Cycling along the Loire in Autumn

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The last time we were on our bikes was when we cycled from Ybbs to Grein in Austria on October 3rd. Jean Michel has cleaned them and we have put away all our gear but an unusually warm sunny day with 20°C maximum is predicted so we decide to make the most of it. We drive the three kilometers along the Loire to François Mitterand Bridge, cross over and park along the banks of the Loire, just next to the bike path. It’s about 3 pm.

Starting point on the other side of Mitterand Bridge
Starting point on the other side of Mitterand Bridge

We can’t get over how balmy it is. I keep having to get off my bike to take photos. The light is wonderful and the sky is a beautiful blue.

First view of Saint Nicolas and the castle
First view of Saint Nicolas and the castle
The castle and cathedral reflected in the Loire
The castle and cathedral reflected in the Loire
Gabriel Bridge
Gabriel Bridge
The modern church on the other side of the bridge
The modern church on the other side of the bridge

We continue along the new bike path towards Saint Dyé that takes us past Château Menars.

Château de Menars
Château de Menars

Then on past the pretty little village of Cour-sur-Loire which you may remember we reached via bike ferry during the summer.

The church in Cour-sur-Loire
The church in Cour-sur-Loire
The village of Cour-sur-Loire
The village of Cour-sur-Loire

We have our pause at the picnic table just opposite Cour-sur-Loire, then turn back- 25 kilometers and 1 hour 40 minutes of sheer pleasure.

The picnic table with acorns and an old boat
The picnic table with acorns and an old boat

 

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4 thoughts on “Cycling along the Loire in Autumn”

  1. What a perfect day. So glad the bicycles were retrieved. Magic sky and reflections and I am delighted by your last photo. Our magnificent jacarandas are boosting my spirits.

    1. Yes, I’ve been seeing lots of jacaranda photos on Facebook. We were lucky to experience them last time we were in Australia.

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