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Night in Tours Hotel** in the old town
Day 2 - From Tours to Chinon 53km
Bike collect. You will ride along the Loire River. You may visit Savonnières Caves. You will pass by Villandry Castle and its Renaissance garden, which was built on 3 levels. It is unique in Europe. You will also have access to architectural treasures visiting Ussé Castle also called the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Night in Chinon Hotel**
Day 3 - From Chinon to Saumur and its castle 25km
You will ride along the Loire River towards Fonterrand. There, you may visit the Royal Abbey which is the largest monastic complex in Western France. The Abbey, which was built in 1101, was used as a jail in the 19th century. it became a cultural center in 1975.
Night in Saumur Hotel**
Day 4 - Loop route by Montreuil Belay 59km (The Thouet Citadel)
You will go through Doué La Fontaine, in the heart of Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. The park is known for its roses cultivation that made its international fame. You may see the peculiar cave dwelling which were originally dug to extract a stone used for buildings.
Night in Saumur Hotel**
Day 5 - End of the tour after breakfast
Back to Tours by train
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