Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Hiers

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Hiers

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Hiers

03:40

61.5km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 40.4 km for 158 m

Open: • Monday: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 44.8 km for 158 m

Open: • Monday: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Parking

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3.18 km

Chenal de Mérignac

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The Chenal de Mérignac makes the connection between the Canal de la Seudre à la Charente canal and the sea at the small oyster and mussel-growing port, adjoining two communes …

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12.4 km

Seudre Bridge

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The highest point of the sector. The view goes for miles and allows you to observe the Seudre, the Oléron viaduct, Marennes and La Tremblade .. But heavy road traffic (from what I saw on a Sunday in mid-September)

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17.2 km

Port of Marennes

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Port Marennes is a sheltered wet dock located after the Cayenne access channel (2,800 m long from the Seudre). You can cycle along the port and the canal.

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40.0 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

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Very practical when it is open. The passages are very regular.

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40.6 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

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In the 19th century, the only way to cross the Charente was by ferry. But this one was disturbed by the tides. It would have been necessary to build a …

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61.1 km

Brouage Citadel

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The stronghold of Brouage is a former salt trading port named Jacopolis-sur-Brouage, which became a Catholic war port wanted by Cardinal Richelieu who named it Brouage in 1627 to compete …

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61.3 km

Brouage Village and Fortifications

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Briouage is one of the most beautiful villages in France.

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61.4 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Hiers-Brouage

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Historical memories attached to this church (baptism of Champlain); Pilgrimage for Canadians. Renaissance-style facade with three carved escutcheons. Inside, the nave and aisles are covered with paneling. Double row of columns with Tuscan capitals.

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