Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
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Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux and Gardens
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Overview
The three Loire Valley bike tours from Orléans to Tours, Angers to Le Croisic, and this itinerary, Tours to Angers can be taken individually or one after the other. Starting in Orléans, you cycle the Loire on routes that travel west all the way to Le Croisic on the Atlantic Ocean.
Highlights
- Villandry with its famous gardens
- Renaissance Château in Azay Le Rideau
- 15th-century château in Langeais
- ‘Sleeping Beauty’ château in Ussé
- Abbey of Fontevraud
- Vineyards of Anjou
- Château in Angers
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tours
Day 2: Tours - Azay le Rideau, 26 mi. (41 km)
Day 3: Azay le Rideau - Chinon, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Chinon - Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 7mi. (12 km)
Day 5: Saumur - Angers, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 6: Departure from AngersAll distances are approximate. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as weather, natural disasters, road maintenance, itinerary changes may be necessary.
Day 1: Arrival in Tours
Take time to enjoy the old and vibrant quarters of Tours city and especially the “Place Plumereau”, a beautiful square with half-timbered houses. Take a look at the splendid gothic cathedral.Day 2: Tours – Azay le Rideau, 26 mi. (41 km)
As you leave Tours behind, you come upon Savonniéres, an incredibly picturesque town surrounded by beautiful nature. You proceed to Villandry, famous for its chateau and its matchless gardens. Saché also awaits you, the home of the famous novelist Honoré de Balzac. Finally arrive in Azay le Rideau where you can admire its Renaissance chateau, a jewel set over the Indre River.Day 3: Azay le Rideau – Chinon, 22 mi. (35 km)
The final destination of today's biking is Chinon, but first, we must head towards Langeais to admire the 15th-century château. Offering a typical form of a medieval fortified castle, here you can admire the wonderful tapestries and furniture from the era in which it was built. Ride on towards the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ chateau in Ussé which has inspired Perrault for its famous fairy tail story.Day 4: Chinon – Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 12 km
Before leaving the medieval city of Chinon, founded on the Vienne River, there is time to visit the numerous cellars which propose the famous red wine such appreciated by Rabelais. Then, continue towards the abbey of Fontevraud, the largest monastic city remaining in Europe which is the necropolis of the Plantagenêts sovereigns. You will end the day in the lovely town of Saumur.Day 5: Saumur – Angers, 35 mi. (57 km)
The adventure continues following the Loire River before going through the vineyards of Anjou. You will reach the peaceful city of Angers and its chateau sheltering the famous Apocalypse Tapestry.Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, you will depart for your onward arrangements.Want to book the excursion package? See pricing!
Chateaux package:
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud Abbey
- Château de Langeais (2020 itinerary)
- One wine tasting at Chinon (2021 itinerary)
It is possible to combine this tour with Loire Valley: Orléans to Tours and Loire Valley: Angers to Le Croisic. Please contact us for details.
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Accommodation
Choose one of the following categories:
Standard category: 2 and 3-star
Superior category: 3 and 4-star
Deluxe category: 4-starInclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- Breakfasts
- Hotel to hotel luggage transfer
- 27-speed hybrid Scott Sub Sport 20 bike. Both men and women’s frames available (please specify when you book).
- Included accessories: 1 rear pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, pump, odometer, and helmet (4-day rental)
- Route descriptions and maps (one set per room)
- GPS tracks available (must be requested in advance!)
- City taxes
- 7-day hotline
What’s Not Included
- All travel to/from tour start and finish
- Lunches and dinners
- Entrances to the individual chateaux
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals
March 1 to October 31, 2020 and 2021
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Tour package Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1151 £ 635 $ 1,083 € 682 $ 1236 kr 7391 $ 809 $ 1320 £ 728 $ 1,242 € 782 $ 1417 kr 8474 $ 928 $ 1540 £ 849 $ 1,448 € 912 $ 1653 kr 9883 $ 1,082 Single supplement $ 321 £ 177 $ 302 € 190 $ 344 kr 2059 $ 225 $ 439 £ 242 $ 413 € 260 $ 471 kr 2818 $ 308 $ 608 £ 335 $ 572 € 360 $ 653 kr 3901 $ 427 5 dinners, excl. drinks $ 287 £ 158 $ 270 € 170 $ 308 kr 1842 $ 202 $ 304 £ 168 $ 286 € 180 $ 326 kr 1951 $ 214 $ 338 £ 186 $ 318 € 200 $ 363 kr 2167 $ 237 Supplement for traveling alone: $ 169 £ 93 $ 159 € 100 $ 181 kr 1084 $ 119
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Tour package Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1351 £ 745 $ 1,270 € 800 $ 1450 kr 8670 $ 949 $ 1452 £ 801 $ 1,366 € 860 $ 1559 kr 9320 $ 1,020 $ 1773 £ 977 $ 1,667 € 1050 $ 1903 kr 11379 $ 1,246 Single supplement $ 321 £ 177 $ 302 € 190 $ 344 kr 2059 $ 225 $ 439 £ 242 $ 413 € 260 $ 471 kr 2818 $ 308 $ 701 £ 386 $ 659 € 415 $ 752 kr 4497 $ 492 5 dinners, excl. drinks $ 287 £ 158 $ 270 € 170 $ 308 kr 1842 $ 202 $ 321 £ 177 $ 302 € 190 $ 344 kr 2059 $ 225 $ 338 £ 186 $ 318 € 200 $ 363 kr 2167 $ 237 Supplement for traveling alone: $ 279 £ 154 $ 262 € 165 $ 299 kr 1788 $ 196
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 68 £ 37 $ 64 € 40 $ 73 kr 433 $ 47 Extra day hybrid touring bike rental: $ 34 £ 19 $ 32 € 20 $ 36 kr 217 $ 24 Extra day electric bicycle rental: $ 51 £ 28 $ 48 € 30 $ 54 kr 325 $ 36
Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights: Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 103 £ 57 $ 97 € 61 $ 111 kr 661 $ 72 $ 130 £ 72 $ 122 € 77 $ 140 kr 834 $ 91 $ 186 £ 102 $ 175 € 110 $ 199 kr 1192 $ 130 Single supplement $ 59 £ 33 $ 56 € 35 $ 63 kr 379 $ 42 $ 68 £ 37 $ 64 € 40 $ 73 kr 433 $ 47 $ 144 £ 79 $ 135 € 85 $ 154 kr 921 $ 101 Extra nights: Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 93 £ 51 $ 87 € 55 $ 100 kr 596 $ 65 $ 130 £ 72 $ 122 € 77 $ 140 kr 834 $ 91 $ 130 £ 72 $ 122 € 77 $ 140 kr 834 $ 91 Single supplement $ 59 £ 33 $ 56 € 35 $ 63 kr 379 $ 42 $ 84 £ 47 $ 79 € 50 $ 91 kr 542 $ 59 $ 84 £ 47 $ 79 € 50 $ 91 kr 542 $ 59 Chateaux package: $ 76 £ 42 $ 71 € 45 $ 82 kr 488 $ 53
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud
- Chateau de Langeais
Transfers:
One-way: CDG to Tours
1 - 4 ppl. sharing costs: $ 591 £ 326 $ 556 € 350 $ 634 kr 3793 $ 415 5 - 8 ppl. sharing costs: $ 675 £ 372 $ 635 € 400 $ 725 kr 4335 $ 475One-way: Angers to CDG
1 - 4 ppl. sharing costs: $ 929 £ 512 $ 873 € 550 $ 997 kr 5960 $ 6525 or more: on request
Electric bicycle rental: $ 68 £ 37 $ 64 € 40 $ 73 kr 433 $ 47 Extra day hybrid touring bike rental: $ 34 £ 19 $ 32 € 20 $ 36 kr 217 $ 24 Extra day electric bicycle rental: $ 51 £ 28 $ 48 € 30 $ 54 kr 325 $ 36
Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights, Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 106 £ 59 $ 100 € 63 $ 114 kr 683 $ 75 $ 133 £ 74 $ 125 € 79 $ 143 kr 856 $ 94 $ 196 £ 108 $ 184 € 116 $ 210 kr 1257 $ 138 Single supplement $ 59 £ 33 $ 56 € 35 $ 63 kr 379 $ 42 $ 76 £ 42 $ 71 € 45 $ 82 kr 488 $ 53 $ 169 £ 93 $ 159 € 100 $ 181 kr 1084 $ 119 Extra nights, Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 98 £ 54 $ 92 € 58 $ 105 kr 629 $ 69 $ 125 £ 69 $ 118 € 74 $ 134 kr 802 $ 88 $ 169 £ 93 $ 159 € 100 $ 181 kr 1084 $ 119 Single supplement $ 59 £ 33 $ 56 € 35 $ 63 kr 379 $ 42 $ 84 £ 47 $ 79 € 50 $ 91 kr 542 $ 59 $ 118 £ 65 $ 111 € 70 $ 127 kr 759 $ 83 Chateaux package: $ 93 £ 51 $ 87 € 55 $ 100 kr 596 $ 65
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud
- One wine tasting in Chinon
Transfers:
One-way: CDG to Tours
1 - 4 ppl. sharing costs: coming soon
5 - 8 ppl. sharing costs: coming soon
One-way: Angers to CDG
1 - 4 ppl. sharing costs: coming soon
5 or more: on requestExtra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided hotel tour with 4 days of cycling from 22 to 35 miles per day. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. Electric bicycles are available upon request.
Airport Info
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Local Travel
From the Paris CDG Terminal 2 Train Station, you can take a train a TGV train to St. Pierre Corps. The TGV train requires 0 transfers and takes 1 hour and 39 minutes. From St. Pierre Corps, it is just a 3-minute walk to the regional train station and then onward to Tours. It is only a 5-minute train ride and is only 2 km in distance. You could as well take a taxi from St. Pierre Corps to your first hotel. Please note that TGV travel requires advance reservations. You can visit the SNCF website for more information and to book.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The climate in the Loire Valley is favorable most of the year, the river often acting as a line of demarcation in France’s weather between the northern climate and the southern. The river has a significant effect on the microclimate of the region, adding a few degrees of temperature. The climate can be cool with springtime frost while wine harvest months may have rain. Summers are hot, however, influences from the Atlantic moderate the temperature with breeze. A good website to visit to research regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more weather-related information is weatherbase.com.
Recommended
We recommend booking the Chateaux package for an all-around, complete experience in the Loire Valley.
Remarks
Electric bicycles available on request. E-bikes are Scott E sub Active with universal frame, 9 speeds and come equipped with 2 rear panniers, 1 handlebar bag with map holder, 1 repair kit, 1 pump, 1 lock, 1 mileage counter, and helmet. E-bikes have 80 to 100 km autonomy.
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights available in Tours or Angers.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Loire Valley Travel.
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Photos
![La Maison Rouge in Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Jardins de Villandry at the Château. Photo TO]()
![Bridge in Chinon, France. France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Sunflower fields in France! Flickr:Moyan Brenn]()
![Gardens at Villandry Château. Flickr:Joe Shlabotnik]()
![Château d'Azay-le-Rideau in Azay-le-Rideau, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Saumur wine! Flickr:jamesonf]()
![Abbaye de Fontevraud in Fontevraud, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Château Villandry and gardens in Villandry, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Market in Tours of the Indre-et-Loire department in France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![French delicacies! Flickr:xmatt]()
![Saumur, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Saumur, France. Flickr:Laurent Goujon]()
![Chateau d'Usse. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Saumur, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Châteaux and vineyards in Anjou, France. Flickr:Daniel Jolivet]()
![Relaxing in Tours, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Le Jardin at Abbaye de Fontevraud, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Wines to try in Chinon, France. Creative Commons:Vinotrip]()
![Château de Villandry in Villandry, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Market day in Tours, the largest city in the Loire Valley region of France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Bridge in Saumur, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Wine for sale in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France. Flickr:ho visto nina volare]()
![Biking through Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Along the Loire River in Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Le Cloitre at Fontevraud, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Half-timbered architecture in Tours, France. Creative Commons:Gerard Jalaudin]()
![Le Château - Le Vienne in Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Wildflowers in Azay-le-Rideau, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![St Maurice Cathedral in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. Flickr:Daniel Jolivet]()
![Wine tasting in France! Flickr:Anna & Michal]()
![Macarons are a French favorite. Flickr:Marck Jerland]()
![Château d'Usse is a magical! Flickr:@lain G]()
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