France by Bicycle | PART 3: THE LOIRE A VELO: ORLEANS

France by Bicycle | PART 3: THE LOIRE A VELO: ORLEANS
Chapter 3 finds us leaving Sully-sur-Loire with its magnificent castle, along the Eurovelo 6 and the Loire A Velo, reaching our northern-most point in Orleans. Home of Joan of Ark, Orleans turned out to be a beautiful visit with a fascinating old town full of medieval charm. After leaving Orleans, we head for Chambord, the site of Chateau De Chambord, one of the most photographed sites in all of France. Incredible!
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French Connection - Medite
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Clear Fresh Air - Headlund
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Princess Moon - Claude Signet
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Let Me Introduce Myself - Rune Dale
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Shifting Out - Gregory David
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Silver Waves - Track Tribe
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A Dance In The Sun - Erik Fernholm
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[@bruceprigge5212]

Thank you! This is inspiring! :)

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Awesome! So glad you like it!

[@dondonner1095]

A couple of stars now, good for you.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Haha.

[@lindahowes5949]

Beautiful country! Thanks foe sharing it with us. Hoping your tires stay inflated!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

That's all we ask!

[@colinwellman9480]

Lovely video, I can't wait until Spring is here and we can start travelling again. Many of the smaller chateaux are still private homes but some, during Journées du Patrimoine, let you look around parts of the estate and it's buildings. often it's the owner who shows you around. Don't worry about drinking the water from the taps. Unless it comes from a well it's all drinkable unless labelled 'non -potable'. One reliable source of water is in a cemetery, you may have to find it but one will be there somewhere. Already looking forward to part 4. Thanks for sharing the trip.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Yeah, I've never had a problem with tap water in this part of the world. Good advice on cemeteries as we saw many of these along the way. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it! Come on Spring!

[@ReimaginedAdventures]

Gosh I can't wait to get for some warm weather ! Great ride thansk for taking us on the trail beautiful views

[@TheBicycleTourists]

No kidding. Here in Colorado, streets have been covered in ice for weeks on end. Thanks for watching!

[@dennispiciullo8060]

Thanks again, I continue to enjoy these videos, ride safe!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Always good to have you watching!

[@dooley-ch]

Excellent, thanks.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

You are welcome!

[@bethlefebvre3502]

Inspired ❤

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Thanks!

[@Biking360]

Such a beautiful place. Have to call you guys out eating Sushi in France though...come on guys!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@TheBicycleTourists]

I know, I know. I love the food wherever I am, particularly in France. I never was a fan of French food, but this trip changed my mind. But, you know, sometimes you just crave something more familiar. We got what we deserved in any case!

[@juliannahenley4921]

We were hopeful but sadly disappointed. Just looking for something clean and simple.

[@Biking360]

@@juliannahenley4921 I'm only teasing guys.. and maybe a little jealous too :)

[@CityWalks]

I'm enjoying this series a lot. I've never been bike packing but I'm excited to start. This is inspiring. -H

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Thank you City Walks. Bike touring is an absolutely amazing and addicting way to move around this beautiful world!

[@tomm8660]

Wonderful, as usual!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Thank you Tom! Much appreciated.

[@charlesdgrinstead2114]

I had to laugh with your battle against the small flying bugs. Last year I rode the Baltic coast in Germany just after the bright yellow rapeseed blooms were gone from the plants. I had a bright yellow helmet and two days of Rapskäfer (flying rapeseed beetles) all over me. I actually ended up buying a grey helmet. What a relief that was.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Good story...I've definitely noticed that bugs have a strong affinity for the bright yellow us cyclists often wear.

[@dariusznowacki4887]

Super filmik czekam z niecierpliwością na następne szukam jakiejś inspiracji na nasze rowerowe wakacje być może będzie to vello loire pozdrawiam z polski

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Cieszę się, że film Ci się spodobał! Jestem w USA, ale moi ludzie są z Polski, chyba z okolic Krakowa. Chciałbym kiedyś zrobić wycieczkę po twoim kraju. Dzięki za oglądanie!

[@MarcelBijl1]

Beautiful! Excellent stretch to go on holidays this year. We're drieling from home, rent a holiday home and bike from there each year. Dit three parts of the Loire already. Love it!!!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Yes, the Loire is truly amazing, with lots of gems all along the way.

[@tonypaddler]

Loving this series, after this France tour I’ll work my way through your other videos from the beginning. Cheers 👍

[@TheBicycleTourists]

So glad you're enjoying these!

[@JaqueParisien]

Excellent as usual. Love to vicariously travel with both of you. 🙂

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Thanks Jaque! It's great having you along!

[@JaqueParisien]

@@TheBicycleTourists Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I received a response, apparently from you under the KZbin notice bell, containing a phone number, stating that because I was a «good» subscriber I had won a prize. It seems to have been added externally and they are using your picture and so forth. That message does not appear here though. It's the first time that I have seen this kind of phishing on KZbin. Not cool. If it can be of help to you I could send you a copy of the addons. Again I just wanted to let you know, just in case. Take care.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

We deleted and reported these. Thanks a lot for your heads up!

[@PumpkinVillage]

Another beautiful day and glad you got that tire problem out of the way. What a great tour so far. Now what's next? That's the question. We just received about 10 inches of snow with more on the way. My flat tire this year was while on my trainer. Go figure. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@TheBicycleTourists]

A lot of us have been seeing a tough winter. Snow isn't melting here in Denver, it's been weeks. We don't have plans yet. Julianna has a granddaughter on the way, which may ground her for the season. I may end up doing something solo or with my daughter. We'll see!

[@kenmcclow8963]

Last summer a lot of rivers ran low like the Rhine and Mississippi, but in France they didn't have river water to run the nuclear power plants at full power for a bit. I had not thought of the need for cool river water and I guess the designers didn't plan for climate change when they built those. Since I'm not a fan of hot weather, I am using your experience to think about going earlier or later like May--June, or September-October. Or pick something north and south like the new route from Malta to Sweden

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Yeah, it's tough. Everywhere we go we see the effects of climate change. We try to time our trips for the weather as much as possible, but sometimes you just have to deal with the elements.

[@juliannahenley4921]

Good points raised. It was eye opening and very sad to see.

[@bicycleadventures2133]

Great series, it’s helping me plan my trip but the other direction. Have you tried sealant in your inner tubes?

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Thank you! We would've preferred the other direction but logistics forced our hand. Yes, we do usually have sealant in there.

[@dondonner1095]

Is that a picture of Julianna in the new cyclesource magazine wearing the DaBrim Sporty?

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Yup, that's her. don't know how they got their hands on that picture, but that's her!

[@juliannahenley4921]

Yes, they used my photograph that was taken of me while visiting their office.

[@lesleykenwood2715]

I disagree, the Château Chenonceaux is considered the gem of the Loire. Hands down the prettiest as it straddles the Cher River. Not sure if I have the right river. I had the pleasure of staying within steps of the Château 25 years ago.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

I think the two vie for first place, but you're probably right. And it is over the Cher River.