Ride by the incomparable Château d'Ussé, the inspiration behind Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty, and enjoy lunch in the town of Rigny-Ussé • Journey through quaint villages and fields of amber-colored wheat en route to Château Azay-le-Rideau • Explore its lovely grounds and museum on a self-guided tour • Experience joie de vivre as you cycle amid serene woodland to Château de Villandry and its magnificent gardens • A mix of riverside paths and serene plateaus leads us back to the Indre River • A beautiful dining room and expansive terraces elevate the flavors of classic French cuisine at our hospitable hotel. 

Pedal through the heart of the Loire Valley to Vouvray • Pause for a picnic lunch among the vineyards of one of France's most celebrated wine regions • Continue to historic Amboise, a town beloved by French royalty and Leonardo da Vinci • Explore its charming streets and riverside setting before gathering for dinner • Settle into our elegant hotel in the center of town.

Enjoy a beautiful ride to Blois, where Renaissance architecture and local culture converge on hilltop streets and in lively squares • Discover Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, renowned for its annual International Garden Festival • Ride through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo • Soak up the glamour of the stunning Château de Chenonceau on a private tour • Wander the château's halls, brimming with rare tapestries and extraordinary paintings, and admire gardens designed by Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers • Kayak beneath the arches of Chenonceau on the River Cher • Embrace a cherished French tradition with a spirited game of pétanque.