Bike tours

Duration: 1day - Price: €40 Enjoy a package that includes electric 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 an electric 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: 3 days - Price: €135 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: 2h30 - Price: €10 Set off on an artistic exploration by bicycle in the heart of Tours! Accompanied by a tour guide, discover the Arts District of Old Tours and its surroundings, where murals and urban creations punctuate the route. As you ride through the streets, the tour also highlights the history and identity of this neighbourhood, which has become a truly creative hub, bringing together artists, craftspeople and independent workshops for several decades. This tour is offered in partnership with Accueil Vélo & Rando. If you’re the DIY type, you’re welcome to come repair your bike yourself at the self-service repair shop located inside the Accueil Vélo et Rando. The advantages of this walk: An easy 12 km route A blend of heritage, contemporary art and a village atmosphere in the city centre An original and colourful view of Tours

Duration: 1 day - Price: from €40 Just a few pedal strokes from the famous Avenue de Grammont, the city disappears to make way for the equally famous ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycle route. On the embankments overlooking the Loire or along the towpaths, discover the changing moods and colours of the royal river!