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Centre-Val de Loire
Saint-Amand-Montrond
Bruère-Allichamps

The abbey and the castles — Loop from Noirlac

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Road cycling routes
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Saint-Amand-Montrond
Bruère-Allichamps

The abbey and the castles — Loop from Noirlac

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The abbey and the castles — Loop from Noirlac

04:12

96.9km

460m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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425 m

Noirlac Abbey

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Noirlac Abbey is a Cistercian abbey founded in 1136.
Restored from 1950 to 1980, it is currently a cultural meeting center.

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57.3 km

Saint Andrew's Church

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Listed church in Romanesque style, built in the 11th or 12th century. Its facade includes numerous sculpted elements that are quite rare in the region and which deserve restoration.

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73.1 km

Dun-sur-Auron Belfry

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Impressive 6-storey belfry built in the 13th century and whose framework dates from 1490. It is part of the second enclosure of the town of Dun sur Auron and allowed …

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86.0 km

Château de Meillant

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The Château de Meillant is a medieval fortified castle, partially rebuilt after the Hundred Years War in a flamboyant Gothic style evolving up to the Louis XII style. The building …

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91.5 km

Saint-Blaise Church of La Celle

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The Saint-Blaise church is a Romanesque church located in La Celle

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92.4 km

Milestone of Bruère-Allichamps

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This milestone indicated the 3 directions of the Roman road: Avaricum - Aquae Neris - Mediolanum Castrum (Bourges - Néris les Bains - Châteaumeillant). Before arriving at its current location, …

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96.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.4 km

4.61 km

2.18 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

76.8 km

19.7 km

452 m

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Highest point (280 m)

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