Enter chateau de Chambord’s magnificent forest and take a peek at the sculpted salamanders engraved on the walls of Loire’s most extravagant castle. Enjoy the shade of the hundred years old trees, then ride along the Cosson creek to the “château de Cheverny”. This should bring up some memories, if you ever read Tintin: it was the inspiration for Moulinsart castle.

On your way you can stop for a biscuit tasting at the Biscuiterie de Chambord (included). Heirs of an ancient tradition, the bakers of Chambord located close to the Chateau de Chambord are true artisans of taste and invites you into a world of tasty sensations.

In Cheverny you will discover the world of wines, whose vineyards you just passed in the afternoon. At the Maison des Vins de Cheverny you can enjoy at your own pace 7 wines of your choice from the 100 different Cheverny wine references (included).

Stroll inside the château de Beauregard with its gallery of 327 portraits of famous European leaders that forged history between the 14th and the 17th century. Ride throughf vineyards before arriving in front of the drawbridge of Fougères-sur-Bièvre stronghold. Follow the toues (traditional boats) along the Loire to Chaumont, famous for its fairytale castle and its worldwide known International Flower and Garden Show.