Cycling getaways

Head west for half a day! Nature and relaxation guaranteed.
Accompanied by a guide, a 15km loop will take you along the "La Loire à Vélo" itinerary to the Ile de la Métairie in La Ville-aux-Dames, formerly known as the Ile de Rochecorbon, characterised by its sandy meadows. A fun, educational trail to help you identify the flora and fauna present.

A breath of fresh air by bike guaranteed! Accompanied by a tour guide, explore the narrow streets, banks, bridges and various emblematic districts to discover the many works of Street Art that have found their place in Tours. Then the Quartier des Arts in Vieux Tours awaits you, home for over 40 years to some twenty artists' studios, craftsmen and gallery owners. A colourful urban cycling tour!

Leaving Tours, accompanied by a tour guide, cycle to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps on the Cœur de France à vélo itinerary. Explore the world of railways as you cycle past the "Loco" repair workshop, and discover the past of market gardening with the "4 Seasons of La Morinerie". 

Head for Saint-Avertin for a relaxing morning cycle ride along the "Loire à vélo" and "du cœur de France à Vélo" routes. The 15km route offers a wealth of things to discover, including the Ile Balzac, the Rochepinard district and the developments along the banks of the Cher, where old houses and modern dwellings coexist in harmony.

Leaving Villandry, take a 20km loop to Berthenay. The route follows the "Loire à Vélo" cycle route and the banks of the Cher. You'll be treated to a host of pretty sights, including the famous Château de Villandry, the church of Saint-Martin and the confluence of the Loire and Cher rivers.

Bike tours by night with a guide.
Thanks to the lighting plan, you'll be able to see the city's monuments, urban spaces and natural areas in all their glory. Along the way, you'll see the streets of Vieux-Tours and the famous timber-framed houses of Place Plumereau. Take a diversion to the Basilique Saint-Martin, the Tour Charlemagne and, further east, the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien and the Grand Théâtre.

Accompanied by a tour guide, cycle from Tours to La Riche. Stroll through the streets of Tours, take in some of the city's most emblematic landmarks such as Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Château de Tours, and ride over the Pont de Fil bridge. Ride along the Loire as far as the Prieuré Saint-Cosme park, and then around the îles noires, a remarkable natural area in La Riche.

After a few pedal strokes on the famous avenue Grammont, the city fades to make place to the no less famous Loire à Vélo itinerary. On the river side of the Loire or on the towpath discover the scenery and changing colors of the royal river!

For any rental a deposit of 300€ in credit card imprint is obligatory. Don’t forget your credit card!

Rent a bike in Villandry for a day - Pick up and drop off at the Villandry Tourist Office, 100m from the castle. 

On the day of pick-up, a photocopy of your ID and a 250€ deposit (by credit card) will be taken.

Proposal of circuits on the secure cycle routes of the Loire à vélo: 
Villandry to Rigny-Ussé  
The itinerary of the Loire à vélo will make you follow the Cher river until it flows into the Loire. You will then take a 500m paved section that will cause some trepidation in the saddle and handlebars of your bike. Then, you will pass to Vallères before arriving at the castle of Rigny-Ussé. 23 km to Rigny-Ussé.

Villandry to Tours 
The Cher river will be your guideline to Tours. Don't forget to stop at the port of Savonnières to discover the revival of the inland waterways. 21 km to Tours.

An electrically-assisted three-wheeler bike suitable for PRMs, enabling you to cycle the « Loire à Vélo » with your family or friends in complete safety. On the levees overlooking the Loire or along the towpaths, discover the changing moods and colours of the royal river!