サン・アントワーヌ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ14

Nice gentle climb on good asphalt. Kilometer-long markings always inform you about the upcoming climb

Superb road without traffic and very good surface with a gentle climb at low percentages. Splendid !

Many centuries ago, our ancestors discovered the possibility of harnessing the power of the elements - which on the one hand could be helpful and useful, but on the other hand could also be a threat as untamed forces of nature - for various purposes and thus be able to do without human or animal muscle power. Mills like these are a good example of the human engineering skills of earlier generations: the heavy millstones used to grind grain into corn or press oil, for example, could be powered by the wind or - as here - water.

Beautiful asphalt road, in the Rance valley, between Saint-Étienne-de-Maurs and Roannes-Saint-Mary. Numerous signs, intended for cyclists, announcing the difference in altitude have been installed on the shoulders. In the fall, watch out for chestnuts on the road!

Small town of Marcolès with character. It has the particularity of hosting the international cycling criterium every year at the beginning of August.

Pretty paved section (uphill) of the V74 cycle route along the Rance, shaded. V74: "Véloroute de la Châtaigneraie" or more officially or after its development "Great crossing of volcanoes by bike", a whole program...

The mill of Entraygues is a watermill dating from the end of the 16th century. Intended to produce walnut oil and flour, it played a key role for the local economy. In 1970, the mill stopped working, although you can organize a visit to discover all the secrets of this architectural nugget.

Bucolic mill on the Rance, with interesting architecture.