Admire the incomparable Château d'Ussé, the inspiration behind Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty, as you enjoy a colorful picnic 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 on a self-guided tour, and walk through its excellent Renaissance museum • 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 luminous glass roof and expansive terraces elevate the flavors of classic French cuisine at our hospitable hotel.

Soak up the glamour of the stunning Château de Chenonceau on a private tour • Spanning the River Cher, wander the château's halls, brimming with rare tapestries and extraordinary paintings, and admire gardens designed by Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers • Ride between the Loire and Cher Rivers to the doors of our new hotel, a historic hunting lodge • Walk in the footsteps of famous royals and Leonardo da Vinci as you stroll through Amboise, once the center of the French court • Dive into the region's winemaking traditions with a post-ride visit to a local wine cellar and a tasting of Vouvray wines.

Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes • Pedal to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week’s grand finale • Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel • Before bidding au revoir to the Loire Valley, enjoy one final ride through the castle-dotted countryside, culminating in a guided tour showcasing the grandeur of Château de Chambord.