Halte à vélos à Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

A cycling stop in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil: Take a break in the heart of a ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’, near the Loire à Vélo cycle route between Angers and Nantes, and just 1½ hours from the Atlantic coast.

Cycling along the Loire à Vélo route? Treat yourself to a cultural break in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil! Ideally situated along your route, our cycle stop awaits you right next to the Ôsez Mauges Tourist Office.

Stop off with peace of mind thanks to facilities tailored to cycle tourists:

- Secure bike parking and a car park nearby
- Drinking water point and free toilet facilities
- Picnic tables
- Personalised, tailor-made advice from our local experts to help you explore the Mauges

Why stop in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil?
Before setting off again, pop into the Tourist Office to pick up your town map and set off to discover this gem of the Mauges:

Exceptional heritage: Step inside the majestic abbey to admire the masterpiece by the sculptor David d’Angers: the tomb of General Bonchamps, a landmark in French history.

In the footsteps of Julien Gracq: Visit the Maison Julien Gracq, the former home of the writer Louis Poirier, with its famous Map Room and exceptional library. Extend the experience with a stroll along the Promenade Julien Gracq, a picturesque path running alongside the water offering magnificent views of the river.

Unique panoramic views of the Loire: Stroll through the idyllic narrow streets of this ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’ and be amazed by spectacular views of the ‘royal river’.

Where can you find us? On the ‘La Loire à Vélo’ cycle route, near the Ôsez Mauges Tourist Office in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil