France - La Loire: Valley of the Kings Family Biking Adventure Itinerary

(Host City: Paris, France / Tours, France)

Day 1: Versailles
Day 2: Blois
Day 3: Amboise
Day 4: Loches
Day 5: Azay-le-Rideau
Day 6: Azay-le-Rideau
Day 7: Tours
Day 8: Tours

From the Field: Bordeaux Adventure Vacation

“I just loved the guides, and how organized everything was. All of the details were taken care of.”

~ Melissa Ottenjan – 2007 Loire Valley Adventure

Distinctive Comfort Accommodations:

8 days/7 nights
(*** unless indicated)

Night 1: Hotel le Versailles or Hotel Pullman****
Hotel le Versailles
Located in the heart of the Royal Town, Hotel le Versailles is only a few steps away from restaurants, the market, shops and the Royal stables. A haven of quietness, this elegant hotel combines tradition and modernity with courteous service.
 
Hotel Pullman
In the heart of town, close to the Chateau de Versailles, the elegant Hotel Pullman sits behind vintage iron gates and offers guests refined accommodations. At the hotel’s restaurant, LM Caffe, you can enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine in a contemporary ambiance. If you’re looking to relax, the fitness area with steam bath, sauna and solarium will put your mind and body at ease.

Night 2: Hotel Mercure
Located in the center of Blois facing the Loire River, Hotel Mercure is a three-star hotel just a five-minute walk away from a the old part of Blois and 10 minutes from the chateau and the Maison de la Magie house of magic. With modern architecture, the hotel features the Quai St Jean restaurant, as well as a bar, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath.

Night 3: Chateau de Pray**** or Hotel le Choiseul****
Chateau de Pray
Resembling a tower-flanked castle on the Rhine, Chateau de Pray lies in the heart of the prestigious Loire Chateaux Region. This château from 1224 houses antlers, hunting trophies, and a paneled drawing room with a fireplace and a collection of antique oils. The hotel’s restaurant, elected "Table de qualité" by Alain Ducasse, offers Loire cuisine and fixed-price menus of excellent quality.
 
Hotel le Choiseul
On the outskirts of the town of Amboise, Hotel le Choiseul is composed of three 18th-century residences whose luxuriously appointed rooms offer views of the gardens and the Loire. Château d’Amboise was the home of kings, visited by Catherine de’Medici and is said to be the burial place of Leonardo da Vinci. With its charming and friendly family atmosphere, you’re ensured of a delightful encounter.

Night 4: Hostellerie des Cordeliers**** or Hotel George Sand
Hostellerie des Cordeliers
An authentic Touraine residence, Hostellerie des Cordeliers will enchant you, seduce you and transport you into a time of kings and courtesans. The beautiful rooms offer romantic decor and poetic tranquility, and you’ll be close to the narrow streets of the lower town and the old town, the house of the centaur, the tower of Saint Antoine and the chancellery.
 
Hotel George Sand
Located close to the medieval city, the park garden and river, Hotel George Sand combines charm, history, modernity and comfort. This hotel boasts elegantly appointed and modern guestrooms that are equipped with all the essential amenities to ensure you utmost comfort. Enjoy delicious dishes at the on-site restaurant and spend some relaxing moments at the lounge or the terrace, which seems to float on the river.

Nights 5 & 6: Hotel le Grand Monarque
In the heart of La Vallee des Rois, a registered UNESCO world heritage site, sits Hotel le Grand Monarque. This hotel-restaurant offers you a charming stay and relaxation. During your stay, you will discover its enchantment, great comfort, an art of living, and genuine French cuisine.

Night 7: Chateau de Beaulieu
Recognized for the beauty and charm of its 18th-century architecture, Château de Beaulieu has been named a Monument Historique. The château and its five bedrooms are beautifully decorated in charming French style. You’ll be a few steps away from the banks of the River Loire, and close to the lovely old town of Saumur. You’ll also be able to enjoy a heated swimming pool, billiards room, and terrace.

France - La Loire: Valley of the Kings Family Biking Adventure

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