3 DAYS GASTRONOMY AND CASTLE
- Departure : Poix-Terron
- duration : 3 days
- Total distance : 112km
- Elevation : 1038m
- Level : Flaneur
from :
409€
per person
Half board included "Gastronomic quality"
and sauna
Audrey
“Thanks again for your kindness, your welcome, your adaptability and this superb rented equipment.“
Antoine
“Excellent experience to recommend to all those who are looking for a "different" holiday in the Ardennes.
Merci @velospierrot !”
Three days to enjoy !
Three days on the small Ardennes roads, in the forest, along the Meuse, and in the beautiful Bar Valley.
Three gourmet days, in top gastronomic establishments.
Three days of dream, and two nights… One in a charming cottage where you will forget the efforts of the day during the moment of relaxation in the sauna ; and the other in one of the most beautiful and largest castles in Europe.
Three days that you will not soon forget !
Welcome to the Castle !
"Responsible travel in the Ardennes"
For even greener holidays, prefer train travel. ..You can start and end your stay from the Poix-Terron SNCF station.
OPERATION SEQUENCE
DAY 1
Poix-Terron – The Correrie
33 km
95% on roads – 5% on path
height difference : + 271m
DEPARTURE : 10 AM in Poix-Terron (possibility of delaying the departure time on request)
After you get your bike, the bags, the roadbook, check that you have a bottle of water and your lunch picnic , you can go and explore the Crêtes Préardennaises. You ride through the country roads with very low traffic. Discover the history of the Spahis in La Horgne. Take the time to visit the "Domaine de Vendresse", its fish farm, and its blast furnace reconstitution. On a forest road, you will find yourself in front of the magnificent "Chartreuse du Mont Dieu" .
BED AND BREAKFAST****, access to the sauna
DAY 2
The Correrie – Sedan
33 km
76% on road – 24% bike path
height difference : +317m
Follow the small country roads to the highways and byways, and you then reach Mouzon, small town of character. Take the time to stop and for some food, visit the old town and the Felt Museum. The route soon joined the greenway “la Meuse à Vélo” and EuroVelo 19. Follow the signs to reach Sedan and its gigantic feudal castle which dominates the city. Pass proudly through the gate of the Princes which leads you into the fortress where you will find to eat and enjoy a well deserved rest before the last day.
HOTEL**** & RESTAURANT
DAY 3
Sedan – Poix-Terron
36 km
77% on road – 33% on bike path
height difference : + 450m
If you didn't do it the day before, take the time to visit the Château de Sedan and attack the walls of the castle. Your route continues then along the banks of the Meuse to reach the Bar Valley . Be quiet to surprise the local wildlife in the reeds . You will then cross the state forest of Élan where you can discover an old abbey. After a few climbs, you are soon back to your starting point.
ARRIVAL : arrival at 4 PM at the latest in Poix-Terron
RATE
The price is based on two adult participants sharing the same room.
THE PRICE INCLUDES :
- bike and helmet rental
- luggage rental
- 2 nights
- 2 breakfasts
- 2 gourmet dinners
- Roadbook (in french for now)
- GPS trace
- assistance
- tourist tax
OPTIONS :
- electric bike : + 50€ per person
- luggage transport : +80€ per team
NOT INCLUDED in the price :
- drinks
- lunch
- entrance fees to tourist sites
- assurances
- all that is not in "the price includes"
You come alone ?
No problem, you can enjoy the same benefits. However, a 40% supplement will be applied to the price of your stay.
You come with children ?
We make you enjoy a preferential rate to experience cycling tourism with your family. This rate is applicable only if the child is accompanied by two adult participants and sharing the same room.
– from 2 to 10 years : -50%
– from 11 to 15 years old : -30%
The price includes the rental of a child bike or the rental of a trailer according to its age and size.
You come with your own bike ?
You can come with your own equipment. Please mention it when booking.
MORE DETAILS...
Our park is made up of CUBE brand adult mountain bikes. This german brand whose reputation for robustness is well established. The bike rental is included in the price, as well as the rental of the helmet, a safety vest, a lock and a repair kit (patches, bicycle pump).
The e-bikes are also CUBE, with a Bosch engine and a 500W battery to ensure complete autonomy throughout the day. Before the start, we give you a battery charger. So, you can each evening, at the stage, recharge your battery for the next day. Electric bikes are suitable for people over 1.55m.
Our company is very recent, our bike fleet is currently relatively small. We reserve the right to call on external service providers to best suit your needs, while offering the same range of services.
During this trip, 3 DAYS GASTRONOMY AND CASTLE. You will have an exceptional level of service to bring you all the comfort.
The half-board dinner is included in the price. Anne prepare fine cuisine inspired “Thuries Magazine”. The meal is served in winter in space cocooning, or on the terrace in summer. The second night, 3 DAYS GASTRONOMY AND CASTLE, to candlelight, you will enjoy the creative cuisine of chef Olivot. For cases of food allergies or if you are vegetarian, please let us know, and we will see what we can do.
There is little possibility of restoration along your route and bakeries often have a weekly closing day. Thereby, we advise you to plan your picnic basket lunch before leaving each village or city stage. First day, you will find the necessary options in the different shops of Poix-Terron. Upon arrival at the stage of first night, feel free to order from your host for the next lunch picnic. Before starting, remember to take with you one or more bottles of water and appetite suppressants (like cereal bars).
When you submitted your reservation request, we will send you a customized quote that best meet your expectations. We ask you to return the signed quotation by email or by post to acceptance.
This must be accompanied by payment of the deposit. Payment is made either by bank cheque (only french banks) or by bank transfer stating the quote number.
A deposit of 30% of the total amount of the stay must be paid at the time of booking. The payment of the balance must reach us no later than 30 days before your departure. For bookings made within 30 days of departure, we request the payment of the entire stay.
If the cancellation is made more than 30 days before departure : payment of 30% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made 29 to 15 days before departure : payment of 50% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made 14 to 8 days before departure : payment of 75% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made less than 7 days before departure : payment of 100% of the total amount of the stay.
Do you have specific needs, custom requests, questions… ?
Please feel free to contact us : info@lesvelosdepierrot.fr