Inspired by the spirit of the Vélo Francette, following the river and its guinguettes, the Vélo Agglo Rétro is an annual event that brings together all cycling enthusiasts, vintage elegance, bucolic escapades, meetings with local producers, accordion music and good humour!
Taking place in June, the Vélo Agglo Rétro is the first family, friendly and above all convivial get-together heralding a summer full of surprises!
More than 170 participants got on their retro bikes and relived the elegance of a bygone era at the 9th Vélo Agglo Rétro! The event took place on Sunday 15 June 2025.
Conviviality, a passion for old bikes and a vintage spirit in a festive and relaxed atmosphere.
The perfect opportunity to rediscover Laval Agglo in a different way, by pedalling on models of bikes from yesteryear.
We’ll see you next year!
On your bikes, get set, go!
Var 2025 poster Laval TourismOfficial 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 Pause Apéro!!
2nd stage – Arrival at Coupeau in Saint-Berthevin for lunch break on the grass.
Entertainment: “Le plus petit tour de France du monde” by Cie Magic Meeting
We hop on the bikes, press the pedals to reach the banks of the Mayenne.
3rd stage – Souvenir photo and candy break from our childhood at Belle Poule lock.
Funk-pop-rock band LA F’POK
Last straight line by the towpath to get back to the atmosphere of the guinguette 11/22 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 – Arrive at the Forcé town hall garden for the traditional Pause Apéro!
2nd stage – Arrive in Parné-sur-Roc for a picnic in Josiane’s orchard.
Local theatre performance, Painters in the Street Day, Laval French Touch Choir, Concours délégance for the most beautiful Paulette and the most handsome Fernand!
Bikes on, pedals to the banks of the Mayenne.
3rd stage – Souvenir photo and candy break from our childhood at the Bonne lock.
Funk-pop-rock band LA F’POK
Last straight through the towpath to get back to the atmosphere of the 11/22 guinguette in Laval.
The finishing line!”
Getting rowdy on the dancefloor with Monsieur WOUSTACHE’s Bal Rétro, 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 us in the mood!
1st stage – Arrive at the Ferme des Épiés in Bonchamp for an Apéro à la Ferme: cheese tasting, fresh milk, cider and apple juice. A toast was served and the party started!”
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 – Souvenir photo and candy break from our childhood at the Bonne lock in L’Huisserie.
Funk-pop-rock band LA F’POK
The finishing line!
Arrival at the Halte Fluviale de Laval (square de Boston).
Get ready for the dancefloor with the Bal Rétro by Monsieur WOUSTACHE, revisiting hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s!
Official start of the #VAR2022 at the Esplanade du Château neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion
1st stage – Arrival in Bonchamp and aperitif break at the espace Galbé. 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).
Competition for the most beautiful Paulette
3rd stage – Fruit juice break at La Chapelle Anthenaise. Departure via the Louverné cycle path and then the towpath.
4th stage – Candy break at Belle Poule lock
Concert by the MISS TINGUETTES!
The finishing line!
Arrival at the Halte Fluviale de Laval (square de Boston)
La Course de Serveuses et Garçons de Café
Encourage and support these bistro professionals on the race circuit in Vieux Laval!
Concours d’Élégance “La plus belle 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, picnic break in a bucolic orchard.
While some enjoyed a little 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 the bikes and head for Entrammes.
3rd stage – Arrival at the Gallo-Roman thermal baths in Entrammes, a great opportunity to discover them in the fine mood of the day. A break from the sweets of our childhood and a chance to sing along with Pedalo Cantabile!
4th stage – The finish line!
The Château Neuf esplanade in Laval. And to round off the day in style,
We’ll stretch our legs with a concert by the FINGERS, who revisit the great swing and gypsy jazz classics!
