Muides-sur- Loire – Chambord – Blois
This stage offers the chance to admire the Château de Chambord, an architectural gem of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the town of Blois and its many remarkable sights.
34 km
4h
good
easy
FR : Orléanais
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Alternative itinerary Eurovelo3, not recommended by CTE
Information Tab :
- Chambord and Blois Tourist Office
- Trains from Blois : TER services to Tours, Orléans, Nantes and Paris
- Markets in Blois : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at Place Louis XII; organic market on Friday evenings at Quai Amédée Constant
Mustsee Tab :
Chambord : A Renaissance-style royal castle with 365 chimneys and a double-helix staircase
Blois :
- old town
- royal castle
- the churches of Saint Vincent and Saint Nicholas
- Aître Saint-Saturnin
- Saint Louis Cathedral
- the Bishop’s and the King’s Gardens
- House of Magic
- contemporary art centre
- The Foundation of Doubt
Nearby:
- A cycling tour of the land of castles: 11 signposted discovery trails (Chamina guide)
- Cellettes : Beauregard Renaissance castle and grounds
- Cheverny : the château that served as the inspiration for the adventures of Tintin – 02 54 79 96 29 –www.chateau-cheverny.fr
Addresses Tab :
Maslives : Biscuiterie De Chambord
Wines : AOC Cheverny
The 2 alternatives of the stage « Muides-sur- Loire – Chambord – Blois »
This route along the right bank is the official Scandibérique route. Two other routes, one along the left bank and the other via Chambord, lead to Blois.
A very pleasant, peaceful walk with splendid views of the Loire.
19 km
2h00
good
easy
Blésois
This route passes through Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, the former river port of Chambord, and reaches Blois along the banks of the Loire.
19 km
1h30
good
easy
Blésois