Chateau Cheverny

day 5 cycling, Chenonceaux-Blois

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August 9th 2011
today i had a choice in rides, a 45km one or a 75km ride. so being the sucker i am i went for the longer ride as you got to see more splendid Chateau's and the biggest one, Chambord. so i started on my way at 9am and went through to Montrichard then Bourre, Thenay, Phages, Feings then Cheverny. i arrived in Cheverney around 11ish. i went and had a look at the chateau and grounds. i spent about ... read more

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