Itinerary
- Day 1
Blois
You'll get to Blois on your own schedule, so timing depends on where you're coming from. Once you arrive, wander through the town if you have time to kill. The pedestrian streets have bright facades and blue roofs that show off centuries of history. The royal castle of Blois is definitely worth seeing if you get the chance, since it really shows how French architecture changed from medieval times all the way through the 17th century.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Blois town center
- Visit the royal castle of Blois
Landmarks Château de Blois - Day 2
Blois to Amboise
Starting from Blois, you'll cycle along the south bank of the Loire through rolling hills with vineyards on either side, heading toward Cande-sur-Beuvron and then following the Beuvron back to the Loire. Along the way, you'll pass by Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire with its gardens. After that, you'll stop at a local winegrower to taste Sauvignon Blanc, then cycle on to Amboise where you can walk through Château Amboise and Clos-Lucé, the place where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Blois to Amboise via the Loire valley
- Visit Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Visit a local winegrower and taste Sauvignon Blanc
- Visit Château Amboise
- Visit Clos-Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's residence
Landmarks Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire Château d'Amboise Clos-Lucé - Day 3
Amboise to Chenonceau
You'll cycle toward Montlouis-sur-Loire and then reach Château de Chenonceau, which is built right over the River Cher with five striking arches. The castle has quite a history to it, actually, since King Henry II promised it to his mistress Diane de Poitiers, but Queen Catherine de Medici had other plans and stopped that from happening. By evening you'll arrive in Chenonceaux on the banks of the River Cher. You can take the direct route or pick the scenic option through the Loire and Cher valleys if you want to visit more castles and villages along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Amboise to Chenonceau
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
Optional Activities
- Scenic cycling route along Loire and Cher valleys with castle and village visits
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau - Day 4
Chenonceau to Chitenay
Leaving the Cher valley behind, you'll ride past Château de Gué Péan and Château de Fougère-sur-Bièvre, which is a solid example of 15th-century building. The day ends at a country hotel that has a nice garden, so you'll have a pleasant spot to relax after cycling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Chenonceau to Chitenay
- Pass by Château de Gué Péan
- Pass by Château de Fougère-sur-Bièvre
Landmarks Château de Gué Péan Château de Fougère-sur-Bièvre - Day 5
Chitenay to Blois
This final cycling day takes you past Château de Cheverny, which has really elaborate decoration inside, then on to Château de Chambord with its 440 rooms built during François I's reign. After that, you'll cycle back to Blois where the hilly streets wrap around Château de Blois, giving you a nice fairytale feeling to wrap up your cycling tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Chitenay to Blois
- Visit Château de Cheverny
- Visit Château de Chambord
Landmarks Château de Cheverny Château de Chambord - Day 6
Blois
Your trip ends after breakfast. If you want to stick around, you can hang out in Blois and see the town without rushing, taking time to check out the spots you might have missed earlier in the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the town of Blois
