A family cycling week from Blois to Amboise

We are a family of 5 from Canada with 3 kids aged 8, 11 and 13 and this was our first bike trip together. We were incredibly happy with the trip from Velo Voyageur cycling between Blois and Amboise over 7 days. Averaging 25km a day along flat routes was a very reasonable distance for everyone including the 8 year old. The variety of sites and activities were fantastic - from a chateau, to chocolate factory, winery and Leonardo da Vinci's last house - there was lots to keep the kids entertained during or after the ride. The app was easy to use for directions, bikes were in good shape and we had no technical issues. Two of our riders are over 6ft tall and the bikes were sized appropriately. We had no concerns with the bags getting moved each day - the trip was really flawless. The kids really enjoyed the pools at a couple of the hotels we stayed at, and Velo Voyageur helped us to change the last hotel at the end of our trip for us to stay a couple extra nights, and to make sure it had a pool. We appreciated the restaurant recommendations ahead of time, and information on which towns we should pre-book dinners in. All questions were answered quickly. We would definitely use their service again!

First class organization for bike holiday with children

This trip was excellent. The instructions and directions where easy to understand. I would recommend this trip in April, as the roads were so quiet! Visiting the chateaus was lovely and not crowded. I imagine in the summer, it must be madness. Thank you for the planning and support, Velo Voyageur!

Für alle, die mit Kindern zum ersten Mal die Loire-Region erkunden, genau die richtige Wahl. Wir würden jederzeit wieder mit Le Velo Voyageur an der Loire verreisen!

A wonderful holiday, with excellent quiet routes, to a fabulous part of France. Highly recommended

Our family of four (children aged 7 & 9) just finished a week of cycling in the Loire Valley from Blois to Amboise courtesy of Le Velo Voyageur. Each day we rode 35-45km on safe, relatively flat trails and bike paths. The distances were just perfect and the scenery was beautiful. We had absolutely no complaints from the kids and we were always pleasantly surprised at the end of each day to discover which beautiful hotel had been chosen for our stay. The accommodations were carefully selected - the kids often had their own room or a bunk bed, and there were always great restaurant options nearby. Each day was broken up with an adventure for the family - a donkey ride through the forest, a visit to a chocolate factory, or a tour of a local castle (always with some kind of treasure hunt component to keep the kids engaged). We were very happy with the equipment and clear directions provided, including a list of recommended restaurants with approximate price ranges. We were initially planning to request a trailer or tandem bike for our 7 year old daughter, but in the end she wanted to ride her own bike and she had no trouble keeping up with the family and covering the required distances. The cycling paths are very well marked and protected from traffic. In rare instances where we rode in traffic, we never felt that our young kids were in any danger - the drivers were always very courteous. We would not hesitate to recommend this company to others looking for a unique family holiday. What a wonderful way to see the French countryside! When we compared notes with other cycling groups that we encountered, we felt that we had found the best value for our money by choosing Le Velo Voyageur. The day that we returned our bikes, we spent some time on their website dreaming about which cycling holiday we would try for our next vacation...