Following Rabelais' footsteps

Heritage and history

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Bike through the Chinon countryside in the footsteps of Rabelais, the famous writer whose museum is in Seuilly: take the opportunity to discover Rivière and its superb church, and stop off at Le Vazereau, a goat farm that sells its own produce!

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Chinon, a medieval town, and its fortress
Chinon and its medieval city will take you back in time. Visit the royal fortress, where Joan of Arc and the future Charles VII met in 1429, and wander through the medieval town where you can sample a wide range of gastronomic specialities.
Rivière
This village, typical of the days of the bargemen, has at its heart the church of Notre-Dame, whose original architecture is well worth a visit. Stroll along the narrow streets leading up to the banks of the Vienne and pass by some of the oldest houses in the village (14th century).
The Voie Verte Richelieu - Chinon
For just a few kilometres, you'll follow one of the first connected greenways in France, in a natural environment rich in history. Grab your smartphone for this digital and cultural adventure.
La Devinière
Continue your gastronomic journey with Gargantua, and a visit to François Rabelais' home, La Devinière, in Seuilly.
Cinais
Climb up to the Roman Camp and discover its rare heather moorland and woodland.

Departure : Chinon - Faubourg Saint-Jacques
Arrival : Chinon - Faubourg Saint-Jacques
Towns crossed : Chinon, Rivière, Ligré, La Roche-Clermault, Cinais, and Seuilly

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