Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive at Blois

Arrival in Blois, the town with paved streets punctuated with staircases, and the château, a perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle ages and the 17th century.Arrival in Blois, the town with paved streets punctuated with staircases, and the château, a perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle ages and the 17th century.

Day 2:
Blois to Amboise, 27 miles (44km)

Today you ride through the forest and vineyards of Mesland appellation to the Château of Chaumont proudly overlooking the Loire river before reaching the charming town of Amboise and its royal chateau where the greatest kings of France lived.

Day 3:
Circular ride from Chenonceaux, 24 miles (38km)

After crossing the Amboise forest, reach the famous chateau of Chenonceau straddling the Cher river, which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Enjoy a walk in the heart of the Diane de Poitiers‘s garden, then the Catherine de Medici’s one. Take a breath, under the shadow of one of the huge park trees, at the rhythm of the river murmur which will tell you stories about these 2 rival women.

Day 4:
Amboise to Cheverny or Montrichard, 31 or 25 miles (50 or 40km)

Enjoy a ride through countryside routes via typical villages to reach the medieval chateau of Fougère sur Bièvre, a perfect illustration of the traditional 15th century building art. Meet along your day small private chateaux in the middle of green setting such as Chateau de Troussay before your final destination : the famous chateau of Cheverny.

Day 5:
Excursion Beauregard or Beauregard & Sologne, 16 miles or 29 miles (26 - 46 km)

An excursion through the Forest of Russy with possibility to visit the Château of Beauregard famous for its Portrait Gallery.Possibility to extend your excursion to the rich and mysterious ‘Sologne’ with magnificent landscapes : beautiful forests sheltering game, ponds at every crossroads and small private châteaux hidden behind their vineyards or groves.

Day 6:
Cheverny to Blois, 25 miles (40km)

Returning towards Blois you will discover the famous sumptuously furnished Château of Cheverny (famous for Tintin) and the prestigious Château of Chambord, real masterpiece of French Renaissance period with its 440 rooms, built during the reign of Francis the 1st.

Day 7:
Departure

After check out your trip comes to an end.