Day 03 – BIKEPACKING – Cycling in the Loire Valley, FRANCE – From Dourdan to Santilly
🚴♀️ 12 Days Bikepacking the Loire Valley, France 🇫🇷 | Castles, Countryside & Cycling Adventure
Join me on a *12-day solo bikepacking journey* through one of the most scenic and historic cycling routes in Europe — the *Loire Valley, France* ! This unforgettable adventure begins in *Paris* and winds through peaceful villages, rolling countryside, and world-famous castles all the way to *Nantes* .
Each episode captures the daily rhythm of bike touring: early starts, quiet backroads, French pastries, charming towns, and epic views of *Loire Valley châteaux* . Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, a travel lover, or just curious about life on two wheels, this series offers a unique perspective on slow travel and self-supported adventure.
*Trip Itinerary Highlights:*
* *Day 01* – Paris to Linas / Montlhéry — Leaving the city behind – https://youtu.be/wGDHeh_45rw
* *Day 02* – Linas to Dourdan — Into the quiet French countryside – https://youtu.be/upNsoXDFDwc
* *Day 03* – Dourdan to Santilly — Small towns and rural roads – https://youtu.be/2CX8KRvDpeM
* *Day 04* – Santilly to Orléans — Arriving at the Loire River – https://youtu.be/OPQY6DsKq4o
* *Day 05* – Orléans to Blois — Visiting Château de Chambord – https://youtu.be/K-qCQ7vXS2U
* *Day 06* – Blois to Amboise — Royal castles and riverside paths – https://youtu.be/O3_t4uSjexU
* *Day 07* – Amboise to Tours — Wine country and vibrant streets – https://youtu.be/agh6pcFYHog
* *Day 08* – Tours to Saumur — Troglodyte villages and vineyards – https://youtu.be/Z7FsgMj6PnQ
* *Day 09* – Saumur to Angers — Castles and cultural heritage – https://youtu.be/uhdhJQ3sxGc
* *Day 10* – Angers to Mauges-sur-Loire — Pure countryside bliss – https://youtu.be/Ad-4yRPtt_k
* *Day 11* – Mauges-sur-Loire to Ancenis — The Loire at its calmest – https://youtu.be/kXr0rvuWsOA
* *Day 12* – Ancenis to Nantes — Journey’s end in a modern French city – https://youtu.be/NgMWbPrCcHw
*What to Expect:*
* Real-time POV cycling footage
* Route planning tips and Komoot navigation
* Hotel, hostel & camp reviews
* Daily reflections on the joys and challenges of solo bike travel
* Local food, French culture, and castle visits
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