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An authentic cycle tour around Amboise

4.8/5 on 4 Reviews
A summary of the beauty offered by the Loire Valley around the charming town of Amboise. The Loire by bike takes you to Chenonceaux, Chaumont-sur-Loire and Tours.
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Ref: L0202ST
  • Loire Valley
  • 2 day(s)
  • Fairly easy
  • ~ 79 km/day
  • Centre based
When travelling?
From April to August
Minimum age
7 y/o
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Cycle around Amboise and discover castles and vineyards

Amboise's medieval streets are the perfect backdrop for a weekend cycling getaway. You can choose from a range of excursions, depending on your interests.

 

Two loop itineraries take you to two not-to-be-missed castles on the Loire bike route, Chenonceau and its famous gallery crossing the Cher, or Chaumont-sur-Loire, renowned for its International Garden Festival. Alternatively, head for Tours, via the Montlouis wine route or the Vouvray wine route. Once in Tours, you can return to Amboise by putting your bikes on the regional train. Finally, make the most of Amboise's lively atmosphere, visit the Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last days, and admire the Gothic architecture of the Château d'Amboise.

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Program

Day 01
Day trip to the castle of Chenonceau
    Exists in :
    • 46 km
    • 70 km

Let us guide you through the forest and along the river banks to the Renaissance masterpiece, the Chateau de Chenonceau on the Cher, a Loire château born of the whims of a favorite. You can also continue your ride to an underground city and a mushroom cellar near Bourré (+ 24 Km).

 
Day trip to the wine route of Vouvray
    Exists in :
    • 34 km
    • 46 km

Leave Amboise on the right bank and discover the vineyards of Vouvray. Stop to taste the famous Crémant de Vouvray and learn about the art of winemaking. You arrive in Tours via a pretty pedestrian bridge over the Loire, which takes you directly to the center of old Tours. At Tours station, you can easily catch a train back to Amboise, or retrace your steps along the Loire to Amboise.

Visit of Clos Lucé’s castle
Take a self guided tour of Leonardo da Vinci's last living place : the castle, Leonardo's workshop, the cultural park ans the "Leanordo da Vinci, painter and architect galeries".
Options:
  • 19,50  € Adult admission (18 and older)
  • 14,00  € Youth admission (7 to 17)
  • 0,00  € Child admission (under 7)
Visit of Chenonceau’s castle
Take a self guided tour of the castle and its gardens and discover the great history of the site, also called the ladies' castle.
Options:
  • 18,00  € Adult admission (18 and older)
  • 15,00  € Youth admission (7 to 17)
  • 0,00  € Child admission (under 7)
Day 02
Day trip to the wine route of Montlouis-sur-Loire
  • 28 km
  • + 86 m

On the left bank you take the cyclepath "Loire à vélo" through the vineyards of Montlouis’ white wine. The old town center of Tours is easily reachable. At Tours train station you can easily hop into a train taking you back to Amboise.

Day trip to Chaumont-sur-Loire
  • 50 km
  • + 276 m

You leave Amboise and its royal castle to follow the toues (typical boats) along the Loire. As you make your way along small country roads and along the Loire by bike, be sure to stop off at the beaches that line the Loire before reaching the fairytale castle of Chaumont. A visit to the Festival International des Jardins is not to be missed. Then turn around and head back to the medieval town of Amboise.

Visit of Chaumont-sur-Loire’s castle
Take a self guided visit of the castle and the estate, enjoy the art and garden exhibitions as part of the International Garden Festival (from April 19 to November 2).
Options:
  • 21,00  € Adult admission (18 and older)
  • 13,00  € Youth admission (12 to 17)
  • 6,00  € Child admission (6 to 11)
  • 0,00  € Toddler admission (under 6)
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Accommodation

*Typical example of accommodation corresponding to the proposed category. These photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

Equipment

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Information

Beginning of the trip
You start your trip with a cycling day, and can arrive at any time of the day depending on the opening hours of the bike store or depot point. However, we recommend arriving at the departure point early enough in the morning to make the most of the day.

 

Please note that if you select the luggage transport option, you will be asked to arrive early in the morning of the first day.

To get to the departure point

By plane: flight to Paris or Tours and then train to Amboise.

By train: arrive at Amboise train station (direct or with connections) by regionnal train or high speed train (TGV). Plan your journey with Trainline.

Car park

If you’re coming by car, you can park your vehicle at your accomodation’s parking space if they have one (to be booked in advance) or in one of the city’s public parking lots. You can also look at the Parkopedia website to find out the location and price of each parking lot.

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Ref: L0202ST
  • Loire Valley
  • 2 day(s)
  • Fairly easy
  • ~ 79 km/day
  • Centre based
When travelling?
From April to August
Minimum age
7 y/o
Related categories:

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An authentic cycle tour around Amboise
  • Loire Valley
  • Fairly easy
  • ~ 79 km/day
  • Centre based
From
150 €/pers.