Day 3 on Loire a loop from Blois

September 18, 2022

We did a loop ride out of Blois to see the Chambord château a renaissance chateau that is undergoing serious renovation but you could still the best of it. It was the château of Francois I in the 1500s. After visiting the château we headed off to Bracieux to visit the Vauché chocolate factory. We returned to Blois for our last night in the Loire valley. Most of todays riding was on cycleways that have been in the valley for many years.

Our route for today. We only did the Chambord loop.

Blois this morning reflecting in the Loire.

A historical painting that represents the château in the past.

A wider view of the château where you can see the scaffolding.

How John would have dressed in the 1500s.

The main turret that holds the circular staircase for the château.

Porthos, one of the 3 musketeers, was from the town of Bracieux.

A chocolate bicycle made with 48kg (106lbs) of chocolate and took 35 hours to make.

Chocolate Murphy’s in dark, white and milk.

Beth and Hilary with their chocolate purchases.

Today's ride: 54 km (34 miles)
Total: 281 km (175 miles)

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