
Castles of the Loire (10 days)
- Duration
- 10 days
- Length
- approx. 385 km
- Reisecode
- FRA 13
salute Ça va? Your charming host will welcome you in one way or another. Get out your old dictionary. Bienvenue in France. That Land of good wine and cheese. The host of the most famous bicycle race in the world invites you. Hundreds of riders compete for the yellow jersey every year, but you can take it easy on your cycle tour through France and still win. gain in zest for life. Hop on the saddle and discover the land of love by bike. France's landscapes, with their intense colors, put a smile on the lips of every cyclist. Feel the art of enjoying life on a bike tour through France. There are certainly 1000 good reasons to love France, good wine and cheese are just two of them. Just think about them enchanting scents of Provence, or the romantic valleys along the Loire adorned with princely residences. We invite you to experience a worry-free tour in France.
Since the turn of the millennium, France has put a lot into its cycle pathsand expanded into cycle tourism. This is how cyclists can look forward to thousands of car-free kilometers be happy. The so-called Voies Vertes (Green Ways) lead you to your daily destinations in the midst of beautiful landscapes. Best of all, your luggage travels ahead of you, so you can fully enjoy the intense colors of your surroundings. Smell the purple of the lavender fields in the sunny country of France - in Provence. Or taste the bright ruby red of a successful Pinot Noir in Alsace. Enjoy after one charming tour in the romantic valley of the Loire the glowing impressions at sunset. The varied landscapes of France can all be wonderfully explored on two wheels. Look forward to great short trips, day trips and the delicious local delicacies and attractions to discover and taste along the way!
Excellent region
rated by 5 hikers.In theThis bike tour takes you through the romantic valleys of the Loire and its tributaries, into the "Garden of France", which is entirely dedicated to the centuries ago built here princely residences stands. Kings, feudal lords and ladies-in-waiting, seduced by the agricultural charm of the region, settled here - and left their mark, which these days is best followed by bicycle. One fascinating, unique building follows the next.
Live in the historic center of Colmar, surrounded by the most beautiful vineyards of Alsace. Visit historic places where Alsatian cosiness awaits you in very traditional wine towns where time seems to have stood still since the Middle Ages. The excellent wines and the excellent, world-famous cuisine leave nothing to be desired for connoisseurs and gourmets.
Between the Black Forest and the Vosges lie the Breisgau and the Markgräferland as well as the French Alsace in the southwest of Germany. Starting from Freiburg im Breisgau, you will roam through the varying landscape of the Upper Rhine Valley. You will find Baden and Alsatian way of life in small hamlets, wine places and of course in thecultural cities Strasbourg and Fribourg.
Provence - the sunny country of France with fertile, lush plains, Mediterranean coast, cultural centers of antiquity and the Middle Ages, fragrant herbs and Provençal way of life. A glorious oneA cultural landscape that has attracted countless painters such as van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, Matisse and Chagall with its unique light and intense colours. Next to the magnificent and varied landscape Of course, Provence also impresses with its history, art and architecture. Famous Buildings such as the Palais des Papes in Avignon (World Heritage), the Roman arenas in Arles and Nîmes and the Pont du Gard (World Heritage) are as enchanting as the Greco-Roman excavations from Glanum and the medieval town of Les Baux in the Alpilles. The round trip through the Camargue, the protected marshland in the Rhône delta, is another highlight. The famous pink flamingos and the white horses are the landmarks of this landscape, which represents a grandiose contrast to what has been seen so far. And again and again we breathe the life of Provence: hustle and bustle in the cities, colorful markets, Spanish traditions, village life under plane trees and a touch of southern serenity.
Between the Black Forest and the Vosges lie the Breisgau and the Markgräferland as well as the French Alsace in the southwest of Germany. Starting from Freiburg im Breisgau, you will roam through the diverse landscape of the…
The Loire Valley - the epitome of romantic France. The rural charm of the region is in no way inferior to the cultural wealth of its cities. But of course it is first and foremost the castles for which the Loire is rightly famous.…
The Loire Valley - the epitome of romantic France. The rural charm of the region is in no way inferior to the cultural wealth of its cities. But of course it is first and foremost the castles for which the Loire is rightly famous.…
Provence - the sunny country of France with fertile, lush plains, Mediterranean coast, cultural centers of antiquity and the Middle Ages, fragrant herbs and Provençal way of life. A magnificent cultural landscape that, with its…
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