Loire by Bike: the 3 July events in detail

• From Chinon to Montsoreau, various events to break up the 11 mile ride:
• • From Chinon, activities offering a chance to explore the Loire and its environment through works presented by the Touraine Val de Loire CPIE (Centre for Environmental Action).
  • Hamlet of L’Ilette: activities exploring the natural heritage on the banks of the Vienne.
  • Hamlet of Le Carroi Ragueneau: activities exploring wine-making led by the local producers in Beaumont-en-Véron.
  • Campsite in Savigny-en-Véron: concert by the group Santa Macairo Orkestar.

o Stop-over point: refreshments and repairs

o  Mid-point car park on the Place de l’église in Savigny, 5.5 miles from Montsoreau

• From Saumur to Montsoreau, various events to break up the 9 mile ride:
• • From Saumur, activities offering a chance to explore the Loire based on works introduced by bookseller Bétina Guilhem.
  • Rest area in Dampierre-sur-Loire (rue Gaillarde): activities based on local produce, led by local producers.
  • Souzay: Mid-point car park in the centre of the village, 5 miles from Montsoreau.
  • Hamlet of Le Clos des Murs: Entertainment, story-telling and exploration of the wine-making landscape of the Loire.
  • Chapelle de Parnay: classical music concert with Marie-Claire Vialatte

o Stop-over point: refreshments and repairs