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La Loire à Vélo

La Loire à Vélo

Marj planned a bike ride

July 31, 2020

La Loire à Vélo

Hard

23:55

271km

11.3km/h

1,270m

1,320m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.48 km for 210 m

After 73.8 km for 76 m

After 73.9 km for 190 m

After 204 km for 232 m

After 237 km for 337 m

Most people would complete this in 4-7 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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8.59 km

Château de Meung-sur-Loire

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Built from the 12th to the 18th century, the castle of Meung-sur-Loire served as a residence for the bishops of Orléans, then as a prison.
This castle and its underground passages can be visited from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in July/August and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the end of May to October.

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16.4 km

Château de Beaugency

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Located in the heart of the medieval town of Beaugency, the Château de Beaugency is a remarkable site. This 11th-century Loire Valley château was once owned by the lords of Beaugency, the French crown, and later the Dukes of Orléans.
Today, it houses a Digital Art Center and is one of France's leading cultural centers dedicated to digital art.

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43.2 km

Chambord castle

Point of Interest

61.8 km

Fondation du doute

Museum

68.0 km

Val de Blois

Camping Site

74.0 km

Blois Castle

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Royal Castle - on a hill within the city.

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94.7 km

Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

Point of Interest

125 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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138 km

Camping de l'Île d'Or d’Amboise

Camping Site

140 km

Château d'Amboise and the Stone Bridge

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Very pretty little tourist town, very active in summer (night market, largest market in Indre et Loire every Sunday, cultural activities, etc.;)
Ideal starting point for cycling loops with a large network of loops departing from Amboise: marandoavelo.fr/fiches/les-reseaux-de-boucles/autour-d-amboise-et- chenonceaux

Consider crossing the bridge and going to the Ile d'Or to have a wider view of the castle :)

Not to be missed: the Château d'Amboise and Clos-Lucé, the essentials.
Stop by the BIGOT pastry-chocolate factory on Place du Château for a snack break :)

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171 km

Aire camping-car de Saint Avertin

Public Water Fountain

191 km

Gardens of the Château de Villandry

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The Château de Villandry, whose construction began in the 16th century, is particularly known for its gardens, which cover more than six hectares spread over four levels. The castle is perfectly maintained and can be visited year-round, but it is for its gardens that Villandry is a must-see.

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205 km

Azay-le-Rideau Moated Castle

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The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau was built during the reign of François I, on an island in the Indre.

Azay-le-Rideau, which seems to rest on the surface of the water, is for many the most beautiful castle in the Loire.

The last restoration was completed in 2017, visits are now possible all year round.

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225 km

Ussé Castle

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The construction of the Château d'Ussé began in the 15th century. Its architecture is original because it is based on a double inspiration: medieval and Renaissance.

Accompanied by French gardens, a chapel and stables, the Château d'Ussé can be visited all year round.

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238 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

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The Château de Chinon is of great importance in the history of France. It is in this place that Joan of Arc first meets the Dauphin (name given to the one who is not yet king) future King of France Charles VII from whom she asks for an army. Chinon is also the city of the author François Rabelais French humanist writer of the Renaissance, born at La Devinière in Seuilly, near Chinon (in the former province of Touraine), in 1483 or 1494 according to the sources, and died in Paris on April 9, 1553. He is the author among others of Pantagruel, it is to say if one eats and drinks well there! Chinon wine is one of the strongest in the Loire, which has a reputation in general for being fairly light wines. The city center is most pleasant. To visit the castle, consult the following website: forteressechinon.fr/fr

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239 km

Camping intercommunal de l’île Auger

Camping Site

270 km

Château de Saumur

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Saumur castle was built from the 10th century on Renaissance and Medieval styles. The visit includes the interior of the castle, artistic collections as well as the gardens and the belvedere which offers an exceptional view of the city of Saumur.

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271 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

122 km

79.1 km

36.8 km

23.9 km

6.33 km

1.64 km

398 m

Surfaces

121 km

109 km

27.0 km

7.44 km

5.06 km

1.04 km

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La Loire à Vélo

Château de Meung-sur-Loire

Château de Beaugency

Blois Castle

Château de Chenonceau

Château d'Amboise and the Stone Bridge

Gardens of the Château de Villandry

Azay-le-Rideau Moated Castle

Ussé Castle

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Château de Saumur

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