Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Château de Rivau
You'll arrive at Château de Rivau and get settled into the grounds. Take some time to relax before heading to dinner, and there's a chance to try local wines at the bar if you're interested.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at the bar
Landmarks Château de Rivau 
- Day 2
Château de Rivau to Chinon Cycle Ride
Your cycling starts with an easy round trip from the hotel to Chinon. The medieval town sits right on the Vienne River, and you'll check out the fortress museum to learn about Joan of Arc and Plantagenet history. Grab a leisurely lunch in the town square, then cycle back through vineyards where you can stop for wine tasting along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling round trip to Chinon
- Visit to Chinon fortress museum
- Wine tasting opportunities in vineyards
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Chinon town square
Landmarks Chinon Chinon Fortress Vienne River - Day 3
Vienne River to Candes-St-Martin to Fontevraud Abbey
You'll cycle through quiet countryside alongside the Vienne River until it meets the Loire at Candes-St-Martin. These ancient river port towns have lunch spots, antique shops, and wine caves to explore. After that, it's a short ride to Fontevraud Abbey where you'll check in and spend time looking at the historical and artistic exhibitions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Vienne River to Candes-St-Martin
- Cycling to Fontevraud Abbey
- Access to Fontevraud Abbey exhibitions
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Candes-St-Martin
- Antique shopping
- Wine cave visits
Landmarks Candes-St-Martin Montsoreau Fontevraud Abbey Loire River - Day 4
Fontevraud Abbey to Saumur
Head west along the Loire River, passing troglodyte dwellings carved into the soft stone. You'll reach Saumur with great views of the Loire valley. During the ride, there are wine tasting opportunities, and you can visit Saumur Castle or explore an underground mushroom farm if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling along Loire River through troglodyte dwellings
- Cycling to Saumur
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting
- Visit to Saumur Castle
- Underground mushroom farm tour
Landmarks Saumur Saumur Castle Loire River - Day 5
Saumur to Château de Rochecotte or Domaine de la Tortinière
From the abbey area, you'll cycle north-east, crossing back over the Loire on peaceful country roads. Join a nice cycle path along the Loire banks heading toward Château d'Ussé. Stop for lunch in the charming town of Langeais, then finish the final miles to the hotel along the northern bank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling north-east from Loire crossing
- Cycling along Loire cycle path
- Cycling to Château d'Ussé
- Cycling to Langeais and final hotel leg
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Langeais
Landmarks Château d'Ussé Langeais Loire River - Day 6
Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau Châteaux
Today you'll cycle to two of the region's most famous castles. Start at Villandry and see its well-maintained gardens, then continue to Azay-le-Rideau with its cobbled streets, restaurants, and wine caves featuring a château set in the River Indre. From there, cycle back to your château hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling to Villandry
- Visit to Villandry gardens
- Cycling to Azay-le-Rideau
- Azay-le-Rideau château exploration
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Azay-le-Rideau
- Wine cave visits
- Azay-le-Rideau cobbled streets exploration
Landmarks Villandry Villandry Gardens Azay-le-Rideau Azay-le-Rideau Château River Indre 
- Day 7
Return to Château de Rivau
You'll cycle the final leg back to Château de Rivau on peaceful forest roads. As you emerge into the riverside vineyards of Cravant-les-Coteaux and l'Isle-Bouchard, the ride takes you through countryside before reaching the château for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final cycling route through forest to Cravant-les-Coteaux
- Cycling through l'Isle-Bouchard vineyards
- Return cycle to Château de Rivau
Landmarks Cravant-les-Coteaux l'Isle-Bouchard Château de Rivau - Day 8
Departure
It's time to head home after your cycling trip through the Loire Valley.
