Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris to Amboise
You'll arrive in Amboise after taking the TGV from Paris to Saint Pierre des Corps, then grab a taxi for the short ride to town. Check into your hotel and get comfortable. If your timing works out, there's a chance to pop over to Clos Lucé or the Royal Château of Amboise before evening. Your local guide will go through bike setup and give you an orientation for the next few days ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation with local guide
- Bike setup
Optional Activities
- Visit Clos Lucé
- Visit Royal Château of Amboise
Landmarks/POIs Clos Lucé Royal Château of Amboise - Day 2
Amboise
This morning you'll head out on a short, moderately flat bike ride through the countryside around Amboise. You'll pass by Parc Mini Châteaux on your way down to Château de Chenonceau, the 16th century castle built right over the Cher River. Henry II had it constructed, and Catherine de Medici later added her own touches. Spend the afternoon looking through the castle's rooms, checking out the furniture and tapestries before pedaling back to Amboise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride through Amboise countryside
- Visit Château of Chenonceau with exploration time
Optional Activities
- Visit Parc Mini Châteaux
Landmarks/POIs Parc Mini Châteaux Château of Chenonceau - Day 3
Amboise to Blois
Leave Amboise and bike through small villages, stopping at a few privately owned châteaux along the route. By midday you'll reach Chaumont for lunch at the Gardens Festival and its château. After eating, you've got flexibility on how to finish the day. The shorter route takes you quietly to Blois, or if you want more riding, head south through sunflower fields and visit additional châteaux like Fougères and Beauregard before reaching Blois.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic at Château of Chaumont)
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride through villages
- Visit privately owned châteaux
- Visit Château of Chaumont with picnic lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Château de Fougères (longer route option)
- Visit Château de Beauregard (longer route option)
Landmarks/POIs Château of Chaumont Château de Fougères Château de Beauregard - Day 4
Blois
Two options open up today depending on what you're in the mood for. The short route gets you to the impressive Château of Chambord for exploring its unique design, then you'll head to a local chocolate factory in a nearby village for a tasting before returning to Blois with a stop at Château de Villesavin. The longer option continues south from Chambord across flat terrain, hitting Châteaux de Cheverny, Troussay, and Beauregard on the way back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike ride through countryside
- Visit Château of Chambord
Optional Activities
- Chocolate tasting at local chocolate factory
- Visit Château de Villesavin
- Visit Château de Cheverny (longer route option)
- Visit Château de Troussay (longer route option)
- Visit Château de Beauregard (longer route option)
Landmarks/POIs Château of Chambord Château de Villesavin Château de Cheverny Château de Troussay Château de Beauregard - Day 5
Blois to Paris
This is your departure day from Blois. Sleep in if you want, enjoy breakfast without rushing, and head to the train station whenever suits you. From there, catch a train back to Paris or wherever your next stop happens to be.
- Meals
- Breakfast
