Discover La Loire à Vélo from L’Esplanade

L’Esplanade Hôtel · Restaurant · Bar à vin is located directly on the Loire à Vélo cycle route, making it an ideal stop for cyclists exploring one of France’s most famous long-distance cycling routes. With no detour required, you can easily stop for lunch, dinner, an overnight stay or simply enjoy a relaxing break overlooking the Loire before continuing your journey.

Stretching for more than 900 kilometres, La Loire à Vélo follows the Loire River from Cuffy, near Nevers, to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins on the Atlantic coast. Along the way, cyclists discover vineyards, charming riverside villages, historic towns, castles and exceptional natural landscapes.

From Le Pellerin, you can easily cycle to Nantes, visit the picturesque village of Trentemoult or continue towards the Loire estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.

As an Accueil Vélo certified establishment, L’Esplanade offers services designed specifically for cyclists:

• secure bicycle storage;
• charging facilities for electric bikes (on request);
• bicycle repairs and maintenance provided on site by our partner Jean-Christophe from Klinik du Vélo (paid service);
• homemade cuisine to recharge after a day’s ride;
• comfortable hotel accommodation just a few metres from the cycle route.

Whether you’re cycling for a day or travelling the entire Loire Valley, L’Esplanade is the perfect place to relax before continuing your adventure.

Practical information

• Location: directly on the Loire à Vélo route
• Certification: Accueil Vélo
• Services: secure bike storage, e-bike charging (on request), bicycle repairs (paid service), restaurant and hotel
• Perfect for: cycle tourists, multi-day cycling trips and relaxing riverside breaks.

Continue your cycling adventure

After a day on the bike, unwind on our terrace overlooking the Loire, enjoy homemade cuisine or spend a restful night before setting off on the next stage of your journey.