| Thursday, June 20, 2013 -- Beaugency to Chambord -- Biking Day 2 | We marveled once again at the 13th Century bridge across the Loire as we left Beaugency behind us, heading west along the north side of the river. We traveled 16 km, much of it on dedicated bike path that passed by a few small villages, farmland, and two giant nuclear power cooling towers. Crossing the river to Muides sur Loire, we continued another 6 km to St. Dyé sur Loire, where ...

| Thursday, June 20, 2013 -- Château de Chambord -- Biking Day 2 | We arrived at Château Chambord the day before a large hunting exposition, and there were lots of people setting up for the onslaught of hunters and their dogs. We parked the bikes and then went straight to a row of shops and restaurants set up for tourists to grab some lunch. And of course, ice cream (la glace). Afterward, we toured the château. Chambord was built in the first half of...