Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés – Port de Saint-Benoît loop from Saint-Martin-d'Abbat

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Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés – Port de Saint-Benoît loop from Saint-Martin-d'Abbat

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Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés – Port de Saint-Benoît loop from Saint-Martin-d'Abbat

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17.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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1.13 km

Church of the Most Holy Trinity

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One of the oldest churches in France, built in 806, under Charlemagne. It is of pre-Romanesque architecture, inspired by Byzantine art. Even more remarkable due to the presence of a …

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1.14 km

Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés

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The church from 806 has the only surviving Byzantine mosaic of France from this period

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7.81 km

Basilica of Saint Benedict at Fleury

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The Abbey of Saint-Benoît was built in the 11th century and still houses a community of monks. The Saint-Benoît basilica can be visited outside of services.

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8.14 km

A typical "French village" square at Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

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Nice, small space, which is used as a parking lot.

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8.25 km

Café de la Ville

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Fantastic coffee ☕️ and a wonderful host. The owner we t out of her way to help us, including free cold water with ice 🧊 to fill all our water bottles - exceptional service!!!

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9.58 km

Port de Saint-Benoît

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The port of Saint-Benoît is a natural port, classified as a picturesque site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The setting is truly idyllic.

The Loire navy was flourishing in …

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9.69 km

Viewpoint over the Loire where small wooden boats are frequently installed. Without artificial development, this edge of the Loire cannot accommodate large boats and has retained a natural and wild side.

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9.87 km