Saint-Cyr viewpoint – Port du Collet loop from Villeneuve-en-Retz

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Saint-Cyr viewpoint – Port du Collet loop from Villeneuve-en-Retz

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Saint-Cyr viewpoint – Port du Collet loop from Villeneuve-en-Retz

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31.8km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.4 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.26 km

The crossing of the Machecoul greenhouses

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This trail will take you back to Machecoul, arriving from Sainte Pazanne. A smooth and pleasant path runs through the many greenhouses where numerous plants are grown. An unusual discovery!

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13.9 km

Saint-Cyr viewpoint

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Panoramic view of the Breton marsh.
Orientation table.
The path leading down to the Machecoul road is perfectly passable and offers a beautiful view.

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14.8 km

Church of Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Julitte of Saint-Cyr-en-Retz

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Neo-Gothic style church dating from the end of the 19th century.

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21.7 km

Étier de la Charreau Blanche - Le Petit Collet

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The long drainage channel serves also as a port for recreational and small fishing boats

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22.5 km

Footbridge over the Falleron

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Small docking point for ships on the canal.

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22.5 km

Water management is essential for life in the swamp, it is managed by the SAH. (Syndicate of the Southern Loire Hydraulic Development). 51 municipalities are affected by the regulation of these waters by the Marais Breton Vendée or Marô. There are still 3 main locks in Port la Roche and 2 in Fresne.

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23.0 km

Le Colet Basins

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Traditional aquaculture south of the river

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23.2 km

Vélocéan

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Parallel to the Vélodysée route, the Vélacé connects the towns on the Loire-Atlantique coast, from Mesquer in the north to Bourgneuf-en-Retz in the south. Superb panoramas are available along the Vélacé cycle route. The route oscillates between the seafront and the hinterland over 140 km from Saint-Nazaire to Piriac-Sur-Mer. It allows you to discover the unique landscapes and historical heritage of the Loire-Atlantique coastline.

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31.8 km

End point

Parking

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