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Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Civray-de-Touraine

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Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Civray-de-Touraine

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Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Civray-de-Touraine

00:46

12.6km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.64 km for 2 m

After 8.13 km for 2 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.26 km

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

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The Loire and its tributaries are a wonderful cycling area. The route now follows the Cher towards Tours. Leisure captains and lock keepers wave to the cyclists. Cycling is a relaxing pleasure here.

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6.96 km

View of the Château de Chenonceau over the River Cher

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From the water, the castle appears to float above the Cher River. Because the gallery is literally built over the river, it creates a reflection that makes the castle appear …

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7.29 km

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

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It goes on gravel, but if you are careful it can be done for a few meters on the way to see the castle from its best point of view!

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7.63 km

Chenonceau Castle

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Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, …

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7.89 km

Tomb of Madame Dupin

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Madame Dupin. : A feminist in Chenonceau during the Age of Enlightenment

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8.27 km

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

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Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at …

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11.0 km

Château de Chenonceau

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A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world. It is easily accessible by bike from Tours, via the Heart of France by Bike route.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

3.79 km

2.76 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

2.28 km

1.96 km

967 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

34°C

16°C

21 %

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Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Civray-de-Touraine

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

View of the Château de Chenonceau over the River Cher

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau Castle

Tomb of Madame Dupin

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

Château de Chenonceau

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