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Bike/Barge France Loire Valley Route
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 18 people
Destination(s): France  
Specialty Categories: Bicycle Touring   Barging  
Season: April - September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1235 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1335 US Dollar (USD)


8-day/7-night tour leaves each Saturday. Do you wish to have a place in the French sun? Between Nevers and Rogny-les-Sept-Ιcluses is a superb region in the Loire Valley that meets up with your wishes. In this small region (just over 100 kilometers) in Burgundy you'll find history, culture and some splendid scenery. Four different routes in 2008 including Taste of Burgundy and April 19th only Paris to Loire Valley, down South route and September 27th only Loire Valley to Paris, Up North route.

Cycling the quiet roads you enjoy the charm of the rolling countryside. The region is famous for its wines from Sancerre & Pouillly-sur-Loire and the potters in Nevers & Gien. Several castles, ancient towns and charming villages ensure that you'll have a unique cycle holiday.

Standard Route highlights include: Paris (by private coach) > to barge in Plagny > La Chapelle Montlinard > Menetreol > Beaulieu > Briare > Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses (2 nights, end of barge tour) > Back by private coach to Paris
next week Reverse from Rogny to Plagny

Price: $1335/person (double occupancy, private bathroom), on Standard Class barge ($1235 w/shared bathroom).

Dates:Weekly, Saturdays, April 26 through September 20, 2008

Do you wish to have a place in the French sun? Between Nevers and Montargis is a superb region in the Loire Valley that meets up with your wishes. In this small region (just over 100 kilometers) in Burgundy you'll find history, culture and some splendid scenery. Cycling the quiet roads you enjoy the charm of the rolling countryside. The region is famous for its wines from Sancerre & Pouilly-sur-Loire and the potteries in Nevers, Several castles, ancient towns and charming villages ensure that you'll have a unique cycle holiday.

Standard Loire Valley Tour Itinerary:

Saturday
Halfway the afternoon you leave from Gare du Nord in Paris by coach to Plagny. You arrive in the beginning of the evening, meet your tour leader and the crew and settle in. Subsequently dinner will be served aboard.

Sunday:
Cycle trip ca. 50 km. (meium difficulty) From Plagny you go by barge over an aquaduct over the river Allier. After having passed 2 locks (a height of 9 meters), you disembark and cycle to Apremont. You may visit the 12th century castle and its fabulous gardens. The trip ends in La Chapelle-Montlinard.

Monday
Cycle trip ca. 45 km. (some hiils, medium difficulty) First the cycle trip takes you to La Charitee-sur-Loire, an ancient Roman town. Crossing the 16th century stone bridge to the center, you have a splendid view over the town and its Notre Dame church. Then you enter the region of the famous Pouilly Fume, you might want to try some wines Here. Continue to Menetreol, located at the bottom of the Sancerre vineyards,where you'll find the barge.

Tuesday
Cycle trip ca. 45 km. (medium difficulty) First we climb to Sancerre for a visit and then Your cycle ride continues and passes several scenic wine villages. The trip ends in Beaulieu, the stop for the night.

Wednesday
Cycle trip ca. 40 km. (medium difficulty) On this bicycle ride we pass the historic locks of Chatillon-sur-Loire and the aquaduct that will take you over the river Loire later on. After St. Brisson, where you pass a nice castle, you start your way back to the barge, while enjoying the fresh forest air in the Foret de St. Brisson. In the evening you cross the river Loire over the magnificent aquaduct and stay in Briare.

Thursday
Cycle trip ca. 45 km. (medium difficulty) First you have some time to explore Briare. The cycle trip leads to the castle `Pont Chevron' which is picturesquely located at a small lake. Via Ouzouer-sur-Trezee you cross an area with some lakes to the 16th century castle near Bleneau. Your trip ends in the village Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses, known for its seven historical locks.

Friday
Cycle trip ca. 50 km. (medium difficulty) Today you will cycle to the market in Chatillon-Coligny, from where the trip continues to the castle in La Bussiere. Via Escrignelles the tour ends at the ship in Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses

Saturday
In the morning time for a walk around Rogny. At 11 AM we depart to go back to Paris Gare du Nord by private coach (arrival mid afternoon)

Included in tour:

• 7 nights accommodations aboard barge
• Full board (breakfast + packed lunch + 3-courses dinner)
• Coffee and Tea on board
• Services of local guide
• Route description with map.
• Use of 21-speed bicycles with panniers
• Transfer between railway station in Paris and start and end of barge trip
• Several excursions
• Credit card fee
• Booking fee

Not included in tour:

• Airfare
• Excursions not in program
• Bicycle damage insurance
• Drinks (other than coffee & tea)
• Transfer between airport and Gare du Nord (North station) in Paris

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

* Barge: Standard class barge, small barge, private bathrooms, price $1335.00 p.p. in double. Plus a few cabins with shared bathrooms, price $1235.00 p.p. in double.

* Included in tour Loire Valley Bike/Barge
- Accommodations on board in double cabin with private bath, 7 nights
- All meals from dinner on Saturday till breakfast on Saturday, packed lunches from breakfast table.
- Use of 21-speed bicycles with panniers
- Services of full-time guide
- Transfer from and to railway station in Paris

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