4 days from Blois to Tours by Chambord & Chenonceau

Reference number IBT4CCH

Itinerary
carte séjour Blois - Tours

Day 1 : Blois - Chambord - Cheverny

  • 43 km
Take your bikes at our shop in Blois and ride until you reach your first stop: Chambord castle. Visit this Renaissance architecture jewel. Then, go through Sologne region until you arrive in Cheverny where your hotel is located.

Day 2 : Cheverny - Chaumont-sur-Loire

  • 31 km
Take the cycle path to Chaumont-sur-Loire castle. You will need at least 3 hours to visit the whole site, widely known for its International garden festival. Each year a new theme is given and artists deliver a creation according to it. Take a walk to its park where pieces of contemporary art are on exhibit. the castle courtyard has a stunning view on the Loire river.

Day 3 : Chaumont-sur-Loire - Chenonceaux - Amboise

  • 55 km
Today, take the cycle path to the most beautiful castle of the Loire Valley: Chenonceau. Visit this extraordinary monument defined by an almost uninterrupted succession of women who built, embellished, protected, restored and saved it. Its gardens are also a must-see. Keep going on until you reach Amboise where you will spend the third night of your trip.

Day 4 : Amboise - Tours

  • 28 km
Start the day by visiting Amboise castle and its rich history. Take also a walk in the old streets of this charming city. Then, take your bike to discover the vineyards between Amboise and Tours, your destination. Feel free to make a stop at La Cave des Producteurs in Montlouis-sur-Loire to taste their wines.
Accommodations
Gamme confort

Comfort

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

From 547 €

Gamme supérieure

Superior

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

From 614 €

Gamme luxe

Luxury

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

From 874 €

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...

Accessories included
How to get here?
Your trip:
Following the cycle paths between Blois & Tours, discover the most marvellous castles: Chambord and its famous staircase, Chaumont-sur-Loire and its stunning international garden festival, Chenonceau and its incredible architecture and Amboise and its rich history.
 
How to arrive in Blois?

By train : Blois-Chambord Station. Our shop is at a 5 min. walk from the station.

By car: Highway A10, Blois/Vendôme exit

 
How to get back to Blois from Tours ?
By train - from Tours Station to Blois-Chambord station: about 40 min / 15 trains per day
We do not sell train tickets. Please contact SNCF for more information.
 
Where to park in Blois?
Free parking lots: 
Parc rue Halou - at 300m from our shop / at 50m from Blois-Chambord station
Promenade Edmond Mounin - at 850m from our shop / at 900m from Blois-Chambord station
Parking du Mail - at 1.3km from our shop / at 1.3km from Blois-Chambord station
Parking Saint-Jean - at 1.4km from our shop / at 1.5km from Blois-Chambord station
 
Fee-paying parking lots: 
Streets paking (4.80€ per day / 12€ ticket for 7 days)
(To get the 7 days ticket at the parking meter: yellow button -> 1 -> Enter your licence plate -> "Valider" - > "Max")
 
Underground fee-paying parking lot: 
Le Parking du Château (9€ per day / 28€ ticket for 7 days) - at 300m from our shop / at 350m from Blois-Chambord Station
 
More 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. It will contain every day itineraries and your e-tickets for the castles as included in your journey. 
On the first day, you must arrive before 9:30am. If you plan to arrive later, please contact us.
On the last day, your luggage will be delivered for 5:30pm. 

 

Additional services

Additionnal services: 

E-bike rental

Additionnal night in Blois before the trip (B&B)

Additionnal night in Tours after the trip (B&B)

Skip-the-line tickets for Cheverny castle

Skip-the-line tickets for Clos Lucé castle (in Amboise)

I have my own bike

Travel insurance

 

Not included:

Personal expenses

Transport to the departure point & from the end point

Lunches & dinners

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