French Cycling Holidays from LoireLife
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French cycling holidays in the Loire Valley. With us enjoy delicious food, friendly company and superb facilities.
Great value cycling holidays in France!
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“These words cannot express how much we have enjoyed this cycling holiday. It far exceeded our expectations, the scenery was beautiful, the food outstanding and our hosts were the best! It is sad our time has come to an end but we’ll be back!”
Freda & Craig, Calgary/Deb & Howard, Ontario, Canada, September 2011
“Your house & hospitality are second to none - we thoroughly enjoyed all the cycling
routes, all well thought out to cover such a wonderful variety of things to see and
countryside to enjoy - it really couldn’t have been better.”
Jackie and David, Swindon, England, September 2011
“Thank you Ali and Jon - excellent hosts! Comfy accommodation, delicious meals -
and the cycling in the Loire Valley exceeded our expectations! Keep up the good
work and enjoy the peace and clean air of Gue de Ray.”
Jacqueline & Michael, Perth, Australia, September 2011
“We’ve had an amazing week! This has opened our eyes to a whole new world of holidays. We have enjoyed seeing the fields of sunflowers, vineyards, chateaux...wine tasting and to top it all off seeing Le Tour de France yesterday is something we will always remember!”
Dan & Alex, Devon, UK, July 2011
“Had a great week! Our first cycling holiday - definitely not the last. Going home
to buy new and better bikes! Loved it here and really enjoyed all the cycle routes
- torn between clocking up the Kms and seeing all the wonderful sights.”
Tom & Claire, Gloucestershire, UK, July 2011
“Came back for more again this year. Very pleased we did, again excellent on all fronts. Some new routes and first class bikes. New stop for Thursday lunch excellent value for money and only a short trip back home!”
Cath & Alwyn, Llansawnan, Wales, July 2011
“Fantastic week! Have cycled many more kilometres than I thought I would and I have a real sense of achievement!” Recommendations: Musee Jules Desbois in Parcay les Pins, L’Amuse Bouche restaurant ‘menu du jour’ in Souzay and the woodland route down to Langeais!”
Alan & Meriel, Co Dublin, Ireland, July 2011
“Thank you both, great food, great company and great cycling. The hosts aren’t bad either!!! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”
Ron & Jacqui, Lincolnshire, UK, June 2011
“A very enjoyable week. Great food, hosts, scenery and sights. Varied itineraries
- hard on the bum, good for the psyche!”
John & Martine, Victoria, Australia, June 2011
“For newcomers, perhaps reading our comments at the start of the week....you are
in for some real treats. There are the fabulous meals, much laughter and great wine!
We wish you all the best - keep up this great endeavour!”
Margaret & Terry, Jalisco, Mexico, May 2011
“We came for three days and ended up staying for a full week - that says it all!
We will be delighted to recommend you to our friends and we will look forward to
another visit.”
Ken & Marianne, Kingston, Canada, May 2011
“Just a brief note to say thanks for a lovely stay in May. The cycling was wonderful,
and your accommodation is "to die for". I could have sat, drunk wine and looked
across the fields for ever. As long as you were cooking for me, Alison. Thank you
so much for introducing me to Langeais - I have how become interested in Anne of
Brittany and her two French kings! No doubt I will be back.
Maura, Hobart, Australia, May 2011
“The riding has been great - fields, forests, almost ghost towns, busy centres and
chateaux - what more could you add to make a holiday complete - food, company, quality
accommodation - you managed it all.”
Suz, Tasmania, Australia, May 2011
“Thank you for a marvellous week, you have been great hosts”
Frances & Alex, Surrey, UK, May 2011
“Thank you for your splendid hospitality and seamless efficiency on all aspects of our stay. The week has gone far too quickly!”
Brian & Priscilla, NSW, Australia, May 2011
“Terrific maps! Wonderful hospitality and we love that hot tub!! Thank you for your warmth and expertise!”
Charles & Carole, Hawaii, USA, June 2011
“Thank you for taking the time and care in showing me this beautiful part of the world. I so enjoyed the cycle trips!”
Debbie, Calgary, Canada, September 2010
“Thank you for such a wonderful, fulfilled, interesting break in our European holiday. Your house is beautiful as is the scenery, the food and the wonderful chateaux. You are both great hosts and we enjoyed your company very much!”
Lynne & John, Melbourne, Australia, September 2010
“Thanks for the most perfect holiday imaginable. The beautiful setting, immaculate house, delicious meals, clear instructions, varied bike rides and the hot tub.”
Barry, Stephanie, Alison & Anthony, England, September 2010
“Thank you for a great week, we’ve had a wonderful holiday!”
Michael & Jenny, Auckland, New Zealand
“Our first experience of cycling abroad - and this six months after starting to cycle
in North Wales - and it turned out TRUMPS!”
Cath & Alwyn, Wales, June 2010
“We have had the most wonderful cycling holiday. You made us feel so relaxed and welcome in your beautiful home. The routes are so well organised and planned, each day something new. The restaurant was a surprise, wonderful lunch. We thoroughly enjoyed our evenings chatting and laughing over fantastic food and great wine. We felt that we have been sharing a holiday with good friends rather than host and hostess. Looking forward to see you in the near future.”
Angela, Mick, Linda & George, Kent, May 2010
“What a superb week. Wonderful company, great rides, marvellous weather and fantastic hosts, oh and the food was great too! We have had a very relaxing stay and have seen that there is so much more to La Loire! Jon & Alison have a great idea here, the rides are varied on lovely quiet relaxing roads and each day is different. We thought the Chateau at Langeais and the gardens at Villandry were stunning. P.S. That pool is great and what a super end to the day!”
Adrian and Mary, Coventry, May 2010
“Thank you for a wonderful week of cycling. Lovely scenery and a varied ride each day of the week. We look forward to the recipe book later in the year as we did enjoy all the delicious meals you prepared.”
Joyce & David, Victoria, Australia, May 2010
“...we have enjoyed the cycling - especially the routes through the forests. You
have been excellent hosts and gone the extra mile to ensure we had everything we
needed. Tim says he thinks he is going home fitter and fatter (down to your excellent
meals!).
Suzie & Tim, Bradford, UK, September 2009
“...we found the cycling routes wonderful - the colours were magic. A lot of thought
had obviously been put into the choice of routes enabling modification if necessary
for the older & less expert cyclists.”
John & Janet, Cornwall, UK, September 2009
“...This was a wedding anniversary gift to my husband...I will treasure the memories,
it has been wonderfully relaxing. The cycling has been fantastic - the easy to follow
instructions taking us through picturesque and unspoilt french countryside and towns.”
“...with a delicious meal to look forward to at the end of each day. Jon & Ali have been great hosts, very thoughtful and also good company too. We are already planning a return visit avec mes amis!”
Janet & Liam, Brighton, UK, September 2009
“This trip has far exceeded my expectations. I have loved it all. I loved the friendly french, the wind whistling through the corn fields, and , my oh my, what meals we had! Such great conversation. Thanks for the very personal touches.”
“Thank you so much for an incredible week. You are the ultimate hosts, gracious, funny, helpful and accommodating, always above and beyond our expectations. Your directions were great, scenery amazing and every evening it has been a treat to enjoy a new gastronomic delight!”
“I have been truly amazed at just how wonderful France is; it’s been such a pleasure to be guests in your lovely home... Your biking has been great...directions etc Jon you were so helpful and accommodating! Bless you! The food was so great! An amazing experience all around!”
Donna, Terri & Patty, Calgary, Canada, September 2009
“Fabulous biking in a really interesting part of France. Loved the meals and the hot tub after biking”
Ken & Rosalie, Sacramento, USA, September 2009
“Thanks for all the lovely rides you organised and the great places to eat and to visit. A very special week.”
“Thanks for a great cycling week - well thought out for picking us up on a very wet
day and adding in an extra visit to a winery”
Margaret & Roger, Queensland, Australia, September 2009
“Had a great holiday, enjoyed the biking and beautiful sceneries. Come and visit beautiful BC sometime! Thank you for everything”
Berthe, British Columbia, Canada, September 2009
“It’s been a most wonderful adventure. The meals and presentation were exceptionally well done and delicious. The cycle routes were very well planned.”
Juliette, Alberta, Canada, September 2009
“It has been a delightful experience - one of those remarkable holidays we will remember
for a long time. We felt as though we were staying with good friends rather than
being paying customers. Gue de Ray proved to be a home away from home - the facilities
were first class - in short, we thought we’d died and gone to heaven!”
Lou & John, Brisbane, Australia, May 2009
“We have had the best time! Your home is beautiful and we will definitely miss your fantastic meals. We will never forget the week we’ve had here”
Melissa & Liam, Auckland, New Zealand, May 2009
“What a paradise! The tranquil location, the stunning surrounding woods and sleepy
villages, the picture-postcard views (a highlight was the delightful ride to Langeais
and Villandry) and gracious hospitality every evening with Jon & Ali. This truly
has felt like home!”
Tony & Mary, Queensland, Australia, June 2009
“A week away from reality with superb cycling and exemplary hospitality. The cycling routes have given us a real flavour of the area, while also leaving us feeling there’s much more to discover. Would we return? In a heartbeat!”
Sara & Steve, Gateshead, UK, June 2009
