Angers to Nantes Cycling Tour

 

Duration: 4 days – Distance: 115 km

Departure: Angers / Destination: Nantes (train return to Angers)

Group size: Minimum 2 - Maximum 6 people

Price: from 825E/per  (+200E for single room)

On this 4-day journey, you’ll discover the Anjou region, from its main centre, Angers, and its magnificent medieval castle, to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, an important small town with a rich religious past that played a key role in the Vendée War. You will pass through beautiful villages and landscapes, such as the vineyards of Savennières, the island of Béhuard, and the sanctuary of Le Marillais, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Saint Maurille in 430.

You will visit small towns such as Chalonnes, Montjean, Ingrandes, and Ancenis, as well as the magnificent château in Oudon, before reaching Nantes, the city of the Dukes of Brittany, and its modern attraction: the “Machines de l’Île.”

The Loire Valley has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The wet meadows, protected by Natura 2000, and the hamlets built on mounds to prevent flooding attract lovers of green tourism. Numerous hiking and cycling trails cross these alluvial plains, offering beautiful views of the Loire, one of the very few major wild rivers in Europe.

Each evening, unwind in charming bed & breakfasts set within historic homes and even authentic château estates, where heritage, comfort, and French art de vivre come together. This immersive journey blends culture, history, architecture, and refined hospitality for an unforgettable Loire Valley experience.

 

     

    What’s included in this 4-day cycling tour:

    • Quality VTC bike hire for 4 days, with luggage carrier, helmet and lock. (upgrade to e-bike available + 150E)
    • 3 nights in historic homes or chateaux.
    • 3 home-made gourmet breakfasts at your B&B
    • 3 dinners (table d’hôte with your host or in local restaurant)
    • Pre booked entries: Chateau d’Angers, St Florent Abbey, Chateau Oudon, Machines de l’Île
    • Train rides with your bike: Nantes to Angers.
    • Our guidebook with many recommendations and areas to stop on your trip.

    What’s NOT included:

    • Your airfare to France
    • Travel insurance
    • Wine and drinks with your dinner
    • Lunches
    • Extra activities that do not require pre-booking