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- Self-Guided Cycling
- New Cycling Holidays
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- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Loire Valley and follow the famous 'Loire a Velo' cycling path. Discover chateaux and vineyards in abundance.Named Garden of France, explore the regions excellent gardens including the famous ornamental gardens of Villandry.Deluxe accommodation with a selection of 4 star hotels
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Arrival in Tours
Enjoy the old and vibrant quarters of Tours city and especially the 'Place Plumereau', a beautiful square with half-timbered houses.You stay at Hotel Univers
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Tours to Azay Le Rideau
Cycle to Villandry with its famous Gardens, matchless in Europe and composed of 3 superposed terraces.Perhaps the Loire Valley's most famous gardens, those at Villandry are enchanting. The symmetry of the beds, trimmed with absolute precision, and the harmony of the floral arrangements... from one terrace to the next, these green expanses are a symbol of perfect beauty. In one spot a labyrinth to get lost in, in another a kitchen garden checkered like an embroidery. The water gardens catch the sunlight and prompt dreams of long summer evenings, while the 'Jardin des Simples' captures the important properties of aromatic and medicinal plants.Then continue to Sache, where you can visit the house of the famous novelist Honore de Balzac. Arrive in Azay le Rideau where you can admire its Renaissance chateau. Standing on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, is one of the finest.You stay at Hotel Grand Mnarque
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Azay Le Rideau to Chinon
Discover other marvels, such as the 'Sleeping Beauty' chateau in Usse which has inspired Perrault for its famous fairy tale story. Once upon a time, a chateau surrounded by pretty woodland, and Prince Charming (who else) arriving on his white steed.Continue to the mediaeval town of Chinon dominated by its castle and famous for its red wine. To combine pleasure for the eyes and the palate, take a break in the vineyards or in a cellar for a tasting.You stay at Hotel de France
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Chinon to Saumur
Follow the 'Loire a Velo' routes which will lead you to the village of Candes-Saint-Martin. You have a superb view of the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne rivers. Several viewpoints are worth the detour.Continue to the beautiful village of Montsoreau along troglodyte sites and vineyards before reaching lovely town of Saumur. You have the opportunity to reach Fontevraud abbey, Europe's largest remaining monastic complex which is also the Necropolis of the Plantagenet kings!You stay at Hotel Anne d'Anjou
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Saumur to Angers
First follow the Loire River before going through the vineyards of Anjou. You will reach the peaceful city of Angers and its chateau which shelters the famous Apocalypse Tapestry.You stay at Hotel de France
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Leave Angers
Depart Angers after breakfast.
