Angers to Saint Nazaire - Days 20-23

 Today after a grueling 85 km ride, our longest ride yet, we have reached the end of the Loire river as it reaches the Atlantic Ocean in Saint Nazaire. 

On the way here from Angers we stoped one night in Ancenis, very small town and then stopped for two nights in Nantes, the 6th largest city in France.  We arrived on the night of Solstice and a big celebration and all night outdoors party that continued until 4 am with lots of music and loud noises all night. 

Today was a long 85 km ride with EG of 1,620 ft. All through back roads and small villages.

We have now finished our first segment of our trip following the Loire river from close to its beginning to its end as it reaches the Atlantic Ocean, a distance of about 1,000 km. 

We will be heading northwest next to reach Roscoff in over a week and our ferry departure for Ireland. 

Last dinner with our friend Sandra. 

Lunch on the bicycle trail next to the train tracks. 

Solstice celebration start. 

Nantes castle. 

On the way to Saint Nazaire. 

Atlantic Ocean

US Forces Memorial from First and Second WWs.