BOUCLE VÉLO SUR LA TRACE DES ÉCRIVAINS

Discover the Loire by bike between Angers and Nantes on a 30km loop linking Saint-Florent-le-Vieil and Varades to Liré and Ancenis. Discover two departments in the Pays de la Loire region: Maine et Loire and Loire Atlantique!

Follow in the footsteps of Loire writers on this loop around the Loire by bike! It will take you through authentic villages and typical Loire landscapes.

Starting in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, a small village full of character with enchanting views, you'll cycle along the Julien Gracq Promenade, following in the footsteps of the writer.
Along the river, on the outskirts of the village of Liré, you'll cross the landscapes that inspired the poet Joachim Du Bellay.
There's no doubt that this 30-kilometre tour between the villages of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Liré, Ancenis and Varades will leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Fill up on nature and leave happy, like Ulysses who made a beautiful journey...

Warning: crossing bridges without special facilities.