Loire Valley
The lure of the Loire
In the heart of Central France lies the Loire Valley, a region with an enchanted landscape of vineyards, fruit orchards, and farmland, lining the banks of the Loire River. The “Garden of France” includes historic towns like Nantes, Angers, and Orleans, rich with world-famous architecture and hundreds of chateaux. This romantic region was often a draw for poets, artists, and writers seeking inspiration.
With many cycle paths, one of the best is the Loire à Vélo, 250 km of carefully planned trails. Bike tours through the region follow dedicated, bike-only paths or country roads with minimal traffic. The landscape consists of flat plains and gentle, rolling hills. At the end of the day you’ll be rewarded with delicious cuisine – fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, or fish caught from the Loire River, to be enjoyed with locally produced wines.
“We were a family of 12 ranging in age from 11 to 86. It was PERFECT! Wonderful hotels, fantastic food, a beautiful trail, good bikes, short rides each day so we could enjoy the features along the way like the chateaux and the Magic Museum in Blois.”
Loire a Velo: Orleans to the Atlantic
Country: France
Prices based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: Mar 1-Oct 31, 2021
Nature, Villages, and Castles of the Loire River Valley
Country: France
Prices based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: Mar 1-Oct 31, 2021
Loire Valley Chateaux and Gardens Tour
Country: France
Prices based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
Jun 26; Aug 21, 2021 (minimum 4 participants)
Self-Guided:
Daily, upon request: Jun 1-Sep 28, 2021