Place Royale – Castle of the Dukes of Brittany loop from Babinière

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Pays de la Loire

Nantes

La Chapelle-Sur-Erdre

Place Royale – Castle of the Dukes of Brittany loop from Babinière

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Place Royale – Castle of the Dukes of Brittany loop from Babinière

01:33

24.9km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.48 km for 282 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.58 km

View of the Erdre from the rowing club pontoon

Highlight • Other

Very nice to read a book in the spring!

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5.73 km

Pont Général-de-la-Motte-Rouge

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A very pretty metal bridge, but above all, a perfect place to reach the surrounding quays and the island of Versailles. It's one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Nantes!

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7.75 km

Place Royale

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place with fountains in the middle - during my visit with construction activities.

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8.12 km

Church of the Holy Cross

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The church was restored in the 19th century and later the outbuilding and former Benedictine abbey housed the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, which it remains today.

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8.62 km

Castle of the Dukes of Brittany

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The castle of the Dukes of Brittany has seen its role change over the centuries: sometimes a pleasure castle, sometimes a defensive castle, its construction spanned from the 13th to …

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10.1 km

Louis XVI Column on Maréchal-Foch Square

Highlight • Monument

The column is located in the middle of Cours Saint Pierre where you can rest in the shade of the trees. From the column square by the rue Maréchal Joffre which is lively with bars and restaurants.

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13.1 km

Landing of the Navibus N3, the ferryman which crosses the Erdre at this location. The boat can carry several bicycles, except during busy periods.
Located at the crossroads of the towpath and the path which runs along the Cens river.

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