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Crazannes Castle – Saint-Savinien-sur-Charente loop from Annepont

Crazannes Castle – Saint-Savinien-sur-Charente loop from Annepont

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Crazannes Castle – Saint-Savinien-sur-Charente loop from Annepont

02:05

34.5km

160m

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: May 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.73 km

From tar to trail - the very definition of Gravel

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14.0 km

Built in the 14th century, the Château de Crazannes is listed as a Historic Monument. It belonged to the Comte de Caravaz, Jules Gouffier, who inspired Perrault for the creation of the master of Puss in Boots, the Marquis de Carabas. A rereading of the tale is essential before visiting the castle and its magnificent garden!

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21.8 km

Saint-Savinien-sur-Charente

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Labeled “Small town of character”, but also “Village of stones and water” (an expression which describes this village very well), Saint-Savinien-sur-Charente is a small picturesque village in the Saintonge Romane nestled in a meander of the Charente, nestled between the river and a limestone cliff. The town is remarkable for its houses built right on the water on the banks of the Charente, its district of troglodyte dwellings in the heights, some of which date back to the Gallo-Roman era, its river port, its old buildings and its churches, including the magnificent Romanesque church dating from the 13th century.

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26.7 km

Couronne-sur-Charente

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30.7 km

Great spot for a picnic

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31.5 km

Château de Taillebourg

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Located on a rocky spur overlooking the Charente, Taillebourg has one of the oldest castles in the province of Saintonge. It was also one of the most important in the region in the Middle Ages. This stronghold will allow the city to assert its power and prosper thanks to its port and control of trade throughout the Middle Ages. According to a chronicler, the Château de Taillebourg hosted the wedding night of Louis, future king of France under the name Louis VII, with Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. Louis IX (future Saint Louis) made the castle his fortress to launch the attack against the King of England, Henry III. This victorious battle of July 21, 1242 became famous and was represented several centuries later by Delacroix, whose painting can be seen in the Battles gallery at the Palace of Versailles.
The castle which had endured all the sieges during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion was taken and destroyed during the Fronde in 1652. During the Revolution, it was sold in lots as national property. Having suffered from lack of maintenance, the building was the victim of a fire in 1822 and was largely destroyed. All that remains now are the ruins with the ramparts and a tower standing like an emaciated being. It now houses a park which is a haven of peace.
To access it from the banks of the Charente, you have to take a small detour through the town.

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34.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

12.9 km

7.76 km

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

12.5 km

4.64 km

1.83 km

1.58 km

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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From tar to trail - the very definition of Gravel