It was over 30 degrees, we were sticky with sweat, sunscreen and unfortunate insects; there was still a long way to go before we made it to our hotel- but we were happy and in la belle France!

Last summer mon amie and I rented bicycles and went on a self led tour in the Loire valley- rightfully famous for stunning chateaus and castles and the terroir of their grapes. We rode through beautiful countryside having the bike paths and fields of sunflowers to ourselves and never having too much time between gorgeous castles or vineyards to visit and admire.

Paris is an incredible city but after visiting the Loire valley, I realized there are so many worlds just in France that I would love to explore!