Châteaux of the Loire

8 days

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Start and end in Chinon

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Operator: Cycling for Softies
Bicycle: Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 14+

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Highlights

Explore Chinon's medieval Plantagenet fortress
Cycle to fairy-tale Château du Rivau and its gardens
Visit Montsoreau, 'France's most beautiful village'
Discover Saumur's château and wine cellars
Relax in Azay-le-Rideau's riverside château

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive at Chinon
Day 2 Château du Rivau
Day 3 Chinon to Montsoreau
Day 4 Saumur and Brézé
Day 5 Montsoreau to Azay-le-Rideau
Day 6 Château Villandry
Day 7 Azay-le-Rideau to Chinon
Day 8 Departure

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Cycling for Softies

Number of tours

8

Age Range

14 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Tour ID: 300427

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before December 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 17th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Cycling for Softies. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cycling for Softies will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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