Montsoreau Castle – troglodytes loop from Beuxes

Montsoreau Castle – troglodytes loop from Beuxes

Moderate

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Montsoreau Castle – troglodytes loop from Beuxes

03:44

86.9km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 29.8 km for 591 m

Open: • April-November (otherwise closed)

After 47.1 km for 2.08 km

After 50.7 km for 546 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.7 km

Collegiate Church of St Martin, Candes-Saint-Martin

Highlight • Religious Site

Apparently, one of the most beautiful villages in France. I wouldn’t disagree.

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20.8 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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21.7 km

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 has been a Museum of Contemporary Art with the world's largest collection of works from the Art and Language movement. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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24.9 km

Troglodyte Dwellings and Art Galleries in Parc Naturel Régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

An unusual passage of the Loire by bike.

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26.9 km

Saint-Pierre Church in Parnay and View of the Loire Valley

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Parnay was built in the 11th century and is dedicated to Saint-Pierre. The stone spire dates from the 16th century and the nave was rebuilt in the 19th century. Built on a hill, the church of Parnay offers an exclusive panorama over the Loire and its surroundings.

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27.5 km

Château de Parnay

Castle

28.6 km

troglodytes

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44.8 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place with a rich history, located in the heart of the Loire Valley and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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