Deconnection in Loire Valley

Duration : 2 days / 1 night - Price : Since 155 €

Discover the famous "Loire à Vélo" itinerary during your stay in Tours. Take advantage of the gentle way of life in the Loire Valley during walks that are accessible to all in this region, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for cultural landscapes: an ideal setting for your visits.

Duration : 3 days / 2 nights - Price : since 269 €
Enjoy the Loire Valley's gentle way of life and savor the pleasures of the terroir on this 100% car-free trip.
During these 3 days, you'll set off on the "Loire à Vélo" itinerary for rides accessible to all in a region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll be able to enjoy the cultural bustle of Tours, the tourist capital of the Loire Valley, and take in the châteaux, vineyards and typical villages just a stone's throw from the city.
DAY 1
Self-guided tour of the Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré, the CCCOD: a building and backstage area of exceptional architecture. A veritable artistic hub, you'll be able to admire the exhibitions on view at the time of your visit.
Dinner in a restaurant and accommodation in a hotel in downtown Tours.

DAY 2
Cycle east along the banks of the Loire to Rochecorbon, a small village nestled at the foot of cliffs with troglodytic houses, in the Vouvray vineyard region. You'll discover the vineyards and be taken on a guided tour of a troglodytic cellar. Along the galleries dug into the tufa rock, and deep inside, you'll discover the secrets of how sparkling wines are made, and how still wines are matured. Here, you'll taste a selection of still and sparkling Vouvray wines.
Dinner in a restaurant and accommodation in a hotel in downtown Tours.

DAY 3
Head west for a bucolic bike ride along an old towpath towards Villandry. You'll stop off in the charming village of Savonnières on the banks of the Cher, where you'll discover traditional flat-bottomed boats. In Villandry, take a free tour of the château and gardens. Return to Tours by bike.

Duration : 4h - Price : 45 €
Treat yourself to an afternoon under the sign of the Loire, to discover the functioning of the river while tasting its gentle way of life. First on foot, your eco-guide will explain the Loire landscapes, their history and the ecology of the river before boarding a traditional Loire boat for a 50-minute cruise.

An aperitif composed of Touraine specialties as well as a glass of wine or fruit juice will accompany you during the gourmet stroll. A friendly and educational outing.

Duration: 1h - Price: €30
Take advantage of fine weather to treat yourself to an aperitif cruise on the Loire departing from Tours with the BOUTAVANT association. Take a seat aboard a traditional boat for a one-hour cruise and enjoy the late afternoon light on the river.
A basket of Touraine specialities and a glass of wine will accompany this timeless moment of discovery.

Duration : 2h - Price : 12 €
A few kilometers are enough to discover the biodiversity of the Loire and perhaps escape for a moment. Man has shaped and organized the landscape according to his needs over the centuries, and the Loire is no exception.

During this "little walk", your eco-guide will propose sensory and playful activities, punctuated with explanations on the fauna and flora of the Loire banks. A friendly and educational outing for the whole family.