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Centre-Val de Loire

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Montrichard-Val-De-Cher

Chenonceau Castle – The Banks of the Cher loop from Saint-Julien-de-Chédon

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France

Centre-Val de Loire

Blois

Montrichard-Val-De-Cher

Chenonceau Castle – The Banks of the Cher loop from Saint-Julien-de-Chédon

Moderate

4.7

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Chenonceau Castle – The Banks of the Cher loop from Saint-Julien-de-Chédon

02:15

36.6km

210m

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: May 13, 2026

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23.4 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 the origin of this idea. The first floor of the "bridge" was entirely given over to numerous dances. Chenonceau is one of the most visited castles of the Loire castles and is also nicknamed the home of the ladies. It thus belonged successively to Diane de Poitiers then to Catherine de Médicis (respectively the lover and the legitimate wife of Henri III King of France) but also to Louise Marie Madeleine Guillaume de Fontaine, by her marriage Madame Dupin, who was born in Paris on October 28, 1706 and died in her Château de Chenonceau on November 20, 1799. A woman of spirit, famous for her beauty, Louise Dupin was also a personality of the Age of Enlightenment and held brilliant literary salons. She notably received Voltaire, the Abbé de Saint-Pierre, Fontenelle, Marivaux, Montesquieu, Buffon, Marmontel, Mably, Condillac, Grimm, Bernis and Rousseau. In the park of Chenonceau, on this side of the river, is the impressive tomb of this lady. This tomb is inspired by antiquity and is supported at the corners by large lion paws. You can enter the tomb for free.

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23.5 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, where you can see (and photograph) this iconic French castle under a unique and amazing angle that you cannot discover from the castle walls.

Bonus recommendation - if you really want to experience the castle in a unique and exciting way - hire a boat, kayak or canoe down the river and paddle through the iconic arches and under the castle.

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23.8 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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26.2 km

Bar at the campsite

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One of the few places to stop directly on the river

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26.8 km

The Fortified Mill of Chisseaux

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This mysterious building located on an island in the middle of the Cher is the Moulin Fort de Chisseaux. It was built in the 16th century by Adam de Hodon XVI and purchased by Diane de Poitiers, favorite of King Henry II for 20 years. It was then taken over by Catherine de Medici in 1560 upon the death of the king.

Becoming a tan mill in 1825, it was quickly dismantled in 1840 and abandoned for many years before being restored in 1920 by the Menier family, owners of the Château de Chenonceau. It is today private property.

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27.7 km

The Banks of the Cher

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Pleasant and peaceful place to hike by bike or on foot.

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30.0 km

Cher river bank

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Gravel or mountain bike outing with a magnificent view of the castle in the morning or evening
And maybe a hot air balloon departure

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34.6 km

Pont de Montrichard

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The construction of the Montrichard bridge which spans the Cher dates back to the 12th century. On its eastern facade, it is still possible to observe its sharp forepeaks, defensive elements typical of bridges from the Middle Ages.

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36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

5.81 km

5.15 km

2.73 km

547 m

441 m

136 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

15.6 km

1.93 km

1.42 km

160 m

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Chenonceau Castle – The Banks of the Cher loop from Saint-Julien-de-Chédon

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

Chenonceau Castle

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

Bar at the campsite

The Fortified Mill of Chisseaux

The Banks of the Cher

Cher river bank

Pont de Montrichard

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