The Centre-Val de Loire region occupies the center of northern France and is split through the middle by the Loire Valley, defined by its farmland and palatial châteaux. It’s also a primary wine-producing region, known especially for its white wines such as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. The Loire Valley is relatively flat and crisscrossed with cycling paths, including the 800km-long Loire à Vélo trail.

Chartres 15

Chartres Cathedral 22

Basilica of St Martin 11

Orléans 20

Orléans Cathedral 20

Savonnières 7

Tours 15

Tours Cathedral 13