Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 105 out of 114 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine
Location: Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire, Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France
Works of art can only be admired during the summer months.The bridge at Le Rosiers-sur-Loire has a turbulent historical background. For WWII enthusiasts, there is an information panel on the bank.Brief historical facts:
At the end of May, beginning of June, German troops reach Les Rosiers. On 19 June, the battle for the bridge begins. A fierce battle between the two armies follows for two days. The bridges of Rosiers and Gennes are blown up. On 20 June, the French resistance breaks. Fifteen of the 325 French cadets were killed and buried in the shadow of the Saint-Eusèbe church in Gennes.
You can read the full story on the bank.
June 10, 2025
Tous Toiles, outdoor exhibition in the summer months of regional artists in the park near Le Rosiers at the foot of the bridge
August 1, 2021
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