Along the banks of the Loire between Cosne and Port Aubry

Park in the Marronniers car park on Quai du Maréchal Joffre.

(S/E) Follow the yellow signposts and cycle along the banks of the Loire via the Quai du Maréchal Joffre, known as the “Route Touristique”, as far as the PO (Paris-Orléans) bridge where the Cyclorail runs (to cross the bridge, speak to the Cyclorail manager). Continue past the bridge for a few dozen metres.

(1) Take the road on the left which climbs towards Port-Aubry and reach a four-way junction.

(2) Follow Rue des 4 Fils Doumer on the left and continue straight on until you reach the junction with Rue Saint-Agnan (D955a).

(3) Turn left towards the town centre.

(4) At the roundabout, turn left onto Place Saint-Agnan, passing the church, then take Rue des Forges to reach the starting car park (S/E).

Follow the yellow signposts

Tourist Information Office at the Palais de Loire, Rue du Général de Gaulle – Electric bike hire.

The banks of the Loire.
Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire town centre and its architectural heritage.
The Loire Museum.
The castle ruins.
The Romanesque Church of Saint-Agnan (12th century) and the Gothic Church of Saint-Jacques (15th century)
The Port-Aubry farm: a shop selling local produce, goat’s cheese and Rosalies for hire.
The P.O. Bridge (Paris–Orléans) – cycle-rail.
Exploratory activities: canoeing down the Loire, boat trips… (enquire at the Tourist Office).