Cycling in the Pays Loudunais

What if we swapped the noise of the engines for the song of the birds? Cycling in the Pays Loudunais is much more than a means of transport: it’s a way of life. Here, between Poitou, Anjou and Touraine, the roads soften, the countryside opens up and time slows down. Each pedal stroke becomes an invitation to breathe, observe and enjoy.

On the 400 kilometres of signposted trails, there are no traffic jams, just undulating paths between vineyards, hedged farmland and quiet valleys. At every bend, there’s a surprise: a castle standing tall, a village with character, a breathtaking viewpoint. There’s no need to hurry, carried along by the gentleness of a land that takes care of those who take their time.

And because we like to combine business with pleasure here, cycle rides are often punctuated by a gourmet break. A tasting of AOP Saumur wines, a local cheese, some produce from the market: the taste of the Loudunais region can be discovered as much at the table as in the saddle.

Whether you’re a Sunday cyclist , a curious visitor or a family outing, there’s something for everyone. Cycling in the Pays Loudunais means getting back to basics, feeling the wind, the sun and the freedom. And if, at the end of the day, your legs start to feel a little tired, don’t panic: here, getting on a PL’S is above all falling under its spell.