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Loire Valley Biking: Among the Grand Chateaux

Pedal through a lush forest and emerge as if you're in a fairy tale. Standing proudly before you is a château of Gothic majesty, its halls rich with the trappings of nobility. Such is the landscape you'll encounter with Backroads in the Loire Valley - a beguiling mix of overt opulence and serene natural beauty. Some castles are yours to tour, others extend an invitation to slumber, immersing you in luxury and nourishing you with world-class wines and cuisine. All around, the gentle countryside is graced with rolling vineyards, and fields of sunflowers, fruit orchards and wheat fields. If you've dreamed… more

Loire Valley Biking: Among the Grand Chateaux

Pedal through a lush forest and emerge as if you're in a fairy tale. Standing proudly before you is a château of Gothic majesty, its halls rich with the trappings of nobility. Such is the landscape you'll encounter with Backroads in the Loire Valley - a beguiling mix of overt opulence and serene natural beauty. Some castles are yours to… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $4,898* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: April, June-September
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Day 1 chinon

Rendezvous in Tours Shuttle to Chinon, known as much for its full-bodied red wines as for its turbulent history At its most famous castle, now in ruins, the legendary meeting between Joan of Arc and Charles VII took place Explore the peaceful château-dotted countryside on a warm-up loop  Before our first sumptuous dinner, enjoy a dip in the pool or meander through the extensive hotel grounds.

 

Days 2-3 montbazon

Spinning through gentle woodlands and past charming villages, you see why bicycling in the Loire Valley is such a delight Visit Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, one of France's most magnificent castles Ride through vineyards and orchards outside Montbazon to the town of Villandry, and meander through the impressive Italian Renaissance gardens of this town's château.

 

Days 4-6 amboise

Travel back in time on a visit to the magical Château de Chenonceau A private guide shares details of its richly appointed interiors, vast galleries and dazzling artwork Visit Clos Lucé, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci, and see the designs and models for his many creations Join vintner Daniel Jarry on a private tour and degustation at his family's centuries-old wine cave in Vouvray  In Amboise, stroll on the Rue Nationale, a great place to shop and people-watch.

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