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Day 1 |
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After crossing from Calais we have a short first ride down the coast to our family run 3 star Hotel in the heart of Boulogne-Sur-Mer, one of the oldest working
fishing ports in France, you will get your first taste of France in this lovely historical city.
There is a great selection of restaurants and bars for you to choose from.
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Day 2 |
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We start heading South taking in the scenery of the Siene-Maritime, our ride follows twisting roads through quaint villages and past beautiful Chateaux picking up the path of the river Eure.
The nights destination is a restored coach house overlooking the river Eure where dining alfresco is a must in the excellent A-La-Carte restaurant.
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Day 3 |
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Our journey today continues South into the truly majestic Loire Valley famous for its wine, cuisine, natural beauty and of course its chateaux.
The roads are very smooth and flowing and are a pleasure to ride. Our destination of the royal city of Amboise on the banks of the Loire River is a magnificent city worthy of an early finish so you can relax and wander around at your leisure.
Our accommodation is a 14th Century Chateau nestled in 32 acres of mature parkland just a short ride from Amboise. The owners Laurent and Benidictine are very friendly and welcoming and encourage their guests to explore the Chateaux and its grounds.
Tonight we will host a complimentary Barbecue for our guests as tomorrow is a day-off to do with as you wish, so plenty of good food, wine and socialising. |
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Day 4 |
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Day-off, so its up to you ….
Chill in the grounds, wash your bike, have a beer or
go into Amboise, stroll around , taste the wine or just
sit in the sunshine soaking up the atmosphere.
Leonardo-Da-Vinci lived and died in Amboise his
final resting place, so his influence is everywhere for
you to see…. Its beautiful.
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Day 5 |
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We ride along the Loire River to visit the most awe-inspiring Chateau “The Castle of Sleeping Beauty” continuing along the path of the Loire we cross the river at Gennes and head towards LeMans circuit where you can if your lucky watch
some racing and have a coffee in the museum.
Our hotel tonight is a short ride away, Stalla and Christophe are both bikers and have an excellent restaurant in their very comfortable hotel.
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Day 6 |
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We leave Le Relais heading North on smooth fast roads into Halme Normandie a region of rolling fields and forests of Beech and Pine.
Skirting around the river Elire our destination tonight is the 4 star Chateau Cocove, an 18th Century Chateau made of elegance and symmetry renowned for its high quality cuisine.
The perfect ending to a perfect week .
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Day 7 |
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Short trip to the coast and the journey home….Farewell. |
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Typical Daily Itinerary |
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09:00 Depart Hotel
10:30 Morning Break
12:30 Lunch
15:00 Afternoon Break
17:00 Arrive Hotel
We stop at the end of every day for fuel and have frequent breaks and picture stops.
These times are approximate and may vary. |
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