Montargis to Paris Bike Tour
France Bike Tours
Cycling in the Seine Valley
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- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€2710 Rates
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Overview
We are excited to offer this guided bike tour in France. We think you will be very pleased with this itinerary that includes the best of France at a great price.
Cycling on quiet roads and through a rolling landscape, this tour blends history, poetry, and the natural beauty that inspired the impressionist painters. With your experienced tour guide, you will cycle through a land of forests, legends, medieval castles, and flower-filled canals on a voyage leading to Paris.
The area is famous for its easy pace of life, mild climate, and hospitality. By bike, you will explore historic towns, castles and villages and enjoy excellent food and wines all along the way.
Highlights
- Montargis, historical canals and old bridges
- Castle – Château Renard
- Gallo-Roman traces
- Castle – Château Laudon
- Medieval cities of Ferrière en Gatinâis and Nemours
- Moret-sur-Loing
- Castle of Fontainebleau
- Artists village Barbizon
- Melun
- Paris
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Itinerary
Day 1: Montargis
Day 2: Montargis - Château - Renard - Montargis, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 3: Montargis – Ferrière en Gâtinais, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 4: Ferrière en Gâtinais – Nemours, 25 miles (40 km)
Day 5: Nemours – Moret-sur-Loing, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 6: Moret-sur-Loing – Barbizon, 15 miles (25 km)
Day 7: Barbizon - Melun – Paris, 22 miles (35 km)
Day 8: Paris*All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, therefore the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork.
Day 1: Montargis
Your guided cycling adventure begins at the first hotel in Montargis with a welcome meeting and complimentary beverage at 5 pm. You will be fully informed on your upcoming tour. In the evening, there is free time to stroll the streets of Montargis.Preferred accommodation: 3* Hotel Ibis Montargis
Day 2: Montargis, 28 miles (45 km)
Montargis, with its 15,000 inhabitants, is the biggest town of the Loiret after Orléans. This former royal residence was destroyed by fire in the 16th century but its beautiful flower-filled canals still remain. On Sunday, you will enjoy a bike ride that begins and ends here. Following the river L’Ouanne, the route leads to Château-Renard and the ruins of the castle dating from the 10th century, the house of Joan d’Arc and the Apiculture’s Living Museum. Be sure to sample the delicious honey.Preferred accommodation: 3* Hotel Ibis Montargis
Day 3: Montargis – Ferrière en Gâtinais, 28 miles (45 km)
Cycling through a dense forest of old oak and beech trees on the outskirts of Montargis, the ride leads north, to the medieval town of Ferrière en Gâtinais, and a visit to the hamlet and the abbey.Preferred accommodation: 3* Hotel de l'Abbaye
Day 4: Ferrière en Gâtinais – Nemours, 25 miles (40 km)
First, on the agenda today is a visit to the glass museum in Dordives. The route continues to Château Landon, a beautifully situated medieval fortified town, perched on a rocky promontory. Its old houses, monuments, towers, and pretty terraced gardens is like a picture postcard of a typical French Village. The Abbey of St.-Severin dates back to the 13th century. Nearby, traces of Gallo-Roman influences can be found (Caesar occupied Gaul, now France, between 58 and 52 BC). Nemours is the day's final destination.Preferred accommodation: 3* Hotel Ibis Nemours
Day 5: Nemours – Moret-sur-Loing, 28 miles (45 km)
The Loing is the narrow river, which gives its name to the parallel canal. On the way, you will see some famous rock formations in the area. In the valley of the Loing a guided visit to a cheese factory and tasting is scheduled. The overnight this evening will be in Moret-sur-Loing, a charming medieval fortified town, strategically situated on the banks of the Loing. The famous painter, Sisley found inspiration here for his beautiful impressionist paintings.Preferred accommodation: 3* Auberge de la terrasse
Day 6: Moret-sur-Loing – Barbizon, 15 miles (25 km)
Through the wonderful forests of Fontainebleau (Forêt de Fontainebleau), you cycle toward the city itself, with its palace and hunting grounds, favorite among the French kings. In fact, the town grew up around this magnificent château, one of the most beautifully decorated and furnished in France, and the surrounding royal playground. In the castle itself, there is a museum dedicated to Napoleon. The artistic village of Barbizon is next, nestled at the edge of the forest. This village attracted a group of19th century painters fascinated by the light and landscape here who came to be known as the School of Barbizon.Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel and Spa Les Pléiades
Day 7: Barbizon - Melun – Paris, 22 miles (35 km)
The cyling today follows the Seine River to Melun, a town known as ‘le Domaine des Reines blanches’ because in former years was the domain of the widows of the French kings. Here you may visit the medieval citadel and the Saint Etienne Island with the Notre Dame church. By train, the group will enter Paris and end the cycling adventure with a bike ride into the city center along the banks of the Seine River.Preferred accommodation: 3* Timhotel Montmartre
Day 8: Paris
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Hotels & Bikes
You will be accommodated in good 3-star hotels and one 4-star establishment. In the Itinerary section, you will find the preferred accommodation listed on each day’s details. If the preferred accommodation is not available, you will be informed and a hotel of equal standard will be offered.
Bicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights with breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- 2 dinners
- Cycling guide
- Daily tour briefing
- 27-speed hybrid trekking bike rental equipped with lock, pannier bag, repair kit, pump, & spare tube
- Luggage transfer
- Support vehicle (emergencies)
- Tour information & maps
- GPS tracks available
- Transfer Melun-Paris on Day 7
- Technical assistance
- Guided tours in main attraction points
- City/tourist taxes
- Entrance to Apiculture’s Living Museum
- Entrance to Maison Mazet
- Entrance to Castle of Fontainebleau
- Entrance to Barbizon school Museum
What’s Not Included
- Travel to/from the start/end of the tour
- 5 dinners
- Drinks & lunches
- Entrance fees to museums & parks
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Guided
Saturday departures
April 8, June 3, July 15, July 22, August 5, August 12, September 16, September 23 & October 14, 2023
Minimum number to confirm guided departure: 6
(Please ask us if any guided departures are currently confirmed)
Other departure dates on request.
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
2023
Guided
Twin/double $ 4445 £ 2378 $ 3,958 € 2710 ₪ 10816 ¥ 414102 NZ$ 4899 NOK 32695 kr 32234 $ 2,960 Single supplement $ 574 £ 307 $ 511 € 350 ₪ 1397 ¥ 53482 NZ$ 633 NOK 4223 kr 4163 $ 382 Extra Options
Half board (5 x dinner) $ 410 £ 219 $ 365 € 250 ₪ 998 ¥ 38201 NZ$ 452 NOK 3016 kr 2974 $ 273 E-bike rental $ 517 £ 276 $ 460 € 315 ₪ 1257 ¥ 48134 NZ$ 569 NOK 3800 kr 3747 $ 344 Extra nights on request Transfers on request Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This guided bike tour is rated easy to moderate. The average distance is 25/30 miles a day. The route follows asphalted secondary roads and some hard packed paths. There are some hilly stretches to contend with but the mileage is completed without any time constraints.
Airport Info
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)
Local Travel
From the airport, you can travel by train to Montargis. This will entail first a TGV train to Paris Nord then train to Paris Gare De Lyone, and finally train to Montargis.. Gare de Lyon station in Paris is directly connected to Montargis which is good to know if you are spending any time in Paris before your tour.
Climate
Please check local conditions before arrival.
Remarks
Helmets are available on request.
Important to know
Travel Documents
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*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this 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.Covid-19 Info
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Tour Operator
This tour is run by Yubike.
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