Deconnection in Loire Valley

Duration : 1d - Price : 22,5 €

From Tours, rent a bike for the day and follow the “Loire à Vélo” itinerary and the banks of the Cher River to Villandry. Have a break and visit the sumptuous gardens of the Château.

Duration : 2 days / 1 night - Price : Since 155 €

Discover the famous "Loire à Vélo" itinerary during your stay in Tours. Take advantage of the gentle way of life in the Loire Valley during walks that are accessible to all in this region, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for cultural landscapes: an ideal setting for your visits.

Duration : 3 days / 2 nights - Price : since 269 €
Enjoy the Loire Valley's gentle way of life and savor the pleasures of the terroir on this 100% car-free trip.
During these 3 days, you'll set off on the "Loire à Vélo" itinerary for rides accessible to all in a region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll be able to enjoy the cultural bustle of Tours, the tourist capital of the Loire Valley, and take in the châteaux, vineyards and typical villages just a stone's throw from the city.
DAY 1
Self-guided tour of the Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré, the CCCOD: a building and backstage area of exceptional architecture. A veritable artistic hub, you'll be able to admire the exhibitions on view at the time of your visit.
Dinner in a restaurant and accommodation in a hotel in downtown Tours.

DAY 2
Cycle east along the banks of the Loire to Rochecorbon, a small village nestled at the foot of cliffs with troglodytic houses, in the Vouvray vineyard region. You'll discover the vineyards and be taken on a guided tour of a troglodytic cellar. Along the galleries dug into the tufa rock, and deep inside, you'll discover the secrets of how sparkling wines are made, and how still wines are matured. Here, you'll taste a selection of still and sparkling Vouvray wines.
Dinner in a restaurant and accommodation in a hotel in downtown Tours.

DAY 3
Head west for a bucolic bike ride along an old towpath towards Villandry. You'll stop off in the charming village of Savonnières on the banks of the Cher, where you'll discover traditional flat-bottomed boats. In Villandry, take a free tour of the château and gardens. Return to Tours by bike.

Duration : 2h30 - Price : since 40 €
A moment out of time, along the water, when nature is waking up or getting ready to go to sleep, come and observe the birds of the Cher and the Loire, in the intimacy of our professional boatmen and ornithologists! Escape guaranteed!
 
Starting from the village of Savonnières, during 2h30 and 10 km of navigation, we will sail up the calm waters of the Cher towards the Grand Moulin de Ballan-Miré. A suspended moment, during which our senses will be awakened to discover the birds and biodiversity of this royal river. Accompanied by an ornithologist guide, you will be able to admire the shimmering colours of the kingfishers, go in search of herons and other bird species along the Cher. Quality equipment will be provided (spyglass, binoculars, documents) which will enable you to make extraordinary observations. Finally, don't hesitate to bring something to eat on board.

Duration : 4h - Price : 45 €
Treat yourself to an afternoon under the sign of the Loire, to discover the functioning of the river while tasting its gentle way of life. First on foot, your eco-guide will explain the Loire landscapes, their history and the ecology of the river before boarding a traditional Loire boat for a 50-minute cruise.

An aperitif composed of Touraine specialties as well as a glass of wine or fruit juice will accompany you during the gourmet stroll. A friendly and educational outing.

Duration : 1h30 - Price : 20 €
Come aboard a traditional boat for an hour and a half of escapism in the heart of the Loire. 
Information on the history of inland waterway transport, the fauna and flora will enhance your trip along the water. 
To get a closer look at the secrets that the Loire can reveal, bring a pair of binoculars.

Duration: 1h - Price: €30
Take advantage of fine weather to treat yourself to an aperitif cruise on the Loire departing from Tours with the BOUTAVANT association. Take a seat aboard a traditional boat for a one-hour cruise and enjoy the late afternoon light on the river.
A basket of Touraine specialities and a glass of wine will accompany this timeless moment of discovery.

Duration: 2h30 - Price: €36
Enjoy an exceptional moment on the Loire at sunset aboard a traditional boat with La Rabouilleuse.
A little upstream from Tours, along the hillsides of Rochecorbon and Vouvray, La Rabouilleuse invites you to discover the Loire through a very special atmosphere and colors. Our booty: the light of the Loire, the observation of its fauna, the charm of its islands, the contemplation of its landscapes... Come and take your share!

When the winds are favorable, we set sail, otherwise we use the motor, the oar or the mizzen. In all circumstances, we plan to use soft mobility (without a motor) for part of the tour, to get a better taste of the river's rhythm.

You can bring your own aperitif basket to share with other participants.
A moment of conviviality guaranteed!

Duration : 2h - Price : 12 €
A few kilometers are enough to discover the biodiversity of the Loire and perhaps escape for a moment. Man has shaped and organized the landscape according to his needs over the centuries, and the Loire is no exception.

During this "little walk", your eco-guide will propose sensory and playful activities, punctuated with explanations on the fauna and flora of the Loire banks. A friendly and educational outing for the whole family.