Private Trip

Loire Valley Family Biking Journey

Loire Valley Luxury Family Bike Trip

Type
Private

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Scheduled
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
Support
Daytime Guided

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Self-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
Hotels
Signature

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Signature
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they’ve had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
Bistro
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
Level
Recreational

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Occasional
“I can’t say I really ‘work out,’ but I’m in good shape and am relatively active.”
Recreational
“I enjoy a good walk or ride, and feel comfortable while on the move.”
Enthusiast
“I get moving at least once a week, and don’t mind a little sweat.”
Avid
“I get moving a few times per week and enjoy some exertion.”
Expert
“I want to feel invigorated each day and going hard is how I like to do that.”
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Explore An Enchanted Past

The Loire is enchanting. A place where kings and queens once sought the comforts of countryside, occupied spectacular châteaux and indulged in all manner of play. And now, we invite your family to do the same! The Loire Valley has been labelled the “garden of France” and what a magnificent place it is to enjoy for children and adults alike. The kids will try their hand at canoeing, horseback riding and rope courses while the adults experience great riding, fantastic food, incredible wines and the casual elegance that accompanies one of France’s most luxurious escapes!

Trip designed by Travel Expert Jérôme Boré

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Loire Valley Family Biking Journey

Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.

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Day by Day

Welcome to the Loire Valley! Settle in at the hotel before meeting for cocktails with your B&R guide and reviewing the adventure ahead! Tonight, have dinner at the excellent gastronomic restaurant at the hotel or go out in the town of Amboise.

Ride through forest, along rivers and by charming villages. Enjoy lunch on the terrace of a beautiful château and afterwards walk to the nearby staples for some horseback riding. Tonight enjoy a lovely dinner in the elegant town of Amboise.

Delve deep into the Touraine countryside. Embark on a scenic bike path to visit a château and have a picnic on its spectacular gardens. After lunch we ride across the Loire River into the town of Langeais where we will go canoeing. Tonight, parents enjoy a romantic dinner while the kids enjoy a fun meal at a nearby crêperie.

Ride through the scenic and peaceful Chinon appellation vineyards to a wine tasting. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you cruise down the Vienne River on a traditional barge. After lunch spend some time exploring the narrow cobble stone streets of Chinon.

Cycle through Rabelais country into the neighbouring region of Anjou - from farmland to vineyard to forest! Have lunch at a local restaurant before continue the ride into the heart of the Saumur-Champigny wine appellation to the riverside town of Saumur. Convene tonight for cocktails and dinner in Saumur.

After breakfast your guide will bid you farewell as you take your private transfer to St Pierre des Corps train station. Au revoir et bon voyage!

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Hotels

Château de Noizay, Noizay

This remarkable castle, located in the Vouvray wine appellation and overlooking the village of Noizay and the Loire Valley, began its construction in the 17thC and was finally finished a full century later! Owner Mme. William recently transformed the castle into a Relais & Châteaux property, maintaining the French idea of luxury and “rafinement.” View hotel website »

Château de Marçay, Chinon

Built in the 15thC on the ruins of an 11thC fortress, this calm and serene property was developed into a hotel and restaurant which opened to the public in 1973. Now forming an island of greenery in the Chinon countryside, Château de Marçay offers 33 unique rooms decorated in a haute époque style, with scenic views of the park, the main courtyard, and the vineyards. View hotel website »

Château de Verrières, Saumur

Peacefully set in a four acre park, Chateau Verrières is located in the midst of Saumur, close to the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, the troglodytes caves, the historical cities of Chinon, Angers and Tours and the many chateaux of the Loire Valley. A four star hotel, Verrieres provides a private mansion atmosphere with authentic decoration and period furniture. View hotel website »

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B&R does it right in every way; from the hotels, routes, tours, variety and especially the guides! They even manage to find the hidden treasures and people unavailable to the typical tourist. You could never design a better trip for yourself, no matter what your budget, then the people at B&R can do for you.

— Kristin Turner

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— George Butterfield

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Activity Level What’s Included Gear Extend Your Trip

Recreational

This trip is rated Recreational, meaning it’s appropriate for travellers who ride once or twice a month and are comfortable on two wheels. Most of the riding on this trip is level with occasional climbs of gentle grades. The distances average 27 km (27 mi.) with a longer ride on the last day. There are some shorter routes and, for avid cyclists, longer options.

The Traveller

“I ride my bike once or twice a month and am comfortable on two wheels.”

The Terrain

Relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.

What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.

In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.

All hotel accommodation (Superior rooms at Château de Noizay and Château de Marçay, and Junior suite at Château de Verrières).
All breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners as indicated with wine (as selected by B&R)
Services of one B&R guide and a support vehicle during bike rides
Use of a customized bicycle, Burley piccolo trailer cycle and helmets
Detailed maps and water bottle
All special events and private tours
All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off

The Bikes

You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide a good fit to your size and weight.

Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help. We can create an independent travel experience to fit your needs—and if you desire, arrange for a local guide.

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