Pays de la Loire Tour Companies

The luggage was always on site, the hotels so O.k. and the description was good. For the navigation I was glad about the Garmin Navi.

We did not like the bikes at all. They were the same frame as the electric bikes that the others in the initial group got - but without the power. Very heavy and awkward. It doesn't seem like it was the bike you advertised. After 3 days we got the navigation app to work and that made a big difference. But before that we kept missing turns and it was very confusing. Many of the things you pointed out on the way seemed interesting, but had no signs to mark them, so we missed them. Or maybe they were off the path and we were supposed to find them on our own. The 4 kilometer bridge to St. Nazaire was very dangerous for bikes. It was irresponsible not to warn people. The bike path across the bridge was so narrow with big trucks and busses running very close. Also, the directions getting out of big cities were confusing and we often had to backtrack. On the other hand, the hotels were decent and clean and the breakfasts were good. The staff was usually very helpful. Our suitcases were always delivered. We saw some beautiful scenery. I would recommend finding better bikes for those of us who don't want to use electric bikes.

Amazing food and service, overall good value. Unfortunately for us, the currents were too strong to sail often, due to heavy rain, so had to stay in Nantes for most of the time

The tour was very good in general, but there is VERY LITTLE cruising on this Loire River Cruise package. The Loire is navigable for only a short stretch, and most of the 'cruise' takes place on coaches or with the boat moored in Nantes. Quite frustrating, and rather deceiving on its advertisement. Life on board is excellent, the Croisi Europe crew is very good, but I would not recommend this specific (Loire River) cruise to any friend. Their cruise on the Rhone River is much better and a true cruising experience.

I paid my final invoice back in March and we were supposed to have our final documents 2-4 weeks before our tour. We leave in 6 days and nothing. I reached out 4 days ago and still nothing. Tour starts in 12. Concerned!

Bike was good. Holtels were good. First half of the route (Nevers to Sancerre) was good. Second half (Sancerre to Orleans) not so good (power station, often away from the river, uninteresting countryside).

Fabulous leaders and incredible route - pathways along the river or back country roads or cycling through small cute towns. Mostly flat - and very nicely paced with coffee and photo stops, or lunch, or a chateau visit! Only reason this didn’t get excellent from me was some of the hotels could have been better (and their free breakfasts)

My wife and I truly enjoyed our tour. The organisation was perfect and the program just lovely. We especially enjoyed the selected accomodations.

There were a number of times that the digital directions on the trip were incorrect. There were indications of left or right turns that were just the opposite and required tracking back after we were notified that we were off track. This was frustrating and should be corrected.