Saint-Mesmin Nature Reserve – Basilica of Cléry-Saint-André loop from Orléans

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France

Centre-Val de Loire

Saint-Mesmin Nature Reserve – Basilica of Cléry-Saint-André loop from Orléans

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Saint-Mesmin Nature Reserve – Basilica of Cléry-Saint-André loop from Orléans

01:55

47.7km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Saint-Mesmin Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve of Saint-Mesmin protects many rare species, and includes the tip of Courpain (confluence of the Loire and the Loiret) and the islands of Mareau.

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19.4 km

Loire à Vélo south of Meung-sur-Loire

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This part of the Loire à Vélo links Meung-sur-Loire and Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin, before heading towards Orléans to the east and Beaugency to the west.
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20.0 km

Jardin de Roquelin

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If you love roses, you'll love the Jardin de Roquelin in Meung-sur-Loire. It's a remarkable site featuring over 500 varieties of old roses, as well as other plants and shrubs. …

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27.4 km

Royal Basilica of Our Lady of Cléry

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tomb and skull of Louis 11 flamboyant gothic basilica to do!

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27.4 km

Basilica of Cléry-Saint-André

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The Basilica of Cléry-St-André is a marvel to discover not far from the Loire by bike.

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36.0 km

Confluence of the Loire and the Loiret

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The Loiret flows into the Loire at the point of Courpain. This nature reserve encompasses the confluence of the two rivers and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.

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36.1 km

Loire–Loiret Confluence

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The Loiret flows into the Loire at Pointe de Courpain. This nature reserve encompasses the confluence of the two rivers and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.

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44.2 km

This asymmetrical modern design bridge was built between 1998 and 2000. It connects the city of Orleans to the Loire by bike and offers in each direction a wide cycle path separated from motorized traffic.

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45.4 km

Chambre à sable

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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

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