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7 Days Loire Châteaux Biking Adventure Tour Package

Duaration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From: $6,995 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: May, Jun, Sep
Start/Finish: Montbazon / Angers

It’s long been the playground of kings and queens, the small country roads are perfect for biking, and the food and wine are superb. So what makes B&R’s trip in the Loire Valley so special? Well for one thing, we stay at some of the Loire’s best châteaux, where we’re made to feel right at home. Best of all, one of our properties, the Château du Rivau, isn’t really even a hotel.

The 13thC castle hosted Joan of Arc and, a little more recently, underwent a 12-year restoration. It’s a private residence to rival the great châteaux of the region – and the doors open for us alone. Why? Because the gracious owners are friends, and wanted to share their love of Rivau with B&R travellers. Talk about making us feel like royalty.

Château du Rivau, Lémeré
Located in the heart of the Touraine region known as the “Garden of France,” this château isn’t actually a hotel at all--it’s a private home whose owners have graciously welcomed B&R as guests. Their 12-plus-year restoration campaign has returned the 15thC historical monument to its former glory, and its whimsical gardens complete the fairy-tale setting. By staying here, you join very illustrious company; Joan of Arc was a guest here in the 15th century.

Château de Verrières, Saumur
This elegant 19thC residence, which opened as a hotel in 2003, is run by Thierry and Yolaine de Valbray-Auger. We are sure to feel at home here, as we are the only guests during our stay. Conveniently situated in the historic centre of Saumur, Verrières is a private mansion boasting its own gardens and swimming pool, and large, airy bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms.

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