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Château de Villevêque – Château de Durtal loop from Le Vieux Briollay

Château de Villevêque – Château de Durtal loop from Le Vieux Briollay

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Château de Villevêque – Château de Durtal loop from Le Vieux Briollay

04:22

100km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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6.59 km

Château de Villevêque

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Villevêque Castle is a former residence of the bishops of Angers. This 12th century fortress, which overlooks the Loir, was rebuilt twice after being besieged during the Hundred Years' War. Today it houses a museum which presents a rich collection of art from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, donated by the collector Daniel Duclaux. There you can admire sculptures, ceramics, tapestries and furniture from different periods and regions. You can also walk in the garden, where part of the Elne cloister (14th century) has been reconstructed. The Château de Villevêque is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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71.2 km

Château de Durtal

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Durtal Castle, in the Loire Valley, was built between the 11th and 17th centuries. It was once a royal residence and a strategic fortress. You can admire its impressive architecture, which combines medieval and Renaissance styles. You can also explore the interior of the castle with a guided tour, which will reveal its rich history and secrets. Durtal Castle is open from May to October, weekends and public holidays, and from Wednesday to Sunday in July and August.

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Durtal Castle

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old mill on Loir at chalou was lovely picnic place

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81.9 km

Saint-Aubin Church

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This large church for a small village was built in 1880 according to the plans of the architect Beignet, then famous in Anjou. Constructed in the Neo-Gothic style characteristic of the period, it replaced the village's old Romanesque church. Dating from the 10th century, it was among the oldest in the department! In any case, Beignet had this large church built using tufa stone (a local and therefore economical material), quite typical of the 19th century, and partly constructed with materials from the old Romanesque church. The style of this period, long criticized, is becoming increasingly rare today as many examples are gradually being demolished. The church's bell tower is interesting with its four statues, which you can have fun identifying by their attributes.

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.7 km

1.92 km

1.63 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

75.4 km

25.1 km

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Friday 10 July

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24 %

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Château de Villevêque – Château de Durtal loop from Le Vieux Briollay

Château de Villevêque

Château de Durtal

Durtal Castle

Saint-Aubin Church

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