Loire Valley Day Tour: E-bike tour to Chambord FROM AMBOISE
Description
9.00 am : Meet in front of Tourist Office of Amboise (Quai du Général de Gaulle, 37400 Amboise).
It will take you a little over an hour to reach the Castle of Villesavin by minibus.
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 45 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 Villesavin castle, “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.
4:15 pm : End of the tour and departure.
5.00 pm : Drop off at the Tourist Office of Amboise.
Included
Tasting of locale wine & local products
Electric Bikes
Entrance fees
English-speaking guide
Excluded
Tip or gratuity
Lunch
French-speaking guide
Know before you go
- This tour requires you to be in good physical condition, remember to have a good breakfast in the morning ;)
- Remember to take comfortable shoes (sneakers) and a backpack
- Please let us know if you have a particular health problem - Plan your water bottle, you can fill it at each castle.
- In case of light rain, the tour will be maintained, this will not prevent the smooth running of the tour. However, in the event of heavy rain, the electric bike route is replaced by the same minibus route. The decision is taken on the spot with the whole group.