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Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Candes-Saint-Martin

Loire Riverside at Turquant – Montsoreau Castle loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Candes-Saint-Martin

Loire Riverside at Turquant – Montsoreau Castle loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Montsoreau Castle loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

00:42

11.2km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

2.27 km

Troglodyte Houses of Montsoreau

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Montsoreau, a small community with character and one of the most beautiful villages in France!
Discover the village of Montsoreau at a walking pace and have lunch in a troglodyte …

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2

3.04 km

Pont de Varennes - Montsoreau

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This bridge connects over the Loire. Use it but leave it for those who come after you.

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3

4.51 km

Loire Riverside at Turquant

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magnificent spots on this river that we have cycled along from Nevers to Nantes

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5.59 km

Turquant

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To build the beautiful houses of the area here lard was mined. Many people lived in the caves until 1935. Today, the caves are restored and there are many cafes, bed and breakfasts and various art shops.

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6.74 km

Port de TURQUANT - overlooking Loire

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This bench by the water is an inviting place to enjoy the mighty Loire River. This site also has plenty of parking space. From here you can start walks or bike rides in the region.

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9.68 km

Montsoreau Castle

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The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

Above all, since 2016 Montsoreau …

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9.86 km

Widok na zamek Montsoreau

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8

10.8 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

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Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

3.19 km

2.31 km

585 m

550 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

4.15 km

387 m

224 m

223 m

< 100 m

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Monday 7 September

26°C

14°C

78 %

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