Annesse-Et-Beaulieu: Cycling Routes and Heritage

In Annesse-Et-Beaulieu, cycling and walking routes sit alongside historical and spiritual points of interest. Different factors are relevant when planning your trip: the Voie Verte is intended for non-motorised use, the traditional Camino de Santiago route reaches the town after the section along the canal, and Saint-Blaise Church provides a historical point of interest.

Cycling, routes and events

The Voie Verte du Grand Périgueux is intended for walking, cycling and roller skating, and is designated for non-motorised traffic. At Pont de Gravelle in Annesse-Et-Beaulieu, the Voie Verte meets an 86-kilometre cycle route connecting the Périgord with the Gironde. These are different points of reference for your planning: the Voie Verte is defined by its intended uses, while the cycle route is defined by its length and the connection between the regions. This helps you decide whether to focus on a non-motorised route or a connection between the Périgord and Gironde.

Once a year, runners and walkers come together for La Virée d’Annesse et Beaulieu. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the event dates before travelling. This lets you distinguish a visit timed to coincide with a specific event from a trip focused on choosing a route.

Landscape and protected areas

The Natura 2000 site Vallée de l'Isle de Périgueux à sa confluence avec la Dordogne covers 7,997 hectares and extends across 14 percent of the municipal area of Annesse-Et-Beaulieu. The total area and the share of the municipality represent different measures: one figure indicates the size of the site, the other its share of the municipality. The site’s name refers to the Isle Valley from Périgueux to its confluence with the Dordogne. The state-designated protected area in Annesse-Et-Beaulieu includes the districts of Annesse Nord, Beaulieu Nord and Beaulieu Sud.

Heritage and the Camino de Santiago

Saint-Blaise Church in Annesse-Et-Beaulieu dates from the 12th century. A spring in the town is described as having miraculous powers. Together, these offer a historically dated building and a spiritual point of reference. If you would like to explore local history and religious themes as well as the routes, these two points of interest offer different perspectives.

The traditional Camino de Santiago route reaches Annesse-Et-Beaulieu after the section along the canal. While the cycle route can be described in terms of its length and the connection between regions, the Camino de Santiago follows a sequence along the route. If you plan to include this route in your trip, check the current waymarking and accommodation options before departure.

Hotel in Annesse-Et-Beaulieu

The Le Château de Lalande hotel-restaurant is located in the municipality of Annesse-Et-Beaulieu, by a bend in the Isle. If you are considering staying there, check current availability independently before making a decision.

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Go to the broader travel overview: Dordogne.