Blois to Tours – Loire’s Jewels: Chambord and Chenonceau

Don't Miss

- The Renaissance town of Blois and its Royal castle
- Château de Chambord, with more than 440 rooms and 365 fireplaces the most impressive of all the Châteaux of the Loire, occupying grounds the size of Paris
- Cycling along the Loire River on quiet roads
- Chaumont-sur-Loire and its magnificent château
- The city of Amboise and its fascinating Clos Lucé, the castle where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life.
- Optional canoe ride on the Loire River
- Château de Chenonceau, a 15th century castle that bridges the River Cher

Getting there

What makes this area so special is not the cycling in itself, but the extraordinary castles along the Loire… and there’s no better way to get from castle to castle than cycling. Your interest in Renaissance Castles should be the key factor when making your decision. Getting to this area is quite easy and fast from Paris.

• By Road
• By Rail Blois is serviced by train from Paris' Austerlitz train station. The ride takes approximately 1 1/2 hour. You may view train schedule at www.voyages-sncf.com ((you will get to the English site by clicking on the icon at the bottom left corner of your screen)
• By Air
• By Sea

Why do we like them?

Cyclomundo cycling holidays will expose you the real Europe. Every aspect of their guided and self guided cycling routes is carefully planned to maximise your interaction with local people, from local guides and the independent hotels you stay in, to the diverse places you cycle through. As true cycling specialists and local experts for road biking holidays in France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, Cyclomundo will ensure you get the most from your biking break in Europe, whether you are looking to clock up maximum miles or set a more leisurley pace on an independent trip.

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