4 hours
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Overview
Discover the castles of the Loire Valley on board a vintage sidecar.This pretty bucolic stroll along the Cher and Indre rivers will take you to Azay-le-Rideau where you can admire the magnificent castle, built on an island, as well as the very romantic Château de l'Islette, which sheltered Camille's loves Claudel and Rodin. This circuit offers you an explosion of colors and scents, to the rhythm of the seasons.
Operated by
RETRO TOUR CHÂTEAUX DE LA LOIRE
Location
Meet your local guide at the entrance of the tourist office.
Address
78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours, France
Experience
Inclusions
- Local rider / guide
- Vintage sidecar
- Private custom tour
Venues
- Loire Valley and Castles
The Loire Valley, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is located just a short ride from Paris and is known for its magnificent castles, its picturesque villages, sophisticated cities and outstanding wines. There are over 300 castles in the Valley ranging from fortified castles of the 10th century to beautiful residences constructed during the 15th and 16th century.
- Azay-le-Rideau Castle
Described by Balzac over lunch one day as "a facetted diamond set in the Indre", Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most famous châteaux of the Loire. Built in the early part of the 11th century, Azay-le-Rideau Castle was burned during the Hundred Years’ War, and later rebuilt during the reign of François I, by a wealthy financier.
- Villandry Castle
In the early 1500s, Villandry castle is the last of the great chateaux built near the banks of the Loire during the Renaissance. Villandry’s originality lies not only in its avant-garde architectural design and it has the distinctive feature of being the residence of neither a king nor a courtesan, but of Jean Le Breton, Minister of Finance for François I.
Additional Information
- Know in advance:
- The price is per sidecar with 1 or 2 passengers. At the time of purchase, you can book up to 2 sidecars per type
- Discover the best of the Loire Valley in half a day
- Enjoy the landscape on board a vintage sidecar
- Visit the Loire Castles with a local sider
Extras Available
If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination
Pet friendly
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 5 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 5 days before the activity start time.