4 days around Azay-le-Rideau

Reference number EAR4CCH

Itinerary
4 jours autour d'Azay-le-Rideau

Day 1 : Around Azay-le-Rideau

  • 21 km
For this first day, take your time to explore Azay-le-Rideau castle, an amazing Renaissance castle built on a small island in the middle of Indre river. Take your bikes for a first ride around the city.

Day 2 : Azay-le-Rideau - Villandry - Azay-le-Rideau

  • 37 km
Today, you will ride to Villandry, which is the last castle re-built in the area. But the most impressive part of Villandry is without any doubt its French gardens. Take your time to discover these beautiful creations.

Day 3 : Azay-le-Rideau - Ussé - Azay-le-Rideau

  • 37 km
Today, you will follow the Indre river until your reach the small city of Bréhémont. There, follow the Loire river to Rigny-Ussé. Feel free this castle which inspired the one in Sleeping Beauty (not included).

Day 4 : Azay-le-Rideau - Langeais - Azay-le-Rideau

  • 40 km
For this last day, go back in time with the visit of Langeas castle, one of the rarest medieval monument. Then, come back to Azay-le-Rideau to drop your bikes off.
Accommodations
Gamme confort

Comfort

2 star hotels, providing the necessary comfort for a good night of sleep and a fulflling breakfast.

From 324 €

Gamme supérieure

Superior

3 star hotels, providing a cosy room with a great breakfast to keep you cycling all day long!

From 449 €

Gamme luxe

Luxury

4 or 5 star hotels. The more wonderful hotels for an amazing and unforgettable journey throughout the Loire Valley!

From 476 €

Bikes and accessories
Bike

Bike

21 gear| Aluminium frame | 28 inch wheel | Anti-leak tyres| Front suspension

Accessories included

    • 1 helmet

    • 1 safety lock

    • 2 waterproof backpack panniers (15L each) 

    • 1 handelbar bag 

Ebike

E-bike

7 gears nexus | Aluminium frame | 28 inch wheels| Anti-leak tyres | Front suspension

Accessories included

    • 1 helmet

    • 1 safety lock

    • 1 battery - up to 100km*

    • 1 battery charger

    • 2 waterproof backpack panniers (15L each) 

    • 1 handelbar bag 

    *Depending on the utilisation - speed, weather...

How to get here?
Your trip:
This trip around Azay-le-Rideau is a good way to discover less known but beautifully preserved castles as Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry and Langeais.
 
How to arrive in Azay-le-Rideau ?
By train : Azay-le-Rideau Station. Our partner is located at a 20min. walk from the station.
By car:: Highway A85, Azay-le-Rideau exit
 
Where to park?
Free parking lots:
Parking rue de Chinon - at 400m from our partner / at 1.7km from Azay-le-Rideau Station
Parking Place du 11 Novembre 1918 - at 350m from our partner / at 1.8km from Azay-le-Rideau Station (Closed on wednesday)
 
Additionnal information:
Our hotels are accreditated Accueil Vélo (Cyclist welcome): they all have a secure bikes room to store yours during the night.
You will receive all your travel documents through an app to download on your mobile phone. This app will contain every day itineraries and your e-tickets for the castles as included in your journey. 
As our e-tickets are non-dated, you can switch days! Moreover, you do not have to wait as they allow you to skip the lines.
 
Additional services

Additionnal services:

E-bike rental

Additionnal night beofre/after your trip (B&B)

I have my own bike

Travel insurance

 

Not included:

Personnal expenses

Transport to the departure point & from the end point

Lunches & dinners

 

1 Reviews
  • Séjour parfait
    Nous souhaitions découvrir une autre partie du Val de Loire en venant à Azay-le-Rideau. Ces vacances étaient parfaites, nous sommes ravis ! Très belle découverte du château en passant

    Marie   |   16/08/2021

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