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Troglodyte houses – Fontevraud loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

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Troglodyte houses – Fontevraud loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

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Troglodyte houses – Fontevraud loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

01:41

23.3km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.38 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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387 m

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Highlight • Historical Site

Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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4.94 km

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

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5.46 km

Turquant

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To build the beautiful houses of the area here lard was mined. Many people lived in the caves until 1935. Today, the caves are restored and there are many cafes, bed and breakfasts and various art shops.

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5.55 km

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

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Between the Loire and the hills, Turquant welcomes, in season, craftsmen and a Métiers d'Art boutique in a remarkably restored troglodyte site.

Several designers open their workshops to the public and passionately share their expertise.

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5.56 km

Troglodyte houses

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Explore the Turquant cave dwellings by mountain bike, where you will discover a unique blend of history and natural beauty. As you cycle through the area, you will see these …

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14.9 km

Fontevraud

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Located at the crossroads of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, welcome to the Fontevraud-l'Abbaye Tourist Office, our travel advisors will welcome you in front of the Saint-Michel church to help you discover the destination.

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15.0 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place with a rich history, located in …

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16.0 km

Notre-Dame-de-Pitié Chapel

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The Notre-Dame-de-Pitié chapel, dating from 1579, is remarkable for both its late Renaissance architecture and its interior decoration, which was completely rebuilt in 1871-1872 around the sculpted group of …

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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

5.03 km

3.06 km

545 m

524 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.00 km

5.57 km

4.07 km

3.18 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

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Monday 31 August

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12°C

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Troglodyte houses – Fontevraud loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Turquant

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

Troglodyte houses

Fontevraud

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Notre-Dame-de-Pitié Chapel

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