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Day 1: Paris to Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, the first leg of the Paris - Orléans route (57km)
🚲 Set off on a 57 km bike ride from Paris to Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, along the magnificent Seine Valley.
🌳 Along the way, you'll pass through peaceful forests, skirt the banks of the river and discover charming villages like Évry and Corbeil-Essonnes.
🖼️ Take a break at the Parc de la Haute-Île for a moment of relaxation in the heart of nature, or visit the Paul Delouvrier museum in Evry.
🥾 Explore Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry's industrial heritage and enjoy its hiking trails.
© Fête de la Nature
Day 2: Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry to Nemours, a natural escape (64km)
🚲 Enjoy 64 km of pure change of scenery by bike, from Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry to Nemours, through the splendid landscapes of the Essonne valley and the Fontainebleau forest.
🌳 Along the way, you'll discover natural and cultural gems such as the majestic Fontainebleau forest, ideal for a hiking break or picnic.
🌸 Halfway there, don't miss a visit to the Château de Courances, surrounded by breathtaking gardens.
🏰 When you arrive in Nemours, let yourself be seduced by its charming historic center and the magnificent Château-Musée de Nemours. You're well on your way to Paris - Orléans.
© Fontainebleau Tourisme
Day 3: From Nemours to Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, halfway between Paris and Orléans (69km)
🚲 Embark on a superb 69 km cycling adventure between Nemours and Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, a route combining unspoilt nature and historical heritage.
🏰 As soon as you leave Nemours, explore the Château-Musée before crossing the bucolic landscapes of the Loing valley.
🌉 On the way, discover the charming town of Montargis, nicknamed the “Venice of the Gâtinais”, with its picturesque canals and bridges.
⚔️ Once in Rogny, admire the impressive historic site of the Seven Locks, a 17th-century masterpiece of engineering.
© Radio France - Karine Decalf
Day 4: From Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses to Saint-Aignan-le-Jaillard, between Canal and Châteaux (59km)
🚲 Take off on a 58 km bike ride from Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses to Saint-Aignan-le-Jaillard, a route that will let you discover the beauty of the Loire landscape.
💧 After admiring the famous Rogny locks, follow the Briare canal, lined with pretty villages.
🏰 Along the way, make a detour to the Château de Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire to immerse yourself in medieval history.
🥇 Enjoy a break on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before arriving in Saint-Aignan-le-Jaillard, a village in the heart of the fertile Sologne plains. You're almost at the end of the Paris - Orléans route.
© Tourisme Loiret
Day 5: From Saint-Aignan-le-Jaillard to Orléans, the last leg of the Paris - Orléans route (59km)
🚲 Immerse yourself in the Loire Valley with this 59 km bike ride between Saint-Aignan-le-Jaillard and Orléans.
🥇 Pedal along the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy breathtaking views of the river and surrounding forests.
🏰 Stop off at the majestic Château de Châteauneuf-sur-Loire for a cultural visit, then relax in the town's flower-filled gardens.
🏹 When you arrive in Orléans, relive the story of Joan of Arc by exploring its emblematic monuments.
© My Loire Valley
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