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The Ideal Palace of Postman Cheval

The Ideal Palace of Postman Cheval

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The Ideal Palace of Postman Cheval

Recommended by 46 cyclists out of 50

Cycling is not permitted at this location

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

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Location: Hauterives, Valence, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. Croix galant panoramic view loop from Le Village

24.6km

02:11

450m

440m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Château plein de Charmes – Mont Brofard loop from Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse

33.5km

02:12

440m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bike loop from Moras-en-Valloire

23.2km

02:02

370m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Totosupertramp (Thomas Boury)

July 13, 2023

This place is the story of a postman, Joseph Ferdinand Cheval, who in 1873 and for the following 33 years, built a dream palace in his vegetable garden. He picked up stones during his rounds with his wheelbarrow. Alone, he imagines an ideal palace, where you will find elephants, caimans, pelicans, bears, birds and many other curiosities. This unique place in the world has inspired many artists. Classified in 1969 as a historical monument, you can visit this place all year round. Information is available here:factorcheval.com/infos-pratiques

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turbeau

May 5, 2023

must go to place, even worth the detour, see my video at yt: wannagobiking

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Location: Hauterives, Valence, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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The Ideal Palace of Postman Cheval

1. Croix galant panoramic view loop from Le Village

2. Château plein de Charmes – Mont Brofard loop from Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse

3. Bike loop from Moras-en-Valloire

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