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Discover the Three Rivers - The Loire, Indre & Cher River Valleys In the heart of a tranquil and beautiful area planted with vineyards
and orchards, blessed with manors and Chateaux, we propose to you a journey cycling along
the rivers Loire, Indre and Cher to discover the splendid scenery of the
Click to See: Tour Price - Departure Days - What's Included - Reserve this tour The Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrival in Joue les Tours. You will be met by your hotel host who will fit your bicycle, present your tour book and answer any questions you may have.
A stage with the opportunity of discovering the famous gardens of Villandry crossing the Indre Valley. The gardens were originally planted and cared for by monks and are spectacular in their array of colors and in their geometric design. To this day, each garden plot has a large planting of a bush or small tree to represent the monk that worked the original garden. Cycle on to the chateau of Azay-le-Rideau seemingly floating in the center of a placid dreamy lake. A perfect setting of water and greenery effected by diverting a river centuries ago to provide a continuous supply of water.
Cycling along the Indre valley and presenting an opportunity to explore the most beautiful of all of the chateaux – Chenonceau, built across the river Cher. This spectacular structure was the home provided by King Henry II for his favorite mistress who, at the time was the second greatest power in the country. Upon his death the Queen, Catherine De Medici, threw her out and insisted she move to Chaumont. She detested Chaumont and never spent much time there. Then you will reach the chateau of Montpoupon
After a day of cycling through the countryside, you will reach the nice city of Amboise with its chateau overlooking the Loire river and where lived the most important Kings of France. Amboise was the final home and resting place of Leonardo di Vinci. He spent the last seven years of his life here at the invitation of Queen Catherine De Medici. Models of the many drawings of his inventions have been built and are on exhibit. The Chateau Amboise has a sound and light pageant during the summer months that is a spectacle of color and history with a cast of hundreds of local citizens participating.  Day 5 –
Amboise – Joue les Tours
(28 miles)
Your last stage cycling through the countryside and vineyards of Montlouis where you will also have the opportunity to discover the Château de la Bourdaisiere, a 14th century château built by Francois 1st.. Departure upon arrival at Joue les Tours. Tour # FRW-1601/V18 - 5 DAYS – $1290
Single Supplement $320 Includes all dinners and breakfasts Accommodations in three star chateaux and manor houses. Tour # FRW-1601/V28 - 5 DAYS – $1390 Accommodation in Montbazon in 4* Chateau Single Supplement $415 Includes all dinners and breakfasts Accommodations in three and four star chateaux and manor houses. Additional night in Joue les Tours $160 - Single supplement $65
DEPARTURES – Daily from March through October
BICYCLES - 21 speed men’s and ladies' bikes, equipped with one saddlebag, a water bottle, an anti-theft device, a map holder, a helmet and a repair kit. Adjustment by a cycling specialist.
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