France - Loire - Valley of Castles - Self-Guided Family Cycling Holiday
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The Loire Valley is full of fun and interesting things to do for all the family! It is a wonderful destination to introduce the kids to cycling and enjoy many castles, manor houses and dreamy residences.
Holiday Highlights
- Being a giant amongst the miniature castles of Amboise
- Spotting Leonardo de Vinci’s house
- Cycling to the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau sitting atop an island in the middle of a river
- Seeing who’ll be the first to spot the cliff dwellings on the way to Montbazon
- Fun with the kids at Luluparc on the way back to Tours
- Exploring historical Tours
View Holiday Schedule
| Day | Description | Distance | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival into Tours | ||
| 2 | Tours to Villandry | 13 Miles / 20 Kms Approx. | B |
| 3 | Villandry to Azay-le-Rideau | 15 Miles / 24 Kms Approx. | B |
| 4 | Azay-le-Rideau to Montbazon | 14 Miles / 23 Kms Approx. | B |
| 5 | Montbazon to Chenonceaux | 25 Miles / 40 Kms Approx. | B |
| 6 | Chenonceaux to Amboise | 9 Miles / 15 Kms Approx. | B |
| 7 | Amboise to Tours | 16 Miles / 25 Kms Approx. | B |
| 8 | Departure from Tours | B | |
Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
For more information download our trip notes
Holiday Information
For more information download our trip notes
Is this holiday suitable for your family?
The terrain on this easy trip is mostly flat, on traffic-free cyclepaths and quiet country roads. The trip is place to place, so your children must be able to cycle the distances stated on the dossier, however the distances don’t exceed 25 Miles / 40 Kms. There are plenty of activities to look out for during the day’s cycle, with places of interest to take a break. Emergency backup is available from the local team, but it’s best if you‘re happy and comfortable fixing common issues like punctures.
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Holiday Summary
- Duration:
- 8 days
- Prices From:
- £845
- Estimated flight price
- £200
Optional
- Adult Bike Hire
- £115
- Electric Bike Hire:
- £215
- Electric Bike Hire:
- £215
- Child Bike Hire
- £80
- Tag-Along Hire
- £65
- Child Seat
- £25
- Single Room:
- £275
- Single Room:
- £275
- Family Insurance - Europe 10 Day:
- £118
- Family Insurance - Europe 10 Day:
- £118
Holiday Details
2018: £845 pp
2019: £865 pp
Place to place
7 nights hotel accommodation
6 days riding
Breakfast
Self-guided
Route notes and maps provided
Luggage transfers
Minimum 2 people
Friday, Saturday and Sunday departures
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Last Updated: 16/06/2016