Anjou Vélo Vintage
The largest vintage bike gathering in Europe
About Anjou Vélo Vintage
Created in 2011, Anjou Vélo Vintage is the largest vintage bike gathering in Europe. Every year in June, over 11,000 participants invade Saumur and the Saumurois region for a festive and offbeat weekend combining retro cycling tours, swing and jazz concerts, a vintage village, a flea market, and local specialty tastings. Period costumes, vintage bikes, retro music, and a good-natured spirit make this event a unique experience, blending sport, culture, and French art de vivre, in the exceptional setting of the Loire Valley.
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Anjou Vélo Vintage: The Retro Cycling Festival in the Loire Valley
Since its first edition in 2011, Anjou Vélo Vintage has become the largest vintage bike gathering in Europe and a flagship event in the Saumurois region. For a weekend in June, the city of Saumur and its surroundings transform into a life-size retro setting, welcoming over 11,000 participants from all over France and abroad to experience a unique cycling adventure.
Cycling Tours in an Exceptional Setting
The event offers several cycling tour routes ranging from 30 to 130 km, crossing the iconic landscapes of the Loire Valley: châteaux, vineyards, tuffeau stone villages, the banks of the Loire River, and limestone hills. The dress code is mandatory: participants ride their vintage bikes and wear period costumes—tweed, floral dresses, caps, and suspenders—for a festive and good-natured ride.
A Vintage Village in the Heart of Saumur
In the historic heart of Saumur, a vast vintage village welcomes participants and visitors. You'll find stalls for retro flea market finds, designers offering vintage-inspired clothing and accessories, tastings of local specialties—Saumur wines, rillettes, fouaces, and other regional delicacies—and dining areas. The village is open to everyone, cyclists or not.
Concerts and Retro Musical Atmosphere
The musical program is a cornerstone of Anjou Vélo Vintage. Over 200 artists perform on two stages, offering concerts in a swing, jazz, rockabilly, and musette atmosphere. Music accompanies participants from morning to night, from the vintage village to the countryside refreshment stops along the routes. The atmosphere is festive, quirky, and deeply convivial.
An Event Rooted in the Region
Anjou Vélo Vintage is a historical partner of the French Cycling Federation through the Cyclotouristes Saumurois club. The event significantly contributes to the tourism and economic influence of the Saumurois region, attracting thousands of visitors and participants who discover the riches of the Loire Valley in a festive and unconventional spirit.
Anjou Vélo Vintage — edition 2026
The 14th edition of Anjou Vélo Vintage will take place from June 26 to 28, 2026, in Saumur. Europe's largest vintage bike gathering will feature retro rides, swing concerts, a vintage village, and tastings in the exceptional setting of the Loire Valley.
14th Edition — June 26-28, 2026
Anjou Vélo Vintage returns for its 14th edition from June 26 to 28, 2026. The vintage village will open its doors on Friday afternoon in the heart of Saumur, and the cycling tours will take place on Saturday and Sunday on several routes from 30 to 130 km through the Saumurois region.
Registration and the musical program will be announced in spring 2026 on the official website.
Highlights Anjou Vélo Vintage 2026
To Remember for 2026
- Dates: Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
- 14th edition of Europe's largest vintage bike gathering
- Rides from 30 to 130 km
- Concerts, vintage village, and tastings
Prices Anjou Vélo Vintage 2026
Practical information — Anjou Vélo Vintage
Practical Information
Location
Start and finish in the city center of Saumur. Vintage village in the historic center. Routes in the Saumurois region and the Loire Valley.
Dates
Last weekend of June. The village opens on Friday afternoon, and the rides take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Registration
Online registration on the official website anjou-velo-vintage.com. Ride fee: from €48 (FFCT members) or €50 (non-members), including saddlebag, country lunch, and refreshments.
Access
By car: Saumur is accessible via the A85. Parking available at the entrance of the city.
By train: Saumur station served by TER from Angers, Tours, and Nantes. Special train + bike offers.
Equipment
Vintage or classic bike recommended (not mandatory). Retro costume highly encouraged. Helmet recommended.
Accommodation
Book well in advance, accommodations fill up quickly. Camping, B&Bs, hotels, and gîtes available in the Saumurois region.
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Centre-ville de Saumur et Saumurois
Centre-ville, 49400 Saumur