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This sixty-kilometer stopover in Anjou on La Vélo Francette runs along the Maine River to the Thouet Valley, offering a royal interlude along the Loire River between Saumur and Angers. A route in the heart of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering varied pleasures from one bank to the other...

The route leads to Baugé-en-Anjou, a Small Town of Character where history is revealed through its Château de Baugé and its Hôtel-Dieu Apothecary, one of the most beautiful in France. An ideal stopover to delve into the history of Anjou.



Then, head to Longué-Jumelles, where cyclists can discover the Moulin

Crossing the Sarthe River, between historical heritage and natural landscapes. Spay, with its green spaces and peaceful setting, marks the beginning of this cycling adventure.



The route then leads to La Suze-sur-Sarthe, where cyclists can enjoy the banks of the Sarthe River and a pleasant atmosphere

This stage of the Vélobuissonnière cycle route crosses varied landscapes, blending medieval heritage and unspoiled nature. Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, listed as a Small Town of Character, marks the starting point with its castle overlooking the Sarthe River and its picturesque alleyways.



The route then leads

This section of the Vélobuissonnière offers a complete immersion in the unspoiled landscapes of the Alpes Mancelles. Starting in Alençon, rich in heritage and famous lace, the route crosses rolling countryside, ideal for a beautiful cycling getaway.



Arriving in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, one of the Most Beautiful

From Normandy to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, La Vélobuissonnière offers a route of nearly 240 km off the beaten track, featuring greenways, towpaths, and quiet shared roads. It crosses two regions (Pays de la Loire and Normandy), three departments (Sarthe, Maine-et-Loire, Orne), two regional natural