Austin-Lehman Adventures features an eight-day, seven-night France biking family vacation in the Loire Valley. Meander through forests, vineyards, fields of sunflowers and quiet villages, bike to the King Francois I's Chateau de Chambord and, as the company's website states, "count the staircases in the grandiose 440-room estate." Wax figures of King Charles VII and Anne of Brittany among others are available for viewing at the Chateau de Langeais. You can also ride to the Le Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci, and marvel at his countless inventions, including predecessors to the modern-day hang glider and parachute. Kayaking along the Vienne River is one of many other activities families can enjoy.
Austin-Lehman Adventures
P.O. Box 81025
Billings, MT 59108-1025
800-575-1540
austinlehman.com
This five-day, four-night Provence bike tour is based in Villeneuve les Avignon, just across the Rhone River from Avignon. Villeneuve is a relatively quiet area with historical sites and old streets and is just 5 minutes away from the center of Avignon. Visitors have their choice of accommodations at either two-star or deluxe four-star hotels in Villeneuve. The tour provides guests with different itineraries for exploring the landscapes and villages north, south and west of Avignon. Potential tour highlights include the wine village of Chateauneuf du Pape and villages of the Pont du Gard, St Remy de Provence, Tarascon, Barbentane, Graveson and Tavel. Rides are tailored to meet your needs.
Avignon Family Cycling Tour
8502 E. Via de Ventura #124
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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35 Ave. De Marchal De Lattre De Tassigny
34400 Lunel, France
800-960-2221
discoverfrance.com
Explore both France and England in seven days with your family by booking a trip through Adventure Disney. The tour begins in London and includes double-decker bus tours, on-your-own exploration of the city, English high tea and a tour of the Tower of London, among other activities. Then, take a a train under the English Channel to France and enjoy the breads of France's famous Paul's Boulangerie while on board. Begin your stay in Paris with supper while kids enjoy their own private dinner and a Disney movie. Travel to Versailles and take a private tour of the Le Château de Versailles, which includes the famous Hall of Mirrors. Additional activities include tours of Paris and lunch at the Eiffel Tower.
Adventures By Disney
P.O. Box 61010
Anaheim, CA 92803-6110
800-543-0865
abd.disney.go.com
