Among the Vineyards of the Loire Valley

Day 1: Saumur
Take the opportunity to discover the beautiful town of Saumur, dominated by the 14th century castle and famous for the National School of Horse Riding, as well as for its excellent sparkling wine.

Day 2: Saumur - Fontevraud (44 km)
This first bike stage will take you to cycle among the vineyards of Saumur Champigny, where elegant red wines are produced. You will stop at the Castle of Brézé, famous for its surprising underground cellars. Then continue to Fontevraud, considered the largest monastic city in Europe; here is the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, dating back to 1099, an exceptional example of Romanesque art.

Day 3: Fontevraud - Chinon (50 km)
After crossing the Fontevraud forest, you will start cycling among the vineyards of the Chinon area, where the red wine so appreciated by Rabelais is born. After a stop at the beautiful Castle of Rivau, which will take you back in time to the stories and legends of the Middle Ages, you will reach the medieval town of Chinon, on the banks of the Vienne river.

Day 4: Chinon - Azay le Rideau (44 km)
Today's route unfolds among cellars dug into the rock and the vineyards of the Loire. You will reach the village of Crissay sur Manse, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, then continue on quiet country roads to Azay le Rideau and its romantic Renaissance castle, elegantly enclosed in a frame of water and lush nature.

Day 5: Azay le Rideau - Saumur (58 km)
The cycle paths of La Loire à Vélo will lead you to the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, where you can visit the magnificent collegiate church built between the XII and XIII century. Then continue to the beautiful village of Montsoreau dominated by the castle built above the Loire. A last stretch between troglodyte sites will take you to Saumur and your beautiful hotel in the historic center.

Day 6: Saumur
After breakfast, end of services.
Individual departure throughout the day or extension of the stay.