This route easy and smooth it takes you on two wheels through the Loire Valley, also known as the 'Country of Castles' or the 'Garden of France'. With average temperatures of 16-20ºC in summer and landscapes of fresh, green forests, it is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant areas of France to discover by bicycle.
The area stands out for its famous châteaux – castles. Although having their origins in the Middle Ages, almost all of them were built or restored during the French Renaissance, when at the french royalty He liked to come to the area to rest and enjoy.
This trip of 7 days it starts at Blois and ends downstream in Amboise. With daily stages from 20 to 33 km on easy terrain and mainly flat, The route is ideal to enjoy with the family.
ITINERARY
The first day you can spend quietly in Blois, visiting its picturesque center and castle. Do not miss The House of Magic, a museum of magical objects and history of magic, dedicated to the magician Robert Houdin who lived here.
The route will take you to Chambord Castle, a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance with its 440 rooms and double spiral staircase, built during the reign of Francis I of France.
We recommend taking a trip to Baignade Naturelle du Grand Chambord to spend an afternoon in the natural outdoor pool and enjoy its spectacular natural surroundings.
Crossing the Cheverny vineyards and passing the 15th-century castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire, you will finish the route in Amboise. City with the famous castle where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life.
All in all, this itinerary is very light and pleasant, letting you discover one of the most popular areas of France by bicycle at your leisure and with your family.
