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Historic bike tour along the Berry Canal between Mennetou and Selles.

By André RAULT
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • First historical bike tour in the south of Sologne.
  • The tour is led by a historian and a history teacher.
  • Gentle slopes for almost the entire 17-mile (27-km) historic tour.

Activity location

    • Centre-Val de Loire
    • Mennetou-sur-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rue Bonne Nouvelle, 41320 Mennetou-sur-Cher, France | Opposite the Priory of Mennetou-sur-Cher and the Crédit Agricole branch.
    • Mennetou-sur-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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Historic bike tour along the Berry Canal between Mennetou and Selles.

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 8:45 AM
Price details
NZ$69.22 x 1 AdultNZ$69.22
Total
Price is NZ$69.22
Until Tue, 14 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Gièvres Cultural Space on the site of the World War I American camp.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour with regular stops along the Berry Canal.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stroll through the medieval town of Mennetou.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary coffee/tea upon arrival.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Audio recording, Bachelor & hen party groups, Party groups
  • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People who can't ride a bike, People with low level of fitness

What you can expect

Discover a medieval town – At 8:45 a.m., stroll through the medieval town of Mennetou.

A friendly break over coffee – Let's enjoy a hot drink together at 9:15 a.m., included in the price.

Stop at a lock in Langon - Discover an old lockkeeper's house in Langon at 9:45 a.m.

Stop at the Port de Villefranche – At 10:15 a.m., we will discuss the canal’s importance for industry and the Military Demarcation Line.

Cycle along the Berry Canal - The Cœur de France cycle route (V46) follows the former towpath.

The US Base at Gièvres – The Great War exhibition and guided tour from 10:45 am to 11:15 am.

Discover the heritage treasures – We will pass by Château des Nouies at 12:15 p.m.

Selles-sur-Cher, a forgotten gem – Arrival around 12:30 p.m. at the kiosk on the water, Rue des Épinettes in Selles-sur-Cher.

Lunch at L'Eau Berge Selloise – Lunch available at 1:00 p.m. for €17 per person (starter, starter, main course, cheese, and dessert).

Location

Activity location

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    • Centre-Val de Loire
    • Mennetou-sur-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rue Bonne Nouvelle, 41320 Mennetou-sur-Cher, France | Opposite the Priory of Mennetou-sur-Cher and the Crédit Agricole branch.
    • Mennetou-sur-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France