The Loire castles by bike
A new layout characterizes this essential reissue for all those who aspire to get away from it all in France. Follow one of France's most historic cycle routes, offering the chance to rediscover the royal castles of the Renaissance over a distance of almost 500 km, from the Château de Gien to the Château d'Angers, via royal residences such as Blois, Chambord, Chinon and many others.
This edition features a 12-stage route, with 5 stopovers to discover the châteaux of Valençay, Moncontour, Brézé and Serrant, as well as 28 detailed maps and 1 general map.
Each stage is enriched by a cultural, historical and heritage focus. The useful addresses have been updated, including tourist offices, bike rental companies and accommodation, mainly with the "Accueil Vélo" label.
Highlights of this new edition of the Loire Valley Castles by Bike include a comprehensive "ready-to-ride" instruction manual, particularly concerning rail links, an altimeter scale covering the entire route, 20 must-see points of interest to discover along the way, and practical addresses now available after each stage.
What's more, an index of the towns and cities crossed makes it easy to find specific information.
Features :
- Edition: 2024
- Language: French
- Dimensions: 21 X 11.5 cm
- Number of pages : 144
- Weight : 0.270 kg
- Publisher : Ouest-France
