
A cultural and gastronomic route
Highlights
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Doulcon: Lac Vert and its leisure centre
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Dun-sur-Meuse: the upper town, its church and medieval ramparts
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Stenay: the Beer Museum
On the way to Dun-sur-Meuse and then Stenay, along the narrow green roads along the Meuse. On the programme: picturesque landscapes, cultural stops, family activities and a gastronomic break!
Climb back into the saddle to reach Dun-sur-Meuse, a charming town perched on a natural promontory. The effort will be rewarded by a superb panorama of the Meuse valley from the upper town. It is here that the church and ramparts, precious witnesses to the town's medieval past, can be discovered. And for lovers of local flavours, don't miss a taste of La Dunoise with a short diversions to Milly-sur-Bradon, the famous craft beer brewed on site. A well-deserved break after climbing this famous hill!
Take a break before heading back to Doulcon, where you can park your bikes for a trip to the leisure centre, in particular Lac Vert, offering 500 m2 of sand and plenty of activities for all the family.
Then it's on to Mont-devant-Sassey and its 11th-century Romanesque church. At Sassey-sur-Meuse, you're back on the small, green country roads. It's impossible to enjoy it all this way by car! In Stenay, the Musée de la Bière awaits you, with over 2,500 m2 of exhibition space! At the end of your visit, take the time to sample a cold local beer and nibble on a slice of Orval cheese...
Practical info
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59.84 km
including 37 km on roads and 19 km on cycle paths -
Access by train :
Verdun
There is a cycle route between Verdun and Samogneux: from Verdun, follow the signs to avoid ending up on the main road.
Once past the village of Dun-sur-Meuse, head for Doulcon. The stage continues along small country roads past Sassey-sur-Meuse.