The route along the Loire embankment, always on the left bank, winds its way between shared roads and greenways, offering sumptuous scenery in all seasons.
In summer, before arriving in Orléans, a swim at the leisure centre on Charlemagne Island will delight children and adults alike!

Starting from Sully-sur-Loire, the Loire Valley is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route, mostly on dedicated lanes, follows the meandering river. It passes close to Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, home to Fleury Abbey, known as the “Romanesque basilica”. A short detour is necessary to discover the remarkable mosaic dome of the Carolingian oratory in Germigny-des-Prés. The route then joins the Chastaing promenade in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire.

In Briare, take the time to watch the boats passing on Europe’s longest canal bridge, stroll through the town in search of mosaic decorations, or follow the “14 bridges and 7 locks” trail.

This stage, away from the Loire, alternates between greenways and small roads, woods, fields and villages, allowing you to discover the imposing castle of Brisson-sur-Loire. Gien, largely destroyed during the Second World War, has managed to preserve its authenticity thanks to an identical reconstruction.

This short stage on the left bank, with its changing landscapes between sky and earth, leads to the lively town of Jargeau, renowned for its medieval quarter, its andouille sausage and its carnival.

The route first runs alongside the Loire, then turns inland towards Saint-Florent, where the view is superb. It then descends towards Lion-en-Sullias, where you should not miss the kilometre marker on the D951 indicating that you are equidistant from the source of the Loire (Mont Gerbier des Joncs) and Saint-Nazaire. It then leads to the greenway, where you can observe the many birds on the gravel banks in the middle of the river. Osprey? Garden warbler? Little egret? In Sully-sur-Loire, you will pass by the foot of its magnificent castle, which is reflected in the water of its wide moat.