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Crazannes Castle – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

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New Aquitaine

Saint-Jean-D'Angély

Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche

Crazannes Castle – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

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Crazannes Castle – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

07:10

104km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 50.1 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

After 50.3 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.30 km

Tunnel 3 (Aqueduc de Saintes)

Archaeological Site

14.4 km

La Charente

Lake

19.3 km

Crazannes Castle

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Built in the 14th century, the Château de Crazannes is listed as a Historic Monument. It belonged to the Comte de Caravaz, Jules Gouffier, who inspired Perrault for the creation …

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37.7 km

View of the Arch of Germanicus and the Charente River

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37.7 km

Cathedral of Saintes

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Saintes is a city that shines with its millennial heritage and its Gallo-Roman monuments. As unusual as they are well preserved, these nuggets will take you on a real journey through time.

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45.0 km

Small Bridge over the Étier de Rousson

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A small bridge over the Etier de Rousson which leads to La Charente. It is on the V92 cycle path.

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48.0 km

Saint-Martin Church

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The Church of Saint-Martin de Coucoury was built around the 11th century. It is a pretty example of a Romanesque church.

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50.2 km

From the Chaniers chain ferry

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50.2 km

Chaniers chain bin

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I really enjoyed this ride. I’m 46, I did it on a 40 year old road bike, it’s more suited to a cyclocross bike!

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67.2 km

Port of the Lys

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The port of Lys is a privileged place for walkers, hikers on foot or by bike, fishermen, boaters and water skiers.
It is an ideal site for a shady stopover!

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76.2 km

Château de François-Ier

Castle

104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.7 km

35.1 km

8.53 km

7.61 km

1.36 km

927 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

27.4 km

21.9 km

6.82 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Monday 10 August

36°C

19°C

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Crazannes Castle

View of the Arch of Germanicus and the Charente River

Cathedral of Saintes

Small Bridge over the Étier de Rousson

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