 
Day 1 - Arrival in La Rochelle
La Rochelle: City noted for its history. It is a vibrant tourist destination. You will enjoy the old port with its two towers that guard the entrance from the 13th and 15th centuries. You will also see the center with its arcades and the town hall from the 15th century.
Night in La Rochelle downtown Hotel***
Day 2 - Loop route to Ré island 25 to 90 km
Leaving you hotel, you will ride on signposted cycle paths to the island. You will choose your itinerary and the distance you want to cycle. The bridge is free for bikes.
For information, the entire loop route of the island is 90 km long. You will ride through the villages : La Flotte ( from the 18th century) and its fishing boats, Saint Martin with its fort and fortifications. Then you will pass through oyster beds, salt marshes and the nature reserve of L'Illeau des Niges. You will come back by La Couarde and Bois Plage villages.
Night in La Rochelle Hotel***
Day 3 - From La Rochelle to Rochefort. 55 km
The journey goes along the coast, by the lively towns of Chatellaillon and Fouras and through the Yves Bay Natural Reserve. In Fouras, you may take the ferry to Aix Island and visit this small island which was the last retreat place for Napoleon 1st. Rochefort : the town was built in the 17th century round shipbuilding.
Night in Rochefort Hotel**
Day 4 - From Rochefort to Marennes 35 km
Original journey along the coast that leads you to Marennes and La Tremblade ports. They are the most typical ones of Charente Maritime, famous for their oyster beds, possible tasting.
Night in Marennes Hotel***
Day 5 - Loop route to Oléron island 50 km
During this journey, you may visit oysters beds depending on weather conditions. Passing through Bourcefranc, you will discover the island and its villages Dolus, Grand Village, Saint Pierre, Le Château d'Oléron back by the coast.
Night in Marennes Hotel***
Day 6 - From Marennes to Saintes 60 km
Riding on cycle paths along the Seudre Canal by oister farms, through a pine forest on the Wild Coast, you will discover Saintonge and Charente hinterland charms. You will see Rétaud, Thézac and Chermignac befor arriving in Saintes.
Night in Saintes hotel**
Day 7 - Loop route to Cognac area 55 km
By La Chapelle des Pots, a village where ceramics craft has been perpetuated since the 13th century. The roads are small, the landscape is changing and gently hilly. You will ride through vineyards that made the fame of Cognac area. You may stop to visit some caves and taste the local products.
Night in Saintes hotel**
Day 8 - End of the tour after breakfast.
Optional return back.
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