Deluxe Cycling Getaway in France's Château Country

Day 1: Arrival in Blois
You will explore the historic town of Blois with its cobblestone streets, staircases, and château — a perfect showcase of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. A welcome bottle of local wine awaits you in your room at the luxurious Fleur de Loire.

Day 2: Blois – Amboise (40 km; +200m)
You will follow the "pays des châteaux" cycling tracks through charming villages to the château of Chaumont-sur-Loire, proudly overlooking the river. The Loire à Vélo paths will carry you to Amboise, home to a royal château where French kings and Leonardo da Vinci once lived.

Day 3: Amboise – Chenonceaux via Montlouis (42 km; +166m)
You will ride through the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire into the Cher Valley before reaching the world-famous Château de Chenonceau, gracefully spanning the Cher River. You will step into history with the legendary rivalry of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici, stroll through their gardens, and rest beneath the towering trees as the river whispers stories of the past.

Day 4: Chenonceaux – Cheverny (48 km; +285m)
You will cycle along the peaceful Cher River to the medieval town of Montrichard, then cross into the Touraine vineyards to visit the fortified Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre. The Cheverny vineyards await — do not miss the chance to taste a glass of Cour Cheverny Blanc with a local producer.

Day 5: Excursion to Sologne & Château de Cheverny (47 km; +228m)
You will ride into the mysterious Sologne, a region of deep forests, ponds, and secluded châteaux hidden among vines and groves. The sumptuous Château de Cheverny awaits, with lavish interiors that inspired Hergé's Marlinspike Hall in Tintin. You will also visit Château de Beauregard, renowned for its Portrait Gallery.

Day 6: Cheverny – Blois (48 km; +162m)
You will cycle to Bracieux, a charming Sologne village with a 16th-century covered market, then ride into the majestic Chambord estate. With 440 rooms, Château de Chambord is the ultimate masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture. A gourmet lunch at a restaurant at the foot of the château awaits you. You will return to Blois along the Loire River on delightful cycling paths.

Day 7: Departure