cruising route Saint-Martin/Oust / St Nicolas des Eaux / Saint-Martin/Oust
Saint-Martin/Oust - St Nicolas des Eaux - Saint-Martin/Oust - 196 Km - 174 Locks - 61 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From St Martin/Oust to St Congard, 6 km, 1 Lock(s), 1 h of navigation
Stopover : St Martin/Oust > St Congard
From St Congard to Montertelot, 21 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation
Stopover : St Congard > Malestroit > Le Roc St André > Montertelot
Monument
Montertelot
This former merchant wharf is today best known for being a charming and pleasant spot to take a break in your barge, all within a few kilometers of the legendary Brocéliande forest.
Monument
Malestroit
Nicknamed the "Pearl of the West", Malestroit is an accredited Small Town of Character. With a perfectly preserved historical center located a stone's thrown from the Nantes to Brest Canal. You will be able to admire the many half-timbered (including the famous Maison de la Truie qui File and Maison du Pélican) and Renaissance (such as the Vieille Auberge) houses.
Monument
La Chapelle de la Madeleine
Faites une promenade vers la chapelle et explorez ses vestiges, dont le clocher-mur, le mur fortifié et le pignon roman.
Monument
Le Monastère des Augustines
Explorez le monastère des sœurs augustines, réputé pour les soins prodigués aux blessés pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Découvrez l’histoire de Mère Yvonne-Aimée, qui a caché et sauvé de nombreux soldats et résistants. Visitez la chapelle du XVIIe siècle, le cimetière et le parc créé par Mère Yvonne-Aimée.
Monument
La Place du Bouffay
Immergez-vous dans l’histoire en visitant la place du Bouffay, le centre névralgique de la cité. Admirez les maisons à colombages et les sculptures insolites.
Nature
Oust, ranked Grand Site Naturel
From Rohan to Redon, the Nantes-Brest Canal follows the course of the Oust river. This river, rich in fauna and flora, has been designated a Grand Site Naturel.
Gastronomy
the Far Breton
Gastronomy
the Kouign-amann
Gastronomy
the crepes and galettes Breton
From Montertelot to Josselin, 14 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Montertelot > St Gobrien > Josselin
Monument
the Castle of Josselin
Celebrated as the most beautiful in Brittany, this castle, completed in 1407, features 2 completely different faces: the canal side, where it resembles a fortress from the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance-style courtyard side, with its French gardens. It is possible to moor your barge at the pontoons situated at the foot of the castle.From Josselin to Les Forges, 13 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Josselin > Les Forges
Monument
the Castle of Josselin
Celebrated as the most beautiful in Brittany, this castle, completed in 1407, features 2 completely different faces: the canal side, where it resembles a fortress from the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance-style courtyard side, with its French gardens. It is possible to moor your barge at the pontoons situated at the foot of the castle.From Les Forges to Bojus, 17 km, 13 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Les Forges > Rohan > Bojus
Monument
Rohan
Birthplace of the Rohan family, this town dates back to the Middle Ages, and was built in 1104. It is home to a magnificient fortified castle, and an inviting marina for your barge, with all of the amenities you might require.From Bojus to St Gérand, 8 km, 22 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Bojus > St Gérand
From St Gérand to Le Roz, 5 km, 19 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : St Gérand > Kergouët > Le Roz
From Le Roz to St Nicolas des Eaux, 14 km, 13 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Roz > Pontivy > Le Gohazé > St Nicolas des Eaux
Monument
Pontivy
This town, founded in 690 by a monk named Ivy, showcases one of the most remarkable examples of military architecture of the Middle Ages with its fortified castle. Napoléon's base in his conflict against the Chouans, for some time Pontivy was known by the name Napoléonville.
Monument
Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux
A town with a military past, with the fortified castle of Castel-Noec and an oppidum.From St Nicolas des Eaux to Le Roz, 14 km, 13 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : St Nicolas des Eaux > Le Gohazé > Pontivy > Le Roz
Monument
Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux
A town with a military past, with the fortified castle of Castel-Noec and an oppidum.
Monument
Pontivy
This town, founded in 690 by a monk named Ivy, showcases one of the most remarkable examples of military architecture of the Middle Ages with its fortified castle. Napoléon's base in his conflict against the Chouans, for some time Pontivy was known by the name Napoléonville.From Le Roz to St Gérand, 5 km, 19 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Roz > Kergouët > St Gérand
From St Gérand to Bojus, 8 km, 22 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation
Stopover : St Gérand > Bojus
From Bojus to Les Forges, 17 km, 13 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Bojus > Rohan > Les Forges
Monument
Rohan
Birthplace of the Rohan family, this town dates back to the Middle Ages, and was built in 1104. It is home to a magnificient fortified castle, and an inviting marina for your barge, with all of the amenities you might require.From Les Forges to St Gobrien, 17 km, 10 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Les Forges > Josselin > St Gobrien
Monument
the Castle of Josselin
Celebrated as the most beautiful in Brittany, this castle, completed in 1407, features 2 completely different faces: the canal side, where it resembles a fortress from the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance-style courtyard side, with its French gardens. It is possible to moor your barge at the pontoons situated at the foot of the castle.From St Gobrien to Malestroit, 22 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : St Gobrien > Montertelot > Le Roc St André > Malestroit
Monument
Montertelot
This former merchant wharf is today best known for being a charming and pleasant spot to take a break in your barge, all within a few kilometers of the legendary Brocéliande forest.
Monument
Malestroit
Nicknamed the "Pearl of the West", Malestroit is an accredited Small Town of Character. With a perfectly preserved historical center located a stone's thrown from the Nantes to Brest Canal. You will be able to admire the many half-timbered (including the famous Maison de la Truie qui File and Maison du Pélican) and Renaissance (such as the Vieille Auberge) houses.
Monument
La Chapelle de la Madeleine
Faites une promenade vers la chapelle et explorez ses vestiges, dont le clocher-mur, le mur fortifié et le pignon roman.
Monument
Le Monastère des Augustines
Explorez le monastère des sœurs augustines, réputé pour les soins prodigués aux blessés pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Découvrez l’histoire de Mère Yvonne-Aimée, qui a caché et sauvé de nombreux soldats et résistants. Visitez la chapelle du XVIIe siècle, le cimetière et le parc créé par Mère Yvonne-Aimée.
Monument
La Place du Bouffay
Immergez-vous dans l’histoire en visitant la place du Bouffay, le centre névralgique de la cité. Admirez les maisons à colombages et les sculptures insolites.
Nature
Oust, ranked Grand Site Naturel
From Rohan to Redon, the Nantes-Brest Canal follows the course of the Oust river. This river, rich in fauna and flora, has been designated a Grand Site Naturel.
Gastronomy
the Far Breton
Gastronomy
the Kouign-amann
Gastronomy
the crepes and galettes Breton
From Malestroit to St Martin/Oust, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Malestroit > St Congard > St Martin/Oust
Monument
Malestroit
Nicknamed the "Pearl of the West", Malestroit is an accredited Small Town of Character. With a perfectly preserved historical center located a stone's thrown from the Nantes to Brest Canal. You will be able to admire the many half-timbered (including the famous Maison de la Truie qui File and Maison du Pélican) and Renaissance (such as the Vieille Auberge) houses.
Monument
La Chapelle de la Madeleine
Faites une promenade vers la chapelle et explorez ses vestiges, dont le clocher-mur, le mur fortifié et le pignon roman.
Monument
Le Monastère des Augustines
Explorez le monastère des sœurs augustines, réputé pour les soins prodigués aux blessés pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Découvrez l’histoire de Mère Yvonne-Aimée, qui a caché et sauvé de nombreux soldats et résistants. Visitez la chapelle du XVIIe siècle, le cimetière et le parc créé par Mère Yvonne-Aimée.
Monument
La Place du Bouffay
Immergez-vous dans l’histoire en visitant la place du Bouffay, le centre névralgique de la cité. Admirez les maisons à colombages et les sculptures insolites.
Nature
Oust, ranked Grand Site Naturel
From Rohan to Redon, the Nantes-Brest Canal follows the course of the Oust river. This river, rich in fauna and flora, has been designated a Grand Site Naturel.
Gastronomy
the Far Breton
Gastronomy
the Kouign-amann
Gastronomy
the crepes and galettes Breton
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingThe Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Nantes-Brest Canal- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks with a lock-keeper