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Amboise from above – Château de Chenonceau loop from Amboise

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Amboise from above – Château de Chenonceau loop from Amboise

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Amboise from above – Château de Chenonceau loop from Amboise

02:58

48.6km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.14 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Amboise from above

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Nestled above Amboise, you will find a viewpoint from which you can contemplate the rooftops of Amboise and the Loire below. A short climb that is worth it and a worthy reward.

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2.67 km

Le Clos Lucé – Leonardo da Vinci

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The Château du Clos Lucé was the summer residence of several kings of France, until François I placed it at the disposal of Lénoard de Vinci who lived there for 3 years, until his death in 1519.
Today the Château du Clos Lucé showcases all the genius of Leonardo da Vinci through a permanent exhibition retracing and explaining many discoveries and inventions of Italian genius. The park is very pretty and can also be visited. Bike parking is available inside the park.

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23.9 km

The Fortified Mill of Chisseaux

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This mysterious building located on an island in the middle of the Cher is the Moulin Fort de Chisseaux. It was built in the 16th century by Adam de Hodon XVI and purchased by Diane de Poitiers, favorite of King Henry II for 20 years. It was then taken over by Catherine de Medici in 1560 upon the death of the king.

Becoming a tan mill in 1825, it was quickly dismantled in 1840 and abandoned for many years before being restored in 1920 by the Menier family, owners of the Château de Chenonceau. It is today private property.

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26.5 km

Château de Chenonceau

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A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world. It is easily accessible by bike from Tours, via the Heart of France by Bike route.

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29.2 km

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

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Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at the origin of this idea. The first floor of the "bridge" was entirely given over to numerous dances. Chenonceau is one of the most visited castles of the Loire castles and is also nicknamed the home of the ladies. It thus belonged successively to Diane de Poitiers then to Catherine de Médicis (respectively the lover and the legitimate wife of Henri III King of France) but also to Louise Marie Madeleine Guillaume de Fontaine, by her marriage Madame Dupin, who was born in Paris on October 28, 1706 and died in her Château de Chenonceau on November 20, 1799. A woman of spirit, famous for her beauty, Louise Dupin was also a personality of the Age of Enlightenment and held brilliant literary salons. She notably received Voltaire, the Abbé de Saint-Pierre, Fontenelle, Marivaux, Montesquieu, Buffon, Marmontel, Mably, Condillac, Grimm, Bernis and Rousseau. In the park of Chenonceau, on this side of the river, is the impressive tomb of this lady. This tomb is inspired by antiquity and is supported at the corners by large lion paws. You can enter the tomb for free.

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29.7 km

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

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It goes on gravel, but if you are careful it can be done for a few meters on the way to see the castle from its best point of view!

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31.5 km

Civray dam

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Pretty little terrace near the Civray dam

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36.3 km

Château de Mesvres

Castle

47.7 km

From Amboise: castles and vineyards

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Very pleasant short 35km tour between the Loire and the vineyards (apart from 2km of departmental road)

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

9.59 km

3.69 km

3.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

13.7 km

1.98 km

435 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Amboise from above – Château de Chenonceau loop from Amboise

Amboise from above

Le Clos Lucé – Leonardo da Vinci

The Fortified Mill of Chisseaux

Château de Chenonceau

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

Civray dam

From Amboise: castles and vineyards

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