La Loire Bike Tour with Austin-Lehman Travel

Austin Lehman Adventure Travel has been sharing their love of adventure holidays with guests for around 40 years. Their insider's knowledge and extensive contacts in La Loire allow them to offer cultural and artistic experiences and encounters that give guests an in-depth feel for the local people and their way of life.

From castles to coteaux, bask in the sumptuous charm of the Loire Valley

Retrace the footsteps of King Charles VIII, Catherine de Medici, Leonardo da Vinci and Joan of Arc as you indulge in rich history, charming villages and world-class cuisine of la Loire.

• Kick-start your day with a mouthwatering pastry in Versailles
• Pedal to King François I’s Château de Chambord and count the staircases in the magnificent 440-room estate
• Spend a leisurely day crisscrossing the Loire, cycling dense woodlands, fertile vineyards, sunflower-clad meadows and quiet villages
• Practice your French with a friendly farmer at an open-air market in Loches
• Ride to Le Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci and home to his many inventions
• Explore the Château de Chenonceau, perched gracefully over the Cher River
• Sip award-winning wine at the world-famous Chinon and Cravant wineries and dine like royalty over an exquisite meal of beef tournedos and handmade cream puffs at the Château de Pray

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