Touvre – The Touvre at Ruelle-sur-Touvre loop from Touvre

Touvre – The Touvre at Ruelle-sur-Touvre loop from Touvre

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Touvre – The Touvre at Ruelle-sur-Touvre loop from Touvre

02:29

55.8km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.8 km for 106 m

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646 m

Touvre

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The city is known for its two springs. Indeed, the sources of the Touvre are the second resurgence of France.

The clear waters provide an ideal habitat for many animal and plant species.

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1.27 km

La Lèche Washhouse

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Leaving from the town hall, turn left on the route des sources. This superb wash house, built in a very pleasant setting, is in very good condition.

2-sided roof in …

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14.7 km

Three truncated rectangular towers and beautiful vaulted rooms remain from the 13th century castle, which was extensively altered in the 17th century. The battlements on fancy battlements are from the 19th century.

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21.0 km

Vœuil et Giget

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30.7 km

Ruins of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Couronne

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Major building representing the introduction of Gothic in Angoumois at the end of the 12th century. In the 12th century, foundation of the Notre-Dame de la Couronne abbey (from 1118, …

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35.0 km

Saint Michael's Church

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The church is one of the rare Romanesque buildings built according to an octagonal plan. It also preserves one of the rare eardrums of Poitou-Charentes; the battle of the Archangel Michael and the dragon is represented there.

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38.3 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Fléac

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Small domed church from the first years of the 12th century. The nave, with three domes, ends with a vaulted apse in the bottom of the oven. The dome which …

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51.6 km