Germiny-des-Prés / Jargeau

This Loire à Vélo stage sticks close to a great Loire meander leading to Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, a town with a museum dedicated to Loire mariners and trade. Lovely grounds planted with rare trees provide a peaceful place to stop. Continue to south-bank Jargeau via a raised levée affording lovely views across the Loire. The route is easy, on quiet roads and greenways.

Route

Be particularly careful crossing the Loire bridge at Châteauneuf-sur-Loire. The route is along quiet roads and the raised levée to Jargeau.

Don’t miss

Châteauneuf-sur-Loire: a charming, lively little town, once an important Loire mariners’ centre; late-19th-century covered market; remarkable grounds beside the remnants of the château, home to the Musée de la Marine de Loire; hiking paths beside the Loire.
Jargeau: a medieval village with St Etienne Church and lovely covered market; the Musée Oscar Roty (on a local artist);  known for its chitterling sausages.

Markets

• Châteauneuf-sur-Loire : Friday
• Jargeau : Wednesday afternoon