Heart of Cheverny
France Bike Tours
Royal stay in Châteaux Country
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- Length5 days
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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.
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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: $ 1297 £ 671 $ 1,149 € 767 kr 117594 ₪ 3110 ¥ 128000 Mex$ 14016 NZ$ 1412 NOK 9139 kr 9004 $ 846 Single supplement: $ 511 £ 264 $ 453 € 302 kr 46302 ₪ 1225 ¥ 50399 Mex$ 5518 NZ$ 556 NOK 3599 kr 3545 $ 333 *Deluxe room: $ 1491 £ 771 $ 1,322 € 882 kr 135226 ₪ 3577 ¥ 147192 Mex$ 16117 NZ$ 1623 NOK 10510 kr 10354 $ 973Chateau:
Standard room: $ 1483 £ 767 $ 1,314 € 877 kr 134459 ₪ 3557 ¥ 146357 Mex$ 16026 NZ$ 1614 NOK 10450 kr 10296 $ 967 Single supplement: $ 639 £ 330 $ 566 € 378 kr 57954 ₪ 1533 ¥ 63082 Mex$ 6907 NZ$ 696 NOK 4504 kr 4438 $ 417 *Deluxe room: $ 1677 £ 867 $ 1,487 € 992 kr 152091 ₪ 4023 ¥ 165549 Mex$ 18127 NZ$ 1826 NOK 11820 kr 11646 $ 1,094*Deluxe room: King size bed
Extra Options
Extra nights including dinner:
Verger:
Standard room: $ 242 £ 125 $ 214 € 143 kr 21924 ₪ 580 ¥ 23864 Mex$ 2613 NZ$ 263 NOK 1704 kr 1679 $ 158 Single supplement (standard room only): $ 125 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 300 ¥ 12349 Mex$ 1352 NZ$ 136 NOK 882 kr 869 $ 82 Deluxe room: $ 279 £ 144 $ 247 € 165 kr 25297 ₪ 669 ¥ 27536 Mex$ 3015 NZ$ 304 NOK 1966 kr 1937 $ 182Chateau:
Standard room: $ 279 £ 144 $ 247 € 165 kr 25297 ₪ 669 ¥ 27536 Mex$ 3015 NZ$ 304 NOK 1966 kr 1937 $ 182 Single supplement: $ 159 £ 82 $ 141 € 94 kr 14412 ₪ 381 ¥ 15687 Mex$ 1718 NZ$ 173 NOK 1120 kr 1104 $ 104 Deluxe room: $ 331 £ 171 $ 294 € 196 kr 30050 ₪ 795 ¥ 32709 Mex$ 3582 NZ$ 361 NOK 2335 kr 2301 $ 216Extra day bike rental:
Price $ 24 £ 12 $ 21 € 14 kr 2146 ₪ 57 ¥ 2336 Mex$ 256 NZ$ 26 NOK 167 kr 164 $ 15Electric bike: $ 54 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4906 ₪ 130 ¥ 5340 Mex$ 585 NZ$ 59 NOK 381 kr 376 $ 35 Extra day e bike rental: $ 37 £ 19 $ 33 € 22 kr 3373 ₪ 89 ¥ 3671 Mex$ 402 NZ$ 40 NOK 262 kr 258 $ 24
Hot air balloon ride: $ 355 £ 184 $ 315 € 210 kr 32197 ₪ 852 ¥ 35046 Mex$ 3837 NZ$ 387 NOK 2502 kr 2465 $ 232 (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.
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