The Touvre at Ruelle-sur-Touvre – Touvre loop from La Couronne Charente

The Touvre at Ruelle-sur-Touvre – Touvre loop from La Couronne Charente

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The Touvre at Ruelle-sur-Touvre – Touvre loop from La Couronne Charente

02:48

63.0km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.5 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.57 km

Nersac village

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This village still has buildings with a bit of character: Town hall, church, halls ... Some shops; baker, butcher and mini-market allow you to make a ravito.

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8.55 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

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This 12th century Romanesque church is nestled in the heart of the village and beautifully lighted in sunny weather. At the gates of Angoulême and on the banks of the …

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14.7 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Fléac

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Small domed church from the first years of the 12th century. The nave, with three domes, ends with a vaulted apse in the bottom of the oven. The dome which …

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30.3 km

The Touvre at Ruelle-sur-Touvre

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35.1 km

Touvre

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The city is known for its two springs. Indeed, the sources of the Touvre are the second resurgence of France.

The clear waters provide an ideal habitat for many animal and plant species.

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35.7 km

La Lèche Washhouse

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Leaving from the town hall, turn left on the route des sources. This superb wash house, built in a very pleasant setting, is in very good condition.

2-sided roof in …

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49.1 km

Three truncated rectangular towers and beautiful vaulted rooms remain from the 13th century castle, which was extensively altered in the 17th century. The battlements on fancy battlements are from the 19th century.

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61.9 km

Ruins of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Couronne

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Major building representing the introduction of Gothic in Angoumois at the end of the 12th century. In the 12th century, foundation of the Notre-Dame de la Couronne abbey (from 1118, …

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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

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