Place Royale – Church of the Holy Cross loop from Orvault

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Place Royale – Church of the Holy Cross loop from Orvault

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Place Royale – Church of the Holy Cross loop from Orvault

01:16

21.3km

110m

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: July 30, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.90 km for 275 m

Discouraged

After 7.61 km for 252 m

Discouraged

After 13.6 km for 170 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.70 km

Place Royale

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place with fountains in the middle - during my visit with construction activities.

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9.43 km

Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Nantes

Highlight • Religious Site

After being classified as a Historic Monument in 1986, extensive restoration work began in 1996.
But you can see the south facade, the large gate and the eardrum as well …

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10.4 km

The trading exchange gave the place its name. What makes the square interesting are its cafes and restaurants. You can also regularly find various rides here and there is always a book market on Tuesdays.

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11.4 km

Bouffay Square

Highlight • Settlement

Place du Bouffay was the main square of Nantes in the Middle Ages, but the buildings surrounding it date from the 18th and 19th centuries. It overlooked the Loire, until …

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11.6 km

Church of the Holy Cross

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The church was restored in the 19th century and later the outbuilding and former Benedictine abbey housed the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, which it remains today.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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