Église Saint-Hilaire in Melle – Celles-sur-Belle loop from Brûlain

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Église Saint-Hilaire in Melle – Celles-sur-Belle loop from Brûlain

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Église Saint-Hilaire in Melle – Celles-sur-Belle loop from Brûlain

05:41

85.5km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.5 km

Founded in the 11th century Benedictine priory of Melle belonged to about 50 km away abbey Saint-Jean-d'Angély (also highly recommended!). The former priory church St-Hilaire is a consistently richly decorated …

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28.2 km

Melle

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Small town of character with its three Romanesque churches and the silver mine of the Frankish kings.

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34.0 km

Greenway along the old Melle-Celle railroad line

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The Ruban Vert greenway follows the old Niort–Ruffec railway line, offering an accessible loop between Melle and Celles-sur-Belle, over approximately 9km of stabilized sand. The path winds through countryside, stone …

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39.4 km

Abbaye Celles - Green Ribbon

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The green ribbon is rolling well and the abbey of Celles sur Belle is worth the detour

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39.8 km

Celles-sur-Belle

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A small town of character stretching along the Belle River. The famous 12th-century abbey is a cultural hotspot hosting exhibitions and festivals. The town has also been awarded the "Ville …

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64.6 km

Niort

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Niort comes alive to the rhythm of the Vélo Francette, which follows the green belt along the Sèvre Niortaise. This cycle route, made up of landscaped paths and quiet banks, …

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78.4 km

Prahecq

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Prahecq, a small rural village a few kilometers southeast of Niort, can be discovered by taking the "Le Ruban Vert" greenway, a converted former railway line. The stop around the …

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85.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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