누비 쉬르 루아르 최고의 라이딩 경로

Beautiful and very quiet location on the Briare Canal. Other nearby works of art are worth a visit.

Very nice bridge. Decent bike crossing with a cycle lane on either side of the road, but shared with cars.

Decent rest area, 2 picnic tables and a view of the nuclear power plant. On the way to Nevers, just before the rest area, there is a reception house, which may be nicer than the rest area.

refresh yourself

Cycle path on old railway line

It's not uncommon to find a Monument aux Morts in the immediate vicinity of the local church, which here boasts a very defensive-looking facade – the church's two massive, round towers could easily be imagined as part of a castle's fortifications. These monuments, found in almost every town, still serve an important dual function in the 21st century: They keep the memory of the victims of war and tyranny alive and thus serve as a constant reminder of peace.

Rivers and canals crisscross the country, the latter in particular being a crucial part of the transport infrastructure in earlier times. Later, first rail, and later again trucks, took over the task of transporting goods. In the competition between different modes of transport, they were faster and cheaper than barges – and thus more efficient. When building the artificial waterways, however, it had to be taken into account that differences in elevation always had to be overcome, and so locks are often lined up along the canals – at varying intervals, depending on the local situation. Only with their help was shipping possible.

Shaded, bucolic, rolling, perfect! And little traveled. A must-see!