The Heart Of The Countryside Of Paris To The Palace Of Versailles
France
5 days (Bike: 3 days)
160 km (~53km per day)
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails, Some hills
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Cycling holiday near Paris from Fontainebleau to Versailles
The Paris Cycling tour. This city of all the arts and capital of France, is the departure point of your self guided bike tour in the best of the Paris région. Discover must-see Castles, Vaux le Vicomte and its French gardens “à la française”, the Grand Trianon, the impressive castle of Fontainebleau. Pedal along the Seine, emblematic river winding through the area. Cycle through the imperial forest of Fontainebleau and explore the little villages that you will find you on your journey.
At the heart of the countryside of Paris, along cycle tracks, pedal at your own pace and enjoy the calm and atmosphere of the surroundings. The Paris Cycling tour takes you to the royal city of Dourdan and invite you to cycle in the vast forest of Rambouillet. You will discover impressive castles, fountains and gardens. From step to step, your biking tours in Paris, going through the valley of Chevreuse. It takes you to the History of France: the Palace of Versailles the king’s State Apartments in the 17th century where the Roi Soleil, King Louis XIV, awaits you. His masterpiece of french monarchy is fascinating.
Île de France is a huge tresure that make it a destination of choice for tourist. From the castle of Fontainebleau to the medieval city of Provins, both registered in the UNESCO World Heritage and from the valley of Chevreuse to Gardens of Versailles, the Hunting lodge of Louis XIV. These are centuries of history gathed together! Ile de France is the most beautiful museum in the world. But it’s also majestic forests, green valleys, nature protected, national parks, old royal residences…
Paris is waiting for you! Versailles‘s Palace will keep no secrets for you!
Highlights
- Peaceful country roads and yet so close to Paris
- The “Jardins à la Française” from “Le Nôtre” in Vaux le Vicomte castle, gardener of Louis IV
- The royal forests of Fontainebleau and Rambouillet and their castles
- The Chevreuse Valley, very popular with cyclists
- The exceptional finale in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles
Tour Information
From
Fontainebleau
To
Versailles
Cost From
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Daily from April to October
Single Supplement
Available
Elevation Gain
850 m
Inclusions
- 4 or 5 overnights with breakfast in Hotel 3* and 4*
- Route notes and maps, regional information
- 1 GPS app
- Luggage transfer hotel to hotel
- Emergency phone call support 7/7
Options
- Bike hire
- Touring bike
- 6 day/5 night tour (with Castles of Vaux le Vicomte, Blandy, and Fontainebleau 57km)
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