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La Loire à Vélo, a unique cycling routeExperience and enjoy all its magical beauty

Extensive and particular at the same time, La Loire à Vélo offers a unique outdoor holiday to enjoy with family or friends: escape for a vineyard visit, explore the great Loire cities, visit beautiful Châteaux, discover bohemian and back-to-basics living, party in trendy riverside spots or simply cycle along with the flow of things. Below are just 7 of the thousand and one ways to explore La Loire à Vélo!

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La Loire à Vélo with the family: flat and safe, the route rolls out unspoilt countryside. The itinerary is easily adapted for children and is perfect for a family!

A city break with La Loire à Vélo: beside the banks of the Loire, the cities of Tours, Orléans, Blois, Saumur, Angers and Nantes offer 6 different ways to explore these glorious cities!

La Loire à Vélo, a real “blast” for young people: from open-air cafés to festivals to trendy bars, the river offers a variety of “hip” spots for leisurely cycling and partying!

La Loire à Vélo bohemian style: Enjoy a nomadic holiday on Europe’s last unspoilt river and see the Loire by night and the out-of-the-ordinary excursions in traditional Loire Futreau boats and canoe trips.

La Loire à Vélo, a “road movie” through the vineyards: Muscadet, Bonnezeaux, Bourgueil, Vouvray, Cheverny and Sancerre… La Loire à Vélo crosses the area’s most famous vineyards and visitors may enjoy much more than a tasting session in the wine cellars.

In conquest of French châteaux with La Loire à Vélo: a unique discovery of the jewels of French heritage is guaranteed!

La Loire à Vélo events: the keenest cyclists can all gather together to take part in the hundreds of events!

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Accompanied by a practical instruction manual, La Loire à Vélo is much more than just a cycle route. The www.cycling-loire.com interactive website allows cyclists to plan and tailor-make a trip with zero stress, offering maps of the stages, destinations, accommodation, breakdown services and good deals. With the smart phone application “La Loire à Vélo”, cyclists can navigate in real time and keep the travel itinerary to hand: perfect to avoid cycling round in circles!

La Loire à Vélo: France’s first fully signposted cycle route, ready to go!

It took the Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire Regions over ten years to create, signpost and secure this unique cycle route, now a genuine phenomenon, starting in Cuffy (Cher) and finishing in Saint-Brévin-les-Pins (Loire-Atlantique). La Loire à Vélo unfurls over 800 kilometres of riverside scenery through the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The first section between Angers and Tours was opened in 2005.

Over 900,000 tourists cycle along the route every year. Its eco-responsible reputation, links with other cycle routes and exceptional itinerary attract cyclists from all over Europe as well as Canada, the USA and even Australia. The two regions concerned were quickly convinced by this major project and soon brought together the 6 departments crossed by the route (Cher, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher, Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire and Loire-Atlantique) as well as its major cities: Orléans, Blois, Tours, Saumur, Angers and Nantes (over €50 million in investments). «La Loire à Vélo» has thus become a genuine tourist destination in its own right, associating the Loire Valley’s human, cultural, gastronomic and winemaking riches.

The adventure continues! La Loire à Vélo joins up with other cycle routes to prolong the moments of enjoyment and discovery, see the sights of the land (and foreign lands!), and escape to new horizons.

The Vélodyssée: over 1,200 km of cycling crossing Brittany and descending down the Atlantic coastline as far as the Basque Country, with a 60 km stretch shared with La Loire à Vélo from Nantes to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins. Les Châteaux à Vélo: a 400-km route that crosses La Loire à Vélo at Blois and Chambord. L’Indre à Vélo: connected at both ends with La Loire à Vélo and creating a round circuit of almost 200km. The Eurovelo 6 links the Atlantic Ocean and Black Sea. It covers almost 3,600km and also includes the Loire. La Vélocéan which La Loire à Vélo crosses at Saint-Brévin-les Pins, sweeps along over 50 km of coastline. On top of all that there are other cycling routes recently connected such as La Vélo Francette which links Normandy to La Rochelle, taking the Mayenne towpath before joining the Loire à Vélo itinerary between Angers and Saumur, without forgetting the Compostela cycle route via Tours that connects Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain.

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Press contactsPays de la Loire Tourism Board

Virginie Priou +33 (0)2 40 89 89 87 [email protected]

Loire Valley Tourist Board Vanessa Treney +33 (0)2 38 79 95 19 [email protected]

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In 2012 La Loire à Vélo was declared the “Best European Tourism Project” by the British Guild of Travel Writers, who described it as “the longest and most ambitious eco-tourism project of the decade”. This initial mission complete, the Centre Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire Regions are now working to make the route accessible for everyone, as well as preparing for the incoming flow of future tourists with the creation of new organisations, and encouraging innovation, new facilities and connections with future cycle routes. La Loire à Vélo is a registered trademark, with 578 professionals and collaborators bearing the name “La Loire à Vélo”.

«La Loire à Vélo» trademarkRegistered with the INPI in 1998 by the Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire regions, the name has both economic and environmental implications. Its connection with the Loire Valley’s status as a UNESCO world heritage site increases its renown and impact. It offers potential for future projects, such as promoting and building on the reputation of the Loire Valley; fostering a type of tourism focussed simultaneously on a destination and a service; coordinating the tourist industry and mobilising professionals; and managing and promoting the Loire à Vélo trademark amongst the general public and professionals.

La Loire à Vélo in figures

800 km of signposted, safe itineraries

€50 million invested over 10 years

2 regions (Centre and Pays de la Loire)

6 departments

280 km in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

1 Regional Natural Park (Loire-Anjou-Touraine)

578 professionals bearing the tra-demarks « Accueil Vélo » and « La Loire à Vélo »(416 accommodation facilities, 21 bike hires, 99 sites to visit, 42 Tourist Offices)

A close-up of 2014*

28.3 million km cycled along La Loire à Vélo route

956,000 cyclists along La Loire à Vélo

€19.8 million of direct economic benefits

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* 2015 figures available in March 2016

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La Loire à Vélo for the family

To discover the local area in peace and quietAlong La Loire à Vélo, parents are spared 3-10 year-olds’ most notorious phrases: “are we nearly there yet?”, “it’s too hard” and “I’m hungry”. On the Loire à Vélo website www.cycling-loire.com a schedule can be prepared in advance with just two clicks, with information about rides along flat, safe and signposted routes, suggestions for shorter itineraries to cater for children’s stamina (less than 10 km), and family-friendly picnic areas (300). Once here, the Loire à Vélo application can be downloaded onto a mobile phone to display the travel itinerary and information on “Accueil Vélo” accommodation and services, as well as restaurants and sites to visit with GPS location. Essential to counter any little trouble maker! In addition, the Loire à Vélo app also provides entertainment: parents and children can collect virtual trophies along the way, becoming for example a “Château lover” after visiting three châteaux, or an “Epicurean” after eating in at least three restaurants... or even winning the ultimate prize and becoming “King of the Loire à Vélo”!

Flat, safe, varied… a successful family getaway along La Loire à Vélo is child’s play. From châteaux to museums, gardens to troglodytic sites, urban areas and countryside locations, families always enjoy a special welcome. With a new itinerary each day, La Loire à Vélo offers a change of scenery and a multitude of fun activities to enjoy with the folks. There are places to let off steam, guides to take you to the best spots, unique sites to stimulate imagination, places to learn and to grow: La Loire à Vélo is a great, child-friendly itinerary for meandering along with the family! 4 good reasons to cycle La Loire à Vélo with children:

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To enjoy unique experiencesAn out-of-the-ordinary visit awaits children in Azay-le-Rideau in Touraine: in an exceptional setting covering 2 hectares, the Goupillières Troglodyte valley invites families to discover 3 medieval troglodyte farms dug into the stone. In Blois, the Maison de la Magie (The House of Magic) will bamboozle kids with its 2,000 sqm of attractions on 5 levels: families will really be blown away by the mechanical puppets, optical tricks, magical illusions, the history of magic and explanations! In Nantes, les Machines de l’Île is a fantastical, poetical world in former shipyards that is home to extraordinary machines worthy of the imagination of Jules Verne: ride mechanical half-creature, half-machine giants, like the 12m-tall elephant or the Carrousel des Mondes Marins. At Loire en Scène, situated between Nantes and Angers, families can jump on board for an unforgettable river trip aboard La Luce, to discover the countryside, various exceptional sites and fishermen’s villages.

To let off steamAt Tours, the Parc de la Gloriette is a great nature spot for children with tree climbing, a bamboo maze and a fruit garden nature trail. A few pedal strokes further on is Luluparc. Situated on the right bank of the river Loire and covering 3ha, this park is packed full of activities for all age ranges including trampolines, water slides, a toboggan run, swings and pony rides: a real kids’ paradise. In the evening the Lulu café provides a place to meet up with new friends! Near Orléans, on Île Charlemagne is Léo Parc Aventure, a tree-top adventure park with 12 routes and 1.1 km of zip-wire. Between Nantes and Saint-Brévin-les Pins, at Frossay, the Quai Vert stimulates children’s curiosity with the Club Nature: budding adventurers can watch, experiment and create in all seasons!

To enjoy great dealsIn the Loire Valley, children receive a special welcome in the châteaux, gardens and museums. In Loir-et-Cher, they can follow the paths of “P’tits Curieux”, a family guidebook listing 50 sites and activities for children: tasting tours, nature discoveries, fun visits... In Loiret there are all kinds of adventures to be had: the children’s booklet lists 71 locations with various events and fun activities!

New ! The Loire à Vélo itinerary now connects the new Center Parcs “Bois aux Daims” and Fontevraud abbeyThe Center Parcs ‘Domaine du Bois aux Daims’ opened in June 2015 just 25 km from Saumur and Chinon. Cycling is one of the most popular activities within the village and outside. This new cycle link will allow Center Parcs hosts to visit the area by bike and the Loire à Vélo cyclists to enjoy the Bois aux Daims daily offers.

Useful to know:

La Loire à Vélo alternates between

quiet roads with little traffic

Voies Vertes (coun-try roads)

roads without transit traffic

cycle paths

of the route run alongside the river Loire

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City break with La Loire à Vélo

Tours the Gourmet, an open air feast! From the famous Place Plumereau to the open air café at Pont Wilson, from the city centre to the banks of the Royal River, there are plenty of gastronomic discoveries to be made, such as the Halles Centrales market with their lively atmosphere, established in 1866, offering typical Touraine produce. The City of 30 markets, Tours has a market every day: ideal for buying rillettes, Sainte-Maure cheese, saffron, nougat and poires tapées! Alongside this you will find the Frères Bironneau restaurant, Hardouin the famous bakery with its 30 different varieties of bread, as well as the Place Plumereau for a Touraine A.O.C aperitif. The plus: discover the city by bike in New York style (hire from Détours de Loire of the Vélociti network) with a Greeter - a well-informed, gourmet volunteer from Tours!

Orléans and its River, boatman style! From little streets lined with medieval houses to the Île Charlemagne, Orléans offers riverside visits with an urban stroll in a natural decor: discover the Quai du Roi with its market, the architecture of the Pont de l’Europe, the old sector of Orléans by the Pont Georges V, and the Pont Thinat leading to the Île Charlemagne, ideal for a waterside picnic or games of boules. During the summer months from June onwards the quays are transformed with street theatres, concerts, trades and craft stalls, shipyards, cafés, restaurants, local produce and exhibitions covering a total of 2 km. To top it all off there is the bi-annual Festival de Loire d’Orléans, with Europe’s biggest freshwater gathering bringing together 700 boatmen and more than 650 000 visitors. The plus: discover the city with Vélo + and its network of 350 bicycles, 34 stations and 65 km of cycle paths.

Less than 2 hours from Paris, seven beautiful cities nestled beside the river Loire welcome metropolitan cycle tourists. Tours, Orléans, Blois, Saumur, Angers, Nantes and Saint-Nazaire: this is the urban Loire à Vélo, far from the “voies vertes” of the countryside. Cyclists can immerse themselves in the heart of the cities and their history, enjoy the best deals and discover 6 different ways of chilling out city-style!

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Blois the Royal, a centre of history and art! In the picturesque student district surrounding the former abbeys, the ancient district of Le Puit-Châtel with its Renaissance-period houses, the district on the right bank with its views, the city centre: this city’s rich history can be seen everywhere! There are so many places where cycle tourists can immerse themselves in different time periods, from the Middle Ages through to today, with the famous château, the extraordinary Maison de la Magie (House of Magic), the Fondation du Doute (Foundation of Doubt) set up by the artist Ben Vautier, the multidisciplinary scenes of the Halle aux Grains, concerts at the Chato’Do, the festival BD Boum and the “Lyres d’été”. The plus: cycle paths connect different districts, the banks of the Loire and the châteaux, as well as “Visit’Blois”, the smartphone app that allows visitors to keep the city in your pocket.

Nantes the Super creative, for travelling in style! From the Lieu Unique to the western point of the Île de Nantes, the city stands out for its multifaceted and unique cultural interest. Every summer during the Voyage à Nantes, an incredibly diverse festival, visitors stroll along a 15 km urban itinerary, broken down into 30 different stages with artistic and culinary exhibitions. These include the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, the Jardin des Plantes, the Parc des Chantiers and the Passage Pommeraye – a shopping arcade whose building is a listed historic monument, not forgetting the former LU biscuit factory, now converted into a specialised arts scene covering 8,000 sqm. For an interesting place to stay, “Surprenantes” offers 6 exceptional urban gîtes dedicated to the world of Jules Verne. Thanks to the Navibus which will take visitors to the opposite bank in 5 minutes, cycle tourists can also discover Trentemoult, a former fishing village whose buildings boast multicoloured façades, and where they will find La Civelle, a former dance hall transformed into a restaurant, with large tables of unfinished wood, industrial lamps and a view over the Loire and Nantes port. The plus: Nantes cycle hire Bicloo with 950 bikes and 103 stations!

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Angers the Gentle, in the arms of beauty! Half-timbered houses in the districts of Doutre and the cathedral, animated terraces on the Place du Ralliement, pedestrian streets, little antique shops, the Grand Théâtre, the Château-fortress with its 17 towers, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Galerie David d’Angers, numerous parks and gardens… The city of Angers is overflowing with multifaceted jewels. Keen botanists won’t want to miss out on a bike ride to the flourishing Terra Botanica park. The plus: Discover the city with a local with Angers Loire Greeters; combine bike rides with trips along the river Loire thanks to the river shuttles in the summer!

Saumur the Authentic, at the heart of the local region! Symbolised by tuffeau stone, horses and wine, Saumur is the little gem of Anjou to be explored at each visitors’ own rhythm. Discover the banks of the Loire, overlooked by Saumur Château; the streets of the Saint-Jean district; the Place de la République with its Gothic city hall; the Neoclassical theatre; the Place de la Billange with the sumptuous Hotel Blancler; the elegant quays lined with rich houses... perfect for two-wheeled relaxation. There are experiences not to be missed at Saumur such as breathing in the scents of the 40 syrups of the Combier distillery, visiting the Bouvet-Ladubay cellars and its contemporary art gallery, boarding a Toue Cabanée boat for a picnic on the Loire or staying in troglodyte accommodation. The plus: a troglodyte cycle route covering 15 km between Montsoreau and Saumur, including a bike ride past the cave dwellings in the Rue du Commerce in Souzay-Champigny. Be sure to stop off in the troglodyte crafts village in Turquant.!

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New: the estuary route will soon be finalized Between Paimboeuf and Corsept, just before you admire the majestic Saint-Na-zaire bridge over the estuary, the route now takes its final course with the construction of a cycle path along the river ... Here the final route is settled in a very special world, at the heart of a na-tural reserve project, facing on the north bank, to a large industrial complex that gives an unusual atmosphere, especially in the early morning or at sunset.


La Loire à Vélo, a real “blast” for young people!

With 6 different destinations from the UK via Paris (Angers, Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Orléans, Blois and Tours) there is nothing simpler for twenty-somethings than switching from metro-work-sleep mode to bike-aperitif-sleep mode! Once here, La Loire à Vélo is generally flat, and there is the possibility of hiring electric bikes: the Loire à Vélo app downloaded onto a smartphone allows you to check itineraries, group accommodation and campsites lining the route.

4 good reasons for young people to cycle La Loire à Vélo: To party: in Nantes, the Hangar à Bananes, a former dockside warehouse of 8,000 sqm, houses restaurants, bars, a nightclub, an art gallery and even a cultural culinary centre, the Cantine du Voyage (open in summer), which welcomes plenty of young visitors, without reservation, from noon to midnight with set menus from €10! Docked at Quai Ceineray, Le Bateau-Lavoir is another hot-spot for the Nantes youth scene: enjoy an aperitif on the river with oysters and Muscadet, concerts, artists etc. At Lac de Maine, in Angers, La Buvette caravan with its deckchairs on the edge of the Loire provides an ideal place to laze in the afternoon with an ice cream. One of the most stylish spots in Tours is the Guinguette de Tours sur Loire at the foot of Pont Wilson, with floating Chinese lanterns, rock, concerts, a bar, an open air cinema and opportunities to meet the artists. In Orléans, La Sardine is the place to party: concerts with big electro names, musical aperitifs and big barbecues of grilled sardines on Sundays are all on the menu.

Youth hostels, “greeters”, open air cafés, campsites, travelling record dealers, open air cinema, festivals, restaurants and picnic-aperitifs: from Nantes to Orléans, La Loire à Vélo is a real goody bag with a multitude of cool spots and great deals to be discovered. For a weekend or a week-long holiday with a group of friends, the itinerary allows to cycle gently during the day, with trendy evenings spent in city break style. A healthy activity, new friends, cultural discoveries and without a doubt a few all-nighters… there is plenty to attract young cycling enthusiasts and their bicycles!

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For the music: between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes, Le Festival Couvre Feu is a mix of styles and artistic disciplines, with both well-known artists and new discoveries. In Nantes, the old LU biscuit factory has been converted into an exuberant cultural centre: Le Lieu Unique. Here visitors can listen for free to selections by Nantes record shop owners. Not far from Tours at the Domaine de Candé, the annual Terres du Son Festival in July offers a line up to get young people dancing including Tony Allen, Damian Marley, Charlie Winston… Twinned with Austin in Texas, Angers mirrors the famous American festival South by South West, with concerts in the Chabada, projections of rarely-seen films, exhibitions and much more.

For the encounters: the Greeters in Tours are enthusiastic residents and volunteer guides proposing visits of the city that are “off the beaten track”. A rock’n’roll Greeter means a rock’n’roll visit: each 2-hour tour is unique, depending on the personality of the Greeter leading it! (www.tours-greeters.fr). At Blois, young people can slip away to join the artist Ben at the Fondation du Doute, a unique location for meeting people and chatting in the Fluxus Café alongside the artists in residence or students of the Blois Art School.

For good deals: just 15 minutes from Saumur, the Centre International de Séjour on the Île d’Offard is surrounded by the River Loire and enjoys stunning views of the Château. It is ideal for cyclists looking for dormitory accommodation. Campsites in Anjou also offer walkers the chance to spend a night in a different way, in a hut on stilts with complimentary breakfast at Anjou Bivouac. The association Le Quai Vert located between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire offers nature and outdoor leisure activities such as kayaking for a few euros. Next to Orléans, the Camping d’Olivet, situated in a haven of peace on the banks of the Loiret is ideal for lazing around and picnicking. Also recommended: Beaugency Youth Hostel (in an old community school from the last century), Ethic Etapes Centers in Blois and Amboise or the Le Martinet campsite in Briare which offers a “Loire à Vélo” or hiker’s package (a pitch without vehicle or electricity + 1 adult) for € 8.80.

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La Loire à Vélo bohemian style

The Loire by night Along La Loire à Vélo there are many extraordinary locations where visitors can stop off, park their bicycles and spend the night in the arms of the Loire! Soothed by the flow of the water, holiday-makers can fall asleep in the light of a river elongated by night-time shadows, and wake up draped in the morning mist.

• Bivouacking on the riverbanks of the Loire : With Millière Raboton association or Canoe Company, enjoy the escape and freedom! This night time adventure will start on board of a wooden traditional boat (toue) or a canoe and will teach visitors all about the daily changes of the Loire caused by sand and water. Then they can spend the night in the wild beside a camp fire on one of the many fleeting islands that form in the middle of the river.

• One night in a floating cabin: “L’erre sauvage’ near Nantes : Spend a night in a traditional Loire boat, a “toue cabanée” and enjoy an exceptional panorama! Moored on the Loire River, not far from Nantes, this toue cabanée offers cruises combining calm, comfort and discovery of the fascinating river. Warm welcome in a unique setting over water.

• A romantic floating cabin on the Loire, moored at Le Thoureil between Angers and Saumur: the Toue Cœur is ideal for young sailors and their partners. It is a barge of 10 metres in length with a cosy double bed, shower room and extra child’s bed, and with breakfast on the terrace in the bow of the boat. Before hitting the road with their bicycles, travelling couples can combine boat and bike and set off for a photo trek with Rêves de Loire et d’ailleurs. Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, photographers will learn in a day how to take snapshots of a river where the light is constantly changing.

A fleeting, desert-like sand spit; astounding Loire wildlife; kayaks meandering along the river… this is the unspoilt face of the Loire. A holiday location with plenty of wildlife, the river affords unique activities to combine with bike rides, such as nocturnal river trips, riverside bivouacking, beaver trips, nights on a Loire island, canoeing and kayaking. There are so many experiences to be had and discoveries to be made which, interspersed with adventures, challenges and rare encounters, will leave every visitor with plenty of cycling holiday memories!

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• In town of Beffes, located fifteen kilometres from Cuffy, bicycle tourism and camping are complementary activities with the new bicycle-campsite opened in 2015! 11 wooden bungalows and green roofs offer tourists both comfort and the freedom of travelling by bike without having to carry too much weight and gear.

Gently travelling down the river Toue boats, barges, canoes, kayaks, pedalos or stand-up paddle boards offer a great adrenaline boost before returning to La Loire à Vélo itinerary. Below are 5 different ways of travelling on the river:

• To discover the Loire and its mysteries, quirks and history, the Passeurs de Loire (at Sigloy, to the east of Orléans) or Le Raboliot (at Saint-Satur, next to Sancerre) offer « discovery », « picnic » and « twilight » trips as well as half-day fishing and culinary trips with tasting of Loire fish with a Chef, or a guided tour of fishermen’s workshops!

• In Cuffy, visit the convergence of the Loire and the Allier, at the starting point of La Loire à Vélo. It is a fascinating location

where the two rivers meet, covering 4,000 hectares. Listed as a WWF and Natura 2000 site, the countryside here includes sand banks, alluvial forests, prairies and moors with a diverse range of plants and animals; there is even the beaver among the 200 species seen here! Set off in a

canoe into the sunset and navigate through the alluring silence of the river with Yvan Doirieux, a veritable creator of Loire excursions (Bureau des Guides de Loire et Allier©).

• For a gentle getaway on the Loire, L.A Kayak proposes a unique dual activity to explore the river: cycle upstream along the banks of the Loire and then return downriver by canoe or kayak. And with the “Canoës d’Anjou”, recently labeled Accueil Vélo, you can choose the canoe-camping formula : 15 km canoeing and a night stay under your tent on the banks of the Loire.

• At Rochefort-sur-Loire, Terre & Loire combines river exploration and the Île de Rochefort. Accompanied by a professional fisherman who is a river enthusiast and Loire boatman, trips can be arranged to suit everyone’s wishes: from a hour and a half to several days, there are fishing trips, river trips, wild camping, a gîte in former cannabis farms, outdoor activities and more.

• On some sections of the Loire à Vélo cycling trail, it is now possible to take your bike on a boat to discover the Loire from a different angle: for example between Montsoreau and Saumur and Saumur and Gennes with the company Croisières Saumur Loire, and around Angers through a river shuttle boat service.

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La Loire à Vélo: A road-movie through the vineyards

La Loire à Vélo crosses the most prestigious wine-growing areas, such as Muscadet, Anjou, Bonnezeaux, Bourgueil, Montlouis, Vouvray, Cheverny, Sancerre, etc., where cyclists can visit the cellars, listen to passionate wine growers and taste their wines! However, the wines of the Loire Valley, with more than 85 appellations from Nantes to Sancerre, have much more to offer. Visitors can join the wine grower at his table and spend a night in his house, ride around the plots, participate in the harvest, have their name printed on the label of a bottle, get to know the grape varietals and enjoy a picnic at the vineyard.

Active, La Loire à Vélo offers a variety of bike tours: The Vineyards by Bike, in the Muscadet vineyards during the month of September, is the perfect occasion to discover the area’s vineyards on a 20-mile tour which is free and accessible to all. On this tour cyclists will enjoy a quiz suitable for both children and adults, wine tasting, various games, performances and shows. In Saumur a 15-mile tour takes cyclists through the heart of 5 charming wine towns with the aid of a detailed road-map. Another highlight before getting back in the saddle is an exploration of the vineyards on foot, “Vignes, Vins, Randos” (Wines & Promenade every year on the first weekend of September) offers 16 themed itineraries with many programmed activities, to visit the vineyards of the Loire Valley (11.000 hikers in 2015). If you are looking for originality, head in the direction of Saumur and the Bouvet-Ladubay cellars, which offer an unusual visit of their troglodytic galleries: visiting their cellar by bike!

Bike tours between the Loire river and the vineyards, wine tasting at the estate or in troglodytic cellars, vineyard tours, bed and breakfast in wine cellars, wine & live music events, wine estate visits, the best wine shops, harvest workshop, discovery path for kids. All of these can be found in the Loire à Vélo tours. From the wine region of Nantes to that of Sancerre, the river flows past more than 85 different wine appellations and an even greater number of extraordinary sites to discover. From vineyard breaks to wine tourism, a beautiful route through UNESCO World Heritage listed country is the chance to ride through the hills with the promise of unique encounters with those who produce the wonderful local wines.

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Behind the scenes of the Sancerre region, apprentice wine growers are introduced to handpicking. They will harvest the famous Sauvignon grapes, learn winemaker’s secrets and winegrowing techniques, enjoy a picnic in the vineyards, stroll around and experience the different senses the garden of the Maison des Sancerre highlights - a day filled with aromas!

Foodie, La Loire à Vélo lets you enjoy the finer things in life, allowing you to discover the greatest wine bars from Orléans to Nantes! In Orléans, we’ll visit Becs à Vin, where you’ll feel at home with a glass of wine and a platter covered with fine meats and cheeses, or visit Ver Di Vin, where the owner is a sommelier. In Blois, the new place to be is «les 400 coups», a wine bar that is 100% organic, 100% natural, and offers a local wine list complemented by favourite vintages from other areas in France and the world. In Tours, at the «Bistrot des Belles Caves», David Fontaine and his team of sommeliers offer a selection of over 1,200 wines! In the old city centre of Saumur, by the Saint-Pierre church, the Bistrot de la Place is a must for those who love good food and good wine, and who are looking for the classic bistro setting. At l’Angevine, a wine bar located in the city centre of Angers, there is a combination of friendly atmosphere, good humour and above all good wine to ensure a pleasant time gathered around great vintages from the Loire Valley. Several exciting new locations have opened in Nantes over the past few years for discovering the diversity and quality of the wines of the Loire Valley! For the 2016 selection, come discover La Comédie des vins, the wine bar of Theatre Graslin.

Unique, a wide range of accommodation along the Loire à Vélo route invites tourists on bikes to enjoy unique experiences. Stay in a loft in the heart of the vineyards with magnificent views overlooking the Loire (the Maison Haute at Montsoreau), a vineyard house with a view on Vouvray vineyards (the Clos de l’Epinay), troglodytic rooms at the Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau appellation (Troglododo and Troglodélice at Azay) or a night under the stars (Chai of the Paleine at Puy Notre Dame).

Festive, La Loire à Vélo serves a range of events and festivals in the vineyards bordering the river. The Salon des Vins (Wine Fair) (in April in Chinon), Vitiloire (in May in Tours), Divine & Senses (in June in Touraine) the Saumur-Champigny feast (in August in Saumur), Festivini (in September in Saumur), Muscadétours (in October in Nantes), etc.

Good deals: For those who cannot leave without some of the grower’s wine? Bagafrance can transport crates and bottles of wine, in addition to bags. Super practical, allowing you to continue your bike ride in comfort (www.bagafrance.com). To prepare a cycling vacation in the heart of the wine region, the Interloire wine tourism app allows visitors to connect to a network of 350 estates in the local wine industry labelled «Loire River Tou-rism Wineries».

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Discover the Châteaux thanks to La Loire à Vélo!

Lavish, extravagant or intimate: 21 Great Sites of the Loire Valley stand like stone giants from Sully-sur-Loire to Nantes. There’s no place for boring visits, here visitors will find guided or theatrical tours, intriguing quests, role-playing, exhibitions, and gardens to experience! The Loire Châteaux are combining nature and culture in a beautifully modern way which will entice the whole family! Although La Loire à Vélo mostly follows the river, additional tracks and bike paths ensure cyclists don’t miss any of the rich local heritage. Thus, the «Châteaux by Bike» itinerary offers 14 different trails ranging from 16 to 43 km including a stretch on the Loire à Vélo trail and 6 trails in Sologne.

14 of the sites carrying the Loire à Vélo brand encourage cyclists to play the princess, parade in the king’s gardens, ride off the beaten track or pedal their way along a valiant knight’s trail.

Play the princess Beyond the Chinon forest, standing on the Indre River in which it reflects its majestic facades, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau (Indre-et-Loire) is truly a multi-faceted diamond in an ultra-romantic style. The gateway of the Loire Valley, Sully-sur-Loire Castle (Loiret) and its dream-like features lets the imagination travel back in time! The Château of Langeais (Indre-et-Loire) located 20 minutes from the city of Tours, will immerse visitors in the daily life of a Prince in the 15th century as they relive the historical event that took place in this castle: the wedding of Anne of Brittany to King Charles VIII! And last but not least: The Château of Chambord (Loir-et-Cher), an architectural marvel! With an estate extending over 5,400 hectares, almost the surface area of Paris!

Cyclists can ride at an easy-going pace, the wind in their hair, from one château to the next and the trip will take on a royal momentum! La Loire à Vélo goes through a number of historic estates classified by UNESCO as Living Cultural Landscapes; these are the estates that gave the Loire Valley its extraordinary reputation for tourists and provide a getaway with unparalleled experiences!

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Parade in the king’s gardensCompleted around 1536, Villandry (Indre-et-Loire) is the last of the great Châteaux of the Loire. Located 20 minutes from Tours, this estate owes its reputation to its Renaissance gardens. Between Amboise and Blois, the Estate of Chaumont-sur-Loire (Loir-et-Cher) benefits from an exceptional view on the wild banks of the Loire. Each year the International Garden Festival organised on the estate offers a range of surprising creations, rich in colours and innovations! In the heart of Amboise, the Château of Le Clos Lucé (Indre-et-Loire) is an incredible place to discover 40 of the most amazing inventions of Leonardo da Vinci: a cultural park allows visitors to test them fully. Next to Le Clos Lucé the Royal Château of Amboise, home to several kings, offers one of the most remarkable panoramic view on the Loire Valley.

Ride off the beaten trackThe incredibly romantic Château of Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire) is so close to the river that it seems to be standing on the Loire. As from 2016, it will host a new contemporary art collection. 15

minutes from there, Fontevraud Abbey (Maine-et-Loire), the largest monastic centre in Europe (14 hectares) is a trip back through 900 years of history! A quick detour from the itinerary will take you to this abbey in which you will see the building where the recumbent statues of Henri II Plantagenet, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart lie. There are also concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and even a hotel and a high-end restaurant there. Home to no less than seven kings and ten queens of France, the Royal Château of Blois (Loir-et-Cher) is the only Loire château to include a museum of Fine Arts with around 35,000 works. At the western end of the circuit, where the sea air begins to float into the atmosphere, Nantes and the Château of the Dukes of Brittany is a must-see. Visit the Nantes History Museum and take the opportunity to do a tour of the ramparts!

Pedal your way along a valiant knight’s trail The Royal Fortress of Chinon (Indre-et-Loire) and the Mediaeval Castle

of Oudon (Loire-Atlantique), built directly on rocky spurs, are like open-air history books ! Chinon is a mythical place that became part of history after the memorable meeting held there between Joan of Arc and King Charles VII in 1429! Thanks to its modern

exhibition design, the Royal Fortress of Chinon is a timeless getaway from the Middle Ages all the way to the 21st century. Between Angers and Nantes, at Oudon Castle, an original scenography immerses the visitors in the history of the Great River with a virtual journey on board a hot-air balloon from the top of the dungeon.

The most recent side route connecting with La Loire à Vélo is a 20km sign-posted track from Amboise to the town of Chenonceaux. Not far from there, another side route links Chaumont-sur-Loire and Chenonceaux. Theses indispensable detours finally make it possible to visit the castles of Amboise, Chenonceau and Chaumont-sur-Loire one after the other in a single loop!

A little further, near the Château and must-see gardens of Villandry, another alternate route runs straight to the Indre river and then heads to Azay-le-Rideau where the Renaissance château and the historic house of Balzac await visitors.

After the Château of Rigny-Ussé, cyclists have the possibility to make a quick detour and reach the medieval town of Chinon and its royal fortress. The itinerary follows the Vienne river before heading through Candes-St-Martin and Montsoreau, which both bear the label “the prettiest villages in France”.

The Angevin loop also connects La Loire à Vélo to the town of the Dukes of Anjou. Angers is reached by following the Maine river from Bouchemaine, at the Maine-Loire confluent, along bike paths that take cyclists directly to the city centre and the castle of King René.

Go off on a tangent and don’t miss a thing!

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Events by La Loire à Vélo: bicycle party time!

Anjou Vélo Vintage: the Old School eventSince 2011, this must-do event gathers bicycle and vintage fashion enthusiasts in the centre of Saumur. Those participating simply ride a bike from before 1987, with no gears on the bar and no foot straps, you are also expected to wear an old-timer outfit that is as authentic as possible. The participants come from all over France as well as from 20 different other countries, and they set forth on 4 circuits (découverte: 30 km, balade: 55 km, rando: 90 km, or retro: 150 km) in an exceptional environment. These events take place between the Loire River, the Château and the vineyards. How stylish! The 6th edition of Anjou Vélo Vintage will be held on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2016, in Saumur.

Anjou Fête du Vélo: for familiesThe Fête du Vélo in Anjou is one of the largest (more than 20,000 participants) single-day bicycle gatherings of Europe. It is the occasion for cyclists to pedal safely along the Loire River while discovering the rich heritage of the region. From the starting point in the town of Bouchemaine to Montsoreau, the 120 km circuit is entirely protected, with no cars from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Cyclists can expect some unforgettable moments: the unusual charm of the troglodytic hillside, dikes along the royal river, the sunbathed Loire banks, the wine region of Saumur-Champigny, the artistic creations of craftsmen in Turquant and the flowers of the little streets of Montsoreau.

The 20th edition of the Fête du Vélo in Anjou will be held on Sunday 19th June 2016.

Cycling back through time, fun-filled family rides, entertaining bicycle touring, city trips and festive getaways: when La Loire à Vélo gets ready to party, it brings together cycle freaks, pedalling fans, bike enthusiasts and all the people who simply love these two wheelers. In the Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire regions, some well-established events are perfect occasions to travel, visit and pedal differently!

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Blois-Chambord Fête du Vélo: the most playfulThe Blois-Chambord Fête du Vélo is an established tradition. This festive event is ideal for discovering the area. It was launched in 1998 and highlights the magnificent landscapes of the Cisse Valley, its villages, countryside, heritage and the traditional crafts of the valley. Along the two circuits (28 and 40 km), many activities are offered: sports activities, music, games, visits of atypical places, tastings and even a contest of the most unusual biker! A must-do for beautiful ride lovers, it is also an opportunity to discover some of the many Châteaux à Vélo circuits (www.chateauxavelo.com) 18th edition (Date to be confirmed)

Vélotours in Orléans: the most unusualAs part of the Sustainable Developments Days, the Vélotour is an unusual ride of less than ten miles which takes visitors to a variety of places (cultural, national heritage, sports related) that are normally not open to cyclists. Every year new circuits are offered: the skating rink of Orleans, the Music Conservatory, the narthex of the Cathedral Sainte-Croix, the tramway maintenance centre, the fencing club, a protestant church, etc. All of this by bike! A total of more than 75 new places have been revealed to the participants since the first edition started. The 8th edition will be held on Sunday 12th June 2016.

«Les Échappées à Vélo» in the Centre-Val de Loire region: the most festiveSince 2010, the former “Loire à Vélo en fête” (“Loire River Festival by Bike”) has become “Les Échappées à Vélo” in the Centre-Val de Loire region (cycling getaways). These getaways offer a genuine festive cycling season in the entire region. They have a summer program filled with discoveries and entertainment. More information in March 2016.

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La Loire à Vélo: services tailored to you

La Loire à Vélo services: Accueil Vélo: easily identifiable by its little green logo, the Accueil Vélo brand is the two-wheeled tourist’s best friend. The partners bearing the brand are always located less than 5 km from the cycling route and guarantee a warm welcome and quality services adapted to the Loire à Vélo path. Accommodation, tourist offices, bike hire, places to visit and local entertainment : all the listed professionals are certified by the relevant quality standards in their respective industries, to satisfy the cyclists’ needs and expectations! For example, the accommodation units offer a solution for ensuring the transfer of luggage, advice on the cycling itineraries, providing the use of a repair kit (patches, pump…), a secure bicycle shelter… The sightseeing locations and tourist offices feature bicycle racks for parking, toilets and drinking water.

«Abricyclos» (cycling shelters), a simple and cheap accomodation for cyclists ! Several campsites in the Loire Valley already provide this simple, cheap accommodation suitable for cycle tourists, in “Accueil Vélo” certified campsites. “Abricyclos” (sometimes called « Campétoiles » or « tentes Canada ») are designed for two people on bicycles and their equipment. Made of sustainable materials (wood and canvas) and built on stilts, they provide for the basic needs of travelling cyclists, with a table, parking, lighting, storage, protection from bad weather, shared sanitation facilities, etc.

Along the whole route, a network of 21 “Accueil Vélo” branded bike rental companies undertake to provide equipment and services tailored to cycle tourists: long opening hours, tourist information, breakdown assistance and also essential equipment such as child seats, trailers, helmets, etc. Some even offer delivery of bikes to the station, as well as baggage transfer. Bikes can be provided at collection points in establishments*, so you can take a bike in one location and return it in another. An invaluable network allowing you to discover a maximum number of sites without the constraint of returning your bike!

“La Loire à Vélo” is much more than a simple itinerary, it is also a warm welcome. Services and facilities are specifically tailored to the needs of cycle tourists! With more than 578 partners in the tourism industry representing the “Accueil Vélo” brand, the Loire à Vélo website and app are two goldmines when it comes to finding accommodation, renting tandems, transporting luggage, repairing bikes, taking the train or checking itineraries. Bagafrance, the «Abricyclos» (cycling shelters), the bike rental companies network and other companies offer smart, innovative solutions for customised, stress and worry-free travel on La Loire à Vélo.

*The full list of services can be found at www.cycling-loire.com

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Cross the Loire with your bicycle!

- In Loir-et-Cher: With « Les Marins du Port de Chambord », it is now possible to cross the Loire from Montlivault to Cour-sur-Loire on board a ferry with space for 12 people and 12 bicycles. (Saturday & Sunday, 2€/pers)

- In Touraine: The boatmen of «les Bateliers des Vents d’Galerne» allow bicycle tourists to cross free of charge on their traditional boat La Brise Chapelone (July/August)

- In Maine-et-Loire, between La Daguenière and Angers, before walking across the moon-like landscape of the Ardoisières de Trélazé slate quarries, landlubbers can test their sea legs and have fun running the cable ferry, specially adapted for this trail that crosses the Authion river.

To travel with a light mind and spirit, cycling tourists in both directions can offload at Bagafrance, a luggage transport service established along the Loire à Vélo paths. This service handles the transfer of luggage, equipment, bikes and vehicles between all accommodations located less than 15 km on either side of the “Loire à Vélo” paths!

Practical: park your car in a safe place while you cycle on the Loire à Vélo cycling trail. For example in Orléans, with the “Parking Pass”: this card allows you to park in all carparks in the centre of Orléans 24hrs a day, for 1 to 3 weeks (1 week: €36, 2 weeks: €51, 3 weeks: €66). www.stationnement-orleans.fr

La Loire à Vélo offers a high range of specialised services to book before visitors travel or to pick up along the way. For example, the Rando Vélo agency, a pioneer and leader in French cycle tourism for the last 20 years, offers many complete holiday packages suitable for all profiles. Some providers enable large families to rent tricycles for up to four children! La Loire à Vélo packages are available at www.cycling-loire.com under «Organise your stay/Book a packaged trip».

For electric bike fans, Wheel Free near Orleans offers the possibility to join La Loire à Vélo. The Vel’Abri at the campsite l’Isle Verte in Montsoreau are multi-service shelters in the campsite to take cover in case of a storm, to share fun moments around a barbecue or for repair purposes.

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La Loire à Vélo app: for bike tourists who are always online!

The www.cycling-loire.com website is the ideal tool to prepare tours and accommodations. It offers very practical maps, ideas on routes and overnight stays, tailored tours and videos. The user can choose a segment amongst 60 different itinerary options. Clicking on it displays the path in Google Map, along with its characteristics (duration, length, if it is a bike-only path or if it is shared with vehicles, etc.), information and pictures of hotels, restaurants and visits in the areas, etc. Each itinerary is presented with its own highlights and characteristics, such as the heritage, landscapes and vineyards, etc. Amongst its features are the capabilities of selecting a preferred itinerary, sharing pictures and video and the creation of a “tailored trip”. A column dedicated to bike services located near the paths allows the user to access the list of bike rentals, baggage transporters and train stations around the area.

In addition to the site, the Loire à Vélo app is free, available in both English and French and on both iPhone and Android. It is the first app dedicated to the Loire à Vélo cycling tour as a whole, it allows mobile users to find the travelogue prepared beforehand on the Loire à Vélo website. Using the smartphone’s navigation system, the app allows you to download the entire itinerary map and then locate yourself without the need for an internet connection (except when initially downloading the maps). It offers special discounts in a very user-friendly way and allows the cyclist to find new challenges along the way!

La Loire à Vélo on Facebook, a friend wishing you well! For La Loire à Vélo fans (more than 49,350 already!), the Facebook page is another goldmine in order to connect with the right people, find out about the latest news, contests, great deals and changes in the path. A very practical page to “like” without moderation!

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