cruising route Chenillé-Changé / the Mans / Chenillé-Changé
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Chenillé-Changé - Le Mans - Chenillé-Changé - 324 Km - 54 Locks - 54 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Chenillé to Grez-Neuville, 13 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Chenillé > Grez-Neuville
Monument
Chenillé-Changé
Probably the prettiest village in Mayenne, it is very inviting for barges, with its refitted port. Don't forget to visit the magnificent Grand Moulin, with its square tower.From Grez-Neuville to Angers, 19 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Grez-Neuville > Angers
Monument
Angers
This city of culture and history offers you the chance to discover by barge the castle of King René - the most visited attraction in Angers - as well as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.From Angers to Chateauneuf/Sarthe, 28 km, 2 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Angers > Cheffes > Chateauneuf/Sarthe
Monument
Angers
This city of culture and history offers you the chance to discover by barge the castle of King René - the most visited attraction in Angers - as well as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.
Monument
Ecouflant
This small stop, perfectly suited for mooring your boat, offers you the possibility to see Perray Abbey, as well as the Moulin du Pendu (Windmill of the Hanged).
Monument
Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe
In the center of this town presides the statue of Robert the Strong, who fought the Normans in 866, as well as the 12th century Church of Notre Dame de Séronne, with its Angevin-style vault (listed as an Historical Monument).From Chateauneuf/Sarthe to Sablé/Sarthe, 31 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Chateauneuf/Sarthe > Morannes > Sablé/Sarthe
Monument
Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Barge pontoons are located at the foot of the castle. The latter was built in the 17th century by Colbert; both the building and its gardens are listed as sites of historical heritage.
Monument
Morannes
This village is a pleasant break from the barge, and allows you to discover the old priory, and especially the 15th century Rochejacquelin Castle, listed as a site of historical heritage.
Monument
Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe
In the center of this town presides the statue of Robert the Strong, who fought the Normans in 866, as well as the 12th century Church of Notre Dame de Séronne, with its Angevin-style vault (listed as an Historical Monument).From Sablé/Sarthe to Malicorne, 26 km, 6 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Sablé/Sarthe > Pacé/Sarthe > Malicorne
Monument
Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Barge pontoons are located at the foot of the castle. The latter was built in the 17th century by Colbert; both the building and its gardens are listed as sites of historical heritage.
Monument
Solesmes
Solesmes Abbey is probably on of the most remarkable structures in the Sarthe valley. Built in the 10th century, it is today a place of spiritual retreat.From Malicorne to La Suze/Sarthe, 20 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Malicorne > La Suze/Sarthe
Monument
La Suze-sur-Sarthe
The most striking structure of this town is the Castle of Bellefille.From La Suze/Sarthe to Le Mans, 25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : La Suze/Sarthe > Spay > Le Mans
Monument
La Suze-sur-Sarthe
The most striking structure of this town is the Castle of Bellefille.
Nature
Spaycifique Zoo of Spay
It is a wildlife park located 3km from the port of Spay; a human-size park which will bring happiness to the youngest members of the crew.
Swimming
the Domaine du Houssay
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating base of Spay
A few meters from the Sarthe river, in Spay, you can find the Domaine du Houssay. An ideal location for an introduction to and/or practicing water sports (water-skiing, paddle boating, kayaking).From Le Mans to La Suze/Sarthe, 25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Mans > Spay > La Suze/Sarthe
Monument
La Suze-sur-Sarthe
The most striking structure of this town is the Castle of Bellefille.
Nature
Spaycifique Zoo of Spay
It is a wildlife park located 3km from the port of Spay; a human-size park which will bring happiness to the youngest members of the crew.
Swimming
the Domaine du Houssay
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating base of Spay
A few meters from the Sarthe river, in Spay, you can find the Domaine du Houssay. An ideal location for an introduction to and/or practicing water sports (water-skiing, paddle boating, kayaking).From La Suze/Sarthe to Malicorne, 20 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : La Suze/Sarthe > Malicorne
Monument
La Suze-sur-Sarthe
The most striking structure of this town is the Castle of Bellefille.From Malicorne to Sablé/Sarthe, 26 km, 6 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Malicorne > Pacé/Sarthe > Sablé/Sarthe
Monument
Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Barge pontoons are located at the foot of the castle. The latter was built in the 17th century by Colbert; both the building and its gardens are listed as sites of historical heritage.
Monument
Solesmes
Solesmes Abbey is probably on of the most remarkable structures in the Sarthe valley. Built in the 10th century, it is today a place of spiritual retreat.From Sablé/Sarthe to Chateauneuf/Sarthe, 31 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Sablé/Sarthe > Morannes > Chateauneuf/Sarthe
Monument
Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Barge pontoons are located at the foot of the castle. The latter was built in the 17th century by Colbert; both the building and its gardens are listed as sites of historical heritage.
Monument
Morannes
This village is a pleasant break from the barge, and allows you to discover the old priory, and especially the 15th century Rochejacquelin Castle, listed as a site of historical heritage.
Monument
Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe
In the center of this town presides the statue of Robert the Strong, who fought the Normans in 866, as well as the 12th century Church of Notre Dame de Séronne, with its Angevin-style vault (listed as an Historical Monument).From Chateauneuf/Sarthe to Angers, 28 km, 2 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Chateauneuf/Sarthe > Cheffes > Angers
Monument
Ecouflant
This small stop, perfectly suited for mooring your boat, offers you the possibility to see Perray Abbey, as well as the Moulin du Pendu (Windmill of the Hanged).
Monument
Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe
In the center of this town presides the statue of Robert the Strong, who fought the Normans in 866, as well as the 12th century Church of Notre Dame de Séronne, with its Angevin-style vault (listed as an Historical Monument).
Monument
Angers
This city of culture and history offers you the chance to discover by barge the castle of King René - the most visited attraction in Angers - as well as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.From Angers to Grez-Neuville, 19 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Angers > Grez-Neuville
Monument
Angers
This city of culture and history offers you the chance to discover by barge the castle of King René - the most visited attraction in Angers - as well as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.From Grez-Neuville to Chenillé, 13 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Grez-Neuville > Chenillé
Monument
Chenillé-Changé
Probably the prettiest village in Mayenne, it is very inviting for barges, with its refitted port. Don't forget to visit the magnificent Grand Moulin, with its square tower.
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Sarthe- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
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