2 days around Tours: Amboise & Villandry

Reference number ETT2CCH

Itinerary
Château d'Amboise

Day 1 : Tours - Villandry - Tours

  • 44 km
For this first day, follow the cycle path along the Cher river until you reach Villandry castle. Even if the castle is not extraordinary, its French gardens are stunning: take you time to discover all of them.

Day 2 : Tours - Amboise - Tours

  • 56 km
Cycle along the Loire river until you reach Amboise. You will visit its castle where Francis the 1st - who built Chambord - was raised. On the road, you will cycle through Montlouis-sur-Loire vineyards: feel free to stop at Cave des Producteurs in Montlouis-sur-Loire to taste some local wine!
Accommodations
Gamme confort

Comfort

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

From 157 €

Gamme supérieure

Superior

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

From 171 €

Gamme luxe

Luxury

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

From 236 €

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:
Based in Tours, follow the bicycle paths and discover two major castles: Amboise et Villandry. You will cycle through a vivid countryside along the Loire river & the Cher river and witness the most amazing landscapes.
 
How to arrive in Tours?

By train : Tours Station. Our partner is located at a 10min walk from the station.

By car: Highway A10, Tours-Centre/St-Pierre-des-Corps Exit

 
Where to park?
Fee-paying parking lots:
Parking Indigo Tours Vinci Gare (reservation available, about 90€ for 7 days) - at 160m from our partner / at 220m from Tours station
Parking Indigo Champ Girault (reservation available, about 60€ for 7 days) - at 700m from our partner / at 350m from Tours 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. 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

Additonnal services:

E-bike rental

Additionnal night in Tours before/after the stay (B&B)

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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