Ussé Castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

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Ussé Castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

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Ussé Castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

03:54

59.7km

400m

Cycling

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.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 km

L'Islette Castle

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The Château de l'Islette's architecture is reminiscent of the Château de Azay-le-Rideau. Completed around 1530, it has always been maintained in perfect condition.
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5.34 km

View of the Indre

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A small bridge over the river always invites you to slow down for a moment. Enjoy the current and life on and around the water.

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10.5 km

L'Indre by Bike

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An interesting option to avoid the potential headwind on the Loire by bike by lifting. This also allows you to change the landscape and enjoy rolling paths without any cars.

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15.4 km

Pont Félicie

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16.2 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, …

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29.3 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 …

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29.7 km

Ascent to the Fortress

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Tough calf biter. Here you know why there are gears on your bike.

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57.8 km

The Azay Mill

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Situated on the banks of the Indre, from the bridge you have a beautiful view of the site and the beautiful 16th century mill.

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59.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

8.02 km

7.55 km

7.18 km

340 m

207 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

17.6 km

7.34 km

1.66 km

341 m

221 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

14°C

6°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Ussé Castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

L'Islette Castle

View of the Indre

L'Indre by Bike

Pont Félicie

Ussé Castle

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Ascent to the Fortress

The Azay Mill

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