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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 • Spin 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 DAYS 5–6 Bike to the decadent 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 hotel • Before saying au revoir to the Loire Valley, head out on one last spin around the castle-dotted landscape, enjoying the quiet morning as the countryside slowly comes to life. » Relais de Chambord - Deluxe 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
Chambord
Blois
Onzain
Loire River
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 Premiere Hotels $5,999 to $6,899 / person double occ. Casual & Deluxe $4,099 to $4,499 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Kids & Teens • Your Private Group o \ Search LVYB on backroads.com
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