The Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo

The Canal des 2 Mers with BicyBAGS: along the Gironde estuary and the Garonne side canal

The Canal des 2 Mers connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. BicyBAGS intervenes more particularly on the western part of the route (Canal de la Garonne and estuary of the Gironde), between Royan, Bordeaux and Toulouse. Do not hesitate to consult the official site.

*Map of the Canal des 2 Mers by bike (in green, the part served by BicyBAGS)*

From Royan to Bordeaux, along the Gironde estuary

Royan, a lively seaside resort, is a nice starting point. Its “Belle Époque” villas, its port and its town center are worth the detour. The cycle path takes you along pretty beaches and plaice fishing huts and takes you through remarkable villages such as Talmont-sur-Gironde, classified as “Most beautiful village in France” or Mortagne-sur-Gironde and its charming port . After Mortagne, you cycle through the heart of bucolic vineyards and through small marinas. Blaye, with its Vauban citadel, is a remarkable stopover. Two choices are available to you to reach Bordeaux:

cross the estuary thanks to the ferry to pedal in the Médoc and its great wine appellations
continue along the north bank passing through Bourg and Saint-André-de-Cubazac and discover a small part of the Dordogne

From Bordeaux to Agen: the charm of the south-west

You leave Bordeaux by the pretty Roger-Labépie track (built on an old railway line), which takes you to Créon. This beautiful medieval town with its central square in Arcades and its old fortified bastide is worth a visit. The route continues by discovering pretty villages, a rich heritage (abbeys, churches, bastides…), the vineyards of Entre-deux-Mers before reaching the Canal lateral de la Garonne at La Réole.

It is now mainly along the towpath that the route continues. Take advantage of a peaceful setting, dedicated to river tourism and “green activities” to travel with complete peace of mind. Stop off to do one of the many water activities, visit the perched village of Meilhan-sur-Garonne, escape to Marmande, discover the incredible village of Mas-d’Agenais or the pretty bastide town of Damazan. The arrival in Agen is via one of the largest canal bridges in France (600 m). The prune capital has a magnificent historical heritage and a lively city center.

From Agen to Toulouse: heritage, vineyards and strolling

Heritage:
- Valence d’Agen – 13th century bastide, washhouses, dovecotes
- Moissac – abbey and church listed as World Heritage by UNESCO on the way to Santiago de Compostela
- Castelsarrasain – Saint Sauveur church and historical monuments
- Villeneuves”, dating from the construction of bastides in the 13th
- Grisolles and its Calbet museum dedicated to the local production of straw brooms
- Toulouse – the pink city is to visit or re-visit so much it reserves surprises
Vineyard – the Frontonnais is a vineyard with a single grape variety: Négrette. Discover all its secrets at the Maison des Vins et du Tourisme du Vignoble de Fronton.
Strolling – 95% of cycle path on the portion! The route is a real call to tranquillity. Enjoy a safe cycling adventure at your own pace.

Toulouse one of the main stage oh The Canal des 2 Mers by bike — *Toulouse, the pink city*

Departure/arrival cities with station access:

Bordeaux (2 hours from Paris)
Agen (about 3h30 from Paris via Bordeaux)
Toulouse (about 5 hours from Paris)

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Our itinerary ideas on the Canal des 2 Mers

Many routes linked to the Canal des 2 Mers make it possible to broaden the horizon and plan circuits combined with the Vélodyssée (which passes through Royan) or the Tour de Gironde by bike, for example.

1. The Canal des 2 Mers by bike, from Royan to Agen

Duration: 6-7 days of cycling

Difficulty level 1/5
A route mainly on smooth surfaces and dedicated cycle lanes! Ideal for the family. If the steps are too long, different cutting possible.

Interests on the route: