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Crazannes Castle – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Savinien

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Crazannes Castle – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Savinien

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Crazannes Castle – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Savinien

10:15

155km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 89.9 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.6 km

Old railway bridge over the Charente

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old railway bridge with a view of the Charente see the impressive current during the rising tides

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33.8 km

Bassin de Plaisance Bougainville

Lake

39.9 km

View of the old suspension bridge over the Charente River

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From here you can enjoy a superb view of the suspension bridge over the Charente, on the Quai Auriol Roy Bry.

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65.7 km

Sainte-Madeleine Church of Crazannes

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The church only dates from 1874 because previously it was the chapel located within the walls of the castle which was that of the parish. In the construction, the chevet …

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66.6 km

Crazannes Castle

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Built in the 14th century, the Château de Crazannes is listed as a Historic Monument. It belonged to the Comte de Caravaz, Jules Gouffier, who inspired Perrault for the creation …

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89.8 km

Chaniers chain bin

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I really enjoyed this ride. I’m 46, I did it on a 40 year old road bike, it’s more suited to a cyclocross bike!

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107 km

Port of the Lys

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The port of Lys is a privileged place for walkers, hikers on foot or by bike, fishermen, boaters and water skiers.
It is an ideal site for a shady stopover!

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132 km

Cathedral of Saintes

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Saintes is a city that shines with its millennial heritage and its Gallo-Roman monuments. As unusual as they are well preserved, these nuggets will take you on a real journey through time.

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146 km

La Charente

Lake

147 km

Great spot for a picnic

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148 km

Bois de la Touche

Forest

152 km

Combe du Poirier

Forest

155 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.1 km

49.9 km

11.0 km

10.8 km

470 m

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.3 km

34.8 km

31.9 km

12.9 km

1.96 km

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Crazannes Castle – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Savinien

Old railway bridge over the Charente

View of the old suspension bridge over the Charente River

Sainte-Madeleine Church of Crazannes

Crazannes Castle

Chaniers chain bin

Port of the Lys

Cathedral of Saintes

Great spot for a picnic

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