cruising route Chenillé-Changé / Mayenne - Malicorne / Chenillé-Changé
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Chenillé-Changé - Mayenne - Malicorne - Chenillé-Changé - 390 Km - 108 Locks - 74 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
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.From Chenillé to Château Gontier, 20 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Chenillé > Daon > Château Gontier
Monument
the Castle of Magnanne at Ménil
One of the biggest classical castles in the region, it was built at the end of the 17th century and is a listed historical monument.
Monument
Château-Gontier
There are a number of noteworthy buildings in this town: the Hôtel Fouquet (containing the Museum of Art and Archaeology), the Hôtel de Quatrebarbes, the market buildings, and the Church of Saint-Rémi.
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.
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating base of Daon
An unmissable stop for families, this center offers water-skiing, canoeing, pedalos/paddle boats and slides, as well as a beach.From Château Gontier to Entrammes, 26 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Château Gontier > Entrammes
Monument
Entrammes
Known for its Port-du-Salut Abbey, one of the most beautiful landmarks on the banks of the Mayenne, here you will also find ancient Roman baths.From Entrammes to Montgiroux, 30 km, 18 Lock(s), 7.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Entrammes > Laval > Montgiroux
Monument
Laval
The birthplace of a number of well-known people, including Douanier Rousseau and the navigator Alain Gerbault, Laval is above all a town with genuine charm and a fascinating medieval past.
Monument
the Castle of Montgiroux
Built between 1863 and 1869, with its English-style parc it can be seen by barge from the Mayenne.
Monument
Entrammes
Known for its Port-du-Salut Abbey, one of the most beautiful landmarks on the banks of the Mayenne, here you will also find ancient Roman baths.
River constructions
the Microstations
During the 60s, EDF installed large metal tubes on each side of the locks in the section upstream of the Mayenne. These are in fact 50 to 180KW hydroelectric micro-generators.From Montgiroux to Montgiroux, 28 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Montgiroux > Mayenne > Montgiroux
Monument
the Castle of Montgiroux
Built between 1863 and 1869, with its English-style parc it can be seen by barge from the Mayenne.
Monument
Mayenne
The department sub-prefecture is home to a number of places of interest for tourists: the Basilica of Notre-Dame and the Mazarin fountain, as well as Mayenne Castle.From Montgiroux to Laval, 21 km, 14 Lock(s), 5.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Montgiroux > Laval
Monument
Laval
The birthplace of a number of well-known people, including Douanier Rousseau and the navigator Alain Gerbault, Laval is above all a town with genuine charm and a fascinating medieval past.
Monument
the Castle of Montgiroux
Built between 1863 and 1869, with its English-style parc it can be seen by barge from the Mayenne.
River constructions
the Microstations
During the 60s, EDF installed large metal tubes on each side of the locks in the section upstream of the Mayenne. These are in fact 50 to 180KW hydroelectric micro-generators.From Laval to Château Gontier, 35 km, 13 Lock(s), 7.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Laval > Entrammes > Château Gontier
Monument
Laval
The birthplace of a number of well-known people, including Douanier Rousseau and the navigator Alain Gerbault, Laval is above all a town with genuine charm and a fascinating medieval past.
Monument
Entrammes
Known for its Port-du-Salut Abbey, one of the most beautiful landmarks on the banks of the Mayenne, here you will also find ancient Roman baths.From Château Gontier to Grez-Neuville, 33 km, 8 Lock(s), 6 h of navigation
Stopover : Château Gontier > Daon > Chenillé > Grez-Neuville
Monument
the Castle of Magnanne at Ménil
One of the biggest classical castles in the region, it was built at the end of the 17th century and is a listed historical monument.
Monument
Château-Gontier
There are a number of noteworthy buildings in this town: the Hôtel Fouquet (containing the Museum of Art and Archaeology), the Hôtel de Quatrebarbes, the market buildings, and the Church of Saint-Rémi.
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.
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating base of Daon
An unmissable stop for families, this center offers water-skiing, canoeing, pedalos/paddle boats and slides, as well as a beach.From Grez-Neuville to Cheffes, 36 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Grez-Neuville > Angers > Cheffes
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).From Cheffes to Sablé/Sarthe, 42 km, 6 Lock(s), 6.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Cheffes > 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 Sablé/Sarthe, 28 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Sablé/Sarthe > 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.
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.5/5
(based on 2 opinion)
4.5/5
(based on 2 opinion)
Jean paul P.
Cruise carried out on Sep 10, 2016, Pénichette 1260 R ACruise :
Chenillé-Changé round trip
"auto-translation :''Complete relaxation''"
The Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Mayenne- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
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Average : 4.5/5
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Must see : the Castle of Magnanne at Ménil, Château-Gontier, Entrammes, Laval, the Lion d'Angers // To discover : the Boating base of Daon
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"Very pleasant and relaxing cruise."