Self-guided Cycling Tour along the rivers Loire, Indre & Cher

Arrival in Amboise.

The nice town of Amboise built on the banks of the Loire river, is overlooked by its Royal Chateau where the most important Kings of France lived. Do not forget to visit the manoir du Clos Luce where Leonardo da Vinci, invited by his friend Francis I, lived the lat 3 years of his life.

Amboise – Montbazon | 45 km.

Follow the "Loire à Vélo" cycling paths through the vineyards of Montlouis and its numerous wine cellars producing the famous sweet or sparkling white wines. Then, take time to enjoy the old and vibrant quarters of Tours city and especially the “Place Plumereau”, a beautiful square with half-timbered houses. Proceed along the Touraine countryside to reach your next chateau-hotel.

OPTION : excursion to Azay le Rideau (53 km) + extra night in Montbazon. Ride on the "Indre à vélo" cycling paths along the winding Indre river and admire its beautiful mills and typical villages, before joining Azay le Rideau and its romantic Renaissance château, elegantly enclosed in its water and greenery setting.

Montbazon – Chenonceaux | 34 km

Ride along the tortuous Indre river to reach the Cher Valley by crossing vineyards and typical small Touraine villages. Then, you will discover Chenonceaux, famous for its Renaissance château spanning the Cher river still steeped in memories of the famous ladies in French History : Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis.

Chenonceaux – Cour Cheverny | 54 km

Leave Chenonceaux to reach the nice medieval village of Montrichard. It is time to ride through the vineyards of Touraine area via the chateau of Gué Péan and the medieval chateau of Fougères sur Bièvre, a perfect illustration of the traditional 15th century building art. A beautiful itinerary through the countryside and vineyards before reaching the famous château of Cheverny.

Cour Cheverny – Chambord | 45 km

Today, ride through 'Sologne'! First of all, reach the Château de Villesavin before crossing the Sologne area and its magnificent forest landscapes dotted with ponds and majestically dominated by the Château de Chambord, the most famous and majestic château in the Loire Valley. This is a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance which has no less than 440 rooms, built under the reign of François 1st.

Chambord – Amboise | 60 km

For your last cycling day, heading to the pretty city of Blois. Stroll through its old neighborhoods where sits its magnificent chateau showing a perfect illustration of the evolution of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Then find the route of the "Loire à Vélo" to reach the Chaumont-sur-Loire where is the amazing International Garden Festival! And to finish your journey, the cycling paths guide you between the Loire river banks and the vineyards to the royal city of Amboise.

Departure during the day