Jewels of the Loire – Chambord to Chenonceau

Arrive at Chateau de la Borde by 7pm. Enjoy an aperitif and discussion of the week ahead precisely at 7:00pm, followed by dinner at 8:00pm.

Ride for about 3 hours this morning through the countryside and Boulogne forest before a break for lunch.
PM – Enjoy a visit of the very special Château de Chambord. Dinner and overnight back at Chateau de la Borde,.

AM – Ride to Château de Beauregard by the Boulogne forest where you have the unforgettable experience of riding into the front entrance of the chateau. The ride lasts about 3 hours. Enjoy a visit of the chateau followed by a picnic lunch.
PM – Continue on to Château Cheverny through the countryside and Cheverny vineyards where you will have a visit of the chateau. The afternoon ride is about 1.5 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Relais des Trois Châteaux.

Ride for about 2 hours and 15 min in the country side of Sologne to medieval chateau of Fourgeres sur Bievre for a visit of the chateau and lunch. In the afternoon you ride in through the coutryside to Cande on Beuvron, then follow the Loire river to renaissance chateau of Chaumont sur Loire, the ride is about 3 hours. Visit this chateau or garden festival. Spend the night in the charming Domaine Des Thômeaux.

Ride for about 2.5 hours to Amboise along the Loire river, through the Touraine countryside. Have lunch in a restaurant in the charming village of Mosnes.
In the afternoon ride for approximately 2.5 hours to chateau d’Amboise, experience a special arrival on horseback through “la porte des Lions,” the medieval king’s door! Have a private guided visit of this historical chateau, where Leonardi da Vinci is buried. Enjoy a gourmet dinner and night at Château de Noizay.

Visit Clos Luce, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci, and its exhibitions. Free time and lunch in the charming old center of Amboise. Then visit the fantastic Chateau de Chenonceau and its gardens, with a gourmet dinner and night at the Château de Noizay.

Departure after breakfast at Château de Noizay.