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THE LOIRE BY BIKE FROM CUFFY TO SAINT BREVIN
Hiking and walking are among the favorite leisure activities of the French People and
what could be more appealing than cycling along the Loire, which will be an great
opportunity for you discoveries of unique places with radiant landscapes coupled with a rich and diverse heritage that bears witness to our history.
Crossing four territories which are respectively the Auvergne Rhône Alpes, Bourgogne Franche Comté, Centre Val De Loire and Pays De La Loire regions, the Loire River, whose spring takes effect at an altitude of 1404 meters on the
southern slope of the Mont Gerbier de Jonc, located in the Ardèche department, stretches over 1006 kilometers while
crossing harmoniously blend the four regions concerned before joining the Atlantic Ocean in the estuary located to the
west of the Pays de la Loire region.
The longest river in France, complemented by easily accessible natural areas and enhanced with places to visit,accommodation and leisure activities, the Loire often offers visitors surprises at every turn.
It's a great pleasure to discover it during bike rides along its well-maintained and marked paths and trails for cycling
enthusiasts and delimited within the framework of cycle touring routes comprising 900 kilometers which connect Cuffy
near Nevers in the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region to the station and the seaside resort of
Saint-Brévin-les-Pins is located at the mouth of the estuary in Loire-Atlantique. Explore and follow the Loire river by
cycling, whether individually or as a family on group outings that delight young and old, is pure marvel because, besides
this pleasant feeling of freedom, you can stop at any time to either admire its gently undulating banks that line its course or discover an unusual place connected to its rich history of the river and its tributaries in parallel with the facilities
offered throughout the process by the label
"Cyclist Welcome"
which can be found in hotels, bed and breakfasts, rural guesthouses, or at bike rental shops, and the main advantage of the bicycle is its flexibility and mobility,and the practice
of cycling,whether on roads or on Trails in these spaces, as beautiful as they are unusual,are well suited and constitute the best way to discover them while being as close as possible to their visible nature in its pure state.
Magical and Enchanting Colors
Endowed with radiant landscapes where great magical and enchanting colors appear at sunrise, the Loire also boasts a magnificently preserved architectural heritage in its surroundings,a testament to our history that we observes by visiting
places like
the cities of Blois, Tours or Orléansor during stops at the top of its bridges, complementing the harmoniously flowered villages and towns found in Sully-sur-Loire, Langeais, and Gien located in the departments of Indre Et Loire
and Loiret in the Centre-Val de Loire region, or even La Charité
On the Loire River, located in the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
which is pleasant to visit by strolling through its streets and narrow streets
adorned with typical architecture, often dotted with brightly colored flowers. The practice of local sports and leisure activities is a constant feature of this radiant region, alongside an active cultural life expressed through events throughout the year. This complements the discovery of local traditions, particularly wine-making traditions, which are clearly marked along the routes, as well as the presentation and promotion of handcrafted products made with tradition
and expertise by local artisans and regional producers of fine local products. Another distinctive feature that is pleasant
to observe in these places expressing the diversity of our local landscapes lies in the richness and variety of its flora and fauna, allowing visitors to admire birds such as the Little Egret, the Little Tern, the Cormorant, and the Osprey, as well as other animal species reintroduced in the 1970s, including the famous European beaver. Cycling along the Loire is an
enriching experience that allows you to discover theses places preserved in their original state, these places combine majestic,unique and welcoming spaces where it is pleasant to stop,rest areas designed for conviviality, accommodations accommodations,or even breaks between two hikes,complemented by natural spaces that one never tires of discovering where culture, history, art of living and the harmony of landscapes are constantly combined.
Report by : Gabriel PAGE
Photos credit: Gabriel PAGE / Getty Images
A UNIQUE AND NATURAL TERRITORY
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