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Centre-Val de Loire

Orléans

Saint-Benoît-Sur-Loire

Port de Saint-Benoît – Beautiful barge on the Loire loop from La Bouleau

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Centre-Val de Loire

Orléans

Saint-Benoît-Sur-Loire

Port de Saint-Benoît – Beautiful barge on the Loire loop from La Bouleau

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Port de Saint-Benoît – Beautiful barge on the Loire loop from La Bouleau

01:12

19.1km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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3.87 km

A typical "French village" square at Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

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Nice, small space, which is used as a parking lot.

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4.20 km

Basilica of Saint Benedict at Fleury

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The Abbey of Saint-Benoît was built in the 11th century and still houses a community of monks. The Saint-Benoît basilica can be visited outside of services.

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5.33 km

Port de Saint-Benoît

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The port of Saint-Benoît is a natural port, classified as a picturesque site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The setting is truly idyllic.

The Loire navy was flourishing in …

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5.44 km

Viewpoint over the Loire where small wooden boats are frequently installed. Without artificial development, this edge of the Loire cannot accommodate large boats and has retained a natural and wild side.

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6.06 km

Shady wooded area on the Loire cycle path

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6.12 km

Beautiful rest area with tables and benches on the banks of the Loire

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It is pleasant to sit here, take a break and look at the Loire.

There is a campsite right next door, but it is fenced in and hardly noticeable.

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14.7 km

Sully-sur-Loire Castle

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The fortified castle of Sully-sur-Loire is located on the banks of the Loire, along the EuroVelo 6 cycle path. Construction of the current castle began in 1396 but traces of …

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14.7 km

L'Arcatène - Musée Helyett - Exposition vélos et motos

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Cycling / motorbiked themed cafe / small museum based on Helyett manufacturer.

Sells local brewed beer in Helyett and ice cream as well

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19.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

5.44 km

3.33 km

1.92 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

10.0 km

4.48 km

3.25 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

38°C

21°C

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Comments

October 5, 2025,Frankrig: Cykeltur - Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire - cykelvej langs Loire

The man on an electric bike and me on a "sofa bike" - a nice ride on the cycle path along the Loire to the nearby small town of Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire.
Nice weather - sun, clouds, a little wind.

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