France - La Loire: Castles to Coteaux Biking Vacation Itinerary

(Host City: Paris, France / Tours, France)

Day 1: Versailles
Day 2: Blois
Day 3: Amboise
Day 4: Loches
Day 5: Azay-le-Rideau
Day 6: Azay-le-Rideau
Day 7: Tours
Day 8: Tours (departure)

Quotes From the Field:

“We loved everything – the castles, the guides, the biking, the food, the places we stayed, the sites – all of it!”

Lindsay Colip - Venice, CA

Distinctive Comfort Accommodations:

8 days/7 nights

Night 1: Hotel le Versailles
Located in the heart of the Royal Town, Hotel le Versailles is only a few steps away from restaurants, the market, shops and the Royal stables. A haven of quietness, this elegant hotel combines tradition and modernity with courteous service.

Night 2: Hotel Mercure
Located in the center of Blois facing the Loire River, Hotel Mercure is just a five-minute walk away from a the old part of Blois and 10 minutes from the chateau and the Maison de la Magie house of magic. With modern architecture, the hotel features the Quai St Jean restaurant, as well as a bar, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath.

Night 3: Chateau de Pray
Resembling a tower-flanked castle on the Rhine, Chateau de Pray lies in the heart of the prestigious Loire Chateaux Region. This 16th century Renaissance chateau houses antlers, hunting trophies, and a paneled drawing room with a fireplace and a collection of antique oils. The hotel’s restaurant, elected "Table de qualité" by Alain Ducasse, offers Loire cuisine and fixed-price menus of excellent quality.

Night 4: Hotel George Sand
Located close to the medieval city, the park garden and river, Hotel George Sand combines charm, history and comfort. This hotel boasts well appointed and modern guestrooms that are equipped with all the essential amenities to ensure you utmost comfort. Enjoy delicious dishes at the on-site restaurant and spend some relaxing moments at the lounge or the terrace, which seems to float on the river.

Nights 5 & 6: Hotel le Grand Monarque
In the heart of La Vallee des Rois, a registered UNESCO world heritage site, sits Hotel le Grand Monarque. This hotel-restaurant offers you a charming stay and relaxation. During your stay, you will discover its enchantment, great comfort, an art of living, and genuine French cuisine.

Night 7: Chateau de Beaulieu
Recognized for the beauty and charm of its 18th-century architecture, Château de Beaulieu has been named a Monument Historique. The rooms in this château are beautifully decorated in charming French style. You’ll also be able to enjoy a heated swimming pool, billiards room, and terrace.