Entrée de Chatellerault – Châtellerault loop from Châtellerault

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New Aquitaine

Entrée de Chatellerault – Châtellerault loop from Châtellerault

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Entrée de Chatellerault – Châtellerault loop from Châtellerault

03:15

49.2km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 43.8 km for 240 m

After 44.2 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.00 km

Château de la Motte d'Usseau

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Impressive 15th century fortified castle. The castle is private and cannot be visited, but it is possible to spend the night there in a bed and breakfast. bienvenueauchateau.com/chateaux/chateau-de-la-motte

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9.07 km

Le Château de La Motte

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This 15th century castle has a small park with century-old lime trees and has restored its medieval garden. It is now possible to stay there because it has been converted into a bed and breakfast.

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34.2 km

Forêt Domaniale de Châtellerault

Forest

43.8 km

Beach

46.0 km

Picnic Area by the River

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Perfect for a rest. Right on the river and a playground for the children within sight!

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46.8 km

Chatellerault dam

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The history of the Châtellerault dam on the Vienne river, located at the site of the former weapons factory (Manufacture d’armes), is particularly interesting as it is directly linked to the industrialization of the town.

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47.7 km

Entrée de Chatellerault

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The "Tours" at the beginning of the Henri IV bridge in Châtellerault are indeed a historic complex linked to the city's old fortifications. However, they must be distinguished from the …

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48.3 km

The Collegiate Church Notre Dame

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The collegiate church of Notre-Dame de Châtellerault has largely disappeared today, but it played an important role in the religious and political history of the city in the Middle Ages.

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48.4 km

St. Romain Church

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The former Saint-Romain church of Châtellerault, located at 30 rue Saint-Romain, is a building of particular importance to the town's history: it is one of the oldest religious establishments in …

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48.8 km

Châtellerault

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Châtellerault is the 2nd city of the department of Vienne, behind Poitiers. With 35,000 inhabitants, the city was home to a very large arms factory which closed in 1968. Many …

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49.2 km

End point

Train Station

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