The concluding stage of a seven-stage bicycle tour of the Loire Valley in France.
Today’s ride begins in showas Sur Lair follows along the lair then turns at the Confluence of La Buon and climbs a hill to KES Sur Buon winds through Rolling Hills to shy then back to the lair on a a Riverside bike path that crosses the lair into
Baloa a 22 km ride with 173 M of elevation Gain we leave on the highway directly beneath the chatau on the hill and immediately make our way to follow a Riverside path along the lir we have a lot of company on the trail today the weather is cool and ideal for riding we leave shamont as we pass under the D1
Bridge during August camping facilities are booked with French Travelers enjoying their summer Vacations surrounded by tall trees on both sides one would never guess that we are less than 100 m from the Lair now only 50 m from the lir we enter the District of buong this is a well-maintained dirt track protected from farming traffic to our Right to our left is the Confluence of the Buon with the lir the Buon is a smaller River and from appearances a good spot for fishing this Trail is still considered a part of the lair route as there is no Bridge until the next Town This spot would be a perfect place for a picnic here we enter k Buon where we cross over the Buon River and begin our ride back to the lair this section of Kes Sur Buon is part of one of the ancient walking trails for pilgrims hiking to Santiago de compostella in Northwest
Spain and speaking of walking this hill was time for us to put our feet on the ground at the top of the hill we are rewarded with a view of the GLE s bienen huray a Catholic Church dating back to the Romanesque period pedaling onward our Hill Climb
Continues on this 5% section with the false flat at the top there is a playground and a park and a plateau where the pedaling is much easier in a few hundred meters the tarmac transitions to a dirt track with a grass median this becomes an aggregate Trail
Without any large rocks or pedals this is likely a Farm Road servicing The Vineyards soon we’re on tarmac again still continuing our way through k surong hidden behind this wall is the Chateau D medon built in the 1700s as a summer residence for the bishop of bla
Today it is maintained by a private ownership behind the grounds is another trail with a grass medium that leads to the small village of Shai our route continues closer to the lair and away from Shai this is a popular cycling Road between KES seruan and bloa leaving Shai we follow signs through the
Park to a track that is parallel to the d751 highway it crosses the kosan river and provides a way for cyclists to return to connecting routes on the lair In the middle of the stretch Riders are given directions to perform a Dutch style fers overs taken where Crossing is provided to cross the highway to the other side this allows Riders to continue on another bicycle track to proceed to the lir the d91 leads directly to to a levy
Road called Ru Sant gildas Levy roads are very common in France and the rest of Europe when you’re riding here you can be a 100 meters from a beautiful River without being able to see it because of the wall this cycle track goes up and over the Levy and under the pawn franois miton where we get our first glimpse of the lir here we can see an impressive view of laa from the pawn sh gabriiel we witness one of the grandest approaches to the city that we’ve ever seen once across the bridge we need to
Navigate toward the gar where our hotel is located passing by the 16th century Fountain our route follows bike friendly streets through pla Louis I 12 next we ride through the cortier desarts the Arts quarter a district dedicated to crafts art and Gastronomy at the end of the Arts quarter we are challenged by our final climb of the day alongside the Chateau DEA 100 m at 7% our steepest of the Day from the top at PL Victor Hugo there is a separated bike track that leads us to the top of another Hill and the location of the rail station or gar and our Hotel visiting bla provides a deep dive into French history and culture set against the backdrop of one of the country’s most beautiful regions the chatau is undoubtedly the crown jewel of laa from the 9th century on onwards all the Lords of Bah and all the kings of France who ever lived here
Continually modifi the chatau according to their tastes showcasing styles from the gothic through the Renaissance to the classical era it was the residence of several French Kings and is famous for its beautiful facade and the spiral staircase in franois the first wing the porcupine symbol a personal emblem
Of Louis I 12 appears throughout the chatau the salamander was the emblem of Anne of Britany Louis the 12’s Queen and can also be found throughout the chatau the chatau also houses the bla Museum of Fine Arts which exhibits sculptures and other works of art including paintting things by Master such as
Rubben directly opposite the Chateau de bla the Museum of magic is dedicated to the famous magician Jean Robert houdin born in bla at regular intervals these dragons appear in the windows as if by Magic three churches also show the diverse architecture of bla the gothic Cathedral son Louie de blis has
Undergone various modifications over the centuries stands out for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture igles s Nicholas is another significant religious monument in bla it dates back to the 12th century and features a mix of Romanesque and Gothic element the Third Gan Vincent depal was constructed in the 17th century and
Features Baroque architecture the church is known for its impressive facade and interior decoration the pan staircase connects the lower part of the city with the upper part offering a unique Urban perspective and a great view of the Old Town jard Le located around the cathedral these Gardens offer stunning views over the
City and the lair River they are perfect for a leisurely walk and for enjoying the peaceful surroundings thank you for watching this video subscribe below and be notified as more stages are Released