Guided Bike and Boat Holiday in Loire Valley

This route incorporates some hilly sections and some sections on roads.

Tours starting in Cours-les-Barres

Day 1:

Transfer from Paris Gare du Nord at 15:30 by coach to Cours-les-Barres to join the barge.

Day 2:

Cycle to Aprémont to visit the castle, continuing to the town of Nevers before returning to the barge (31 miles).

Day 3:

Sail to the village of Beffes, then cycle to the charming Roman town of La Charité-sur-Loire, continuing to the Pouilly Fumé wine region. In Ménétréol sample some of the region’s excellent wines (34 miles).

Day 4:

After visiting the historic town of Sancerre-sur-Loire, cycle through the Sancerre vineyards passing picturesque villages. Re-join the barge in Beaulieu-sur-Loire (31 miles).

Day 5:

Cycle past historic locks and over an aqueduct to St. Brisson with its charming castle and surrounding forest. Cross the Loire over a magnificent aqueduct, spending the night in Briare (25 miles).

Day 6:

Explore Briare and cycle to the lakeside castle of Pont Chevron. Continue past lakes to the 16th century castle near Bléneau, finishing in Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, known for its seven locks (28 miles).

Day 7:

Enjoy the round trip from Rogny to the market in Châtillon-Coligny and La Bussière Castle, returning to the barge via Escrignelles (31 miles).

Day 8:

Depart for Paris by coach.

Tours starting in Rogny-les-Sept- Écluses

Day 1:

Transfer from Paris Gare du Nord by coach to Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses to join the barge.

Day 2:

Enjoy the round trip from Rogny to Châttilon-Coligny and La Bussière Castle, returning to the barge via Escrignelles (31 miles).

Day 3:

Cycle to Briare via the lakeside castle of Pont Chevron and Gien (31 miles).

Day 4:

Sail to Châtillon sur Loire from where you will cycle via St. Brisson with its charming castle to Bealieu-sur-Loire (28 miles).

Day 5:

Cycle through the Sancerre vineyards passing picturesque villages to the historic town of Sancerre-sur-Loire. From here, continue on to Ménétréol where you will rejoin the barge (34 miles).

Day 6:

Cycle through the Pouilly Fumé wine region to the charming Roman town of La Charité-sur-Loire. Continue to Cours-les-Barres (34 miles).

Day 7:

Enjoy a circular ride from Cours-les-Barres to Aprémont, known for its castle, and then to Nevers before returning to the barge (31 miles).

Day 8:

Departure day.

Bicycles

You will be provided with a 21-gear bicycle, pannier bag and lock. The guide will help in the event of a puncture.

Your guide

This holiday is led by an English-speaking tour guide.

Flexibility

If you feel like a break from cycling on any day of your holiday, simply inform a crew member and you can spend the day on the boat relaxing.