Ducal Palace of Nevers – Loire Bridge loop from Nevers-le-Banlay

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Nevers

Coulanges-Lès-Nevers

Ducal Palace of Nevers – Loire Bridge loop from Nevers-le-Banlay

Moderate

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Ducal Palace of Nevers – Loire Bridge loop from Nevers-le-Banlay

03:26

57.7km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.76 km for 130 m

After 53.1 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.44 km

Ducal Palace of Nevers

Highlight • Historical Site

Considered the first of the Loire castles, the ducal palace of Nevers is a castle from the 15th and 16th centuries, residence of the counts and then the dukes of Nevers.

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2.70 km

Saint-Cyr and Sainte-Julitte Cathedral

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This Romanesque Gothic-style cathedral was built in the 10th century. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr and Sainte-Julitte is distinguished by its two opposite choirs, the result of the juxtaposition of two successive buildings.

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2.71 km

Nevers

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Nevers is an old city that was said to have existed in Roman times. The narrow streets of the city center invite you for a walk and lead you from …

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3.06 km

Café Vélo

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Atmosphere

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3.11 km

Nevers

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Nevers, city where Saint Bernadette Soubirous lived (the little shepherdess of Lourdes), it's worth visiting her!

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3.55 km

View of Nevers from the Loire

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Magnificent view of Nevers

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42.8 km

Cycle path along the canal

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Well-developed cycle path. Very nice to ride, as it is mainly a relaxed ride along the canal

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54.4 km

Loire Bridge

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This stone bridge, whose construction began in 1767, spans the Loire River south of Nevers. Whatever the season, it's always a pleasure to admire the river from this bridge. Although …

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57.7 km

End point

Train Station

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