La Loire à velo

We are camped less than a mile from Chenonceaux , a really big tourist draw , but we have resisted the temptation all week. Guidebooks say you can't see the chateau from the road. All along the river canoes and boats for rent at high prices so people can float down the river under the arches of the chateau as it spans the river Cher. We did think about finishing our trip with that, but sacked that idea off for a last bike ride. The Loire is criss crossed with lovely biking routes, often with no cars, between the rivers and forests and villages. We did a super long ride today, combining several of the routes, and had a grand last picnic, thanks to the local boulangerie. Gteat to see so many cyclists out, all wishing us a cheery bonjour. And then our route took us right past Chenonceaux chateau anyway!Read more