Anjou Vélo Vintage
The largest vintage bike gathering in Europe
About Anjou Vélo Vintage
Anjou Vélo Vintage: The Retro Cycling Festival in the Loire Valley
Since its first edition in 2011, Anjou Vélo Vintage has become the largest gathering of vintage bicycles 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-sized retro setting, welcoming thousands of participants from all over France and abroad to enjoy a unique cycling experience.
Cycling Tours in an Exceptional Setting
The event offers several cycling tour routes from 30 to 65 km, crossing the iconic landscapes of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site: castles, renowned vineyards, troglodyte villages, and the banks of the Loire. The dress code is strict: participants ride old bicycles (period frames, frame-mounted derailleurs) and wear retro 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 large vintage village with free access welcomes participants and visitors throughout the weekend. It features a retro flea market, designer stands offering vintage-inspired clothing and accessories, tastings of local specialties — Saumur wines, fouées, and other regional delicacies —, food trucks, and catering 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. Swing, jazz, rockabilly, and musette concerts set the rhythm for the village and accompany participants from morning to evening, from the city center to the rural refreshment stops along the routes. Retro dance workshops complete the entertainment. The atmosphere is festive, quirky, and deeply convivial.
An Event Rooted in the Region
Anjou Vélo Vintage is organized by Loire Événement Organisation (LEO), in partnership with SPL Saumur Val de Loire Tourisme and the City of Saumur. The event significantly contributes to the tourist and economic appeal of the Saumurois region, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and participants each year who discover the riches of the Loire Valley in a festive and quirky spirit.
Anjou Vélo Vintage — edition 2026
The 14th edition of Anjou Vélo Vintage takes place from June 26 to 28, 2026, in Saumur. Europe's largest vintage bicycle gathering offers six retro rides from 30 to 65 km, a free-access vintage village, swing concerts, a retro flea market, and tastings in the exceptional setting of the Loire Valley.
14th Edition — June 26 to 28, 2026
Anjou Vélo Vintage returns for its 14th edition from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. The vintage village opens its doors with free access in the historic heart of Saumur from Friday and remains lively throughout the weekend. The retro cycling rides take place on Saturday and Sunday on routes from 30 to 65 km through the Saumurois region, its vineyards, its troglodytic villages, and the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The success remains considerable: the thousands of bibs put on sale at the opening of the ticket office (on March 31, 2026) sold out in just a few hours. The vintage village and its activities remain free and open to all.
Vintage Spirit Required
For the rides, a vintage bicycle (pre-1987, frame-mounted derailleurs, classic pedals) and a retro outfit from the 1930s to 1980s are mandatory. Costumes, tweed, floral dresses, and old-fashioned accessories transform the peloton into a true journey through time.
Programme Anjou Vélo Vintage 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Opening of the vintage village with free access in the historic heart of Saumur: retro flea market, designer stalls, tastings (Saumur wines, fouées), food trucks.
- Swing, jazz, and musette concerts, entertainment, and retro dance workshops.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Choice of Rides
- Les sœurs La Rustine — retro ride in the Saumurois
- Les sœurs La Sonnette — retro ride in the Saumurois
- Les frères Duchemin — retro ride in the Saumurois
Routes from 30 to 65 km. Vintage village, concerts, and entertainment all day long.
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Choice of Rides
- Les sœurs Klaxon — retro ride in the Saumurois
- Léon & Louison Leguidon — retro ride in the Saumurois
- Lucien Duchemin — retro ride in the Saumurois
Routes from 30 to 65 km. Weekend closing at the vintage village.
Each ride crosses the emblematic landscapes of the Loire Valley (vineyards, troglodytes, banks of the Loire) with rustic refreshments along the way. The detailed musical program and precise schedules are published over the weeks on the official website.
Highlights Anjou Vélo Vintage 2026
- Dates: from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
- 14th edition of Europe's largest vintage bicycle gathering
- Six retro rides from 30 to 65 km (Saturday and Sunday)
- Free vintage village: swing concerts, retro flea market, designers, tastings, food trucks
- Vintage bicycle and retro costume from 1930-1980 mandatory on the routes
- Ticket office opened on March 31, 2026 — bibs sold out in a few hours
Prices Anjou Vélo Vintage 2026
Practical information — Anjou Vélo Vintage
Practical Information
Location
Departure and arrival in Saumur city center. Vintage village in the historic center. Routes in the Saumurois and the Loire Valley.
Dates
Last weekend of June. The vintage village opens on Friday and remains freely accessible until Sunday. Cycling tours take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Registration
Online registration on the official website anjou-velo-vintage.com. Places sell out very quickly (several thousand bibs sold in a few hours upon ticket office opening). 2026 tour price: 52 € (50 € for members of the Fédération française de cyclotourisme), including insurance, country picnic lunch, vintage satchel, tasting glass, roadbook, wristband, frame plate, and refreshments.
Access
By car: Saumur is accessible via the A85. Parking available at the city entrance.
By train: Saumur train station served by TER trains from Angers, Tours, and Nantes. Special train + bike offers.
Equipment
Vintage bicycle (pre-1987, frame-mounted derailleurs, classic pedals) required for the tours. Retro costume from the 1930s to 1980s highly encouraged. Helmet recommended.
Accommodation
Book well in advance, accommodations fill up quickly. Camping, bed and breakfasts, hotels, and gîtes available in the Saumurois region.
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Where does it take place — Anjou Vélo Vintage
Centre-ville de Saumur et Saumurois
Centre-ville, 49400 Saumur