Well Arranged Travel organizes English-spoken guided tours to the Loire Valley castles, starting at Chateaux de Chambord, which features a double-turn spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The tour also includes a visit to Amboise, where Châteaux de Blois and the mansion Le Clos Lucé, former residence of Leonardo da Vinci, are located. Strolling through the gardens, you will discover his most spectacular inventions. Next stop is Châteaux de Chenonceau, by the Cher River. This tour includes entrance tickets, private tour guides and local transportation.
Well Arranged Travel
1036 Liberty Park Drive 39
Austin, TX 78746
1-866-513-3968
wellarrangedtravel.com
You can rent a bike and cycle along the Loire, making your own itinerary at your own speed. If you prefer to join a group, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours offers guided tours along 128 miles of the Loire Valley, stopping in Orleans, castles of Blois, Chambord, Chaumont and Chenonceau, Montlouis-sur-Loire vineyards, Tours, Clos-Luce in Amboise and other picturesque locations. The tour lasts six days and includes accommodation with breakfast, two dinners, rental of a 24-speed hybrid bicycle, detailed route descriptions, a map of the area and luggage transfers from Paris.
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
210 E. Oak St Unit C
Fort Collins, CO 80524
1-877-356-2453
bikerentalsplus.com
This classic tour offers the highlights of the region in three days, starting at the town of Tours. A visit to chateau Chenonceaux and Amboise are programmed for the first day. Villandry gardens and Chinon, with its medieval town center and castle, as well as Goupilleres pre-historic village a wine tasting visit are option for the second day of the tour. On day three, visitors see Fontevraud Abbey, burial place of Richard the Lionheart, and Saumur town, among other sites. Loire Valley Breaks also offer tailor-made tours for small groups.
Loire Valley Breaks
1 l'Epaisse
St Nicolas de Bourgueil 37140
011-33-247-933-589
loirevalleybreaks.com
