Ecluse de la Reinette à Montargis
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Canal de Briare près de Montargis
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La véloroute à Montargis
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Musée Girodet à Montargis
Musée Girodet © Office de Tourisme Agglomération de Montargis

Montargis

The ‘‘Venice of the Gâtinais’’ area

Some 100km south of Paris, in the Centre-Val de Loire Region, Montargis is an exciting town along the Scandibérique route, given its cultural and economic life. Crossing the 14 parishes encompassed by the wider Agglomération Montargoise, on your biking adventure, enjoy meandering through the maze of canals, removed from the hassles of contemporary life! The so-called ‘‘Venice of the Gâtinais’’, boasting 131 bridges and footbridges, including the Passerelle Victor Hugo designed by the Eiffel Company, consists of little islands, canals and streets over the water which you can discover thanks to the Circuit des Ponts, or Bridges Trail.


Do visit the Musée Girodet, dedicated to artist Anne-Louis Girodet, from Montargis, once a pupil of the Revolution’s classical master, David, and the Musée Historique de l’Amitié Franco-Chinoise, plus follwo the Chinese trail, revealing China’s close links with Montargis! Fans of bicycles will be interested to know that adjoining Châlette-sur-Loing was the birthplace of Hutchinson, leading world specialist in rubber, making pneumatic bike tyres since 1890, its tyres featuring on the podium in many events!

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Nemours / Montargis

17 Nemours / Montargis

34 km
2 h 14 min
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The Scandibérique continues through the Gâtinais area, along the towpath beside the Canal du Loing. This canal crosses gentle landscapes, with a mix of woods, fields and lakes. At the level of the hamlet Les Varennes, to enjoy a recreational break, ride over to the outdoor leisure centre at Souppes-sur-Loing, bathing here a treat on hot days. Also consider a detour to the historic fortified town of Château-Landon, with its interesting heritage. After the hamlet of Pont de Dordives, the cycle route reaches Buges Lock, where the Loing, Briare and Orléans Canals meet. Ride on to the town of Montargis, nicknamed the ‘Little Venice of the Gâtinais’.
Montargis / Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses

18 Montargis / Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses

34 km
2 h 18 min
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Leaving Montargis, you change canal, the Scandibérique leading you on via the towpath beside the Canal de Briare. The Loing River meanders on by next to the canal, providing a green setting along this most peaceful of stages. Greet the lock-keepers and those on boats on the canal as you head down this friendly waterway, the route dotted with charming Gâtinais villages. You reach the highlight of this stage of the Scandibérique adventure at Rogny les 7 Écluses, the name giving away the reason for this village’s fame – its flight of seven locks! Do pause here for a picnic, taking in the grand view.