Bike tours

Duration: 1 day - Price: €18 Hire a bike for the day from the Villandry Tourist Office and explore the famous ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycle route along the Cher. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of the Loire Valley on rides suitable for all in this region, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscapes: the perfect setting for your visits. Please note: The Villandry Tourist Office only has bikes for adults. On the day you collect your bike, a photocopy of your ID and a deposit of €300 (by credit card) will be required. Suggested routes on the safe cycle paths of the Loire à Vélo network:  Villandry to Rigny-Ussé  The itinerary of the Loire à vélo will make you follow the Cher river until it flows into the Loire. You will then take a 500m paved section that will cause some trepidation in the saddle and handlebars of your bike. Then, you will pass to Vallères before arriving at the castle of Rigny-Ussé. 23 km to Rigny-Ussé.   Villandry to Tours  The Cher river will be your guideline to Tours. Don't forget to stop at the port of Savonnières to discover the revival of the inland waterways. 21 km to Tours.

Duration: 1day - Price: €26 Enjoy a package that includes bike rental in Tours for the day and admission to the Villandry Gardens. Starting from Tours, take the iconic Loire à Vélo route, then follow the banks of the Cher River towards Villandry. During your ride, take a moment to admire a “contemplative stop” decorated with arabesques by street artist Jordane Saget, before visiting the sumptuous gardens of the Château de Villandry, famous for their French-style flowerbeds, decorative vegetable gardens, and panoramic terraces. The plus points: The freedom of a day on a bike on a safe, signposted route An accessible and enjoyable ride, ideal for discovering the landscapes of the Loire Valley A nature and heritage experience that is easy to organize from Tours

Duration: 2 days - Price: 89€ Ideal for a day-long loop starting from one of the four ‘stopover towns’: Tours, Amboise, Blois and Orléans. On the itinerary: castles, gardens, open-air cafés, vineyards, listed villages and much more! With over 60 offers included, the Loire à Vélo Pass lets you discover the treasures along the route between Tours and Orléans at your own pace and with ease.  Plan your itinerary and make the most of the offers and numerous benefits of this 2-day Pass! > Find all the Pass offers, practical information and suggested itineraries here. This Pass includes offers from the following partners:  Bicycle hire + helmet: Roue Lib, Détours de Loire. Lunches and snacks: Chez Monsieur Henri, Cordier, La Doulce Terrasse, La Fourchette Paysanne, La Guinguette de la Corne des Pâtures, La Guinguette de Tours-sur-Loire, La Maison Rabelais, La Petite Embarque, Le Checkmate, Maison Bigot, Sushi Shop. Places to visit: Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Beaugency, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Meung-sur-Loire, Tours Castle, Villandry Castle, Amboise Royal Castle, Cloître de la Psalette, CCC OD, Chaumont-sur-Loire Estate, Clos Lucé Castle, Chambord National Estate, Savonnières Petrifying Caves, Hôtel Cabu - Museum of History and Archaeology, Hôtel Goüin, House of Joan of Arc, Balzac Museum, Orléans Museum of Fine Arts, Tours Museum of Fine Arts, Compagnonnage Museum, Tours Natural History Museum, Orléans Museum of Biodiversity and the Environment, Parc Floral de la Source, Saint-Cosme Priory, guided tour of Orléans, guided tour of Tours. Tastings: Vouvray Wine Producers’ Cellar, Les Fromages de Camille, Maison Lacheteau, Martin Pouret Vinegar Works. Leisure: Boat trip in Orléans, Tours Miniature Railway, Orléans Miniature Railway.

Duration: 3h - Price: from €14 Take the Loire à Vélo cycle route to the Grandes Caves Saint-Roch for an unusual bike ride through the troglodyte cellars, the largest in Touraine. Discover Maison LaCheteau, a major player in the Loire Valley wine industry, with a tasting session.  Highlights of this ride: An easy route along the Loire (14 km round trip) Discover the troglodyte cellars typical of Touraine A tasting of 3 to 4 wines (non-alcoholic wines available)