The Boisrond lock in Bannay was built in 1838, at the same time as the Loire Lateral Canal. It was accompanied by the original lock house, which housed the lock …
If the Loire is a must for cycle tourism, we must not forget its lateral canal, which offers a more isolated setting. 196 kilometers long, it is perfectly equipped for bicycles on this section.
In the heart of the Loire Valley nature reserve, this part of the "Loire à Vélo" is very quiet, without a car, the roadway is wide enough and the surface is of high quality.
The place gives its name to one of the most famous white wines of the Loire region, Sancerre. Sancerre was declared an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (abbreviated AOC) on January 23, …