View of Saint-Simeux – Foulpougne Viaduct loop from Trois-Palis

View of Saint-Simeux – Foulpougne Viaduct loop from Trois-Palis

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View of Saint-Simeux – Foulpougne Viaduct loop from Trois-Palis

02:02

45.5km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.09 km

View of Saint-Simeux

Highlight • Settlement

The church dominating the village is visible from afar. I recommend this place in the early morning when the light bathes the whole village. Great point of view from the lock where you can often see herons.

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8.90 km

The Charente

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The Charente is one of the most peaceful rivers. It rises in the foothills of Limousin and flows into the ocean at Rochefort. In previous centuries, Cognac brandy, Angoulême paper and Saint-Savinien stone were transported on long flat-bottomed boats to the ocean.

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23.0 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Fléac

Highlight • Religious Site

Small domed church from the first years of the 12th century. The nave, with three domes, ends with a vaulted apse in the bottom of the oven. The dome which precedes the apse is surmounted by the bell tower and lower than the other two. Small domed church from the first years of the 12th century. The nave, with three domes, ends with a vaulted apse in the bottom of the oven. The dome which precedes the apse is surmounted by the bell tower and lower than the two others.

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33.0 km

La Touvre

Lake

33.6 km

Foulpougne Viaduct

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The Foulpougne viaduct crosses the Touvre and allows the Paris-Bordeaux line to continue on its way. It is 60 meters long and overlooks the river at 16 meters in height.

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45.1 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

Highlight • Religious Site

This 12th century Romanesque church is nestled in the heart of the village and beautifully lighted in sunny weather. At the gates of Angoulême and on the banks of the Charente, it is easily accessible by the white paths further south.

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45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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