The Vélo Agglo Rétro

Official start of the #VAR2025 from the Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion to get you in the mood!

1st stage – Arrival at Château de la Roche in Ahuillé for the traditional Aperitif Break!

2nd stage – Arrival at Coupeau in Saint-Berthevin for lunch on the grass.
Entertainment: “Le plus petit tour de France du monde” by Cie Magic Meeting

Get on your bikes and pedal off to the banks of the Mayenne.

Stage 3 – Souvenir photo and candy break from our childhood at the Belle Poule lock.
LA F’POK funk-pop-rock brass band

The final stretch along the towpath to get back to the atmosphere of the 11/22 guinguette in Laval.

Official start of the #VAR2024 from the Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion to get us in the mood!

1st stage – Arrival at Forcé town hall garden for the traditional Aperitif Break!

2nd stage – Arrival at Parné-sur-Roc for a picnic in Josiane’s orchard.
Local theatre, Painters in the Street Day, Laval French Touch choir, Concours d’élégance for the most beautiful Paulette and the most handsome Fernand!

Then it’s off to the banks of the Mayenne.

Stage 3 – Photo souvenir and candy break from our childhood at the Bonne lock.
LA F’POK funk-pop-rock brass band

The final stretch along the towpath, back to the atmosphere of the 11/22 guinguette in Laval.

The finish line!
The dancefloor is alive with the Bal Rétro by Monsieur WOUSTACHE, revisiting the hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s!

The VAR 2024 has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Official start of the #VAR2023 at the Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion to get you in the mood!

Stage 1 – Arrival at the Ferme des Épiés in Bonchamp for an Apéro à la Ferme: tasting of cheeses, fresh milk, cider and apple juice. A toast and the party begins!

2nd stage – Arrival at Parné-sur-Roc for a picnic break in Josiane’s orchard.
Painters in the Street Day, shuffleboard competition and Concours d’élégance for the most beautiful Paulette and the most handsome Fernand.

3rd stage – Photo souvenir and candy break from our childhood at the Bonne lock in L’Huisserie.
LA F’POK funk-pop-rock brass band

The finish line!
Arrival at the Halte Fluviale de Laval (square de Boston).
Hit the dancefloor with the Bal Rétro by Monsieur WOUSTACHE, revisiting the hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s!

Official start of the #VAR2022 at the Esplanade du Château neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion

Stage 1 – Arrival in Bonchamp and peanut aperitif break at the Espace Galbé. A toast and a dance!
Jazz QUARTET with Mikael Gasche

2nd stage – Arrival at Argentré for a picnic break
“Le Plus petit Tour de France du monde” by Magic Meeting (performance with headphones loaned by the company).
Concours d’élégance for the most beautiful Paulette

3rd stage – Fruit juice break at La Chapelle Anthenaise. Departure along the Louverné cycle path and then the towpath.

4th stage – Candy break at Belle Poule lock
Concert by MISS TINGUETTES!

The finish line!
Finish at the Halte Fluviale de Laval (square de Boston)

La Course de Serveuses et Garçons de Café
Cheer on and support these bistro professionals on the race circuit in Vieux Laval!
Concours d’Élégance “La plus belle Paulette” (The most beautiful Paulette)

Official start of the #VAR2019 Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval

1st stage – Finish in Louvigné
Guy on accordion, Constance on video. Thousands of laughs and smiles…

2nd stage – Arrival in the heart of the village of Parné sur Roc, with a picnic break in a bucolic orchard.
While some enjoyed a siesta, others wandered around this magnificent “Petite Cité de Caractère”, meeting “Des Peintres dans la Rue”.
Singing Beatles covers by the Caroll Macsana Duo. At 3pm, we hop on our bikes and head for Entrammes.

Stage 3 – Arrival at the Gallo-Roman thermal baths of Entrammes, a great opportunity to discover them in the good humour of the day. We’ll have a break to enjoy the sweets of our childhood and meet up with Pedalo Cantabile for a sing-along!

Stage 4 – The finish line!
Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval. And to round off the day in style.
We’ll be stretching our legs with a concert by the FINGERS, revisiting the great swing and gypsy jazz classics!