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Pays de la Loire

Artannes-Sur-Thouet

Saumur – View of Saumur loop from Chacé

Bike touring routes & trails

Pays de la Loire

Artannes-Sur-Thouet

Saumur – View of Saumur loop from Chacé

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16

riders

Saumur – View of Saumur loop from Chacé

01:22

23.3km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.88 km

The Banks of the Thouet

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On the outskirts of the center of Saumur, the banks of the Thouret have been developed to allow walkers and cyclists to progress in a setting shared with nature. The …

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10.7 km

View of Saumur and the Château de Saumur

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Saumur is a large Loire town, built between the Loire and the Thouet, one of its tributaries. Renowned for hosting the Cadre Noir and the good taste of its sparkling …

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11.1 km

Saumur

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Saumur was built on the basis of a 9th-century castle. It's a pretty little town with a pretty square with half-timbered houses. Nice cafes and a very good bakery on the square.

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11.4 km

Saumur Town Hall

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Architectural ensemble from the 16th, 17th, and 20th centuries. The fortified northern facade, facing the Loire, was originally part of the city walls.

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11.7 km

Theater

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The first stone was laid on 20 June 1864.
As an architect with eclectic tastes, Joly-Leterme was inspired by the style of the Louis XVI period, which was contemporary with …

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12.8 km

View of Saumur from Offard Island

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13.8 km

Château de la Reine de Sicile

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Small castle that housed the Queen of Sicily, mother of King René. She probably died there in 1442.

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14.3 km

View of Saumur

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Superb panorama over the city of Saumur!

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23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

4.76 km

4.41 km

4.02 km

2.34 km

212 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

4.02 km

875 m

357 m

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Sunday 5 July

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