Discover the bucolic and enchanting landscapes along the Nantes-Brest canal!
The joys of cycling and the charm of nature await you at each stage of this journey, which takes you through the Pays de la Loire and Brittany regions to the Crozon peninsula!
Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the canal and the towns along the water, and end your adventure with a final stage that offers a complete change of scenery!
Let's all get on our bikes!
Welcome to Loire Atlantique, the city of the Dukes!
Start with the the city center with Commerce, then walk up to Place Graslin, passing by Place Royale and its famous fountain.
Head back down to Quai de la Fosse to visit the memorial to the abolition of slavery, and cross the Pont Anne de Bretagne to discover the island's machines!
Take advantage of your visit to Beaulieu Island to visit Hangar 21, known as Hangar à Bananes, and enjoy its cafés, bars, restaurants and exhibitions along the Erdre.
Take advantage of your stay to explore Nantes' charming surroundings!
Take the streetcar from Nantes to La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, from where you can reach the charming town of Sucé-sur-Erdre, and enjoy the port with a coffee on the quayside.
Then head back up towards Nort-sur-Erdre, passing “Le Lavoir”, to enjoy the river. There are plenty of picnic areas in the vicinity of Nort-sur-Erdre, and for dessert, head for the maison éclusière de la Tindière!
You've arrived in Blain! Start with the must-see Chateau de la Groulaie, which has watched over the town for 9 centuries.
After this cultural break, take a stroll through nature with the gâvre forest, its 4500 hectares, and a multitude of activities for all ages and tastes!
Discover an unusual place: the Abbaretz slag heap, a former mining site with a volcanic appearance. A breathtaking view (after climbing the 200 steps), await you at the top!
And don't forget to visit the beautiful towns close to Blain, such as Nort-sur-Edre, Sucé-sur-Erdre and Nozay!
Dominating the Oust valley from its rocky spur, where it was built in the 11th century, discover Josselin, a small town full of character and medieval charm!
Enjoy the town's peaceful atmosphere as you stroll through the historic quarter, with its narrow cobbled streets and timber-framed houses.
Visit the Josselin Castle, a typical example of feudal architecture, with its three imposing towers, and enjoy its French garden, its park anglas, and its rose garden!
Visit the 11th-century basilica of Notre Dame du Roncier, a fine example of Gothic architecture. From its bell tower, enjoy a panoramic view of the town and its surroundings!
Cycle to the Pays du Rohan and discover its pretty villages, locks and heritage.
To visit : Pontivy, the commune of Rohan, the Brouz bridge in Saint-Gérand, Neuillac, or the Hilvern ditch in Saint-Gonnery!
You're now in Morbihan, in Evellys. Here you can visit the neo-Romanesque church of Saint-Cosme-et-Saint-Damien.
You can also discover the statues of Saint-Antoine de Padoue, Sainte-Brigitte, Saint-Isidore, Saint-Barthélémy, Saint-Avertin and Saint-Marc in the Sainte-Brigitte chapel, rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, on the road to Pontivy.
You can also see a dozen calvaries (the oldest dates from 1726), and granite crosses in the commune. There are also several fountains nearby, once reputed for their miraculous virtues!
You've arrived inland from Finistère, in Upper Cornwall!
Discover the famous pink brick and Kersanton stone Château de Trevarez, the neo gothic style castle, built at the end of the 19th century.
Stroll through the 85-hectare grounds of the estate, and enjoy numerous gardens :one inspired by the 12th-century stylus, another one by the Italian Renaissance, a Japanese garden, an orchard and a vegetable garden!
You can also enjoy an augmented-reality reconstruction of the grand salon in the west wing, which was bombed in 1944 and is now restored to its former splendor!
Enjoy the Route de l'Ardoise every summer! This river trip from Port-Launay to Port de Carhaix has become a must!
Enjoy the banks of Châteauneuf-du-Faou, which offer entertainment for all the family.
You can also enjoy the spectacle of crossing the lock boats, and even climb aboard!
L'Aulne Maritime welcomes you to the Crozon peninsula!
Start your visit with the artists' quarter, where you can stroll through galleries of 25 ateliers of different styles and inspirations/
Then explore the Morgat sea caves and their unique 475-million-year-old geological ecosystem! Discover these open-air museums and their surprising colors!
Continue your discovery of the place, go hiking, seek out the finest ocean views and enjoy Crozon's most beautiful beaches!
