Boucle cyclable Terroir entre terre et mer

Fancy a break between land and sea? The Pays de Retz offers unique landscapes, between the Loire estuary, the Atlantic Ocean, the Nantes basin and the Vendée. Welcome to La Bernerie, Les Moutiers and Villeneuve.

Departing from Place de l'Église Madame in the centre of Les Moutiers, this 20.3km loop, in its shortest section, is a great way for families to discover the varied landscapes between the marshes, the Bay of Bourgneuf and the rural area with its farming, wine-growing and craft industries.

Along the way, you'll discover the secrets of :

the town and history of Moutiers-en-Retz and Villeneuve-en-Retz
the salt works (Tenue de Mareil, Salorge de Millac)
the port of Collet
the Marcel soap factory
vineyards (Domaine des Sylphes, Moulin de la Touche)
Prigny chapel
Port Royal
the oyster-farming area
The Pays de Retz Museum
the Arzelier mill
...


Between mills and vineyards, salorge and chapel, a whole living heritage awaits you along the cycle path!

Want even more?
The longest version of this discovery trail, beyond Villeneuve, offers an even more authentic escape.
This variant adds 19.2 km to the first, or can be explored separately.


The detailed booklet with these 2 routes is available free of charge from our 7 tourist offices and can be downloaded below

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cyclist, whether you're travelling alone, with friends or with the family, your cycling trip should remain a pleasure, a moment of relaxation and discovery.
So make sure you follow the rules of good cycling safety.