Describe La Vélodyssée in one sentence? That is (nearly) impossible! There is so much variety in the landscapes and towns it passes through, the culinary specialities of the various regions and much more. One thing is for sure: La Vélodyssée has some lovely surprises in store for you all along the route.
Magical natural landscapes 🧚
You will cycle through large protected areas, from legendary Brittany to the Loire estuary, from the Vendée marshes to the Aquitaine coastline.
You will ride alongside canals, moors, marshes, dunes, beaches, pine forests, hedgerows, ponds and more. La Vélodyssée will charm your socks off!
Must-see cities ⭐
Nantes, La Rochelle, Rochefort, Royan, Bayonne and Biarritz all have their own identity and unique features. You won’t regret making longer stops there.
We like: following the Le Voyages à Nantes green line, contemplating La Rochelle thousand-year-old local history, taking a trip back to the 1950s in Royan and admiring street art in Bayonne.
Iconic tourist attractions 🤩
You will be stunned by iconic tourist attractions like the Nantes-Brest Canal, Poitevin marshes, Fort Boyard and maritime heritage, Arcachon Bay, Dune du Pilat and the Landes forest.
Tasty culinary stops 😋
There is no shortage of culinary specialities on La Vélodyssée to satisfy every preference: sweet or savoury, meat or fish. Take a trip on your plate, as well, with dishes like potée bretonne, garbure stew, Nantes cake, pork scratchings, white asparagus, pink onions and oysters.
Give in to temptation and let your taste buds guide you!
