Cycling
Loches and Southern Touraine are one of the 10 French regions to have been awarded the “Destination France à vélo” label.
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The Two Valleys Tour
LA GUERCHE
Place de la Mairie
37350 LA GUERCHE
0247918282
This loop takes in part of the southern Touraine greenway, in the Claise valley, and then takes a detour to the edge of Touraine, on the banks of another river, the Creuse.
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Treasure Route - Loop n°6/n°7
MONTRESOR
37460 MONTRESOR
02 47 92 70 71
Combining nature and heritage, this loop links up Montrésor - with its château, collegiate church and riverbanks - with Villeloin-Coulangé where you can admire the remains of a Benedictine abbey. Such gorgeous surroundings will get you hopping on and off your bike to get a closer look!
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The Gourmet Tangent
LOCHES
Place de la Marne
37600 LOCHES
02 47 91 82 82
A trip from Loches to Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois is an excursion full of discoveries and flavors! Succumb to the call of your taste buds: restaurants and local producers line the route, giving you the opportunity to discover the know-how of southern Touraine while admiring the landscape.
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In the heart of the Loches national forest - Bike loop n°2
SAINT-QUENTIN-SUR-INDROIS
37310 SAINT-QUENTIN-SUR-INDROIS
02 47 91 82 82
After meandering past the Indrois valley, delve into the old royal woodland around Loches. Keep your eyes peeled in the shade of the old trees for a stag or deer that the Kings of France used to come and hunt long ago. These days the woods are a favourite "hunting" ground for mushroom-gatherers!
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Circuit of the 3 rivers - Circuit n°9
LE GRAND-PRESSIGNY
37350 LE GRAND-PRESSIGNY
02 47 94 96 82
Pedal in the footsteps of our ancestors: circa 2800/2400 B.C., the region was a major flint production site. Up above Le Grand-Pressigny, there is a prehistory museum showcasing the collections and expertise of the artisans who made large flint blades.
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The rose in the valley - Bike loop n°3
CHEDIGNY
37310 CHEDIGNY
02 47 91 82 82
The trail makes its way along the banks of the river Indrois until Azay-sur-Indre village, where the Marquis de la Lafayette once lived. Back in Chédigny, go for a leisurely stroll around this village whose parks and gardens are listed as some of the most beautiful in the Loire Valley.
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The Great Crossing of South Touraine
LOCHES
Place de la Marne
37600 LOCHES
02 47 91 82 82
Linking Loches to Descartes or Grand-Pressigny, the junction between the Indre à Vélo and the Voie Verte, you'll discover the remains of an abandoned village, picturesque villages, unspoilt landscapes and castles and fortresses. Discover a little-known Touraine!
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Of Oak and Water - Circuit n°5
CHEMILLE-SUR-INDROIS
37460 CHEMILLE-SUR-INDROIS
02 47 92 70 71
From the leisure centre at Chemillé-sur-Indrois lake, pedal your way along small country lanes to Le Liget chartreuse, an old 12th-century abbey built by Henry II of England. Nearby, a chapel and old fortified farm, La Corroirie, are well worth a visit.
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The royal escape - Bike loop n°1
LOCHES
37600 LOCHES
Take a ride like a king on his horse! You will leave your royal residence in Loches, admire the medieval alleys, visit Beaulieu the monastery, before heading for the forest, the favourite hunting ground of the kings of France.
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Baronnie circuit - Circuit n°8
PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
37290 PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
02 47 94 96 82
Between Touraine and Bas-Berry, the trail runs through Preuilly forest where you can admire an arboretum and a maze! After a foray into the Indre département, head back to Preuilly-sur-Claise to see its splendid abbey church boasting a Burgundy-style roof with glazed tiling.
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Between Claise and Creuse - Circuit n°11
PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
37290 PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
02 47 94 96 82
Brace those calf muscles ... this trail is the longest ... and the furthest south in the département! Wind your way between the Claise and Creuse valleys to where three historical provinces meet: Touraine, Berry and Poitou. Listen closely and you might just hear the cicadas singing.
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Circuits of the 3 rivers - Circuit n°10
LE GRAND-PRESSIGNY
37350 LE GRAND-PRESSIGNY
02 47 94 96 82
This easy-peasy trail along the Claise banks is perfect for admiring the wealth of treasures to be found in south Touraine, like Chaumussay village which used to be a major pilgrimage site last century as the water of Saint-Marc fountain was supposed to heal blindness.