By Bike
Loire Chateaux Biking Activity Level: E-M
Start / Finish: Montbazon / St. Pierre des Corps
Your Very Own Moat
Bike paths don’t come much more picturesque than the Loire’s castle-lined routes. It’s long been the playground of kings and queens, and the small country roads are perfect for biking (and the food and wine are superb, too). Here, you’ll visit the tombs of Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine; explore the mysteries of the Wine Grower’s Brotherhood in Chinon’s Caves Painctes; discover the subtle differences between famed appellations; and settle in for a fantastic lunch in the shade of a newly-restored private home. We’ll also put you up at a trio of palatial châteaux, one of which is open just for us. How’s that for the royal treatment?


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Day 1 Get your first glimpse of the amazing Château Azay le Rideau on a warm-up ride along the gorgeous Indre River
Day 2 Ride past troglodyte villages and the church where Joan of Arc found the sword she used against the English at Orléans
Day 3 Cycle along the banks of the Vienne River through the Chinon vineyards
Day 4 Explore medieval Chinon, experience a private cooking demonstration and taste the region’s finest vintages
Day 5 Scenic ride along the banks of the Loire River toward the medieval town of Langeais for a lunch of Touraine delicacies
Day 6 Relax in Bourgeuil or take the Century Ride and lunch in the charming town of Brissac
Day 7 Breakfast in Bourgeuil, then au revoir in Angers

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Activity Levels:
E = Easygoing
M = Moderate
C = Challenging
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