Bracieux's value as a base is the proximity of half a dozen of the best Loire châteaux. Chambord, the largest of all the Loire palaces, is eight kilometres north through the Chambord estate forest; Cheverny, the most carefully kept and the model for Hergé's Marlinspike Hall, is ten kilometres west; Blois and Chaumont are further but easy to reach by car.
The Loire à Vélo cycle network passes close to Bracieux and connects the village to both Chambord and Cheverny on dedicated forest tracks. Bicycle rental is available in the village.