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Starting off from the Centre Pompidou.

Visit Paris by bike – off the beaten path!

Rediscovering the banks of the Seine by bike.

Discover where all the Parisians like to go.

Stories and history, entertaining and fun – that’s what our bike tours are all about.

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Since 2002 Paris Bike Tour has been offering guided bike tours of Paris and the surrounding area lead by professional, knowledgeable and accomplished guides who are passionate about the most famous city in the world…Paris

A dynamic and innovative team has developed the savoir-faire to provide the highest quality services. Explore hidden passageways and discover Paris by bicycle.

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Unique perspectives on the most famous sites of Paris while following the Seine.

Paris en Seine The banks of the Seine

€ 45 / adult - € 35 / young

Discover the centre of Paris and immerse yourself in the historic and fashionable Marais district.

Paris Eternel Heart of Paris & Marais

Experience the world-renowned monuments of Paris along with the all the unusual and lesser-known charms of the city: all in 3 hours..

E-Bike Tour of Paris See more. Less effort

€ 65 / adult - € 55 / young

Uncover the Paris of the Parisians along with a food-tasting at the most typical Paris market.

A Taste of Paris : Bike Tour + Food Tasting

€ 79 / adult - € 69 / young

Visiting Paris and the Louvre while taking your time is now possible !

Combo Guided Bike Tour Bike Tour + Louvre Museum

149€/people - max 6p./group

Companies and Businesses: Trust your event to Paris Bike Tour

With more than 15 years of experience in Bike Tours, Event Planning and Team Building, Paris Bike Tour has the expertise to create and design the most original key in hand events. From our ‘Bicycle Rallies’ to our ‘Combo Tours’ all of our events are lead by the skill and passion of our professional Conference Guides.

These tours/events successfully bring together history, stories and anecdotes in the most enjoyable, friendly and relaxing ambience.

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Paris Bike Tour has come of age internationally: 21 years! 21 years for a bike-friendly Paris, green & sustainable tourism with our multicultural and multilingual team. Experts in Paris by bike & more! 21 years of loyalty to the Marais & Beaubourg. Because it’s here that Paris tests itself, transforms itself, surpasses itself… Versailles, Giverny, the banks of the Marne, Fontainebleau, all the way to Chartres – just look at […]

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Visit Paris by bike, the best way to explore the City of Light

Thanks to our dedicated and passionate multilingual team we offer a wide selection of tours adapted to every taste benefitting from the expertise of our professional guides opening the door to discovering more: Montmartre, centre Georges Pompidou, Paris by Night, the Heart of Paris, and the waterfront of the Seine. Whatever your interests, take time in the city of love to admire the iconic Dame de fer (The Iron Lady) and the pont Alexandre III while immersing yourself in the charm of the Marais and Place des Vosges.

Seize the moment, live the culture and life of the city with Paris Bike Tour. By bicycle, electric bike or on foot, support responsible tourism and enjoy a unique experience with our bike rental in Paris .

Make the most of your time in Paris, rent a bike

Paris Bike Tour also offers bike rental . Our bicycles are lightweight and comfortable, the best way to get around the French capital, allowing you quick and easy access to all parts of the city. There’s too much to explore in Paris. But before you park your bike and descend to the Catacombs, go on two wheels and discover all the secret passageways from the Arène de Lutèce to the Louvre pyramid. No matter how short or how long your stay there’s no better way to experience the City of Light. Visit our web-page to for more details on the offer that best suits your needs.

Bike tours for professionals

Available throughout Paris and the surrounding area our wide variety of outings by bicycle designed for team-building and incentive training are ideal for stimulating group cohesion and cooperation (theme-based tours, rallies, challenges…). Relax and let us take care of the details. We’ll provide you with everything to develop and hone team skills, take initiative and be creative. Our logistical skills and flexibility offer made-to-measure tours/events responding to a wide range of needs and objectives. It’s the most enjoyable learning experience. Nothing will be overlooked as you learn and build skills while being charmed by the most famous city in the world: Paris.

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Experience the Magic of Paris with Our Exclusive PARIS BIKE TOUR!

Uncover the Hidden Gems of Paris with our expertly crafted bike tours. Paris is a city bursting with captivating wonders and cultural treasures , and there’s no better way to explore it than on our fully guided tours . You’ll be amazed at just how effortlessly you can pedal your way through the streets of France.

Our dedicated team has meticulously designed a variety of routes to showcase every facet of Paris. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Parisian ambiance as you traverse different neighborhoods and discover unique, off-the-beaten-path locations. Prepare to be entertained with fascinating anecdotes that you won’t find in any travel guide.

Our knowledgeable guides are true Paris aficionados , intimately acquainted with every nook and cranny of the city. They’ll share their boundless passion for the ‘City of Light’ with you, fostering a warm and engaging atmosphere that feels like spending time with friends.

Elevate your travel experience by joining us for a day of unforgettable exploration . It’s undeniably the finest way to uncover the heart of France’s capital. Don’t delay any longer – explore our enticing range of guided bike tours in Paris now and secure your spot on the adventure of a lifetime!

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Choose here your bike tour in paris, highlights tour.

Are you visiting the French capital for the first time? Then we advise you to do our ‘Highlights Tour ‘. During this bike tour we cycle with an experienced guide along the most famous sights of Paris . Think of the louvre, notre-dame, pont neuf and much more.

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Secret tour

Have you seen the really famous monuments of Paris? Then the ‘Secret Tour’ is the best option. Let a English-speaking guide with a lot of experience lead you along the hidden, secret, non-touristy spots of Paris . Think of the historic districts ‘Quartier Latin’ and ‘Le Marais’. The exact route, of course, is a secret!

By booking our night tour you experience the city in a completely different way.  Paris is not called ‘the city of light’ for nothing. This is truly a special experience in which the city takes on a completely different image. A bike tour suitable for anyone who wants to experience the city after dark, in a sea of lights .

Olympic tour

Gear up for a unique adventure with our guided bike tour in Paris, specially curated to celebrate the spirit of the upcoming Olympic Games . Pedal through the enchanting streets of the City of Light, discovering iconic landmarks and Olympic-related highlights along the way.

Private tour

Discovering Paris with one of our private guides offers you many options: you can determine in advance the time at which you wish to leave. You can choose whether you want to follow a highlight or a secret tour. Do you have a specific wish regarding the content of the tour? Please contact us, we can usually arrange something for you!

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La Seine à Vélo

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Waytypes of the cycle route, surface of the cycle route, the seine à vélo: 420km of cycling between paris and the sea, the route is signposted la seine à vélo.

The signposting displays the cycle route’s official logo and its official number – V33.  Please note, at time of writing, there are sections where signposting is not yet in place:

• Central or inner Paris (Paris intra-muros): no signposting in place at time of writing, so do download the route’s tracks for this part before heading off;
• In the Hauts-de-Seine county (département) immediately west of central Paris: the signposting is being completed at time of writing.

Crossing the Seine by river ferries (bacs) and bridges

• Between Paris and Rouen, the cycle route often switches bank, meaning you have to cross via bridges or footbridges that are, on the whole, geared towards cyclists (see the stage details)
• West of Rouen  up to the Seine Estuary, cargo ships ply the river, meaning there are few bridges spanning the Seine along this stretch. However, several free, small ferries known as bacs link the two banks. Three great bridges do span the Seine between Rouen and Le Havre, but of these, only the Pont de Brotonne enables cyclists to cross the Seine without too much difficulty; in fact, the Pont de Tancarville is forbidden to cyclists, while the Pont de Normandie can be tackled by bike, but the narrowness of its cycle lane and the frequent strong winds here make this crossing both daunting and difficult, so only try it if very confident.
• Do consider carefully, before reaching the fork in the cycle route at Jumièges, on which side of the Seine Estuary you wish to end your trip. After Jumièges, the north bank cycle route leads to Le Havre, the south bank one to Deauville.

Getting around by train along the cycle route

We recommend the following lines (on which bikes are accepted):

• Paris Saint-Lazare - Rouen - Le Havre:  free spaces are available for bikes ; count 2hrs 15mins for the entire train journey from one end of this line to the other
• Paris Saint-Lazare - Evreux - Lisieux - Deauville:  free spaces are available for bikes ; count 2hrs 20mins for the entire journey from one end of this line to the other, but note that at certain times, you may need to change train at Lisieux 

Links with other cycle routes from La Seine à Vélo

• the Avenue Verte London - Paris  – the two cycle routes share a stretch in common between Paris and Maisons-Lafitte
• La Vélomaritime / EuroVelo 4  – there’s a link at Le Havre, and a section in common between Honfleur and Deauville

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Paris / Chatou

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Conflans-Sainte-Honorine / Mantes-la-Jolie

The Seine à Vélo leaves behind the old Seine boatmen’s capital, heading for Mantes-la-Jolie, with its impressive [...]

Mantes-la-Jolie / La Roche-Guyon

Leaving Mantes-la-Jolie, this provisional stage of the Seine à Vélo continues along the north bank of the river. The [...]

La Roche-Guyon / Vernon

Sticking by the river, on this Seine à Vélo stage, follow in the footsteps of the great painter Claude Monet. Take a [...]

Vernon / Les Andelys

Leaving Vernon, its Seine-side quays and the Vieux Moulin, a picturesque watermill, echoes of Impressionist settings [...]

Les Andelys / Poses

Leaving Les Andelys, admire the magnificent cliffs rising above the Seine. The river’s winding meanders lead you to [...]

Poses / Rouen

This stage takes you up to Rouen, nicknamed ‘the town of a hundred bell towers’. Passing first through the medieval [...]

Rouen / La Bouille

Leaving the bell towers of Normandy’s capital behind, cranes take over the skyline, signalling Europe’s largest [...]

La Bouille / Jumièges

The Seine à Vélo cycle route leaves a spot so special to the Impressionists to follow the Route des Fruits, or Fruit [...]

Jumièges / Lillebonne

With this stage, leave behind Jumièges and ‘the most beautiful ruin in France’, as Victor Hugo described its [...]

Lillebonne / Le Havre

Riding beside the Seine for its final kilometres, see how the mighty river grows much wider. The port of Le Havre and [...]

Jumièges / Marais-Vernier

This Seine à Vélo stage takes you meandering through the typical Norman scenery of the Brotonne Forest and Vernier [...]

Marais-Vernier / Honfleur

As the Seine à Vélo route leaves behind the extensive wetlands of the Marais-Vernier and their marvels, continue [...]

Honfleur / Deauville

Enjoy a last look back at the historic port of Honfleur, a cradle for early Impressionists, before the Seine à Vélo [...]

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Paris à vélo

Pistes cyclables et balades à vélo autour de paris.

Capitale de France, Paris est une ville pleine de secrets qui a beaucoup de choses à vous offrir. Pour une journée ou un week-end, partez à vélo à la découverte de cette ville et de son histoire en toute sécurité grâce à ses aménagements cyclables.

Découvrir Paris et ses alentours à vélo, c’est l’opportunité d'explorer autrement et profiter pleinement de « Paris Respire » (voies fermées à la circulation) les dimanches et jours fériés. Trop fatigué pour le retour ? Embarquez votre vélo avec vous à bord des TER à destination de Paris et rentrez l’esprit serein !

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This New 260-mile French Cycling Route Will Take You From Paris to Normandy

Take the scenic route and bike through 130 French towns.

Meena Thiruvengadam is a lifelong traveler and veteran journalist who has visited more than 50 countries across six continents. Her writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal , Departures , TripSavvy , and other publications.

There’s now one more way to explore northern France : a 260-mile cycling route that starts at the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris and winds through more 130 towns along the Seine River and deep into Normandy .

La Seine à Vélo passes by Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, the Museum of Impressionism, and Château de Malmaison, the former home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine. The chateau was the French government's headquarters from 1800 to 1802 and was Napoleon's last residence in France.

The route, which has been in the works since 2015, takes cyclists through urban, rural, and industrial landscapes in an area that has long served as an inspiration to some of the world’s greatest artists, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Victor Hugo.

The product of a collaboration among 15 French territories, the route is just one of a number of new cycling paths that have been recently introduced as people increasingly look to socially distanced outdoor activities to fill their time.

In Italy, for example, a new 87-mile bike route circles the country’s largest lake, Lake Garda. In the U.S., a new 1,287-mile bike trail connects Yellowstone National Park with Minneapolis. And additional bike trails also have opened in California.

Organizers plan to release a guide to the full La Seine à Vélo route early next year. In the meantime, they’ve released guides to portions of the path on their website. The site includes photos of what to expect on the trail as well as distance and time estimates and information on lodging and dining options.

Don’t have a bike? Don’t worry. There are several spots to rent bikes along the route.

Meena Thiruvengadam is a Travel + Leisure contributor who has visited 50 countries on six continents and 47 U.S. states. She loves historic plaques, wandering new streets, and walking on beaches. Find her on Twitter and Instagram .

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Le Tour Paris-Saclay 2024, la course de vélo incontournable sur le plateau de Saclay (91)

À l'occasion de la 9e édition de l'événement sportif , le Tour Paris-Saclay, une course cycliste organisée par l'agglomération Paris-Saclay, accueille une nouvelle fois les sportifs amateurs ou aguerris avec des circuits accessibles à tous niveau et à tout âge . En famille, entre amis, en couple... Rendez-vous le dimanche 26 mai 2024 pour le Tour Paris-Saclay 2024 et surtout, pour vivre une journée festive et sportive !

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Au programme ? Quatre circuits (8 km, 25 km, 40 km et 65 km) sont proposés, histoire de permettre à tous, peu importe votre niveau ou votre âge, de vous lancer à la conquête du Tour Paris-Saclay. Parmi les jolis points d'intérêt à admirer lors de votre participation, on compte notamment le viaduc des fauvettes , à Bures-sur-Yvette, les jardins de Cocagne , à Vauhallan, les rigoles de Saint-Aubin ... Au total, les parcours traversent 19 communes du département de l'Essonne, avec un départ et une arrivée communs, au château de Belleville de Gif-sur-Yvette. Les boucles de 8 et 25 km sont accessibles dès 8 ans, celle de 40 km dès 12 ans et celle de 65 km, dès 16 ans. Pour les sportifs ne possédant pas de Vélo tout terrain (VTT, ndlr), il est possible d'en louer sur place . Tout au long des parcours, des ravitaillements sont assurés, avec sandwichs et boissons offerts à chaque coureur à l'arrivée !

Le programme du Tour Paris-Saclay 2024 : 

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Et ce n'est pas tout : lors de cette journée place sous le signe du sport et du partage, de nombreuses animations sont prévues, avec des ateliers d'initiation au kart à pédales , des démonstrations de trial par des athlètes professionnels, des ateliers pour apprendre à réparer son vélo soi-même... Vous pouvez d'ores et déjà acheter vos dossards pour le Tour Paris-Saclay 2024 !

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Versailles, far more than just a Palace!

Our Versailles Bike Tour with reserved entry into the Palace is the perfect way to discover the grandeur of the 2,000 acre Royal Domain of Versailles!

You'll start your tour by exploring the local farmers market and picking up some supplies for your picnic lunch along the lake. Then spend the day discovering the royal grounds, the inside of Marie Antoinette’s private domain, the Grand & Petit Trianon chateaux, culminating in your reserved entry into the beautiful Palace of Versailles with its famous Hall of Mirrors.

Cycle with us and learn about the Sun King’s life and legacies, the scandals of Louis 15th and his 50 mistresses, and Queen Marie-Antoinette during the French Revolution. Your guide will share the French Royalty’s history with you in a fun and interactive way and you’ll go home loving Versailles.

FYI : Blue Fox Travel does not make you carry your Blue Bike™ onto the train, the bikes for this tour are stored just across the street from the Palace, in Versailles.

A perfect day in Versailles.

On our Versailles Bike Tour we’ve planned out everything to be fun, easy, and well organized. We’ve focused on all the little details and created an incomparably awesome, stress free, day of exploration in Versailles.

Start the day by meeting up with your guide in central Paris at the train station named Gare Saint-Lazare (exact details in booking confirmation). We’ll provide the train tickets for you and together you’ll take the train to the town of Versailles. The train ride takes about 35 minutes and then you’ll arrive right next to the Farmers Market. Please note than your Blue Bike™ is waiting for you in our Versailles bike hub, you do not have to carry your bike into the train.

Versailles Farmers Market and picnic by the lake.

Your first stop in Versailles will be the wonderful Farmers Market. There you’ll be free to roam the brimming food stalls and pick up your own lunch supplies for the picnic that’s planned for later in the day. Once you have finished shopping you’ll be fitted to a Blue Bike™ and given some bike panniers (baskets) so you can carry all of your picnic supplies.

Your guide will then lead you into the 2,000 acre Royal Domain of Versailles and show you all of the most picturesque and historically interesting parts of it. You’ll cycle at a medium speed and cover about 11K or 7 miles on mostly flat ground. During this time you’ll stop every 15 minutes or so to hear fun bits of history and learn about the life and legend of our famous Sun King, Louis the 14th, and our infamous Queen, Marie-Antoinette. You’ll also stop for a picnic lunch by the beautiful lake with a view over the Palace.

Louis the XIVth and Marie-Antoinette

Following the picnic you’ll get to experience some of the unique hideaways which the royalty enjoyed when you visit their private homes known as the Petit and Grand Trianons. You’ll learn about and enjoy free time inside of King Louis’ Grand Trianon, his marble summer home with exquisite French Gardens. Then you’ll cycle next door to learn about and explore inside of the very private Petit Trianon, which was built exclusively for the king’s favorite mistress Madame de Pompadour.

Afterwards you’ll have the free time to walk along the little dirt paths from the Petit Trianon to Marie-Antoinette’s Private Domaine. You’ll wander through the adorable English style garden and admire the small farmers village which Marie Antoinette had built for herself. It is unlike any other part of Versailles and gives us a deep and wonderful glimpse into the folly and longing of Marie-Antoinette’s heart. The time spent in the Private Domain of Marie-Antoinette, is completely on foot, as bikes are not allowed, and usually lasts 45 minutes.

Palace and Hall of Mirrors

By this time you will have learned about and experienced so much of the history of Versailles that the only thing left to do is explore inside the main Palace of Versailles itself, so that’s what you’ll do. You’ll say goodbye to your Blue Bike™ and your guide will escort you right to the entrance of the Palace itself where you will say goodbye to them. Inside of the Palace you'll be free to explore at your own pace and focus on the rooms that interest you the most for as little or as long as you like.

Good to Know:

• From April to October the French garden which is attached to the Palace closes at 8:30PM, so you will have plenty of time to visit it after your time inside the Palace.

Tickets to the Musical Fountain Show are included in our tour price only for participants who select the “Adults" fare. For Kids and Paris Museum Passes : tickets can be purchased directly on site if desired. Please note that these tickets are not necessary to have during our tour, you can visit the Fountain Show on your own after our tour is over.

• We’ll provide all of the train tickets to and from Versailles back to Paris. The trains back to Paris leave every 15 minutes and the last train leaves around 11:00pm.
• Most people prefer to spend about 1 to 1.5 hours inside of the Palace. If you’re like them then you can plan on being back in Paris sometime around 6-6:30pm so don’t make any dinner reservations before 7pm!
• Gratuities aka "tips" are not included but welcomed by our guides.

Max. 14 pers. per tour

9 hours approximatly Total cycling: 1.5hrs (easy)

What's Included

• Train tickets
• Palace tickets
• Trianon tickets
• Marie-Antoinette’s estate tickets
• Fountain Show tickets (for all Adult Fare purchases on days when it is running)

All of our tours are commented in English

Dates & Times

All Year Round Everyday at 8:30AM (closed on Monday)

Meeting point

Outside of Starbucks located at "2 Rue de la Pépinière" in Paris.

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For the Versailles Bike Tour , you'll meet with your guide in central Paris, outside of Starbucks Coffee located at " 2 Rue de la Pépinière "

This Starbucks Coffee is located outside of a large train station named Gare Saint-Lazare.

Tour Highlights

Once the royal Palace of France's most famous Kings, the Chateau of Versailles is simply outstanding. We pre-reserve the entrance for you so there is no need to stand in the long ticket line!

Local Outdoor Market

Opened in the time of Louis XIV, the Versailles Market is where you'll discover the local specialties, and choose the best ingredients for your picnic lunch.

Marie-Antoinette’s Domain

This was the hide-away of Marie-Antoinette! Seeking a complete break from royal life this private village and farm was built so that she could pretend to be a commoner.

The Royal Grounds

With more than 2,000 acres of beautiful landscapes, fields of crops, an immense lake, and perfectly trimmed trees the Royal Grounds will amaze you.

Grand Trianon

Built by Louis XIV as a summer house. This is where kings would go to escape from the etiquette of the court. Access to the Grand Trianon is included in the tour price!

Picnic at the Grand Canal

Enjoy your lunch while sitting in the soft grass gazing over the largest lake in Versailles. You’ll love the view over the lake and Palace from this secluded part of the grounds.

Petit Trianon

Built by Louis XV for his favorite mistress Madame de Pompadour, this little chateau was later given to Marie-Antoinette. Access to the Petit Trianon is included in the tour price.

Royal Forest

Ride through some of the forests where the Royalty of old used to spend their afternoons hiding from court protocol and hunting stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox.

French Gardens

This beautiful configuration of flowers and shrubbery is attached to the Palace itself and requires an entrance ticket on Musical Fountain Show days. Please see our FAQ for more info.

Hall of Mirrors

Paris largest and most celebrated Church, built in a true Gothic fashion it has the most beautiful Rose windows and flying buttresses.

Once the Royal Palace, now the largest and most visited museum in the world. The Louvre is home to the mysterious Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the famous glass Pyramid.

The Musée d’Orsay

Home to some of the most beautiful paintings in the world, the Musée d’Orsay has several works of Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh.

Rue Cler market

Parisians have been coming to rue Cler market street since 1826! Taste some of the best of Paris here when you stop for the 30 minute break.

Seine River banks

The banks of the Seine River, in Paris, are so enchanting that they have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll ride along them and behold the beauty of the river life.

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde is the place where Marie-Antoinette lost her head! Today is has a 2,000 year old Egyptian Obelisk at its center.

The Grand Palais

Constructed for the 1900 World’s Fair, the Grand Palais is a magnificent architectural feat with its glass, iron and steel beautifully combined.

Champs-Elysées

Known to many as « The most beautiful avenue in the world » you'll have a wonderful view all the way up this avenue to the famous Arc de Triomphe.

Invalides (Napoleon’s Tomb)

Les Invalides was once a hospital for wounded soldiers, and is currently a military museum that is home to the tomb of Napoléon Bonaparte.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lots of things can happen that make a person need to change their plans. So you’re welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts and we’ll give you a full refund.

If you plan out your travel time poorly, arrive late, and miss your tour we will feel sad that you missed your tour but we will not issue you a refund.

Yes, we’ve got 2 different smaller sized bikes for kids and adults who are too short to use our Blue Bikes™.

We have baby seats for kids that are between the ages of 1 and 3 years old (max weight 22 kg (48 lbs)).

We also have some cool Burley tandem attachment bikes that are suitable for little kids who are too big for the baby seat but too small to cycle on their own (max weight 38 kg (85 lbs) - max height 137 cm (4 ft 6 in)).

We do NOT have tandem bikes that are suitable for two adults. All adults who join our tour must know how to cycle on their own with confidence. Please do not book this tour if an adult in your party is unable to cycle. We do not have any way to include them in this tour.

Find out more about our bikes here .

Love It Or Get Your Money Back

We are committed to giving you the best experience possible, in case the tour you took with us didn’t meet your expectation we are happy to give a full refund as long as you participated in the entire tour and tell your guide at the end of the tour.

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Free Cancellation

We understand that unexpected events can change your travel plans; for this reason Blue Fox Travel offers a full refund, for any reason, if you cancel more than 24hrs before your reserved tour is scheduled to start.

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These are the Terms & Conditions that apply to any tour run by BLUE FOX TRAVEL in France under the brands BLUE BIKE TOURS or BLUE FOX TRAVEL. In this document, BLUE BIKE TOURS might be abbreviated as BBT and BLUE FOX TRAVEL as BFT.

BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée - Limited Liability Company) at the Paris Chamber of Commerce under the number : 534 151 576 BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered French Travel Operator under the licence : IM075160040 BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered Public Service Vehicle Operator under the Licence : 2016/11/0007784 Because BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered French company, and all of our tours take place in France, only the French Law will apply in the case of any conflict. Last updated : January 2019. Valid until : the end of the world.

I - Cancellation Policy

BFT offers a 100% refund if a reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the scheduled start of the tour. The notification must be made by email. No refunds are given for ANY reason once within the 24 hrs prior to the scheduled tour. All of our tours run Rain or Shine. We do not issue refunds if you choose to skip your tour because the weather doesn’t suit you. You can always wait until the last minute to book your tour to ensure the weather suits you that day. BFT reserves the right to cancel any of its tours last minute in case of an Act of God or crazy act from a large group of people. Flooding, hail, dangerous weather conditions, riots, etc. In such instances full refunds will be given to anyone who had their tour cancelled.

II - Satisfaction Guarantee Policy

If the tour you took with us didn’t live up to what we promised you on our website and failed to meet your expectations, we will be heartbroken. We will also give you a 100% refund so long as you do all of these things: You remember that we we are in no way responsible for the weather and that our guides actually have to give 110% of themselves to you on days when the weather is not as nice in order to help you enjoy the tour. You participate in the entire tour from: being on time at the meeting point until the “goodbyes” at the very end of the tour. You can’t leave a tour half-way and ask for your money back. At the end of the tour you tell your guide, in person, that you were not satisfied with the tour you took. You provide your tour guide with the reasons you were not satisfied with the tour itself.

III - Payment Policy

A valid credit card is required to secure your booking. All reservations must be prepaid online prior to the tour. We accept Visa, Mastercard. None of your personal credit card or billing information is stored by BFT.

IV - Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal informations will never be disclosed to any third parties.

V - Child Policy

All reservations made for children under the age of 18 years old must be made by an adult and we must be informed at the time of booking exactly how many children are in your party and their ages. This is vital information as it allows our guide to prepare the proper child sized equipments for the bike tours and the booster seats for all day trips/excursions that use one of our vans. All reservations made for a minor under the age of 18 years old must also include the reservation for an adult who will be 100% solely responsible for the safety and well being of the child while on the tour. Every child, under the age of 12 years old, partaking in a bicycle tour will be required to wear a helmet and a reflective vest as per French Law. The adult who accompanies the child agrees to the responsibility of choosing a properly sized helmet, adjusting the helmet, and keeping the helmet on the head of the child during the whole tour. Blue Fox Travel has helmets in multiple sizes for you to choose from at no cost. Don't forget: Children who will be riding in a baby/child seat, on a tandem attachment bike, or in a booster seat in one of our vans absolutely MUST have their seat reserved beforehand. We NEED to know exactly what your child will need before they show up. Please make it clear in the “Special Requirements” section of our booking form.

VI- Child Bike Policy

Children who will be riding on their own may be subject to a very short test run before the tour starts in which they will be expected to demonstrate: that they are well suited for their bike’s size and settings, that they know how to brake properly and that they are, in general, good cyclists who can be trusted to follow their tour guide in a safe manner. We own 20” and 24” kids bikes (size of the wheel). Adult bikes are 26”. If the guide, or manager, finds that the child is not, for any reason, a good enough cyclist then the guide, or manager, has the right to refuse to let the child follow the tour on a personal bike. This means they will either be asked to ride on one of our ‘tandem attachments’ which is attached to the back of a parents bike OR asked to ride in a child seat attached to the back of a parents bike. If the child refuses the change, then the guide or manager has the right to cancel the reservation, and not allow you and your child on the bike tour. Refunds will not be issued if your reservation is cancelled because of your child not being able to cycle and their refusal to ride attached to you. Baby seats are for kids that are between the ages of 1 and 3 years old (max weight 22 kg (48 lbs)). We also have some cool Burley™ tandem attachment bikes that are suitable for little kids who are too big for the baby seat but too small to cycle on their own (max weight 38 kg (85 lbs) - max height 137 cm (4 ft 6 in)).

VII - Damages to Blue Fox Travel Property

If you or anyone in your party damages a vehicle, a Blue Bike™, a vehicle, a child's bike, a helmet, a baby/child seat, a tandem attachment bike, any bike attachments, or a booster seat in such a way that it becomes badly disfigured, broken, or unusable, then BFT reserves the right to claim a fee of up to the cost of repair of the damaged bike/vehicle or object.

VIII - Miscellaneous

RDV en 2024

Départ : 9h-12h, départ/arrivée : à venir, billetterie fermé, une balade à vélo insolite, où le seul mot d'ordre est le sourire .

Vous avez déjà roulé dans un musée ? Traversé un hôtel à vélo ? Pédalé dans un stade de foot ? Dans une ambiance conviviale, découvrez une ville autrement en visitant à vélo des monuments historiques, enceintes sportives, bâtiments administratifs, usines, scènes musicales…

Vélotour est accessible à tous, si vous souhaitez vous amuser entre amis, en famille ou avec vos collègues !

Paris Vélotour a eu lieu le dimanche 28 mai 2023, dans l'est parisien (12è arr / Bois de Vincennes). Vous étiez 3015 à nos côtés !

Le dimanche 3 juillet 2022, vous étiez 4000 participants ! Un immense merci pour vos sourires, vos déguisements, votre bonne humeur... on vous donne RDV très vite pour de nouvelles aventures !

Pour participer à Vélotour, on vient déguisés 😊 Surprenez-nous ! En super héros ? En animal ? En monstre ? En chevalier ? En princesse ? Toutes les folies sont autorisées…

BILLETTERIE

INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES :

• Il est préférable de s’inscrire tôt afin de bénéficier des tarifs préférentiels.
• Chaque participant à vélo doit avoir un billet : il n’y a pas besoin de prendre un billet si votre enfant est en siège derrière vous ou en charrette.

VOUS AVEZ DÉCOUVERT VÉLOTOUR, SANS AVOIR PU Y PARTICIPER ?

Des lieux insolites à découvrir à vélo.

Direction le Bois de Vincennes et le 12è arrondissement ! Au menu : le Château de Vincennes, une caserne de pompiers, l'Hippodrome de Vincennes ou encore le Palais de la Porte Dorée !

Votre lieu préféré lors de l'édition 2022 : le Parc des Princes, forcément !

Le Parc des Princes, La Seine Musicale, le Stade Roland-Garros… Tous ces lieux étaient au programme de l’édition 2022.

Du jamais vu avec des milliers de vélos dans le Parc des Princes, La Seine Musicale, le Stade Roland-Garros… Pour voir les meilleures images de Paris Vélotour 2022, rdv juste ici.

Le parcours 2024 est en cours de construction et intègrera le Stadium de Toulouse. Il sera dévoilé environ un mois avant l’événement !

Vous pouvez revoir le parcours des éditions précédentes :

INFOS PRATIQUES

Vous devez récupérer votre pack participant avant la balade.

Il contient notamment une magnifique plaque de cadre à fixer sur votre vélo pour rentrer dans les lieux et un roadbook avec toutes les informations pratiques.

Quelqu’un pourra retirer votre pack sur présentation de votre billet.

Samedi 27 mai (10h-19h) : Salon Vélo In Paris Parc Floral de Paris Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris

Dimanche 28 mai (9h-12h) : Village départ-arrivée Esplanade Saint-Louis, 75012 Paris

Le lieu du village départ-arrivée sera situé sur l’Esplanade Saint-Louis, Paris 12è arr.

Il y a 4 créneaux horaires de départ. Si vous avez choisi le créneau 8h30, vous devez prendre le départ entre 8h30 et 9h, et ainsi de suite.

Si chaque participant part en dehors de son créneau, c’est bouchons garantis sur le parcours.

A mi-parcours vous retrouverez un ravitaillement.

À l’attention des gourmands : il s’agit d’une collation, pas d’un repas. Vous pouvez également amener votre propre pique-nique et profiter des stands partenaires sur cette zone.

Si vous souhaitez nous aider dans l’organisation de Vélotour, rendez-vous sur cette page : Volontaires

PARTENAIRES

Partenaires majeurs, partenaires officiels, partenaires événement.

Bikes & accessories

Bike rental and accessories

With a fleet of about 150 bikes, we have the quantity, quality and choice to meet your needs. Still unsure ? Ask us for advice !

High quality bike, comfortable and light, 6 speeds and suitable for people from 1m50 to 1m90. The best way to get around Paris ! Maximum load 120 kg.

Touring bike

16-speed touring bike with lighting, equipped with a luggage rack. The best companion for long rides and multi-day tours.

Mountain Bike

A high-performance mountain bike that will take you across the fields and off the beaten track.

Cargo E-bike

To ride with your children safely and effortlessly ! Can carry up to 2 children weighing up to 50 kg.

Tandem adult-child

A unique experience to share with your children, during which they will love pedalling! Suitable for a child aged between 6 and 10 years, depending on height, and a possible 2nd child aged 2 or 3 years maximum.

child(ren) trailer

Light and easy to handle, this trailer attaches to your bike for family rides in complete safety and…. Oh surprise, our new model even transforms into a stroller! It can accommodate up to 2 children up to 40 kg. Adapts to city bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes.

Cargo longtail

Compact bike with an extended and reinforced luggage rack allowing the transport of adult or child passengers (within the limit of 100Kg) in complete safety. This high performance bike is suitable for cyclists from 1.50m to 1.95m in comfort thanks to its adjustable saddle and handlebars.

accessories

Baby seat (up to 24kg, 5 years), bags (waterproof 30l.), helmets, mobile stand, basket

Rental prices*

* Deposit required between 100 and 2000 euros depending on the bike rented and the insurance option - See General Terms and Conditions of Sale. All our bikes are maintained by us and equipped with a U lock.

** Price tandem adult-child *** 1/2 day rate offered excluding weekends and reservations

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History, culture, haute couture and haute cuisine aren’t all that France is famous for this year. The country’s iconic capital, Paris, may be warming up for the world’s largest sporting event this summer, but beyond the bustling boulevards, there are plenty of hidden gems for travelers to explore. With the enchanting regions of Champagne, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Burgundy, within easy reach, travelers can escape the crowds, enjoy the countryside and sample a different side of French life.  

POP THE CORKS 

Approximately an hour and 45 minutes by car, travelers can escape the busy city life and gently roll into the Champagne region to immerse themselves in the art of champagne-making. Reims, the capital of the region famous for the world’s favorite fizz, is home to the city’s cathedral Notre-Dame, a UNESCO World Heritage site where French Kings were crowned.  

Zip off on e-bike and take to the lush, rolling hills and explore one of the many Champagne vineyards on offer. From the historic cellars of the renowned champagne houses to the smaller family-owned producers, most offer tours and tastings, washed down with the region’s famous pink cookie that complements the delicious bubbles.  

LIVING HISTORY 

Home to the famous Bayeux Tapestry, 70 meters of intricate stitching that depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of Britain, Normandy holds special significance this year. June 6 marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that changed the course of the Second World War. Visitors can pay their respects at the hallowed beaches of Omaha and Utah, where Allied forces made their historic landings, or at the moving American Cemetery.   

Virginie Durr, Enterprise Sales Manager at Delta, was born and raised in Normandy and visits every year for the D-Day commemorations. 

“Normandy offers the perfect blend of scenery, history, culture and gastronomy,” said Durr. “What makes Normandy so special is the legacy of William the Conqueror, the historic scars left by WWII, the settings immortalized by the Impressionist artists, its distinctive local cuisine and its world-famous sites such as the Mont-Saint-Michel, Monet’s gardens in Giverny, the D-Day Landing Beaches or the dramatic cliffs of Etretat.” 

For those wanting to visit Mont-Saint-Michel, which is the second most-visited monument in France after the Eiffel Tower, Durr has valuable tips for getting the most out of your experience: “Visit on weekdays rather than weekends, outside of holiday periods and long weekends, in autumn or winter.” 

Travelers looking to further their exploration of Normandy should visit Honfleur, which is known for attracting artists over many centuries and features colorful half-timbered houses that line the picturesque harbor, providing the perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls along the waterfront.  

Sylvie Poidevin, a Delta Red Coat stationed at CDG, says her favorite place in the city is "Les Maisons de Léa,” a charming hotel in the heart of Honfleur with a majestic view of Église Sainte Catherine – one of the oldest and largest wooden churches in France. 

“If visiting, I would also recommend doing a boat tour led by a captain and having a coffee and croissant in front of the Vieux Bassin – one of the most frequently painted harbors in the world,” said Poidevin. 

Deauville is around two hours and 45 minutes from central Paris.  

CHATEAU LIFE 

Around two and a half hours’ drive from Paris lies the Loire Valley. This UNESCO area of great cultural beauty is peppered with hundreds of castles – or chateaux – and produces some of France’s most delicious white wines, including Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Crémant – the region’s sparkling wine.  

The area is perfect to explore by bike, especially as it’s mostly flat, and the 900km Loire à Vélo route is enjoyable for cycle pros and novices alike. In the summer months, pop up restaurants known as guignettes offer local specialties, while nights can be comfortably spent in four-poster beds in the many chateaux that offer accommodation along the route.  

Famous Loire Valley towns not to miss include Samur, where an imposing castle towers over the flowing river and hundreds of underground caves, including an underground cathedral, lie under your feet. Tours, which was once a bustling Roman town, still boasts the ruins of an amphitheater.  

MEDIEVAL MASTERPIECE 

With its half-timbered buildings, gothic cathedrals and cobbled streets, the medieval city of Dijon casts visitors back in time. This laid-back university city offers a mix of history and delicious cuisine and is too often overlooked by American visitors.  

Small in size, Dijon is packed with sites of interest that visitors can easily discover on a self-guided walking tour following the Parcours de la Chouette, or Owl Trail. Marked by little owls, the tour includes every historical monument with explanations at every stop.  

Foodies will be in food heaven in Dijon. Aside from the eponymous mustard (Dijon had exclusive mustard-making rights in France during the 17th century), the region is known for Burgundy wines and Boeuf Bourguignon, a rich beef casserole. It is also home to several Michelin-starred restaurants, for travelers wanting to splash out.  

Dijon is located between Paris and Lyon (another city famous for cuisine), around four hours from the French capital.  

GETTING THERE WITH DELTA 

Delta is the No. 1 U.S. airline serving France, leading with more than 20% of capacity between the two countries during peak-summer.  

This provides customers with ample choices to travel to CDG through Delta’s extensive network, offering 16 daily flights from various U.S. cities including Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), Detroit (DTW), New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP), Seattle (SEA), and Salt Lake City (SLC). 

Customers looking to venture beyond Paris can also enjoy flights to Nice from Atlanta and New York-JFK.    

Additionally, Delta’s partners Air France and KLM offer nearly 650 peak-day departures to over 150 cities across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. 

As part of Delta’s $12 billion airport terminal investments, Delta will be opening its first-ever Delta One Lounge at New York’s JFK airport in late June. The expansive 38,000-square-foot Lounge will feature both a full-service brasserie and a casual, chef-assisted market with open kitchens, dedicated wellness areas and more. Connecting customers will also benefit from the upgrades at Delta’s JFK Terminal 4, enabling easier transfer to over 60 onward connections. 

Customers will have a choice of four product experiences including Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Delta One customers can stretch out in a lie-flat seat and enjoy premium amenities like plush bedding made from recycled plastic bottles, more beverage options and a regularly refreshed and seasonally inspired onboard menu. Customers flying in Delta Premium Select will have more space to relax and stretch out, with a wider seat, deeper recline, an adjustable footrest and leg rest.  

And before you touch down in the romantic landscapes of France, you can immerse yourself in the language and artistry of French culture. With more than 161,000 seatback screens across more than 850 aircraft—the most seatback screens of any U.S.-based carrier—Delta’s in-house curation team takes pride in hand-picking the best content to bring onboard each month, including a curated selection of French titles and audio collections. So bid bon voyage with Delta, where your journey is just as important as your destination. 

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La Loire à Vélo : que voir, que faire ?

Inspiration

Val de Loire Pays de la Loire Vélotourisme

Temps de lecture: 0 min Publié le 9 février 2024, mise à jour le 15 avril 2024

C’est l’un des itinéraires cyclables les plus prisés en France : de Cuffy près de Nevers, dans le Val de Loire à Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins sur la côte Atlantique, les amateurs de vélo sillonnent le dernier fleuve sauvage d’Europe entre châteaux de légende, vignes à flancs de coteaux et villages authentiques. S’enivrer de parfums dans les jardins royaux, survoler le fleuve en montgolfière ou remonter le temps dans l’une des plus grandes cités monastiques du Moyen-Age, voici quelques pistes pour en prendre plein les yeux tout au long de cette balade à vélo de plus de 900 km... En selle !

Les visites à ne pas manquer autour de la Loire à Vélo

- La Charité-sur-Loire et son prieuré Sa superbe église prieurale Notre-Dame a bien failli disparaître au XIXe siècle au profit d’une nouvelle route reliant Paris à Nevers. C’était sans compter sur l’écrivain Prosper Mérimée, grand défenseur du patrimoine, qui la fit classer monument historique. On ne manque pas de mettre pied à terre pour visiter le prieuré aujourd’hui inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l’Unesco en tant qu’étape majeure sur les chemins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. Fondé au XIe siècle sous l’égide de l’ordre de Cluny, c’est un joyau de l’art roman, aux décors richement sculptés, chapiteaux, pilastres et deux remarquables tympans. Une bonne introduction avant de flâner dans les ruelles de cette jolie cité moyenâgeuse.

Briare et son pont-canal 14 ponts et 7 écluses… A Briare, charmante bourgade située entre Sancerre et Gien, dans le Val de Loire, tous les chemins mènent à l’eau ! Cette ancienne halte batelière se targue de posséder le canal le plus ancien de France, creusé en 1642 sous le règne d’Henri IV, et surtout le plus éblouissant pont-canal. Signé Gustave Eiffel et les ingénieurs-constructeurs Daydé et Pillé, cet ouvrage d’art de 662 mètres de long suspendu à 11 mètres au-dessus du fleuve, est l’un des plus grands au monde, mais aussi des plus spectaculaires. Pas moins de 62 candélabres et quatre obélisques porte-lanternes bordent le pont-canal éclairé à l’électricité dès la fin du XIXe siècle ! A admirer en pédalant tranquillement ou lors d’une croisière en bateau, avant de visiter le musée des Deux Marines et du pont-canal.

Orléans Hôtel Groslot, maison de la Coquille, Hôtel des Créneaux ou encore Hôtel Cabu qui abrite le musée d’Histoire et d’Archéologie… A deux pas des bords de Loire, on laisse le vélo de côté pour parcourir à pied le centre ancien d’ Orléans truffé de monuments et façades Renaissance. A visiter également, la maison de Jeanne d’Arc, demeure à pans de bois reconstruite à l’identique où l’héroïne de la guerre de Cent Ans séjourna en 1429, lorsqu’elle délivra la ville des Anglais, et le nouveau et captivant Muséum d’Orléans pour la Biodiversité et l’environnement (MOBE), surtout si l’on pédale en famille !

Les Châteaux de la Loire Dans la famille des châteaux de La Loire , bien difficile de faire un choix pour une halte entre deux coups de pédale sur la Loire à Vélo ! A Chambord , l’arrivée en vélo est féérique lorsqu’au détour de la forêt surgissent clochetons et cheminées de contes de fées. En marge de la visite du plus munificent des châteaux de François Ier (60 pièces en visite libre !), 15 km de pistes cyclables invitent à sillonner le domaine à la recherche des observatoires où guetter chevreuils, sangliers ou cerfs. A Blois, on feuillette un traité d’architecture au cœur du château royal où quatre styles majeurs, (médiéval, gothique, Renaissance et classique) s’épanouissent. A Chenonceau , on se frotte au destin des grandes dames de l‘histoire de France et à Azay-Le-Rideau, édifié sur une île au milieu de l’Indre, on plonge dans l’art de vivre des grandes familles au XIXe siècle avec plus de 4 siècles de collections.

Amboise Une fois n’est pas coutume, il faut grimper pour explorer l’une des innombrables pépites de la Loire à Vélo : le château d’Amboise et son adorable village. Juché sur un éperon rocheux, ce magnifique palais gothique déploie un panorama à 360° sur le fleuve et ses paysages classés par l’Unesco. A contempler sans modération avant de visiter les salles du château dédiées à la période de la Renaissance et au XIXe siècle. Le clou ? La chapelle Saint-Hubert, fleuron architectural du château abritant le tombeau de Léonard de Vinci est fermée à la visite pour cause de rénovation mais on peut admirer ses beaux décors sculptés dans la pierre de tuffeau via l’histopad mis à disposition. Et pour se remettre en jambes avant de reprendre la route, on flâne dans le parc de deux hectares labellisé Jardin Remarquable et Refuge ornithologique LPO : on peut y observer plus de 90 espèces d’oiseaux !

Tours Voilà une étape bien réconfortante après tous ces efforts pour tailler la route de la Loire à Vélo. Cité internationale de la gastronomie, Tours est une ville gourmande où l’on se régale des fameuses rillettes… de Tours, de Sainte-Maur-de-Touraine, délicieux fromage de chèvre AOP, et de nougat, le tout arrosé de vins de Touraine évidemment. De quoi se revigorer avant d’arpenter les petites rues pavées du centre ancien, bordées de maisons à pans de bois, et d’édifices remarquables comme la cathédrale Saint-Gatien, chef d’œuvre de l’art gothique, qui abrite les tombeaux des enfants de Charles VIII et Anne de Bretagne. Entre deux virées dans les guinguettes, on met le cap sur Savonnières, joli village alangui des bords du Cher, pour embarquer à bord d’un bateau traditionnel de la marine de Loire et voguer au fil de l’eau.

Villages troglodytiques Le saviez-vous ? C’est dans la région de Saumur que l’on trouve la plus forte concentration de sites troglodytiques en France ! Creusées pour extraire le falun ou le tuffeau, pierre blanche emblématique des bords de Loire, des milliers de kilomètres de galeries souterraines ont été reconverties en champignonnières, en caves dédiées à la vinification, en ateliers de vannerie comme à Villaines-Les-Rochers ou en sites touristiques. Mais toutes les habitations troglodytiques n’étaient pas d’humbles logis. Certaines demeures seigneuriales ont été creusées à flanc de coteau, comme La Grande-Vignolle à Turquant dont la façade en pierre de taille s’étire sur… 150 mètres, le petit manoir de Souzay-Champigny ou le château de Morains à Dampierre-sur-Loire, tous deux semi-troglodytiques. Près de Chinon, sur le tracé de la Loire à Vélo, on peut visiter - lors de certaines fêtes religieuses - la chapelle romane de Sainte Radegonde aménagée autour de la tombe d’un ermite du Moyen Age.

- Saumur Un château de conte de fées juché sur un coteau face au fleuve… Saumur invite à poser pied à terre entre deux échappées sur la Loire à Vélo. Après avoir visité le musée du château consacré aux arts décoratifs et au cheval, cap sur le Cadre Noir, la prestigieuse école d’équitation qui a formé des générations de cavaliers d’élite. On visite les coulisses, sellerie, écuries et on réserve sa place au grand manège pour observer les écuyers travailler avec les chevaux : du grand art ! En famille, on opte pour une visite-enquête : au fil des énigmes, les enfants pourront vivre la journée d’un cheval de gala !

- L'Abbaye de Fontevraud Voilà une étape incontournable ! Fondée au XIIe siècle par Robert d’Arbrissel, moine inspiré par la règle bénédictine, la plus grande abbaye d’Europe, est remarquable à plusieurs titres. Souvent dirigée par des femmes - 36 abbesses entre 1115 et 1792 - dernière demeure d’Aliénor d’Aquitaine et de son fils Richard Cœur de Lion, dont on peut admirer les gisants, l' abbaye de Fontevraud est aussi un formidable centre d’art moderne depuis 2021 : plus de 900 œuvres d’artistes marquants, de Henri Toulouse-Lautrec à Edgar Degas en passant par Maurice de Vlaminck, ou Kees van Dongen sont à découvrir.

• Angers Encore un château aux abords de la Loire à Vélo ? Oui mais pas n’importe lequel ! Fondé au IXe siècle pour protéger la ville des incursions des drakkars vikings, le château d’Angers dissimule derrière ses 17 tours défensives un chef d’œuvre unique au monde classé par l’Unesco : la tapisserie de l’Apocalypse, plus ancienne et plus grande tapisserie médiévale conservée (1375). Sur 103 mètres de long et 4,5 mètres de haut, cet ouvrage d’une finesse exceptionnelle évoque à la manière d’une BD, l’apocalypse selon Saint-Jean mais aussi des épisodes de l’époque (peste, famine ou guerre de Cent Ans). Ville la plus verte de France, Angers, dans les Pays de la Loire se prête aux longues flâneries entre ruelles pavées truffées de maisons à colombages, demeures de style gothique angevin et méandres du fleuve comme l’île de Saint-Aubin classée Natura 2000 à sillonner à vélo entre prairies et pâturages peuplés d’oiseaux migrateurs. A voir aussi les mosaïques signées Isidore Odorico, artiste de génie issu d’une longue lignée d’artisans qui a semé ses œuvres art déco dans tout l’ouest de la France.

Les activités incontournables sur le parcours de la Loire à Vélo

- Saluer le génie de Léonard de Vinci dans le Parc Leonardo da Vinci à Amboise Au Château du Clos-Lucé, à Amboise, dernière demeure de Léonard de Vinci, on n’oublie pas de se munir de crayons à papier : les enfants de 7 à 12 ans sont invités à jouer les élèves du célèbre peintre, sculpteur et inventeur. L’enjeu ? Dessiner une machine à l’image des incroyables inventions matérialisées dans le parc Leonardo da Vinci. Monter à bord d’un char d’assaut, se promener dans un bateau à aubes, franchir un pont tournant… Les intuitions du génial inventeur ont été transformées en autant de maquettes à taille réelle, et machines à expérimenter pour tous les âges. La plus impressionnante : la machine volante grandeur nature de 12 mètres d’envergure exposée dans la halle aéronautique témoin de la fascination de Léonard de Vinci pour l’espace.

Déguster des vins… de Loire Et si l’on alliait vélo et œnotourisme ? Avec pas moins de cinq vignobles, 400 caves touristiques et 51 appellations de toutes les couleurs, la Loire à Vélo est un fabuleux fil conducteur pour les amateurs de vins fins. Nantes, fief du muscadet, Anjou, Saumurois, Touraine, le pays des AOC Chinon et Bourgueil, ou encore la Sologne et le Sancerrois… Autant de noms invitant à se régaler d’expériences entre visites de caves parfois troglodytiques, balades dans les vignes et dégustations au château. Le top ? Déguster le vin rouge de Chambord (AOC Cheverny) dans une salle privatisée du château où 14 hectares ont été replantés en agriculture biologique ou encore les vins AOC Touraine Chenonceau sous les voutes des caves historiques de la demeure.

S’enivrer de parfums dans les jardins de Chaumont-sur-Loire et de Villandry Si le Val de Loire est surnommé le jardin de la France depuis le XVe siècle, c’est pour sa fertilité de pays de cocagne et sa nature généreuse, berceau de jardins d’exception . Potager décoratif, jardins d’ornement, jardin de simples, jardin du soleil ou jardin d’eau… Au château de Villandry, une dizaine de jardiniers veille (selon les règles de l’agriculture biologique) sur cet ensemble unique de jardins de style Renaissance de 7 hectares classé monument historique. Et au château de Chaumont-sur-Loire on célèbre chaque année les jardins avec un grand festival et laboratoire de création contemporaine où chaque carré de jardin interroge sur les enjeux de l’époque en matière de développement écoresponsable.

Danser dans une guinguette des bords de Loire Ah la douceur des bords de Loire, le soir, quand les lampions s’allument et qu’un souffle léger fait bruisser les feuillages le long du fleuve. D’un bout à l’autre de l’itinéraire La Loire à Vélo, des guinguettes postées sur les berges invitent à boire un verre, croquer une friture de poissons, regarder un spectacle ou écouter un concert. A la Soupette à mémère, à Savonnières, on savoure galettes au sarrasin de Touraine et crêpes aux confitures du jardin en regardant le soleil se coucher sur le Cher. A La Corne des Pâtures, guinguette éco-responsable à Baule, près de Beaugency, on fait son marché de produits locaux. Et sous les arbres centenaires de La Guinguette aux Babins, à Orée d’Anjou, on danse jusqu’au bout de la nuit !

Faire du canoë sous les arches de Chenonceau C’est à bien des égards un château exceptionnel, ne serait-ce que par sa situation : ce chef d’œuvre de la Renaissance a été édifié sur le Cher, un affluent de la Loire. On ne perd pas une miette de la visite du château des Dames où plane encore le souvenir de la reine Catherine de Médicis et de la philosophe Louise Dupin, pionnière du féminisme, avant d’embarquer pour une croisière insolite . A l’aube ou au coucher du soleil, passer sous les arches en glissant à bord d’un canoë est une expérience inoubliable. On vous embarque ?

Dormir dans des hébergements insolites Savez-vous ce qu’est une toue ? C’est une barque à fond plat typique de la batellerie de la Loire et c’est aussi l’un de ces hébergements insolites que vous pourrez expérimenter entre deux tours de roue sur la Loire à Vélo. Au départ de Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, vous pourrez embarquer sur l’Anguille sous Roche, une toue cabanée pour une jolie croisière sur le fleuve, au milieu des martins-pêcheurs, aigrettes ou hérons cendrés. Plutôt envie de dormir dans les arbres ? Grimpez dans une ancienne pêcherie du manoir de l’Espérance près de Saint-Brévin-Les-Pins, sur la côte Atlantique. Et si vous préférez sonder les entrailles de la terre : faites l‘expérience d’une nuit dans une demeure troglodytique comme à La Cavée du coteau, sur les hauteurs de Vouvray (avec dépendance pour les vélos).

Voir le soleil se lever sur les châteaux de la Loire C’est sans doute l’une des plus belles manières de contempler les châteaux de la Loire et le fleuve royal ! A bord d’une montgolfière, mille et un détails se dévoilent, richesses architecturales des prestigieuses demeures, incroyable ordonnancement des jardins à la française, et la vie qui palpite sur les berges… Le tout est d’être matinal, il faut partir bien avant le lever du soleil, pour profiter pleinement de l’expérience. Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord mais aussi le château d’Ussé surnommé le château de la belle au Bois Dormant, la forteresse royale de Chinon ou le château de Rivau… N’oubliez pas de revenir sur terre !

Se balader à dos d’éléphant à Nantes A Nantes, tous les chemins mènent à un lieu que n’aurait pas renié Jules Verne, enfant du pays et prolifique écrivain de romans d’anticipation : les Machines de l’Ile ! Créé à l’emplacement des anciens chantiers navals, ce drôle de site rend tout à la fois hommage aux intuitions de Jules Verne, aux inventions de Léonard de Vinci et au passé industriel de la ville avec son bestiaire mécanique mettant en scène nuées de papillons, colibris géants ou héron de 8 mètres d’envergure à piloter. Encore mieux, monter sur le dos de l’éléphant mécanique pour une parade unique : du haut des 12 mètres, la vue sur la Loire est incomparable !

Se gorger d’art dans l’estuaire de la Loire Difficile d’avoir la tête dans le guidon avec cette jolie balade le long de l’estuaire , à l'extrémité de La Loire à Vélo. Avec pas moins de 33 œuvres d’art contemporain disséminées sur 44 kilomètres, toutes les occasions sont bonnes de s’emplir les yeux au fil de ce parcours artistique exceptionnel. Véritable musée à ciel ouvert, l’estuaire est aussi un incroyable réservoir de biodiversité : ce territoire de 20 000 hectares de marais, roselières, prairies humides et marais est la deuxième voie de migration pour les oiseaux en France. A vos jumelles !

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