Couëron – Lead Tower, Couëron loop from La Basse-Indre - Saint-Herblain

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Couëron – Lead Tower, Couëron loop from La Basse-Indre - Saint-Herblain

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Couëron – Lead Tower, Couëron loop from La Basse-Indre - Saint-Herblain

02:04

34.5km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Train Station

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6.48 km

Couëron

Highlight • Settlement

The scenic riverfront is one of the highlights in this town east of Nantes, hugging the northern bank of the Loire. Large sculptures add human artistry to the verdant landscape on the edge of town.

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7.57 km

Lead Tower, Couëron

Highlight • Monument

A building from the memory of a lost Industry that must be preserved by rehabilitating it and it is in progress 👍

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19.5 km

For Nantes, Tadashi Kawamata imagined Belvédère de l’Hermitage. The structure, made of wood, opens with a narrow and long footbridge, slightly sloping and surrounded by high palisades, which offers a …

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20.2 km

The yellow crane - The old shipyards

Highlight • Other

This crane is one of the symbols of the city of Nantes.

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21.5 km

The Sea Worlds Carousel

Highlight • Rest Area

Impressively large and detail-loving carousel.

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21.8 km

Les Nefs

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Gigantic metal hall where ships were assembled at the time of the shipyards, now converted into a cultural space. This notably houses the Stereolux performance hall and the famous Galerie …

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21.9 km

The Great Elephant – Les Machines de l'Île

Highlight • Monument

If you like the world of Jules Verne then you will love this theme park. In this art project, the ideas of Jules Verne and da Vinci are merged on the site of the former shipyards of Nantes.

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