Church of the Holy Cross – Place Royale loop from Pont-Saint-Martin

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Church of the Holy Cross – Place Royale loop from Pont-Saint-Martin

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Church of the Holy Cross – Place Royale loop from Pont-Saint-Martin

03:15

55.2km

200m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43.7 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.8 km

Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu Lake

Highlight • Lake

It is possible to go around the lake by bike

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13.6 km

Saint-Philibert-de-Grand-Lieu Abbey Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Of this important 9th century abbey, all that remains today is the very beautiful abbey church, a priory and the gardens.

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39.7 km

Bouffay Square

Highlight • Settlement

Place du Bouffay was the main square of Nantes in the Middle Ages, but the buildings surrounding it date from the 18th and 19th centuries. It overlooked the Loire, until …

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39.8 km

Church of the Holy Cross

Highlight • Other

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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40.4 km

The trading exchange gave the place its name. What makes the square interesting are its cafes and restaurants. You can also regularly find various rides here and there is always a book market on Tuesdays.

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40.6 km

Place Royale

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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40.8 km

Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Nantes

Highlight • Religious Site

After being classified as a Historic Monument in 1986, extensive restoration work began in 1996.
But you can see the south facade, the large gate and the eardrum as well …

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43.8 km