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Die Höhlen von Turquant – Bords de Loire Rondje vanuit Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent

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Die Höhlen von Turquant – Bords de Loire Rondje vanuit Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent

Maarten Hogendoorn planned a bike ride

July 23, 2022

Die Höhlen von Turquant – Bords de Loire Rondje vanuit Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent

Moderate

02:21

39.6km

16.9km/h

130m

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Overview

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.

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Start point

Bus stop

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22.4 km

Pont de Varennes-Montsoreau

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This century-old beam bridge, 600 meters long, is magnificent and offers an incredible view over the Loire.

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23.5 km

What used to be living space for the poorer part of the population is today a popular holiday home. Tourists can even stay in a troglodyte hotel room in Turquant or rent underground private rooms around Doué-la-Fontaine.

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24.6 km

Turquant

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To build the beautiful houses of the area here lard was mined. Many people lived in the caves until 1935. Today, the caves are restored and there are many cafes, bed and breakfasts and various art shops.

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26.0 km

Targé Path

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Small steep path along caves carved into the tuff. Beautiful view of the Targé castle

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27.0 km

Saint-Pierre Church in Parnay and View of the Loire Valley

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The church of Parnay was built in the 11th century and is dedicated to Saint-Pierre. The stone spire dates from the 16th century and the nave was rebuilt in the …

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28.7 km

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

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This portion is really top, we pass in several troglodyte sites.
But watch out for the ribs, short but intense!

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31.6 km

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

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Very nice gravel along the banks of the Loire. Know that you are not alone here. Enjoy together, each at their own pace.

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33.9 km

Notre Dame des Ardillieres

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History:
In 1454, while ploughing his field, a farmer discovered in the "ardille" (clay, a word that according to legend gave its name to Notre-Dame-des-Ardilliers) a stone statuette about thirty …

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39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

7.77 km

4.54 km

2.33 km

952 m

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

14.0 km

2.76 km

1.04 km

508 m

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Die Höhlen von Turquant – Bords de Loire Rondje vanuit Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent

Pont de Varennes-Montsoreau

Troglodyte Houses of Turquant

Turquant

Targé Path

Saint-Pierre Church in Parnay and View of the Loire Valley

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Notre Dame des Ardillieres

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