www.loire-a-velo.fr

How do I getto the route?

Plan youradventures withtopo-guidesand maps

TGV RAILWAY STATIONS

Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire

INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject toavailability), connecting Orléans to Nantes severaltimes a day and serving numerous train stationsalong the way.

All timetables and information available atwww.voyages-sncf.com

AIRPORTS

Tours, Angers, Nantes

Nantes - Trentemoult

Orléans

Savigny-en-Véron

“La Loire à Vélode Nevers à l'Atlantique”

published by Éditions Chamina

The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trailfrom Nevers to the Atlantic

published by Éditions Ouest France

“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”

published byKartographie Huber

Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Orléansto the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants.The guidebooks contain information about servicesand facilities adapted for cyclists in additionto practical and tourist information for effectivelyplanning your bike ride or cycling holiday.

Six maps of the Frenchpart of EuroVelo 6are available, including4 of the "Loire à Vélo"route, which are easy-to-use and are offeredindividually or as a set.

St-Brevin-les-PinsVillandry

Chambord

Paimbœuf

Chenonceau

Candes-St-Martin

Bike hire and repair

A network of accredited accommodationAccommodation units that have been awarded the "Loire à Vélo - Accueil Vélo" open their

doors to cycle tourists and offer them a special welcome: a specially adapted breakfast

for cyclists, an enclosed area for storing bicycles,

repair equipment and many other services.

These hotels, campsites, guest houses and gîtes

are located close to the "Loire à Vélo" trail and

are recommended for overnight stays.

Professional bike hire and repair outlets based along the route are committed

to offering equipment and services adapted to cycling tourists.

> high-quality bicycles> professional advice> breakdown and repair service> bike transport> additional cycling equipment available> useful documentation for touring cyclists> weather information> adapted opening times…

Find these professionals online atwww.loire-a-velo.fr

Travel light! Many establishmentsalso offer a luggage transfer serviceto the following establishment whereyou will stay.

The "Loire à Vélo" is morethan just a cycle route,offering a whole hostof services adapted for cycling tourists:

for travelling in total freedomalong the banks of the Loire

Packages

If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by

one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in

addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.

Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr

La Loireà Vélo800 kilometres

of discovery

2010

Bouchemaine

Document published in February 2010 by the CRT Centre and the SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.

All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the SEMRégionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.

PhotosCentre: M. Jauneaud / Château de Villandry ; P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; P. Aucante, M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase,Henneghien, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, L. Savignac, Y. Wemaëre / CRT Centre.Pays de la Loire: G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion /Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire.Cover: Le canal de la Martinière, Nantes, Château d'Ussé.

Graphic design: Féminin - Print: LNG - Translation: Hancock Hutton Langues ServicesPrinted with plant-based ink on paper from sustainably managed forests.

www.loire-a-velo.freverything for planning your holidays

All practical information can be viewed

and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr

> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets

> packages

> news and not-to-be-missed events

> downloadable routes for planningyour overnight stays

> ideas for visits and exploring the area

… and much more!

Saumur Troglodytes

Forêt d'Orléans

Parc Naturel RégionalLoire - Anjou - Touraine

gionalParc Naturel Régiode Brière

Loiret

Cosson

Beuvron

Le Bec d'Allier

Alli

er

Cana

l de

Bria

re

Canal latéral

à la Loire

Canal d'Orlé

ans

Erdre

La Loire

Sèvre Nantaise

Loir

Sarthe

May

enne

Canal deNantes à Brest

Cher

Vienne

Indre

La Loire

Paris

OrléansPays de la Loire

Centre

Nantes La Loire

ROSCOFF

1

HENDAYE

1

6VIENNE

CONSTANTABUDAPEST

Nante

s

La Baule

Le Croisic

Guérande

St-Brevin-le

s-Pins

Pornic Frossay

Le Pellerin

Mauves-sur-Loire

Oudon

St-Na

zaire

Couëron

Ancen

is

St-Florent-le

-Vieil

Champtoceaux Liré

La Possonnière

Savennières

Béhuard

Brissac

Ste-Gemmes-sur-Loire

Bouchemaine

Ingrandes

St-Georges-sur-L

oire

Chalonnes-sur-Loire

Montjean-sur-L

oire

Gennes

Le Thoureil

Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault

Saum

ur

MontsoreauTurquant

Allonnes

Langeais

Fonte

vraud

-l'Abbaye

Chino

nAzay

-le-Ri

deau

Amboise

Chaumo

nt-sur-Loir

e

Cham

bord

Valen

çay

St-Dyé-sur-L

oire

Muides -sur-L

oireCléry-St-A

ndré Mareau-aux-Prés

Châteauneuf-sur-L

oire

Mer

Suèvres

Candé-sur-Beuvron

Tavers

Baule

Cheve

rny

Beaugency

Chenoncea

ux

Sully

-sur-Loir

e

Germiny-des-Prés

St-Benoît-s

ur-Loire

Gien

Apremont-sur-A

llier

La Guerche-sur-l'

Aubois

Cuffy

Villan

dry

Paimbœuf

Angers

Tours

Blois

Orléans

Brézé

Loches

Châtillon-sur-L

oire

Bonny-sur-Loire

St-Bris

son-sur-Loire

Briare

St-Satur

Léré

Couargues

Herry

Marseilles-le

s-Aubigny

Sance

rre

Nevers

St-Mathurin

-sur-Loire

St-Rémy-la

-Varenne Les Rosiers-sur-Loire

OnzainRilly

-sur-Loire

Chargé

Chissay-en-Touraine

Montrichard

Mosnes

La Chapelle Montlinard

Beffes

St-Aignan Le Jailla

rd

Sandillon Jargeau

Belleville-sur-L

oire

Savonnières

VouvrayLussault-

sur-Loire

Montlouis-sur-L

oire

La Ville-aux-Dames

Savigny-en-Véron

Candes-St-Martin

Rigny-Ussé

Bréhémont

Meung-sur-Loire

Île de Noirm

outier

Île d'Yeu

Bourgueil

MenarsSt-Denis-sur-L

oire

La Chaussée-St-Vict

or

ATLANT

IC

OCEAN

u

auu

0 km 20 km

Itinerary

Eurovelo and Velocean itinerary

Continued bike route

Château

Park and Garden

Vineyard

Area on the UNESCO WorldHeritage list

Great Loire Valley Siteswww.loire-chateaux.org

Regional Nature Park

Airport

TGV railway station

Cathedral and notablereligious building

Temporary itinerary

Planned routeLa Loire à Vélo

Contacts Departmental Tourist Boards Main Tourist Offices

St-Florent le Vieil

Angers

Le Thoureil

Blois

Briare

Chambord

Sancerre

Tours

Chaumont-sur-Loire

Candes-St-Martin

Azay-le-Rideau

Orléans

Gien

Sully-sur-Loire

Nantes

Ancenis

Chalonnes

Pornic

THE “PAYS DESCHÂTEAUX À VÉLO”

THE SECRETWORLD OF CAVES

THE ATLANTICOCEAN

AOC GOAT’SCHEESES

Cheverny

All practical information at

www.loire-a-velo.fr

Along the entire length of the "Loire à Vélo" trail, the Loire landscapeinvites you to indulge in escapism and discovery. Set out on a bike rideand the Loire will offer you the keys to 2,000 years of History.The route alternates between cycle paths and small roads with littletraffic. The route is signposted in both directions for your convenienceand safety. Follow the signs!

Estuaire is an artistic adventurein 3 instalments, whose epilogueis planned for 2011. Approximatelythirty artists creates works of artpresented at various sitesin Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and along60 kilometres of the banks of theLoire estuary: prepare yourselffor an astonishing adventure.

Come and enter the secret and fascinatingworld of the cavemen during a bike ridein the Saumur region. On the "Loire à Vélo"itinerary, a passage through the cavedwellings has been specially created.If you have time available, why not stop offand explore the area which now boastsa multitude of wine cellars, mushroomfarms, restaurants and accommodation…

Specialities and flavoursare waiting to be

discovered along the entirelength of the route.Try some Crottin de

Chavignol goat’s cheesein the hilltop town

of Sancerre.

St-Nazaire

The "Loire à Vélo" trail forms part

of the EuroVelo 6 route, which enables

cyclists to travel from the Atlantic seaboard

to the Black Sea, following the courses

of rivers (Loire, Rhine, Danube)

across 10 countries over 3,650 kilometres.

www.eurovelo6.org

The "Loire à Vélo" offers:

800

12110

kilometres of signposted secureroutes (currently 600 km)

accredited bike hire andrepair outlets along the route

accommodation establishmentscarrying the "La Loire à Vélo" label

St-Benoît-sur-Loire

Coteaux du Giennois

280 kilometres of land listedas UNESCO world heritage

Montsoreau

Since November 2000, from Sully-sur-Loire(Loiret) to Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire), the Loire Valley has been listed asa world heritage site by UNESCO for itscultural landscapes. It is the largest areain France to be listed as such, stretchingout over a length of 280 kilometres andrepresenting a surface area of 800 km2.In addition to the Loire and its banks and hillsides, the defined area incorporatesthe historical heart of major towns andincludes key areas which form an integralpart of the Loire landscape.

Pays de la Loire and Loire Valley

The Loire as a constant companionThe "Loire à Vélo" trail passes through the Pays de la Loire and Loire Valley regionsas well as the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park. Take the time to discovera rich and diverse heritage by bike alongside the majestic river and recharge yourbatteries in the heart of an exceptional thriving cultural landscape.

Designed for effortless cycling with your family, the route helps you discover the Loire and its

surroundings, the river’s natural banks with gardens to gaze at, characterful towns, the Loire

châteaux and other remarkable sites, as well as

vineyards set in unspoilt natural surroundings.

From Cuffy in Cher to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

in Loire-Atlantique, the "Loire à Vélo" route

is laid out section by section.

The "Loire à Vélo" trail currently offers 660 of the

800 kilometres of routes soon to be available.

The "Loire à Vélo" routeis a unique experience

offering discovery and emotion!

2 regions (Loire Valley and Pays de la Loire),

6 départements (Cher, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher,Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, Loire-Atlantique),

1 Regional Nature Park ("Loire-Anjou-Touraine")

The opportunity to travel through:

This is the point where the Loire joinsthe Atlantic Ocean; the opportunityto follow the route Southwards orNorthwards along the specially createdtracks and to discover coves, long sandybeaches and famous coastal resorts.

Travel through ChâteauxCountry by bike!

300 kilometres of possiblebike rides and 12 themed

circuits between the Loire andSologne areas, surrounded by

forests and vineyards, to bediscovered around Chambord,

Blois and Cheverny and onlineat www.chateauxavelo.com

ESTUAIRENANTES - ST-NAZAIRE

Guérande

Fontevraud

Nantes

Fontevraud

Saumur00 33 (0) 2 41 40 20 60www.saumur-tourisme.com

Tours00 33 (0) 2 47 70 37 37www.ligeris.com

Ancenis00 33 (0) 2 40 83 07 44www.pays-ancenis.fr

Angers00 33 (0) 2 41 23 50 00www.angersloiretourisme.com

Amboise00 33 (0) 2 47 57 09 28www.amboise-valdeloire.com

Azay-le-Rideau00 33 (0) 2 47 45 44 40www.ot-paysazaylerideau.com

Blois – Pays de Chambord00 33 (0) 2 54 90 41 41www.bloispaysdechambord.com

Chinon00 33 (0) 2 47 93 17 85www.chinon.com

Langeais Castelvalerie00 33 (0) 2 47 96 58 22www.tourisme-langeais.com

Nantes00 33 (0) 8 92 46 40 44www.nantes-tourisme.com

Orléans00 33 (0) 2 38 24 05 05www.tourisme-orleans.com

Saint-Brevin-les-Pins00 33 (0) 2 40 27 24 32www.mairie-saint-brevin.fr

Saint-Nazaire00 33 (0) 2 40 22 40 65www.saint-nazaire-tourisme.com

Sancerre00 33 (0) 2 48 54 08 21www.ville-sancerre.fr

CDT Loir-et-Cher 00 33 (0) 2 54 57 00 41www.coeur-val-de-loire.com

CDT Loire-Atlantique00 33 (0) 2 51 72 95 40www.ohlaloireatlantique.com

CDT Touraine00 33 (0) 2 47 31 47 48www.tourism-touraine.com

CDT Anjou00 33 (0) 2 41 23 51 51 www.anjou-tourisme.com

CDT Cher00 33 (0) 2 48 48 00 10 www.berry.fr

CDT Loiret00 33 (0) 2 38 78 04 04www.tourismeloiret.com

Comité Régional du Tourisme du Centre37 avenue de Paris – F - 45000 Orléans00 33 (0) 2 38 79 95 28 - www.visaloire.com

SEM Régionale des Pays de la LoireInfo Tourisme1 place de la Galarne – BP 80221 - F - 44202 Nantes cedex 200 33 (0) 2 40 89 89 89 - www.paysdelaloire.co.uk

Mission Val de Loire 00 33 (0) 2 47 66 94 49 - www.valdeloire.org

The Loire Valley displays all aspects of thegood life. Its internationally renownedvineyards offer high-quality vintage winesand a wide range of AOC (protected designation of origin) wines. Learn how toenjoy them, in moderation of course.

THE VINEYARDSOF TOURS

www.loire-a-velo.fr

How do I getto the route?

Plan youradventures withtopo-guidesand maps

TGV RAILWAY STATIONS

Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire

INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject toavailability), connecting Orléans to Nantes severaltimes a day and serving numerous train stationsalong the way.

All timetables and information available atwww.voyages-sncf.com

AIRPORTS

Tours, Angers, Nantes

Nantes - Trentemoult

Orléans

Savigny-en-Véron

“La Loire à Vélode Nevers à l'Atlantique”

published by Éditions Chamina

The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trailfrom Nevers to the Atlantic

published by Éditions Ouest France

“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”

published byKartographie Huber

Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Orléansto the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants.The guidebooks contain information about servicesand facilities adapted for cyclists in additionto practical and tourist information for effectivelyplanning your bike ride or cycling holiday.

Six maps of the Frenchpart of EuroVelo 6are available, including4 of the "Loire à Vélo"route, which are easy-to-use and are offeredindividually or as a set.

St-Brevin-les-PinsVillandry

Chambord

Paimbœuf

Chenonceau

Candes-St-Martin

Bike hire and repair

A network of accredited accommodationAccommodation units that have been awarded the "Loire à Vélo - Accueil Vélo" open their

doors to cycle tourists and offer them a special welcome: a specially adapted breakfast

for cyclists, an enclosed area for storing bicycles,

repair equipment and many other services.

These hotels, campsites, guest houses and gîtes

are located close to the "Loire à Vélo" trail and

are recommended for overnight stays.

Professional bike hire and repair outlets based along the route are committed

to offering equipment and services adapted to cycling tourists.

> high-quality bicycles> professional advice> breakdown and repair service> bike transport> additional cycling equipment available> useful documentation for touring cyclists> weather information> adapted opening times…

Find these professionals online atwww.loire-a-velo.fr

Travel light! Many establishmentsalso offer a luggage transfer serviceto the following establishment whereyou will stay.

The "Loire à Vélo" is morethan just a cycle route,offering a whole hostof services adapted for cycling tourists:

for travelling in total freedomalong the banks of the Loire

Packages

If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by

one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in

addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.

Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr

La Loireà Vélo800 kilometres

of discovery

2010

Bouchemaine

Document published in February 2010 by the CRT Centre and the SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.

All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the SEMRégionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.

PhotosCentre: M. Jauneaud / Château de Villandry ; P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; P. Aucante, M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase,Henneghien, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, L. Savignac, Y. Wemaëre / CRT Centre.Pays de la Loire: G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion /Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire.Cover: Le canal de la Martinière, Nantes, Château d'Ussé.

Graphic design: Féminin - Print: LNG - Translation: Hancock Hutton Langues ServicesPrinted with plant-based ink on paper from sustainably managed forests.

www.loire-a-velo.freverything for planning your holidays

All practical information can be viewed

and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr

> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets

> packages

> news and not-to-be-missed events

> downloadable routes for planningyour overnight stays

> ideas for visits and exploring the area

… and much more!

Saumur Troglodytes

www.loire-a-velo.fr

How do I getto the route?

Plan youradventures withtopo-guidesand maps

TGV RAILWAY STATIONS

Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire

INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject toavailability), connecting Orléans to Nantes severaltimes a day and serving numerous train stationsalong the way.

All timetables and information available atwww.voyages-sncf.com

AIRPORTS

Tours, Angers, Nantes

Nantes - Trentemoult

Orléans

Savigny-en-Véron

“La Loire à Vélode Nevers à l'Atlantique”

published by Éditions Chamina

The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trailfrom Nevers to the Atlantic

published by Éditions Ouest France

“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”

published byKartographie Huber

Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Orléansto the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants.The guidebooks contain information about servicesand facilities adapted for cyclists in additionto practical and tourist information for effectivelyplanning your bike ride or cycling holiday.

Six maps of the Frenchpart of EuroVelo 6are available, including4 of the "Loire à Vélo"route, which are easy-to-use and are offeredindividually or as a set.

St-Brevin-les-PinsVillandry

Chambord

Paimbœuf

Chenonceau

Candes-St-Martin

Bike hire and repair

A network of accredited accommodationAccommodation units that have been awarded the "Loire à Vélo - Accueil Vélo" open their

doors to cycle tourists and offer them a special welcome: a specially adapted breakfast

for cyclists, an enclosed area for storing bicycles,

repair equipment and many other services.

These hotels, campsites, guest houses and gîtes

are located close to the "Loire à Vélo" trail and

are recommended for overnight stays.

Professional bike hire and repair outlets based along the route are committed

to offering equipment and services adapted to cycling tourists.

> high-quality bicycles> professional advice> breakdown and repair service> bike transport> additional cycling equipment available> useful documentation for touring cyclists> weather information> adapted opening times…

Find these professionals online atwww.loire-a-velo.fr

Travel light! Many establishmentsalso offer a luggage transfer serviceto the following establishment whereyou will stay.

The "Loire à Vélo" is morethan just a cycle route,offering a whole hostof services adapted for cycling tourists:

for travelling in total freedomalong the banks of the Loire

Packages

If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by

one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in

addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.

Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr

La Loireà Vélo800 kilometres

of discovery

2010

Bouchemaine

Document published in February 2010 by the CRT Centre and the SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.

All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the SEMRégionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.

PhotosCentre: M. Jauneaud / Château de Villandry ; P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; P. Aucante, M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase,Henneghien, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, L. Savignac, Y. Wemaëre / CRT Centre.Pays de la Loire: G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion /Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire.Cover: Le canal de la Martinière, Nantes, Château d'Ussé.

Graphic design: Féminin - Print: LNG - Translation: Hancock Hutton Langues ServicesPrinted with plant-based ink on paper from sustainably managed forests.

www.loire-a-velo.freverything for planning your holidays

All practical information can be viewed

and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr

> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets

> packages

> news and not-to-be-missed events

> downloadable routes for planningyour overnight stays

> ideas for visits and exploring the area

… and much more!

Saumur Troglodytes

Forêt d'Orléans

Parc Naturel RégionalLoire - Anjou - Touraine

gionalParc Naturel Régiode Brière

Loiret

Cosson

Beuvron

Le Bec d'Allier

Alli

er

Cana

l de

Bria

re

Canal latéral

à la Loire

Canal d'Orlé

ans

Erdre

La Loire

Sèvre Nantaise

Loir

Sarthe

May

enne

Canal deNantes à Brest

Cher

Vienne

Indre

La Loire

Paris

OrléansPays de la Loire

Centre

Nantes La Loire

ROSCOFF

1

HENDAYE

1

6VIENNE

CONSTANTABUDAPEST

Nante

s

La Baule

Le Croisic

Guérande

St-Brevin-le

s-Pins

Pornic Frossay

Le Pellerin

Mauves-sur-Loire

Oudon

St-Na

zaire

Couëron

Ancen

is

St-Florent-le

-Vieil

Champtoceaux Liré

La Possonnière

Savennières

Béhuard

Brissac

Ste-Gemmes-sur-Loire

Bouchemaine

Ingrandes

St-Georges-sur-L

oire

Chalonnes-sur-Loire

Montjean-sur-L

oire

Gennes

Le Thoureil

Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault

Saum

ur

MontsoreauTurquant

Allonnes

Langeais

Fonte

vraud

-l'Abbaye

Chino

nAzay

-le-Ri

deau

Amboise

Chaumo

nt-sur-Loir

e

Cham

bord

Valen

çay

St-Dyé-sur-L

oire

Muides -sur-L

oireCléry-St-A

ndré Mareau-aux-Prés

Châteauneuf-sur-L

oire

Mer

Suèvres

Candé-sur-Beuvron

Tavers

Baule

Cheve

rny

Beaugency

Chenoncea

ux

Sully

-sur-Loir

e

Germiny-des-Prés

St-Benoît-s

ur-Loire

Gien

Apremont-sur-A

llier

La Guerche-sur-l'

Aubois

Cuffy

Villan

dry

Paimbœuf

Angers

Tours

Blois

Orléans

Brézé

Loches

Châtillon-sur-L

oire

Bonny-sur-Loire

St-Bris

son-sur-Loire

Briare

St-Satur

Léré

Couargues

Herry

Marseilles-le

s-Aubigny

Sance

rre

Nevers

St-Mathurin

-sur-Loire

St-Rémy-la

-Varenne Les Rosiers-sur-Loire

OnzainRilly

-sur-Loire

Chargé

Chissay-en-Touraine

Montrichard

Mosnes

La Chapelle Montlinard

Beffes

St-Aignan Le Jailla

rd

Sandillon Jargeau

Belleville-sur-L

oire

Savonnières

VouvrayLussault-

sur-Loire

Montlouis-sur-L

oire

La Ville-aux-Dames

Savigny-en-Véron

Candes-St-Martin

Rigny-Ussé

Bréhémont

Meung-sur-Loire

Île de Noirm

outier

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Itinerary

Eurovelo and Velocean itinerary

Continued bike route

Château

Park and Garden

Vineyard

Area on the UNESCO WorldHeritage list

Great Loire Valley Siteswww.loire-chateaux.org

Regional Nature Park

Airport

TGV railway station

Cathedral and notablereligious building

Temporary itinerary

Planned routeLa Loire à Vélo

Contacts Departmental Tourist Boards Main Tourist Offices

St-Florent le Vieil

Angers

Le Thoureil

Blois

Briare

Chambord

Sancerre

Tours

Chaumont-sur-Loire

Candes-St-Martin

Azay-le-Rideau

Orléans

Gien

Sully-sur-Loire

Nantes

Ancenis

Chalonnes

Pornic

THE “PAYS DESCHÂTEAUX À VÉLO”

THE SECRETWORLD OF CAVES

THE ATLANTICOCEAN

AOC GOAT’SCHEESES

Cheverny

All practical information at

www.loire-a-velo.fr

Along the entire length of the "Loire à Vélo" trail, the Loire landscapeinvites you to indulge in escapism and discovery. Set out on a bike rideand the Loire will offer you the keys to 2,000 years of History.The route alternates between cycle paths and small roads with littletraffic. The route is signposted in both directions for your convenienceand safety. Follow the signs!

Estuaire is an artistic adventurein 3 instalments, whose epilogueis planned for 2011. Approximatelythirty artists creates works of artpresented at various sitesin Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and along60 kilometres of the banks of theLoire estuary: prepare yourselffor an astonishing adventure.

Come and enter the secret and fascinatingworld of the cavemen during a bike ridein the Saumur region. On the "Loire à Vélo"itinerary, a passage through the cavedwellings has been specially created.If you have time available, why not stop offand explore the area which now boastsa multitude of wine cellars, mushroomfarms, restaurants and accommodation…

Specialities and flavoursare waiting to be

discovered along the entirelength of the route.Try some Crottin de

Chavignol goat’s cheesein the hilltop town

of Sancerre.

St-Nazaire

The "Loire à Vélo" trail forms part

of the EuroVelo 6 route, which enables

cyclists to travel from the Atlantic seaboard

to the Black Sea, following the courses

of rivers (Loire, Rhine, Danube)

across 10 countries over 3,650 kilometres.

www.eurovelo6.org

The "Loire à Vélo" offers:

800

12110

kilometres of signposted secureroutes (currently 600 km)

accredited bike hire andrepair outlets along the route

accommodation establishmentscarrying the "La Loire à Vélo" label

St-Benoît-sur-Loire

Coteaux du Giennois

280 kilometres of land listedas UNESCO world heritage

Montsoreau

Since November 2000, from Sully-sur-Loire(Loiret) to Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire), the Loire Valley has been listed asa world heritage site by UNESCO for itscultural landscapes. It is the largest areain France to be listed as such, stretchingout over a length of 280 kilometres andrepresenting a surface area of 800 km2.In addition to the Loire and its banks and hillsides, the defined area incorporatesthe historical heart of major towns andincludes key areas which form an integralpart of the Loire landscape.

Pays de la Loire and Loire Valley

The Loire as a constant companionThe "Loire à Vélo" trail passes through the Pays de la Loire and Loire Valley regionsas well as the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park. Take the time to discovera rich and diverse heritage by bike alongside the majestic river and recharge yourbatteries in the heart of an exceptional thriving cultural landscape.

Designed for effortless cycling with your family, the route helps you discover the Loire and its

surroundings, the river’s natural banks with gardens to gaze at, characterful towns, the Loire

châteaux and other remarkable sites, as well as

vineyards set in unspoilt natural surroundings.

From Cuffy in Cher to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

in Loire-Atlantique, the "Loire à Vélo" route

is laid out section by section.

The "Loire à Vélo" trail currently offers 660 of the

800 kilometres of routes soon to be available.

The "Loire à Vélo" routeis a unique experience

offering discovery and emotion!

2 regions (Loire Valley and Pays de la Loire),

6 départements (Cher, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher,Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, Loire-Atlantique),

1 Regional Nature Park ("Loire-Anjou-Touraine")

The opportunity to travel through:

This is the point where the Loire joinsthe Atlantic Ocean; the opportunityto follow the route Southwards orNorthwards along the specially createdtracks and to discover coves, long sandybeaches and famous coastal resorts.

Travel through ChâteauxCountry by bike!

300 kilometres of possiblebike rides and 12 themed

circuits between the Loire andSologne areas, surrounded by

forests and vineyards, to bediscovered around Chambord,

Blois and Cheverny and onlineat www.chateauxavelo.com

ESTUAIRENANTES - ST-NAZAIRE

Guérande

Fontevraud

Nantes

Fontevraud

Saumur00 33 (0) 2 41 40 20 60www.saumur-tourisme.com

Tours00 33 (0) 2 47 70 37 37www.ligeris.com

Ancenis00 33 (0) 2 40 83 07 44www.pays-ancenis.fr

Angers00 33 (0) 2 41 23 50 00www.angersloiretourisme.com

Amboise00 33 (0) 2 47 57 09 28www.amboise-valdeloire.com

Azay-le-Rideau00 33 (0) 2 47 45 44 40www.ot-paysazaylerideau.com

Blois – Pays de Chambord00 33 (0) 2 54 90 41 41www.bloispaysdechambord.com

Chinon00 33 (0) 2 47 93 17 85www.chinon.com

Langeais Castelvalerie00 33 (0) 2 47 96 58 22www.tourisme-langeais.com

Nantes00 33 (0) 8 92 46 40 44www.nantes-tourisme.com

Orléans00 33 (0) 2 38 24 05 05www.tourisme-orleans.com

Saint-Brevin-les-Pins00 33 (0) 2 40 27 24 32www.mairie-saint-brevin.fr

Saint-Nazaire00 33 (0) 2 40 22 40 65www.saint-nazaire-tourisme.com

Sancerre00 33 (0) 2 48 54 08 21www.ville-sancerre.fr

CDT Loir-et-Cher 00 33 (0) 2 54 57 00 41www.coeur-val-de-loire.com

CDT Loire-Atlantique00 33 (0) 2 51 72 95 40www.ohlaloireatlantique.com

CDT Touraine00 33 (0) 2 47 31 47 48www.tourism-touraine.com

CDT Anjou00 33 (0) 2 41 23 51 51 www.anjou-tourisme.com

CDT Cher00 33 (0) 2 48 48 00 10 www.berry.fr

CDT Loiret00 33 (0) 2 38 78 04 04www.tourismeloiret.com

Comité Régional du Tourisme du Centre37 avenue de Paris – F - 45000 Orléans00 33 (0) 2 38 79 95 28 - www.visaloire.com

SEM Régionale des Pays de la LoireInfo Tourisme1 place de la Galarne – BP 80221 - F - 44202 Nantes cedex 200 33 (0) 2 40 89 89 89 - www.paysdelaloire.co.uk

Mission Val de Loire 00 33 (0) 2 47 66 94 49 - www.valdeloire.org

The Loire Valley displays all aspects of thegood life. Its internationally renownedvineyards offer high-quality vintage winesand a wide range of AOC (protected designation of origin) wines. Learn how toenjoy them, in moderation of course.

THE VINEYARDSOF TOURS

www.loire-a-velo.fr

How do I getto the route?

Plan youradventures withtopo-guidesand maps

TGV RAILWAY STATIONS

Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire

INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject toavailability), connecting Orléans to Nantes severaltimes a day and serving numerous train stationsalong the way.

All timetables and information available atwww.voyages-sncf.com

AIRPORTS

Tours, Angers, Nantes

Nantes - Trentemoult

Orléans

Savigny-en-Véron

“La Loire à Vélode Nevers à l'Atlantique”

published by Éditions Chamina

The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trailfrom Nevers to the Atlantic

published by Éditions Ouest France

“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”

published byKartographie Huber

Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Orléansto the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants.The guidebooks contain information about servicesand facilities adapted for cyclists in additionto practical and tourist information for effectivelyplanning your bike ride or cycling holiday.

Six maps of the Frenchpart of EuroVelo 6are available, including4 of the "Loire à Vélo"route, which are easy-to-use and are offeredindividually or as a set.

St-Brevin-les-PinsVillandry

Chambord

Paimbœuf

Chenonceau

Candes-St-Martin

Bike hire and repair

A network of accredited accommodationAccommodation units that have been awarded the "Loire à Vélo - Accueil Vélo" open their

doors to cycle tourists and offer them a special welcome: a specially adapted breakfast

for cyclists, an enclosed area for storing bicycles,

repair equipment and many other services.

These hotels, campsites, guest houses and gîtes

are located close to the "Loire à Vélo" trail and

are recommended for overnight stays.

Professional bike hire and repair outlets based along the route are committed

to offering equipment and services adapted to cycling tourists.

> high-quality bicycles> professional advice> breakdown and repair service> bike transport> additional cycling equipment available> useful documentation for touring cyclists> weather information> adapted opening times…

Find these professionals online atwww.loire-a-velo.fr

Travel light! Many establishmentsalso offer a luggage transfer serviceto the following establishment whereyou will stay.

The "Loire à Vélo" is morethan just a cycle route,offering a whole hostof services adapted for cycling tourists:

for travelling in total freedomalong the banks of the Loire

Packages

If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by

one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in

addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.

Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr

La Loireà Vélo800 kilometres

of discovery

2010

Bouchemaine

Document published in February 2010 by the CRT Centre and the SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.

All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the SEMRégionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.

PhotosCentre: M. Jauneaud / Château de Villandry ; P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; P. Aucante, M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase,Henneghien, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, L. Savignac, Y. Wemaëre / CRT Centre.Pays de la Loire: G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion /Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire.Cover: Le canal de la Martinière, Nantes, Château d'Ussé.

Graphic design: Féminin - Print: LNG - Translation: Hancock Hutton Langues ServicesPrinted with plant-based ink on paper from sustainably managed forests.

www.loire-a-velo.freverything for planning your holidays

All practical information can be viewed

and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr

> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets

> packages

> news and not-to-be-missed events

> downloadable routes for planningyour overnight stays

> ideas for visits and exploring the area

… and much more!

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