Decize / Nevers

Never say “never Nevers”! But don’t forget to branch off along the Canal d'Embranchement rather than getting carried away and continuing on to the Loire à Vélo by EuroVelo 6! From Decize’s Port de Jonction to that at Nevers, you just need to stick closely to the Canal Latéral à la Loire and the Canal d’Embranchement, then enjoying a splendid arrival in the ducal town of Nevers via its bridge over the Loire. Along the way, tuck into a hearty meal in the irresistible setting of Fleury-sur-Loire’s guinguette (an outdoor riverside restaurant). After Nevers, cyclists lucky enough to have the time and determination can continue on their cycling route towards the Atlantic… as part of another cycle route adventure!

The Route

Except for riding in and out of the towns on this stage, plus the change of riverbank at Jaugenay, this stage is along trails fully separated from motorized traffic. However, take care at the level of Chevenon, where the surfacing has been made bumpy by roots. 

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To la Via Allier near Nevers

Don't miss

• Decize: Decize: the vieille ville, or historic centre; the 12th-century fortifications; the Promenade des Halles and Promenade de la Vieille Loire; the river port, or Port de Jonction
• La Machine : Musée de la Mine et Puits des Glénons 
• Fleury-sur-Loire: the river port, or halte nautique, with its riverside outdoor restaurant, or guinguette
• Nevers: its Café Vélo, catering to cyclists, also offering board and lodging; the ducal palace; the Porte du Croux; the Musée de la Faïence et des Beaux-Arts (on fine arts, plus the fine local ceramics tradition); the Bec d’Allier (the magnificent confluence of Loire and Cher Rivers west of town)