ShootingStar, we *did* see awesome scenery, and passed many castles, farms, chateaus, etc. I was very conscious of noticing this stuff, as I rode, because sometimes, I get too wrapped up in the riding. Just seeing the fields of sunflowers was above expectations. However, on other supported bike trips I've done, they always arranged walking/historic tours, trips to breweries, wineries, etc., sometimes places that the ordinairy traveler might not know about. And the restaurants we ate in (some with the group, others on recommendations from the leaders, on our own) were nothing but fantastic. The only cultural thing that was part of the trip was a cooking lesson/demo at the restaurant we ate in on the last night. We wanted the time to relax, and I am glad we did. I think part of it was dinner was scheduled too early, and I just felt like i had less time.