Muides-sur-Loire – Blois (Rive gauche)

Muides-sur-Loire – Blois (Rive gauche)

This route passes through Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, the former river port of Chambord, and reaches Blois along the banks of the Loire.

19 km
1h30

good

easy

Blésois

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Alternative itinerary, recommended by CTE

  • Trains de Blois : Orléans, Tours, Paris, Nantes

Marchés à Blois : mardi, jeudi et samedi matin place Louis XII, marché bio vendredi fin de journée quai Amédée Constant

Blois :

  • old town
  • royal castle
  • the churches of Saint Vincent and Saint Nicholas
  • Aître Saint-Saturnin
  • Saint Louis Cathedral
  • the Bishop’s and the King’s Gardens
  • House of Magic
  • contemporary art centre
  • The Foundation of Doubt

Nearby:

  • A cycling tour of the land of castles: 11 signposted discovery trails (Chamina guide)
  • Cellettes: Beauregard Renaissance castle and grounds
  • Cheverny: the château that served as the inspiration for the adventures of Tintin
Markets in Blois : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at Place Louis XII; organic market on Friday evenings at Quai Amédée Constant

Wines: AOC Cheverny

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The 2 alternatives of the stage « Muides-sur-Loire – Blois (Rive gauche) »

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This stage offers the chance to admire the Château de Chambord, an architectural gem of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the town of Blois and its many remarkable sights.

34 km
4h

good
easy
FR : Orléanais

This route along the right bank is the official Scandibérique route. Two other routes, one along the left bank and the other via Chambord, lead to Blois.

A very pleasant, peaceful walk with splendid views of the Loire.

 

19 km
2h00

good
easy
Blésois

Muides-sur- Loire – Chambord – Blois

Muides-sur- Loire – Chambord – Blois

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This stage offers the chance to admire the Château de Chambord, an architectural gem of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the town of Blois and its many remarkable sights.

34 km
4h

good

easy

FR : Orléanais

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Alternative itinerary Eurovelo3, not recommended by CTE

  • Chambord and Blois Tourist Office
  • Trains from Blois : TER services to Tours, Orléans, Nantes and Paris
  • Markets in Blois : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at Place Louis XII; organic market on Friday evenings at Quai Amédée Constant
Chambord : A Renaissance-style royal castle with 365 chimneys and a double-helix staircase

Blois :

  • old town
  • royal castle
  • the churches of Saint Vincent and Saint Nicholas
  • Aître Saint-Saturnin
  • Saint Louis Cathedral
  • the Bishop’s and the King’s Gardens
  • House of Magic
  • contemporary art centre
  • The Foundation of Doubt

Nearby:

Maslives : Biscuiterie De Chambord

Wines : AOC Cheverny

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The 2 alternatives of the stage « Muides-sur- Loire – Chambord – Blois »

This route along the right bank is the official Scandibérique route. Two other routes, one along the left bank and the other via Chambord, lead to Blois.

A very pleasant, peaceful walk with splendid views of the Loire.

 

19 km
2h00

good
easy
Blésois

This route passes through Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, the former river port of Chambord, and reaches Blois along the banks of the Loire.

19 km
1h30

good
easy
Blésois

Pont de Muides – Gare de Mer

Muides-sur-Loire – Blois (Rive droite)

Muides-sur-Loire – Blois (Rive droite)

This route along the right bank is the official Scandibérique route. Two other routes, one along the left bank and the other via Chambord, lead to Blois.

A very pleasant, peaceful walk with splendid views of the Loire.

 

19 km
2h00

good

easy

Blésois

< Muides-sur-Loire

Blois >

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Itinerary recommended by CTE. Do not follow Eurovelo3

Blois :

  • old town
  • royal castle
  • the churches of Saint Vincent and Saint Nicholas
  • Aître Saint-Saturnin
  • Saint Louis Cathedral
  • the Bishop’s and the King’s Gardens
  • House of Magic
  • contemporary art centre
  • The Foundation of Doubt

Nearby :

  • A cycling tour of the land of castles: 11 signposted discovery trails (Chamina guide)
  • Cellettes: Beauregard Renaissance castle and grounds
  • Cheverny: the château that served as the inspiration for the adventures of Tintin
Markets in Blois : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at Place Louis XII; organic market on Friday evenings at Quai Amédée Constant

Wines: AOC Cheverny

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The 2 alternatives of the stage « Muides-sur-Loire – Blois (Rive droite) »

Is this the scenario?

This stage offers the chance to admire the Château de Chambord, an architectural gem of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the town of Blois and its many remarkable sights.

34 km
4h

good
easy
FR : Orléanais

This route passes through Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, the former river port of Chambord, and reaches Blois along the banks of the Loire.

19 km
1h30

good
easy
Blésois

Meung-sur-Loire – Muides-sur-Loire

Meung-sur-Loire – Muides-sur-Loire

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The castle of Meung-sur-Loire, which stands next to the collegiate church of Saint-Liphard, can be visited from the attics right down to the dungeons where the poet François Villon was imprisoned.

Halfway along the route, the medieval town of Beaugency reveals a rich cultural heritage: the remains of its fortifications, the Abbey Church of Notre-Dame, the Ursuline Convent, the 23-arch bridge, Dunois Castle…

24 km
2h

good

easy

Orléanais
Blésois

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Itinerary Eurovelo3, recommended by CTE

Well signposted, shared route with the Loire à Vélo cycle route.

 

Meung-sur-Loire :

  • a picturesque town with its narrow streets running alongside the River Mauve
  • Amont Gate (12th century)
  • castle
  • Museum of Fencing and Duelling
  • Saint Liphard Collegiate Church
  • Culands Meadows Arboretum

Beaugency:

  • Renaissance Town Hall
  • around the clock
  • Romanesque Church of Notre Dame (11th century)

Lestiou: covered washhouse

Nearby:

  • Cléry-Saint-André: Basilica of Notre Dame (15th century)
  • Bacon: Chappe telegraph tower
Beaugency : temporary beach (14 July–15 August) on the banks of the Loire

Balgentien cake : a travel cake, packed with energy for cycle tourists

Wines : AOC and AOP Orléans white, red and rosé; IGP Val de Loire

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Orléans – Meung-sur-Loire

Orléans – Meung-sur-Loire

The ride out of Orléans is a real pleasure : a cycle path along the banks of the Loire and a crossing of the Pont de l’Europe, a magnificent structure designed by the architect Calatrava.
After St-Hilaire-St-Mesmin, it’s time for the wilder side of the Loire, its islands and its confluence with the Loiret.

21.5 km
2h00

good

easy

Orléanais
Blésois

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Meung-sur-Loire >

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Itinerary Eurovelo3, recommended by CTE

Orléans:

  • Place du Martroi and the statue of Joan of Arc
  • Joan of Arc’s house
  • Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Town Hall
  • Rue de Bourgogne and the old alleyways
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Orléanais History and Archaeology Museum
  • FRAC, Centre for Contemporary Art

Saint-Privé-Saint-Mesmin:

  • Nature Reserve

Meung-sur-Loire :

  • ville pittoresque avec ses petites rues longeant la Mauve
  • porte d’Amont (XIIe s.)
  • château
  • musée de l’escrime et du duel
  • collégiale Saint Liphard
  • arboretum des prés des Culands

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Link of the stage « Orléans – Meung-sur-Loire »

FR : Donnery - Orléans (Loire à Vélo)

A route connecting Place d’Arc in Orléans to Fleury-les-Aubrais station.

3 km
0h20

none
easy