Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chinon
Chinon- Start point
- Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Indre-et-Loire, France (Train station, main exit, 14:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Chinon medieval city and pavement bars and cafes around Place du Général de Gaulle
Landmarks Chinon Castle Place du Général de Gaulle - Day 2
Chinon to Montsoreau
Chinon to Montsoreau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Chinon to Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
- Visit Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
- Cycling tour from Fontevraud to Montsoreau
- Cycling tour from Montsoreau back to Chinon
Landmarks Royal Abbey of Fontevraud River Vienne Montsoreau 
- Day 3
Chinon to Azay-le-Rideau
Chinon to Azay-le-Rideau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chinon Castle
- Cycling tour from Chinon to Château Ussé
- Visit Château Ussé
- Visit Villandry Château and gardens
- Cycling tour to Azay-le-Rideau (approximately 11 km)
- Visit Azay-le-Rideau Château
Landmarks Chinon Castle Château Ussé Villandry Château Azay-le-Rideau Château 
- Day 4
Azay-le-Rideau to Loches
Azay-le-Rideau to Loches- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Azay-le-Rideau Château
- Cycling tour through rolling farmland of river Indre to Loches
Optional Activities
- Visit the Donjon in Loches
- Stroll around the royal residence in Loches
Landmarks Azay-le-Rideau Château Cité Royale of Loches Donjon of Loches - Day 5
Loches to Amboise
Loches to Amboise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Loches medieval royal buildings
- Cycling tour to Château Chenonceau
- Visit Château Chenonceau and interior rooms
- Cycling tour to Amboise (approximately 10 miles)
Optional Activities
- Relax in the town square below Amboise Château with a cold drink
Landmarks Château Chenonceau River Cher Royal Château of Amboise - Day 6
Amboise to Blois
Amboise to Blois- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Amboise to Château de Chaumont
- Visit Château de Chaumont and grounds
- Cycling tour from Chaumont to Blois (approximately 15 miles)
- Visit Château of Blois
Landmarks Château de Chaumont Château of Blois - Day 7
Blois to Chambord
Blois to Chambord- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Blois along River Loire to Chambord
- Visit Chambord Château
- Explore Chambord roof via double-helix staircase
- Cycling tour through hunting forest back to Blois
Optional Activities
- Browse local cheese selection at Blois Saturday market
- View wild boar from hides throughout Chambord forest (best at dusk)
Landmarks Chambord Château River Loire Muides-sur-Loire - Day 8
Blois to Paris
Blois to Paris- End point
- Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Indre-et-Loire, France (Main entrance, train station, 09:00 - 11:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Saint Pierre des Corps TGV Station
