5 Star Loire Valley - Châteaux Country (based in one hotel) Tour Reviews — 1 to 2 of 2

The heat! We were there during France’s late-June heat wave, so our first two days of biking were beautiful but depleting. The routes were excellent and the app worked very well. We took it easier on ourselves on day three and enjoyed the flexibility of a self-guided tour, which allowed us to explore the town of Cheverny, play golf (!) and attend a local jazz festival. Our lodging at Les Sources de Cheverny, for which we happily paid extra, was extraordinary. Also, Sophie was an amazing partner from start to finish: we so appreciated her flexibility on lodging, and her responsiveness as questions and needs (like bike helmets) arose. Merci beaucoup!

This was an excellent trip. Our first trip in almost two years. The hotel was lovely, excellent service and restaurant. The bike riding itself was also very good. The routes were well organized and on very quiet roads and bike paths. We had zero issues with traffic. The terrain is relatively flat with only the climb and descent to the Loire river posing any kind of difficulty. The area was relatively quiet due to the pandemic however most restaurants were open as well as the various chateau. We were able to create the pass sanitaire with our Canadian vaccine certificates so entry into restaurants and attractions was a non-issue. They do scan at most restaurants and often times on the train.