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Bike through two sides of France: The enchanting villages, fields, and forests of the region known as "La Douce France" (Gentle France), followed by two of the Loire Valley's most famous chateaux: Chambord and Blois.

Here's what previous travelers have said about Big Loire, Little Loir

"The BEST vacation I've ever taken!"
    —James Barrett, Chicago, Ill.

"Not having taken a tour/adventure trip of this type before, I didn't quite know what to expect. It turned out to be the best vacation I have taken."
    —Walter Pulkkinen, Minot, Me.

"It was a hundred times better than I had hoped it would be."
    —Merle Peek, Denver, Col.

"The cycling and sight-seeing were balanced just right. Food and wine were incredible!"
    —Jonathan Bregman, Durham, N.C.

"The most enjoyable vacation I've had in years. If you've got any reservations, I.e., I'm too out of shape, too old, whatever, just put them aside and go on the trip. You'll never regret it."
    —Aaron Logsdon, Medford, Ore.

"A great vacation alternative - relax, have fun, sightsee and exercise all at once!! Very exhilarating! A trip I'll always remember!!"
    —James Kenner, Dallas, Tex.

"Who would have guessed that a group of gay men could come together without attitude, take over French towns with exuberant goodwill, pedal through miles of wheat fields and still cry when it was all over?"
    —Brian Price, Boston, Mass.

"You will have the time of your life with people that will befriend you forever in a setting that you will remember just as long!"
    —Bill Pesonen, Cloverdale, Calif.

"A great combination of active vacation, sightseeing and eating along the way."
    —Matt Brown, Washington, D.C.

"We have been to Europe many times. Nevertheless, we experienced France in a new way. If you've never been to France before or are a seasoned traveller, you will enjoy this slice of life that I thought was gone years ago. It's worth it!"
    —Scott Redstone, Zurich, Switzerland

"The chateaux and scenery were lovely, but what I'll remember most was the outrageously wonderful food, and how incredibly fun and friendly the guides and other tour members were."
    —Brian Noel, Costa Mesa, Calif.

"The hotels, restaurants, itinerary and guides of the Big Loire/Little Loir trip were first rate, as usual. This is my fourth Alyson trip - it was the camoraderie that was the stand-out."
    —Dennis Pearlstein, New York, N.Y.

"The Loire Valley trip is phenominal, everything from the scenery, wine, food and people of the region combined to make the trip unforgettable, plus, I met a woman there!"
    —Kim Kluge, Baltimore, Md.

"Best vacation I've had in many years. Traveling companions and guides were great fun to socialize with."
    —Don Bush, Atlanta, Ga.

"Alyson Adventures remains the best value in the recreational bicycle trip business!"
    —Jack Ellenberger, New York, N.Y.

"I wanted to see France but didn't want to go to the usual tourist spots. I wanted to see the way people there really lived. I could not have done that on my own. This trip made that possible."
    —Bob Zinnes, Nashua, N.H.

"I am already looking forward to my next trip with Andrew and Alyson Adventures."
    —Jay A. Scaramazzo, New York, N.Y.

"I had a great time. In fact, I am writing a check to reserve a space for Boomerang. I think an immediate repeat with your company demonstrates my enjoyment and pleasure with your operation and itineraries."
    —Will Leuschner, Seattle, Wash.

"Great people! Great times!"
    —Ed Scall, New York, N.Y.

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