Saint-Brice Castle – Bourg-Charente Castle loop from Louzac-Saint-André

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Saint-Brice Castle – Bourg-Charente Castle loop from Louzac-Saint-André

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Saint-Brice Castle – Bourg-Charente Castle loop from Louzac-Saint-André

06:53

96.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.23 km

Parc François Ier

Forest

13.0 km

Saint-Brice Castle

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Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.

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16.4 km

Bois des Fausses

Forest

18.2 km

Bourg-Charente Castle

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Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.

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22.9 km

Charente riverside in Jarnac

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There are e-bike chargers here

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23.6 km

The Jarnac Quays

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Opposite the racecourse, a narrow dirt path sheltered by a row of trees. Perfect place to take a break, sit and watch the Charente flow peacefully

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27.0 km

Bourg-Charente

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Le Bourg offers the possibility of dining at La Ribaudière, one of the three Michelin-starred restaurants in Charente, but also, for sports enthusiasts, at the grocery store in the main …

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38.4 km

Château de François-Ier

Castle

69.2 km

Small Bridge over the Étier de Rousson

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A small bridge over the Etier de Rousson which leads to La Charente. It is on the V92 cycle path.

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76.5 km

Cathedral of Saintes

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Saintes is a city that shines with its millennial heritage and its Gallo-Roman monuments. As unusual as they are well preserved, these nuggets will take you on a real journey through time.

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76.6 km

View of the Arch of Germanicus and the Charente River

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🏛️ Construction: 18-19 AD

The arch was built around 18-19 AD, during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. It stood at the entrance to the Roman bridge crossing the Charente, at …

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