Bike and Barge: the Seine Plus! Castles of the Loire
- Length 11 days
- From USD$7200
- Style/Level Bike and Boat 1.0
- Countries France
- Begin/End Paris/Amboise
Overview
This week-long bike and barge cruise takes you along the Seine River Valley, passing by splendid estates including the castle and grounds at Fontainebleau, and through small medieval towns on the way to Montargis. Enjoy this scenic ride on easy canal paths, with frequent stops to sip café au lait in quaint French villages. Our boat for the week floats quietly along the Seine River, slipping through locks and under bridges while sumptuous meals are prepared onboard. This tour is ideal for anyone who loves the French joie de vivre, and those who are new to cycling and want to try bicycle traveling without having to pack and unpack their bags. Our Plus! tour is land based and gives those who want to keep exploring the chance to spend another few days pedaling between important chateaux including Blois, Chambord, Amboise and Chenonceau.***If this sounds great but you are looking for a shorter trip check out our Bike and Barge: the Seine which features the first 8 days of this itinerary.***
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
For more questions about the Barge check out our Bike & Boat FAQ
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Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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Jun 1-11, 2025 | USD$7200 | USD$1950 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Jun 1-11, 2025 |
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Price | USD$7200 |
Private room fee | USD$1950 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 380 km (236 miles)
- Average daily distance 42 km (26 miles)
- Tour style Bike and Boat
- Tour level 1.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: for 6 to 8 day tours the fee is $250 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $300. Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: for 6-8 day tours the fee is $300 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $375. Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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Reviews
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Rich experiences with a good balance between biking and touring the castles.
June M., Saint Paul, MN – August 2024 -
One of my very all-time favorite bike tours.
Martha S., Greenwood Village, CO – August 2022 -
Relaxing, informative, educational. It is not physically hard and is perfect for ebikes. We learned a lot about the history of France and saw very diverse country.
Falma M., Tuscon, AZ – August 2021