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cruising route Daon / Angers - Solesmes / Daon

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Daon - Angers - Solesmes - Daon - 194 Km - 28 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Daon to Chenillé, 6 km, 1 Lock(s), 1 h of navigation

Stopover : Daon > Chenillé
Monument 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 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 Chenillé to Angers, 32 km, 7 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Chenillé > Grez-Neuville > Angers
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 Morannes, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Angers > Cheffes > Chateauneuf/Sarthe > Morannes
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.
Monument 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 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 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 Morannes to Morannes, 38 km, 6 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Morannes > Sablé/Sarthe > Morannes
Monument 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 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.

From Morannes to Angers, 40 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Morannes > Chateauneuf/Sarthe > Cheffes > Angers
Monument 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 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 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 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 Chenillé, 32 km, 7 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Angers > Grez-Neuville > Chenillé
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.
Monument 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 Daon, 6 km, 1 Lock(s), 1 h of navigation

Stopover : Chenillé > Daon
Monument 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 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.

Fishing Fishing

Fishing

To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing
Bike Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike

The Locks

1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Mayenne
  • Manual locks with a lock-keeper


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