Cycle amongst the Loire valley châteaux from Blois to Tours

Discover the charms of the old town and the Chateau of Blois, the scene of many court intrigues. Let yourself be enchanted by the perfume of power still wafting through the chateau in Catherine de Médicis' poison cabinet.

Start your ride by pedaling through Chateau de Chambord’s lush forest with massive trees. Take a peek at the stone bridge salamadenders engraved on the walls of Loire’s most extravagant castle. Leaving the castle, you can enjoy a bucolic jaunt to Neuvy, with its many ponds (+ 26 kms), or head more quickly to Bracieux. As you enjoy the shade from hundred-year-old tree, you’ll follow the trail along Crosson creek to the Chateau de Cheverny. The inspiration for Moulinsart Castle came from the Tintin comic books.

Today you have the choice of two bike routes. if you like, stroll through the Chateau de Beauregard’s art gallery. You’ll find over 327 portraits of famous European leaders that forged history between 14th and 17th Century. Looking for something more active? Ride through vineyards before arriving in front of the Fougeres-sur-Bieve drawbridge. Your ride then takes you on a delightful route as you follow the toues, or traditional boats along the path from Loire to Chaumont-sur-Loire. The city is famous for its fairy tale castle as well as the International Garden Festival which displays over 30 themed gardens with a variety of garden art.

This stage is longer or shorter depending on where you're staying the night (+ 10Km or - 7Km).

Ride directly to the beautiful city of Amboise and let the medieval atmosphere of this city seduce you. Discover the architecture of the “château d’Amboise”, which is iconic of the transition period from Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Take time to discover this charming town, overlooked by a majestic Renaissance château reflecting in the river. Behind the castle gates, you'll plunge into the sumptuous world and intrigues of the Counts of Amboise. At the Clos Lucé manor house, marvel at the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his last years in Amboise. Stroll through the narrow streets lined with medieval houses and manor houses, and stroll along the quays along the Loire River.

Let us guide you through the forest and along the river banks to the Renaissance masterpiece, the Chateau de Chenonceau on the Cher, a Loire château born of the whims of a favorite. You can also continue your ride to an underground city and a mushroom cellar near Bourré (+ 24 Km).

Today, you can choose between two wine routes to Tours. Both routes offer superb scenery and a pleasant drive! One takes you through the postcard-perfect vineyards of Vouvray, where you can stop off at the Vouvray cellars for a visit and wine tasting. The other route takes you through the white wine region of Montlouis-sur-Loire, where you can plan a visit to the Touraine aquarium at Lussault-sur-Loire, France's largest freshwater aquarium.

After breakfast, discover the charms and liveliness of old Tours, before leaving for your next destination or extend your stay on your own.