Cycling has a special place in the destination of Tours Loire Valley. Discover a large number of cycling itineraries to enjoy great escapes. The Loire à Vélo, Cher à Vélo, Indre à Vélo and the numerous bike circuits in the region.
Duration : 1h30 - Price : 10 € Bike tours by night with a guide. Thanks to the lighting plan, you'll be able to see the city's monuments, urban spaces and natural areas in all their glory. Along the way, you'll see the streets of Vieux-Tours and the famous timber-framed houses of Place Plumereau. Take a diversion to the Basilique Saint-Martin, the Tour Charlemagne and, further east, the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien and the Grand Théâtre.
Duration: 3h00 - Price: 14€ Leaving Tours, accompanied by a tour guide, cycle to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps on the Cœur de France à vélo itinerary. Explore the world of railways with a visit to the ‘Loco’ repair workshop.
Duration : 3h - Price : 10 € Accompanied by a tour guide, cycle from Tours to La Riche. Stroll through the streets of Tours, take in some of the city's most emblematic landmarks such as Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Château de Tours, and ride over the Pont de Fil bridge. Ride along the Loire as far as the Prieuré Saint-Cosme park, and then around the îles noires, a remarkable natural area in La Riche.
Discover the Valley of the Kings by electric bike! Between lush forests and memorable castles, you are not about to forget this day. Full day on an electric bike in Chambord Park! Program: 2:00 pm: Start at the Tourist Office in Tours and get into our minivan to Chateau de Villesavin. The “discovery of the Valley of the Kings” day can begin! What better way to discover the castles of the Loire than an electric bike tour. You will visit two magnificent castles: a charming family property and the prestigious Château de Chambord. Then have lunch in Chambord Park, and stroll through the estate, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. In e-bike mode, your perception changes and this excursion will allow you to enjoy this magnificent region “à la française!”. 10:15 am: Departing from a beautiful family chateau where we will taste local products later in the day, take the time to discover the charming French countryside on this e-bike ride during 15 miles. Cross with your guide the monumental forest of Chambord, a veritable green lung of 13.000 acres enclosed by 20 miles of walls, unique in Europe. After about 35 minutes, you will finally see the sumptuous Château de Chambord, symbol of the French Renaissance in the Loire Valley. 11:00 am: Start of the guided tour of Chambord, your guide will show you the emblematic rooms of this castle still shrouded in mystery. A free time will allow you to walk where you want and review the pieces that you have preferred. 12:30 pm: For lunch, your guide will show you the different options around the Château de Chambord: restaurant, crêpes, burgers, sandwichs… 2:00 pm: Return to Château de Villesavin, “Chambord site hut” built by Jean le Breton, minister of François 1er, and supervisor of the works of the Château de Chambord. 2:45 pm: Visit of the interior of this charming little family castle, property since the 1930s and still the main home of the Count and Countess. You will also have free time to stroll around the estate and visit the various points of interest of the property (wedding museum, dovecote, small farm, etc.) 3:30 pm: Bucolic snack under the linden tree planted in 1900 with local produce such as apple juice, strawberries and biscuits from the Chambord biscuit factory. 6:00pm: Back to the Tourist Office in Tours