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Heart of France Bike and Barge: Montargis - Paris
Activity Level:
Easy / Moderate |
Daily Mileage:
10 - 38 miles |
Daily Biking:
1.5 – 5 hours
Air package plus
11 days from only
$4395
Price includes roundtrip airfare.
Land only
8 days from only
$3245
Pre-trip Extension:
Paris · 2 nights $395
Post-trip Extension:
Paris · 2 nights $395
Paris · 2 nights $395
Post-trip Extension:
Paris · 2 nights $395
See a part of France revealed
as only a bike-and-barge tour allows.
Cycle through magnificent forests, be astounded by
spectacular palaces and learn about the Impressionist painters during this trip
through a part of France
not often visited by tourists. Our overnight moorings vary from medieval towns
to rural locations to small cities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the garden of a
local painter in Chateau Landon and at the ancestral home of an apiarist, or bee
keeper, in Chateau Renard. Cruise along both the river Seine
and Loing and enjoy the peace and tranquility this relaxing form of
transportation brings.
What's Included
Bicycle Tour Only
- 7 nights aboard a canal barge
- 15 meals - 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
No Hassle Air Package Plus
Both Vacation Options Include
- 1 glass of wine with all dinners aboard the barge
- FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet
- Service of two bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- 6 days of cycling with FULL VAN SUPPORT during the cruise portion of your trip
- Daily route directions and maps
- Welcome reception
- Sightseeing and cultural activities
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
- Special Good Buy discount
Cultural Highlights
- Enjoy a tour of Chateau Landon with a local guide
- Unpack once, and explore for seven nights aboard our private barge
- Explore medieval cities such as Moret sur Loing and Ferrieres
- Learn about bee keeping during a visit to an apiculture living museum
- Join a local artist for a picnic lunch at his home and view his work
- See the exact spots where famous Impressionist artists painted their masterpieces at Barbizon and Moret sur Loing
- Visit the Chateau Fontainebleau and its wonderful gardens
- Cycle through the magnificent forest of Fontainebleau, the “lungs for Paris”
What To Expect
This tour offers easy to moderate terrain throughout the
trip. There are undulating roads and some of the bike paths are unpaved. Our
VBT support shuttle is available every day at designated points for those who
need assistance.
- Activity Level: Easy/Moderate
- Daily Mileage: 10 - 38 miles
- Daily Cycling Time: 1.5 – 5 hours
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