Heart of Chateaux Country

Today you’ll arrive in Blois, leaving time to visit the city and the beautiful Chateau de Blois. At night, between June 5 and September 20, it’s also possible to attend the Light and Sound show at the castle. We invite you in the afternoon to pick up your bike from the office. We adjust your bike and will provide you extra accessories if needed.

You will cycle through the forests north of Blois and past the Mesland appellation vineyards to the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, which is strategically located high above the River Loire. From there, you’ll continue to the charming town of Amboise with its m

agnificent Royal Chateau overlooking the river. You can stroll through the medieval Market Square and visit the Château of Clos Lucé, a museum dedicated to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.

Option: Canoe trip on the Loire River ($ 35 per person)

Leave the Loire banks for a while to reach the picturesque Vouvray vineyards, surrounded by troglodyte houses, and famous for its fine and elegant white wines! On the way you will admire superb Renaissance private châteaux such as Château de Valmer (remarkable for its Italian and vegetable gardens), and the beautiful Château de Jallanges as well. And don’t hesitate to stop for a visit to a local wine producer to sample a glass of Vouvray wine!

Today, go to Château de Chenonceau ! This stage through the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire will take you to the Cher valley! Then reach the famous Chateau of Chenonceau straddling the Cher River, which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Enjoy a walk in the heart of the Diane de Poitiers‘s garden, then the Catherine de Medici’s one. Take a breath, under the shadow of one of the huge park trees, at the rhythm of the river murmur that will tell you stories about these 2 rival women.

Option: Canoe trip on the Cher River ($20 per person)

Ride along the peaceful Cher riverbanks to the medieval town of Montrichard. Then leave the Cher Valley and enter the vineyards of Touraine via the Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre, a small fortified castle which perfectly illustrates the local building arts of the 15th century.
Your cycling day ends in Chitenay (in a charming rural inn) or in Cheverny, close to the famous château.

Today you’ll bike through the Forest of Russy and can visit the wonderful Chateau de Beauregard with its gallery of 363 portraits of French nobility. You can extend your biking with an exploration of the charming and mysterious Sologne region with magnificent landscapes, beautiful forests, ponds, and small private châteaux hidden behind their vineyards and groves.

A highlight today will be your visit to the Chateau de Cheverny, still privately owned and beautifully furnished. It was built between 1604 and 1634 and never altered, presenting an immaculate picture of symmetry and harmony. You might also see the famous hounds used for local hunting by the descendant of the original owner. Then you’ll head through the Parc de Chambord to the largest of the Loire Valley chateaux, the spectacular Chateau de Chambord, a jewel of the French Renaissance built under King Francois I.

Your tour ends today with departure after breakfast.