Blois / Chaumont-sur-Loire
This Loire à Vélo stage takes you away from Blois along the Loire’s south bank, then a little further south to the village of Candé-sur-Beuvron via vine-covered slopes. Next, follow the River Beuvron back to the majestic Loire and the splendid Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, perched above the river, with magnificent gardens and garden festival.
Route
At Blois, cross grand Jacques-Gabriel Bridge, then turn right onto the cycle path. From Madon to Candé-sur-Beuvron, follow Pays des Châteaux Cycling Circuit No.1: « Loire confluence ». Note the steep slope at Candé. Just after the bridge in Candé, follow the path to the right taking you beside the Beuvron River until you rejoin the Loire. Continue to Chaumont-sur-Loire via the newly laid-out cycle path.
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Not to be missed on this route
The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Don’t miss
- Candé-sur-Beuvron: its charming old riverside port, the picturesque village and the castle
- Chaumont-sur-Loire: the castle, its grounds and stables; the Festival international des Jardins, a prestigious international garden design event held here every year, April to October. Eateries and a shop on the spot.
