF 838 $ 1,054Chateau:
Standard room: $ 1583 £ 777 $ 1,462 € 877 Ft 347821 kr 126772 ₪ 3431 ¥ 157346 Mex$ 19230 NZ$ 1794 kr 10395 zł 3806 S$ 1353 kr 9824 CHF 833 $ 1,048 Single supplement: $ 682 £ 335 $ 630 € 378 Ft 149916 kr 54641 ₪ 1479 ¥ 67819 Mex$ 8288 NZ$ 773 kr 4480 zł 1640 S$ 583 kr 4234 CHF 359 $ 452 *Deluxe room: $ 1790 £ 879 $ 1,653 € 992 Ft 393430 kr 143396 ₪ 3881 ¥ 177979 Mex$ 21752 NZ$ 2029 kr 11758 zł 4305 S$ 1530 kr 11112 CHF 943 $ 1,185*Deluxe room: King size bed
Extra Options
Extra nights including dinner:
Verger:
Standard room: $ 258 £ 127 $ 238 € 143 Ft 56714 kr 20671 ₪ 559 ¥ 25656 Mex$ 3136 NZ$ 292 kr 1695 zł 621 S$ 221 kr 1602 CHF 136 $ 171 Single supplement (standard room only): $ 134 £ 66 $ 123 € 74 Ft 29349 kr 10697 ₪ 290 ¥ 13277 Mex$ 1623 NZ$ 151 kr 877 zł 321 S$ 114 kr 829 CHF 70 $ 88 Deluxe room: $ 298 £ 146 $ 275 € 165 Ft 65439 kr 23851 ₪ 646 ¥ 29603 Mex$ 3618 NZ$ 337 kr 1956 zł 716 S$ 255 kr 1848 CHF 157 $ 197Chateau:
Standard room: $ 298 £ 146 $ 275 € 165 Ft 65439 kr 23851 ₪ 646 ¥ 29603 Mex$ 3618 NZ$ 337 kr 1956 zł 716 S$ 255 kr 1848 CHF 157 $ 197 Single supplement: $ 170 £ 83 $ 157 € 94 Ft 37281 kr 13588 ₪ 368 ¥ 16865 Mex$ 2061 NZ$ 192 kr 1114 zł 408 S$ 145 kr 1053 CHF 89 $ 112 Deluxe room: $ 354 £ 174 $ 327 € 196 Ft 77734 kr 28332 ₪ 767 ¥ 35165 Mex$ 4298 NZ$ 401 kr 2323 zł 851 S$ 302 kr 2195 CHF 186 $ 234Extra day bike rental:
Price $ 25 £ 12 $ 23 € 14 Ft 5552 kr 2024 ₪ 55 ¥ 2512 Mex$ 307 NZ$ 29 kr 166 zł 61 S$ 22 kr 157 CHF 13 $ 17Electric bike: $ 58 £ 28 $ 53 € 32 Ft 12691 kr 4626 ₪ 125 ¥ 5741 Mex$ 702 NZ$ 65 kr 379 zł 139 S$ 49 kr 358 CHF 30 $ 38 Extra day e bike rental: $ 40 £ 19 $ 37 € 22 Ft 8725 kr 3180 ₪ 86 ¥ 3947 Mex$ 482 NZ$ 45 kr 261 zł 95 S$ 34 kr 246 CHF 21 $ 26
Hot air balloon ride: $ 379 £ 186 $ 350 € 210 Ft 83287 kr 30356 ₪ 822 ¥ 37677 Mex$ 4605 NZ$ 430 kr 2489 zł 911 S$ 324 kr 2352 CHF 200 $ 251 (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
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.Would you like to learn more About Us? How about What Makes Us Different than other companies?
-
Photos
![Chaumont-sur-Loire, France. Photo via Flickr:Yohann Legrand]()
![Chateau de Blois in Blois, France. Photo via Flickr:@lain G]()
![Some fine fish in France! Photo via Flickr:Pug Girl]()
![Your hotel, the Chateau de Breuil in Cheverny, France. Photo via Flickr:Jean-Pierre Lavoie]()
![Off the bike and into the Patisserie! Photo via Flickr:John Picken Photography]()
![Notice the characteristic gray roofs and red chimneys in Blois, France. Photo via Flickr:Frederique Voisin-Demery]()
![Some mussels with our local white Cheverny wine! Photo via Flickr:Petra de Boevere]()
![Chateau de Cheverny. Photo via Flickr:Francois Philipp]()
![Many rolling vineyards within the Cheverny and Loire Valley regions. Photo via Flickr:Jean-Pierre]()
![Chateau de Chambord, France. Photo via Flickr:Daniel Jolivet]()
-
Reviews
Reviews
Reviews coming soon!
This tour is brand new, which is why there aren’t any reviews yet. Crafted by trusted local partners and backed by our 25+ years of experience, it’s a journey we’re excited to share.
Be among the first to experience this adventure and inspire future travelers with your story!
