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Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Seuilly

Royal Fortress of Chinon – Richelieu loop from Seuilly

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Seuilly

Royal Fortress of Chinon – Richelieu loop from Seuilly

Moderate

5.0

(1)

4

riders

Royal Fortress of Chinon – Richelieu loop from Seuilly

02:41

55.3km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 8.18 km for 386 m

After 12.2 km for 121 m

Waypoints

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1

8.37 km

View of the Royal Fortress of Chinon

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The best view of the town of Chinon and its royal fortress. The adjoining park with its tavern can be a wonderful place for a break.

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9.46 km

The Clock Tower, Chinon

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Orgasmic pastries

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3

9.87 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

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Chinon lives from its historical heritage and especially from its castle. On July 14th, a wonderful fireworks display can be viewed from the bridge over the Venant. An unforgettable experience!

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4

14.1 km

Suitable for cycling, on flat old train tracks, toilet on route

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5

26.1 km

Old train route from Richelieu to Chinon

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6

32.1 km

In 1631, to thank his minister, Cardinal Richelieu, for his eminent services, King Louis XIII did him the favor of erecting "a town enclosed by walls and moats and building …

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32.8 km

Richelieu Park

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A large park, with tall trees, some vestiges of the formidable Château de Richelieu, a hydraulic network ... Perfect for a cool stop, a picnic and a possible nap :)

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33.0 km

Richelieu

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Richelieu is a special town: Commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu, it is a remarkable testimony to 17th century town planning. It is based on a checkerboard plan on the model of …

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55.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

20.0 km

2.89 km

2.68 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

14.5 km

424 m

194 m

177 m

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Thursday 27 August

24°C

17°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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