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A grand chateaux in the Bordeaux region | Jaclyn Lofts
Cycling through the picturesque Dordogne
Highlights of the Dordogne by Bike
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
A cycling journey in the historic Dordogne region of southwest France visiting La Roque‐Gageac, Sarlat and the Lascaux Caves
Bordeaux Vineyard Cycle
7 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Appreciate the fine wine and classic French
countryside of Bordeaux by bike
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bordeaux and transfer to Pauillac in the Medoc 2 | Cycle from Pauillac to Margaux, route of the Grand Crus (45km/28mi) 3 | Cross the Gironde estuary to the citadel of Blaye and cycle to architectural jewel Bourg-sur-Gironde (43-53km/27-33mi) 4 | Via the appellations of Fronsac and Pomerol to St Emilion (40km/25mi) 5 | Explore the vineyards, architecture and landscapes of St Emilion (20-35km/12.5-22mi) 6 | Follow the Roger Lapebie path via Creon to the heart of Bordeaux (50km/31mi) 7 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in a combination of charming guesthouses and 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: taxi transfer from Bordeaux station or airport to Pauillac on day 1 & the ferry crossing from Lamarque EQUIPMENT: rental bike equipped with helmet, lock, repair kit, panniers and handlebar bag (electric bike available on request - a supplement applies)
HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE
GRADE 2
France
St Emilion Bordeaux
HOTEL
GRADE 3
Cycle the Loire - Orléans to the Atlantic Coast
13 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
An inspirational journey by bike from the heart of the
Loire River Valley to the rugged Atlantic coast
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive in Orléans 2 | Cycle to Beaugency (26km/16mi) 3 | Cycle via Chambord to Blois (46km/28.5mi) 4 | Follow the Loire River to Amboise (42km/26mi) 5 | Explore Amboise, cycle to Tours (27-31km/16.5- 19mi) 6 | Continue via Villandry to Azay le Rideau (41km/25.5mi) 7 | Cycle past chateaux to Chinon (35km/21.5mi) 8 | Cycle via the abbey of Fontevraud to Saumur (36-48km/22-30mi) 9 | Through vineyards en route to Angers (57km/35.5mi) 10 | Cycle via Montjean-Sur-Loire to Ancenis or Varades (60 or 49km/37.5 or 30mi) 11 | Continue to the city of Nantes (37 or 48km/23 or 30mi) 12 | Cycle along marshland to St Brévin (59km/37mi) 13 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 12 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 12 nights in 2 and 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to 3-4 star hotels - supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes, maps and tourist information per room (GPS data files available on request), luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: 21 speed mens or ladies bike (electric bike available on request - supplement applies) equipped with a pannier, helmet, bike lock, map holder and repair kit
HOTEL
GRADE 2
Pauillac
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 23 Oct
Souillac France
St Brevin
DATES
France
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive in Souillac 2 | Choice of two cycle routes to Sarlat (35 or 37km/21.5 or 23mi) 3 | Optional circular cycles to Domme and Le Roque-Gageac (33 or 38km/20.5 or 23.5mi) 4 | Visit the Chateau de Beynac en route to Les Eyzies (48km/30mi) 5 | Optional cycle to Troglodyte Cave and onto the tomb of Cro- Magnon Man (29km/18mi) 6 | Cycle Montignac with an optional canoe trip (24 or 30km/15 or 18.5mi) 7 | Cycle to the famous caves of Lascaux, then to Souillac (48 or 55km/30 or 34mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: hybrid bike rental (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)
Montignac Sarlat
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 15 Oct
Angers Saumur
Orléans Amboise
Loire Valley sunflowers near Blois | Mary-Cate Pickett
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