BIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
DAYS 1–2 Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes | Pedal from fields of wheat and sunflowers into the Forêt de Villandry | Experience joie de vivre as you bike amid serene woodland and celebrated Cabernet Franc vineyards | Discover Candes-St-Martin and Montsoreau, members of the Plus Beaux (Most Beautiful) Villages of France | Pass fascinating troglodyte caves that have housed people (and wine!) for centuries | Admire incomparable Château d’Ussé as you ride past it | Dine on classic French specialties with views of the valley bathed in evening light. » Château de Rochecotte - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Explore the Vouvray vineyards of the Loire’s north bank and the rich landscape of French nobility on the south | Walk in the footsteps of famous kings and Leonardo da Vinci as you stroll through Amboise | A fresh treat from a local patisserie is perhaps the perfect accompaniment to a post- ride rest along the river | Soak up the glamour on a private tour of Château de Chenonceau, which spans the River Cher and brims with rare tapestries and extraordinary paintings. » Domaine des Hauts de Loire - Premiere shown bottom right DAYS 5–6 Bike to 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 farmhouse-turned-hotel | Spin around the castle-dotted landscape, enjoying the quiet morning as the countryside slowly comes to life. » Relais de Chambord - Premiere Green woodlands and lush valley vineyards. Renaissance majesty and gracious castle-hotels. A French cycling sojourn through a natural and architectural wonderland. Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers LOIRE VALLEY g
FRANCE
Chambord
Loire River
Onzain
Vouvray
St-Pierre-des-Corps
Amboise
Chenonceaux
St-Patrice
Villandry
Cher River
Usse
Candes- St-Martin
PARIS
Indre River
6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1–4 ACCOMMODATIONS
Premiere Hotels $5,699 to $6,499 per person double occ. Casual & Casual Plus $3,999 to $4,299 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Teens & Kids • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search LVYB on backroads.com
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Domaine des Hauts de Loire
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