Biking Loire
What is the best route for a bike ride on the 3rd through the Loire Valley in France?

We will be in Paris in May days and in reasonable good health, we are looking for a reasonable route for biking through the period March 29 to April 2.

Walk bike is not mine, but I realize this website, I hope to be helpful: http://www.mayq.com/Best_european_trips/Loire/Loire.htm

Biking Loire

The Loire Valley – an incredible Gastro-Cycling Paradise

Provide a land of mile after mile of nearly flat bike paths gently sluice across a fertile valley, some of the best vineyards in the world cheered. Imagine charming Renaissance castles, picturesque villages and hillsides filled with flowers in the sun. Then combine it with the kitchen that would salivate even the most experienced leaders. The few drivers who are kind and friendly that shows admiration for the cyclist. Do you know where you are? This is not fantasy – it's the beautiful Loire Valley.

This beautiful area is best known great If I approach the speed of the Tour de France. Take your time. Remember that you are on vacation and do not try to put all the files. Quietly drinking in the landscape and culture and shows some of the wines while enjoying a picnic local recognized Loire remembering always that he will return to this bike.

The town of Blois, gateway entrance to the Loire Valley, makes it an ideal place to start a cycling adventure in the "Garden of France."

Spend a day cycling past vineyards, fields of sunflowers around the magnificent Chateau de Chambord and Cheverny, just east of Blois. These two castles have attracted visitors for centuries. Chambord is the largest of the castles of the Loire, with a frontage of over 18 stories tall with 440 rooms and 365 chimneys has been called "the mathematization of architecture." Originally designed as a hunting lodge ostentatious Francisco I. In his history of five hundred years has always been used as a royal residence for 20 years. Chambord proud surrounded by the largest estate in Hunting Valley of the Loire.

Chateau de Cheverny has a richly decorated interior, which attracts art lovers Antiques Roadshow fans and enthusiasts worldwide. Apparently the exterior was inspired by Moulinsart in the comics of Tintin, Hergé. Cheverny is a set of working dogs and you can visit the kennel lunchtime to watch the frenzy. Cheverny is also a region name of AOC wines worthy of tasting.

After you Tired of looking at the architecture, another day, cycling around Amboise beautiful river Loire and its medieval castle and picturesque town. home Leonardo da Vinci, Clos Luce, where he spent the last four years of his life, is located on the outskirts of Amboise. Here you can see your rooms, meeting rooms and kitchen. There is a museum to work with over 40 models of some of his amazing inventions. The park of the castle breathtaking. Da Vinci is still hospitalized Château d'Amboise.

You can pedal to the south in the Cher Château de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful places in the Loire Valley. Straddling the River Cher and support in a wide area of forest, the palace is surrounded by two beautiful gardens. There is Castle Loire's most visited, with over one million visitors a year.

The story of the four ladies of the castle of Chenonceau is absolutely fascinating and probably much more interesting than your teacher always referred to. Henry II was thirteen when Diane de Poitiers was 20 years older than him, as his lover. Catherine de Medici was 18 years younger than Diane de Poitiers and three years of her marriage to Henry II, Diana was announced that his official mistress. Castle Chenonceau Diane de Poitiers talent despite the fact that the property is inalienable

Henry has spent most of his days and nights with Diane. Diane become deeply concerned by Catherine could not produce a male heir in marriage, which may be set aside exposing a potential Diane fighter can not be as complete as Catherine. Diane wise old woman has been devoted to the promotion of Henry spend more time with Catherine. Henry would his first camera, then go spend a few hours in the Catalina Room before returning to the room of Diana before retiring for the night. Apparently, Diane Catherine even advised on some finer points about marriage and finally a male heir is born.

Unfortunately, Henry II in the kind of monarch sitting on the sides, festivals succumbed to a serious accident and died at a fairly early age, leaving a succession of heirs to the throne of France baby. In 1559, when he died in 1559 Catherine forced into exile slums Diane palace in the far less prestigious Chaumont on the edges River Loire near Blois.

After Catherine moved to the castle of Chenonceau had the beautiful gallery added, which is 180 feet long, 18 feet wide, with 18 windows and put in arches over the river Cher. Initially used as a ballroom, and the Second World War, he became a hospital and wounded soldiers used to fish through the windows.

Villandry is located west of Chenonceau and attracts cyclists. The Chateau de Villandry is famous for its beautiful gardens and is considered a must for gardeners. There are 3 different gardens through a style of Louis XIV garden, a mosaic of flowers ornamental garden and a water garden with pools and waterfalls. Many people skip the castle of the 16th century and are gardens alone.

Luxury Castles sprinkle the region, ready to leave your chair right arm with the food good, crunchy, wine fresh local fame. You can choose to rent a room or an entire castle, with their friends or family members. You can not choose a more comfortable and unhurried, more picturesque, palate pleasing holiday destination worldwide.

About the Author

Corina Clemence runs a luxury french chateau in the Loire Valley near Blois, for up to fifteen people perfect for touring vineyards and chateaux and relaxing french holidays. It is also ideal for a french wedding, party or event. Rent the whole castle or rent a suite. Rent a castle in France. Hire castle – hire chateau Rent castle http://www.loirechateau.com Rent chateau

Preparation of the bicycle through France?

In August, I'll be cycling through the Loire Valley and I wondered how I could go prepare. I know I need padded bike shorts. However, I am not sure which brand is best for 40 miles day. Also, do I need one or two pairs of shorts. I think I'll surf 3 or 4 days. I also need snacks. I think that a protein energy bar /. What brand is more than my hunger?

40 miles is not far away each day. You can stop searching for food in case of need. You do not need more than 3-4 hours to deliver this distance. Bring lots of water and take apples and a banana.

France bike tours: Loire Valley, from DuVine Adventures

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