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Château de Lavardin – Lavardin loop from Vendôme-Villiers TGV

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Château de Lavardin – Lavardin loop from Vendôme-Villiers TGV

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Château de Lavardin – Lavardin loop from Vendôme-Villiers TGV

02:59

49.1km

340m

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: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.1 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.4 km

Montoire-sur-le-Loir

Highlight • Settlement

Montloire-sur-le-Loir is a town whose rich history dates back to the 11th century. The territory is dotted with buildings that bear witness to this.

Discover its castle, its church and the chapel of Saint-Gilles, the convent of the Augustins and immerse yourself in the history of France.

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18.9 km

Château de Montoire

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Montoire is a ruined castle. You can explore the remains of the 11th century fortress, which was once a strategic site during the wars between the kings of France and England. From the top of the hill, you can also admire the view of the Loir and the town of Montoire-sur-le-Loir. The castle is open to the public and is classified as a historic monument. Have a good hike and don’t forget your camera!

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21.7 km

The Loir in Lavardin

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22.1 km

Château de Lavardin

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Château de Lavardin is a ruined castle dating from the 11th century. You can explore the remains of the fortress, including the dungeons, towers and chapel, and enjoy panoramic views of the Loir Valley. The castle is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the entrance fee is 4 euros for adults and 1.5 euros for children under 14 years old. You can also visit the medieval village of Lavardin, classified among the most beautiful villages in France.

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22.3 km

Lavardin

Highlight • Settlement

Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Lavardin is a very pretty little town, where medieval, Renaissance and troglodyte styles mix. The Saint-Genest church is particularly beautiful, with its colorful paintings. Concerts take place there in summer.

Just opposite you will find a café-bakery, carved into the stone, which serves delicious ice cream. You won't be able to miss the remains of the castle and its 26 meter high tower. Note that it is possible to pitch your tent on the banks of the Loir, at the bottom of the village. The spot is very pleasant.

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25.2 km

View of the Loir Valley from Villavard

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Magnificent view of the Loir valley

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27.0 km

Saint-Rimay Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et l'occupation allemande de la France, la gare de Montoire-sur-le-Loir, située à moins de 5 kilomètres du tunnel fut choisie comme lieu de stationnement du train d'Adolf Hitler pour les entrevues que ce dernier eut avec Pierre Laval le 22 puis le 24 octobre 1940 avec le maréchal Pétain. La gare présentait l'avantage de ne pas être très éloignée du trajet Paris-Hendaye, Hitler rencontrant le général Franco dans cette ville frontalière le 23 octobre, et de permettre au train de se réfugier dans le tunnel de Saint-Rimay en cas d'attaque aérienne. Une légende prétend que l'entrevue s'est déroulée dans le tunnel et non à la gare de Montoire, ce qui est infondé1.

Fin 1942 ou début 1943, le tunnel est fortifié par l'organisation Todt2 avec l'installation de portes blindées (encore visibles de nos jours)3, de deux blockhaus (toujours en place) à l'entrée Nord et de bunkers à proximité et de plusieurs batteries antiaériennes disséminées dans les alentours, sur les hauteurs de Saint-Rimay. Un train bureau aménagé pourvu de moyens de transmission y séjourna de longs mois ainsi qu'une petite garnison. À 800 mètres du tunnel, il est possible de trouver les restes des installations électriques et du central téléphonique directement relié à Berlin. Le tunnel devait abriter le Wolfsschlucht III (« gorge ou ravin du loup ») ou W3, un des vingt Führerhauptquartiere, les quartiers généraux du Führer4,5, disséminés en Allemagne et en Europe occupée, mais qui finalement n'y sera jamais installé (le nom du site reprenait le thème du loup cher à Hitler, il existait un Wolfsschlucht I situé en Belgique au Brûly-de-Pesche près de Couvin d'où Hitler supervisa une partie de la bataille de France en juin 1940 et un Wolfsschlucht II, en France, à Margival dans l'Aisne, où Hitler se rendit une fois en juin 1944, dix jours après le débarquement allié en Normandie).

Toutes ces installations défensives autour du tunnel furent cependant inutiles car le site, peut-être à cause de son armement dissuasif, n'a jamais subi la moindre attaque aérienne.

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43.2 km

Saint-Georges Gate, Vendôme

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saint-Georges Gate marks the entrance to the town when crossing the Loir from the south. Its construction dates from the 14th century, although some elements were added later. From the bridge, you can admire the machicolations, medallions and ornamental sculptures present on the structure.

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49.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

3.84 km

3.29 km

901 m

846 m

157 m

113 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

5.99 km

759 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Château de Lavardin – Lavardin loop from Vendôme-Villiers TGV

Montoire-sur-le-Loir

Château de Montoire

The Loir in Lavardin

Château de Lavardin

Lavardin

View of the Loir Valley from Villavard

Saint-Rimay Tunnel

Saint-Georges Gate, Vendôme

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