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Loire Star Single Centre

Tour: FLC5
Single Centre Cycling Holiday

A single centre tour to let you explore some of the most majestic and magical of the châteaux in the Loire at your very own pace through a range of circular route options. As you'll be enjoying the variety of different châteaux each day, so we thought you’d appreciate tasting different local flavours every night! Read More

Destination

Europe, France

Start Day

Any Day

Board Basis

Half Board

Prices from

£858.00

Duration

5 Days, 4 Nights

Availability

Mar - Oct

Tour Grade

Grade 1 (Very Easy)

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Overview

Make the delightful village of Chitenay the centre of your universe for a few days and pedal out on circular day routes to different points and discover châteaux treasures, gardens, vineyards and the verdant scenery of the Sologne Forest. Our special programme of delicious suppers means that the tasty treats just get better and better to reward your days in the saddle or to complement a day at your leisure: on this single centre break, the rest really is up to you.

Tour Code:
FLC5
Activity:
Cycling
Type:
Single Centre Cycling Holiday
Country:
Europe, France
Area:
Loire
Duration:
5 Days, 4 Nights
Board Basis:
Half Board
Availability:
Mar - Oct

Itinerary

There is a choice of excellent circular rides exploring the towns,châteaux and forest of this area south of the Loire.

Your base on this holiday is the appropriately named Auberge du Centre which sits in the peaceful rural village of Chitenay at the heart of one of the Loire’s most inviting châteaux clusters. Creeper-clad and traditional yet contemporary, it’s a friendly 3 star inn whose cosy lounge and relaxing garden immediately put its guests at ease. Thanks to the beautiful setting and quality of the regional cuisine, dining al fresco here is a real delight and a true favourite with visitors and locals alike.

Day 1 Arrive & explore

Arrive and perhaps take a stroll around this charming village to work up an appetite for supper.

Dinner is from the Menu du jour

Day 2 Choice of circular rides

Choice of circular rides

Dinner is from the Menu du jour

Miles 9-31Kms14-50

Day 3 Choice of circular rides

Choice of circular rides

Dinner is from the Menu du jour

Miles 9-31Kms14-50

Day 4 Choice of circular rides

Choice of circular rides

Dinner is from the Menu Denis Papin

Miles 9-31Kms14-50

Day 5 Depart after breakfast

The circular rides
We offer a choice of 7 routes with distances between 9 and 31 miles (14 to 50 kms), with each ride carefully planned to make sure you see the best of the area and that you travel the distance you are most comfortable with.

You can go with the flow of your energy levels down to the Loire maybe, to Chaumont or Blois; head into the Sologne forest and stop at a vineyard or two to tickle the palate with Cheverny blanc, or track down Chambord, the most amazing royal hunting lodge that’s almost on a par with Versailles. Don’t miss the Château de Beauregard – it’s a real picture: a French castle with English-inspired grounds and a world renowned portrait gallery. A day out exploring the refined renaissance château at Troussay along with Cheverny’s sumptuous château apartments is hard to beat too, then there’s always the thought of weaving out through the vineyards to the feudal solidity of Fougères-sur-Bièvre with its charmingly rustic village and medieval château. Whether you’re new to the saddle, just want to take things gently or fancy the challenge and flexibility of heading out for a morning and conquering another point of the ‘Loire Star’ after lunch, this a real break with wow factor: wonderful châteaux to visit, great gentle cycling and, to top it all, really delicious and well deserved dinners.

All of the routes offer excellent cycling and there are plenty of opportunities to stop for refreshments.

Dates & Prices

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PRICE INCLUDES

Ensuite accommodation as described with buffet/continental breakfast (prices based on two adults sharing)
Half board included (3 course Menu du Jour dinner for 3 nights, 1 night Menu Denis Papin)

Hire of hybrid bicycle and ancillary equipment (2 pannier bags, map holder, odometer, puncture repair kit, lock)

Information pack with detailed joining instructions and daily route overviews sent out approximately 2 weeks before departure so you can plan ahead and look forward to your cycling adventure

Detailed route notes and maps with marked routes provided on arrival, 1 set per room (IGN 1:100,000 maps)

GPS tracks available on request (there may be a small charge)

Please note that the price EXCLUDES

Costs of getting to and from the tour area

Accommodation Options

A rural 3 star Auberge in Chitenay with pool and spa facilities. Complientary spa visit included in the stay.

We are pleased to discuss details on request.

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