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Centre-Val de Loire

Chenonceau Castle – Civray dam loop from Chenonceaux

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Centre-Val de Loire

Chenonceau Castle – Civray dam loop from Chenonceaux

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46

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Chenonceau Castle – Civray dam loop from Chenonceaux

00:46

12.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

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Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at …

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1.82 km

Chenonceau Castle

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Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, …

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2.16 km

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

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It goes on gravel, but if you are careful it can be done for a few meters on the way to see the castle from its best point of view!

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3.00 km

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

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The Loire and its tributaries are a wonderful cycling area. The route now follows the Cher towards Tours. Leisure captains and lock keepers wave to the cyclists. Cycling is a relaxing pleasure here.

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8.43 km

Fish passage

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8.43 km

Civray dam

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Pretty little terrace near the Civray dam

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8.43 km

There is a nice bench for breaks here

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If you are coming from the castle and are looking for a nice place to take a break, this is the place for you

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

3.89 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

5.22 km

3.80 km

2.41 km

922 m

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