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The castles of the Loire Valley by bike

Castles & Monuments, En boucle

400 Km

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Enjoy heading off along the Châteaux à Vélo cycle routes, with 400km of cycle paths, tracks and quiet country roads to explore, following a dozen secure, well-signposted circuits. Seek out grand châteaux like those at Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Cheverny and Blois… and discover many less well-known treasures such as Loire-side villages, the Sologne’s mysterious forests and lakes, and countless wine-making estates.

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Confluence de Loire

Following the rivers and your desires, take some time to discover the former fishing village of Candé-sur-Beuvron, the [...]

25,07 Km

In the vineyards

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Through the vineyards

Travel up and down the vineyards Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Cheverny or Touraine near Sambin, Monthou or [...]

16,64 Km

Nature & small heritage

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La balade à remonter le temps

Welcome to the past at the medieval castle of Fougères-sur-Bièvre! This part of the Sologne is a pleasure for kids [...]

25,83 Km

The castles of Beauregard & Cheverny by bike

In the vineyards

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The castles of Beauregard & Cheverny by bike

Here one really discovers why this area is called “le pays de Châteaux”. In Cellettes alone, there are no less [...]

19,50 Km

Nature & small heritage

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Ombres et Lumières

This is a transitional area: still in the Sologne and yet so close to the Touraine. The houses are made up of both [...]

22,92 Km

In forest

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In the heart of Cheverny’s forest

Maybe, when cycling silently in the heart of Cheverny’s forest, you will be lucky enough to meet the noble stag... [...]

29,68 Km

In the heart of the mysterious Sologne by bike

In forest

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In the heart of the mysterious Sologne by bike

Here you are... in the heart of the mysterious Sologne, dotted with ponds and swamps. The colorful décor of reeds and [...]

28,60 Km

In forest

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Saveurs et Senteurs

Everywhere around Boulogne’s forest, your taste buds, your nose and your eyes will all be delighted by a pleasant [...]

32,87 Km

Bike tour around the castles of Blois and Chambord

Castles & Monuments

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Bike tour around the castles of Blois and Chambord

This bicycle tour takes you from Louis II’s castle to the most famous hunters’ meet of the Renaissance; from the [...]

29,82 Km

The Renaissance Château of Chambord by bike

Castles & Monuments

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The Renaissance Château of Chambord by bike

With this route, we present you with a jewel of the national heritage: the Renaissance Château of Chambord, nestling [...]

33,80 Km

Castles & Monuments

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The wild Loire by bike

In Sologne-sur-Loire, from Muides to Saint-Laurent, the numerous ponds give the feeling that this part of Sologne wants [...]

39,22 Km

French rivers

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Au fil de Loire

From one shore to the other follow picturesque villages and magnificent homes overlooking the River, as the Château de [...]