Walking holidays in The Loire

Château to Château Walking Holiday

Famous names and hidden gems

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An easy walk through the garden of France, along the limestone banks of the Loire. Turn inland through vineyards and flower-decked villages to take in some of the region’s enchanting châteaux. The grade is easy and navigation is simple and even the longest day has flat gradients.

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Guide Price

£846

Prices per person (based on two sharing).

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Château to Château Walking Holiday

 

The Loire

Optional Extras

Six or eight night holidays available.

Route Map

Rail Travel

Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change stations in Paris and trains at St Pierre des Corps. Arrive Montrichard late afternoon, transfer to hotel included (5 mins).

Return: Transfers to Blois station included (45 mins), change trains at St Pierre des Corps and stations in Paris. Arrive St Pancras International station late afternoon.

    • Below is the full 8 night holiday itinerary. If choosing the 6 night holiday, your first night will be in Amboise (day 3) and walking begins from there the following morning.
  • Day 1 Arrival Bourré
    • Settle in at your lovely hotel and maybe find time to relax by the pool or wander in the gardens before a typical French meal that evening.
  • Day 2 Bourré to Chenonceaux - 6 miles (9.6km)
    • Time to relax and explore your surrounds before heading off to follow the banks of the River Cher to Chenonceaux, arriving in time to explore the stunning Château.
  • Day 3 Chenonceaux to Amboise - 11 miles (17.6km)
    • A shady walk through the forêt d’Amboise will bring you out across farmland as you approach Amboise. You’ll pass the manor house where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. Your stay in Amboise is B&B - good choice of restaurants.
  • Day 4 Amboise to Chaumont - 6 miles (9.6km)
    • A little sightseeing, then you’re transferred to Mosnes. From here it’s woodland and iverbanks followed by farmland and vineyards until you reach your hotel in Chaumont.
  • Day 5 Chaumont to Candé sur Beuvron - 5 miles (8km)
    • Spend your morning visiting the famous château and gardens. Then it’s on to Candé and tonight’s comfortable hotel.
  • Day 6 Candé sur Beuvron to Chitenay - 10 miles (16km)
    • At Les Montils pick up the ingredients for an al fresco lunch, then head off through woodland, fields and a vintner’s yard to Chitenay.
  • Day 7 Chitenay to Cour Cheverny - 6.5 miles (10.4km)
    • An easy walk through fields and woodland to the spectacular hunting château at Cheverny. Tonight’s hotel has an elegant dining room serving traditional French cuisine.
  • Day 8 Cour Cheverny to Chambord - 11 miles (17.6km)
    • The hotel at Chambord is approached through vast parklands - a beautiful and fitting end to your exploration of the Loire.
 

Château to Château Location & Route

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Hotels you will be staying at:

Château to Château View Hotels & Cuisine

  • Hotel - Hostel Du Roy - Chenonceaux

    • This charming hotel-restaurant, in a rustic setting full of history, is a traditional hotel with a family atmosphere.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Pretty garden terrace.
      • Ancient building dates back from 1523.
      • Rightfully proud of its cuisine.

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  • Hotel - Hotel le Blason

    • In the centre of town, 300 metres from the Royal Castle and Leonardo Da Vinci's house le Clos Luce, Le Blason welcomes you in a fine XVth and XVIIth building.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Characterful old building centrally located in Amboise.
      • Pretty bedrooms.
      • Terrace dining.

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  • Hotel - Host. Du Chateau - Chaumont

    • L'Hostellerie du Chateau is situated in the charming village of Chaumont sur Loire, between Blois and Amboise in the center of the Grands Châteaux circuit of Chambord, Blois, Amboise, Chenonceaux. The hotel is on the edge of the Loire, at the foot of the feudal Chaumont castle which dominates the valley and the village and is renowned for its famous International Garden Festival.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Three star accomodation.
      • Ensuite with bath or shower.
      • Traditional cuisine.
      • Free Wi-Fi connection.

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  • Hotel - Le Lion d'Or - Cande

    • Situated in the heart of the village, Lion d'Or offers comfortable accommodation and creative traditional cuisine.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Terrace garden.
      • Tastefully decorated rooms.
      • Traditonal cuisine.

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  • Hotel - Auberge Du Centre - Chitenay

    • A family-run hotel right in the centre of Chitenay, a charming sleepy little village surrounded by great cycling routes. This is a great base from which to explore a number of chateaux with easy, quiet country lanes leading in all directions from the hotel.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Pleasant, easy cycle routes on the doorstep.
      • Pretty, tranquil village location.
      • Attractive garden terrace for al fresco dining.
      • Friendly staff, great for families.

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  • Hotel - Hotel St Hubert Cour Cheverny

    • You are sure to receive a warm welcome by the owners Monsieur and Madame Tisserand in this charming and comfortable hotel situated at the entrance of the village Cheverny.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Fully equipped rooms with a choice of shower of bath.
      • Wi-Fi connection.
      • Restaurant offering regional cuisine.
      • Restaurant with covered terrace.

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  • Hotel - Grand St Michel - Chambord

    • You are sure to receive a warm welcome from your hosts - this charming hotel was originally the hunting lodge for the wonderful Chaumont chateau.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Wonderful location close to the beautiful chateau.
      • Riverside restaurant.
      • Comfortable rooms all with en suite facilities.
      • Excellent food.
      • Warm and friendly welcome.

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  • Hotel - Château de Vallagon

    • The romantic Château de Vallagon is a three star hotel with gourmet restaurant, where all clients can enjoy the authentic French kitchen.

      Hotel Facilities

      • The 12 rooms and suites are spacious and comfortable and the environment is breathtaking. The castle is surrounded by a park with among others an orchard with fruit- and nut trees and a 160 year old greenhouse, in which vegetables and herbs for the castle’'s kitchen are grown.

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Château to Château Prices & Book

Own Travel

£846 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Rail Inclusive

£1099 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Ferry Inclusive

£939 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

 

High season (14 July - 1 September) add £5 per night. 8 night option add £200 per person. Starting days: Any except Saturday and Sunday for 6 nights. Wednesday or Saturday for 8 nights.

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