BIKING
DAY 1 Ride family-friendly bike routes past enchanting villages and serene woodland | Admire Château de Chambord—the region’s largest castle and a remarkable display of French Renaissance architecture—as you tour its grounds | Bike forested back roads and vineyard-covered hills. » Les Sources de Cheverny - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Bike to Chaumont, a castle acclaimed for its annual International Garden Festival | Kids hop in the saddle for a horseback-riding adventure | Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s home, Clos Lucé, where you’ll marvel at the models and designs of his famous creations | Kids get a tasty lesson in chocolate making at a family-owned chocolaterie | Wander in the lively town of Amboise and sip a post-ride chocolat chaud or an aperitif as the sun sets on the Loire. » Château de Noizay - Casual Plus DAYS 4–6 Explore magical Château de Chenonceau, with its richly appointed interiors and dazzling artwork | Youngsters wield épées with a world-class fencing master before a special medieval-themed dinner just for them | Adults take a leisurely afternoon ride from one lovely village to the next before returning to our grand château-hotel | Discover the rolling pastures and goat farms behind the Loire’s famous fromage de chèvre | A peaceful bike route through vineyards and villages leads to Château de Villandry and its extraordinary gardens | Say au revoir to the Loire after one last morning spin as you take in views of the valley from our hotel’s expansive terrace. » Domaine de la Tortinière - Premiere shown bottom left Storybook castles. Imposing towers, flying buttresses and flawless gardens. Quiet rivers and idyllic biking routes. Chocolate croissants! “Happily ever after” in the Loire Valley. Storied Landscapes & Magical Castles LOIRE VALLEY
Chambord
FRANCE
Cheverny
Loire River
Chaumont
Amboise
St-Pierre- des-Corps
Noizay
Villandry
Chenonceau
Cher River
Montbazon
Indre River
PARIS
6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1-4 ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere & Casual Plus $4,899 to $5,299 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Families with Teens & Kids shown here • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search LVYB on backroads.com
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