Hi,
I am traveling next week to Amboise and am interested in biking one day while I am there. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best biking route for just one day. I am a fairly active person and would be looking for a journey of at least more than 30 miles if that helps. Thank you in advance for your suggestions!
Posted by
Denver, CO
796 posts
I hear the bike ride from Amboise to Chenonceau is beautiful, so you may want to check that out. It's about 20 miles roundtrip, so you would need to add in a little extra to get to your minimum of 30 miles.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7937 posts
We didn't go quite as far as 30 miles that day, but way back in 2003 we rented bikes from a place recommended by Rick Steves (I see he now lists 3 outfits located in essentially the same place in town), and pedaled out southeast, past Leonardo Da Vinci's house on Rue du Clos Lucé, then on a road through the Forêt d'Amboise, and on to the chateau at Chenonceau. We toured the chateau and gardens, then rode back, a total of a little less than 20 miles as mentioned above, with no monster hills to climb. You could extend the ride by continuing either direction along the Cher river.