Loire a velo
This flat pretty region of France is a cyclists dream, there is smooth scenic touring between towns or you can base yourself in one of several villages and do day trips to some of the impressive local chateaux and other sights. One of the nicest things about cycling in the Loire is the magnificent and majestic river itself, it winds through the region adding the sights and sounds of a river. A wonderful green initiative was to create an unbroken cycle path from the source of the Loire to the Atlantic.This initiative is known as La Loire a Velo, (Velo is the common term for bicycle) there Are hundreds of kilometres of cycle tracks, which avoid the roads almost completely. Routes travel through the vineyards, along the Loire, past châteaux, exploring local forests, villages and historical towns
Cycling with Children
Chateau de Chenonceau. A 45 minute Ipod tour in English targets 7 - 12 year olds with the adventures of a fun character through different periods of the castle's history. Adventure playground and park. www.chenonceau.com
Chateau de Langeais. Puzzle book fro Children in English www.chateau-de-langeais.com
Chateau Amboise. A leaflet in English shows 7 - 14 year ols what life was like for the French royal children.
www.chateau-amboise.com
Chateau de Chenonceau. A 45 minute Ipod tour in English targets 7 - 12 year olds with the adventures of a fun character through different periods of the castle's history. Adventure playground and park. www.chenonceau.com
Chateau de Langeais. Puzzle book fro Children in English www.chateau-de-langeais.com
Chateau Amboise. A leaflet in English shows 7 - 14 year ols what life was like for the French royal children.
www.chateau-amboise.com
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