La Vélodyssée, your journey to the Atlantic Coast

After following the Loire River, continue your cycling adventure towards the Atlantic coast on La Vélodyssée, one of Europe’s most iconic long-distance cycle routes.

Covering more than 1,300 kilometres from Brittany to the French Basque Country, La Vélodyssée takes cyclists through estuaries, marshlands, forests, sandy beaches, fishing harbours and famous seaside resorts along France’s Atlantic coastline.

From L’Esplanade Hôtel · Restaurant · Bar à vin in Le Pellerin, you can easily reach Nantes before continuing your journey towards Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Pornic, La Baule and many other Atlantic destinations.

Thanks to its peaceful riverside location and cyclist-friendly facilities, L’Esplanade is the perfect place to relax before the next stage of your trip.

As an Accueil Vélo certified establishment, we offer:

• secure bicycle storage;
• charging facilities for electric bikes (on request);
• bicycle repairs and maintenance by our on-site partner Jean-Christophe from Klinik du Vélo (paid service);
• a restaurant and comfortable hotel accommodation.

Practical information

• Location: close to La Vélodyssée
• Certification: Accueil Vélo
• Services: secure bike storage, e-bike charging (on request), bicycle repairs (paid service), restaurant and hotel
• Perfect for: cycle tourists travelling between the Loire Valley and the Atlantic coast.

Continue your journey

Before heading towards the Atlantic coast, enjoy homemade cuisine, a relaxing moment on our Loire-side terrace or a comfortable overnight stay at L’Esplanade.