TOURAINE BY BIKE, FAMILY TOUR	price from 299 €
Loire - Leisure cycling - Family holiday - 4 days

This tour combines leisure with a cultural discovery and every part of the tour is ideal for children of all ages.

Program

Day 1 Medieval castle and Loire's banks On the first day a gentle ride following the river Loire to the medieval castle at Langeais. Then carry on to discover the castle at Villandry with its famous gardens. Before arriving at your guest house in a troglodyte dwelling (subject to availability) complete with swimming pool, pause for a cool break at the "Petrified" caves in Savonnieres. About 20kms.

Day 2 The Floatting Castle If you did not take advantage of visiting the "petrified" caves on day 1, do so before leaving for Azay le Rideau. Here at Azay you will discover the famous "floating" chateau! In the evenings during the summer months there is a Sound and Lights show at the chateau. About 20kms.

Day 3 Natural Regional Park In the heart of the Loire - Anjou - Touraine Natural Regional park, you will discover many traditional arts and crafts in the many villages and hamlets. You then cross through the state forest of Chinon to reach Beaumont en Veron where you will find your resting place in a grove. Before this, you can take a detour to Chinon(if you have the energy) where you will discover a town steeped in history and the arts. About 25kms.

Day 4 "La Belle au Bois Dormant"... Small country roads and cycle paths will take you through Avoine with its huge aquatic centre. Then continuing on to the chateau at Rigny-Usse where a visit is recommended. This is place that inspired Charles Perrault writes the famous Sleeping Beauty story. You then finish your day back at Brehemont. About 25kms.