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The Canal from Nantes to Brest

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Dominating the Oust River, the canal and towpaths promise multiple escapes into a soothing universe. Just follow the wave, wander from lock to picturesque village for a change of air, get drunk on resourcing activities, offer a beautiful escape in the heart of history and nature.

On foot, by bike, by boat, discover here all there is to see and do on the banks of the Canal de Nantes à Brest in Destination Broceliande!

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Activities, walks and heritage
Bateau sur le Canal de Nantes à brest à MalestroitFrance, Morbihan (56), Malestroit, le canal de Nantes à Brest
©Emmanuel Berthier
Navigating the Canal
The Nantes-Brest Canal is fully navigable on Destination Brocéliande! Navigation rules, boat rental and nautical activities, everything is here.
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Gîte d'étape sur la voie verte à GuillacGuillac Accueil Vélo Anti Coz 2016 ©e.berthier
©Emmanuel Berthier
The Canal on the move
Roaming is taking the time to discover at your own pace and without effort, by bike, on foot or on horseback, an inland Brittany with many faces.
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Ecluse de St Jouan à GuillacGuillac Ecluse St Jouan 2016 ©e.berthier
©Emmanuel Berthier
The Canal, from history to nature
The Canal de Nantes à Brest en Brocéliande is an encounter between nature and history, between water and stone, for our greatest pleasure.
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Randonnée à vélo à MohonMohon 05 18 ©emmanuel Berthier
©Emmanuel Berthier
Our walks around the Canal
Dozens of hiking trails and miles of escape to discover on foot, by bike and on horseback around the Nantes-Brest Canal.
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Montertelot, village au bord du Canal de Nantes à Brest
©Emmanuel Berthier
The towns and villages along the Canal
The Canal de Nantes à Brest is full of cultural and patrimonial treasures, like its two Small Cities of Character : Josselin and Malestroit.
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©Emmanuel Berthier
Services
The canal by bike, or the greenways, are ideal trips to start gently roaming, tasting the atmosphere of inland Brittany.
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Preparing my vacation on the Canal

Travelers' photos
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Pʀιƞτεʍps 🌺☀️ . Aujourd’hui, pas de filtres, parce que ce paysage est magnifique sans. Parce que c’est le printemps, parce qu’il fait beau, parce que les jours rallongent et parce qu’on ne profite pas assez des jolies choses qui nous entourent. Petite balade ce soir avec mon petit garçon chéri 😍 . #printemps #spring #josselin #canal #canaldenantesabrest #chateaudejosselin #sun #sunset #soleil #reflets #eau #water #bordsducanal #petitecitedecaractere #campagne #photography #picoftheday

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Promenade et détente dans les rues de la jolie petite cité de #malestroit ! 💟🌼🌺 Merci arnow56460 ! 😉 #bretagnetourisme #bzh #broceliande #breizh #jaimelabretagne #miamorbihan #passionmorbihan #morbihantourisme #morbihan #bretagne #bretagne_focus_on #destinationbretagne #destinationbroceliande #architecture #maisonacolombage #citedecaractere #petitecitédecaractère #flowers #fleurs #place #placedubouffay #maison #colombage #instabretagne #bestofbretagne #merveillesdebretagne #brittany #village #photography

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In the vicinity

Discover the other must-sees of Destination Brocéliande
Les megalithes de MontheneufLes megalithes de Montheneuf
©GUILLAUDEAU Donatienne
Menhirs of Monteneuf
More than 400 menhirs are waiting for you to discover their secret by strolling around them and touching them with your fingertips. Wonderment guaranteed!
Malestroit vue sur le déversoir et la minoterie
©Trotteurs Addict
Malestroit, the pearl of the Oust
Discover the one nicknamed "The Pearl of the Oust": Malestroit, the warm, medieval and authentic small city of character.
An inter-generation family play at the An inter-generation family play at the "Auberge des voyajoueurs" with society games
©BERTHIER Emmanuel
Hostel of the voyajoueurs
L'auberge des Voyajoueurs is a paradise for pawn addicts, dice fanatics and game enthusiasts! An interlude that creates memories.
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©France, Morbihan (56), Josselin, le château // France, Morbihan, Josselin, the castle|Emmanuel Berthier
The castle of Josselin
The castle of Josselin is a must-see in Brittany and fits perfectly into the small city of character.
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©France, Morbihan (56), Ploermel, l'étang au Duc|Emmanuel Berthier
Lac au duc
The Lac au Duc offers a wide range of activities: golf, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, hydrangea circuit, games for children...
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©Emmanuel Berthier
The Yves Rocher House
In the heart of Yves Rocher's native village, in La Gacilly, discover the Yves Rocher House. This complex promises you a moment of relaxation, discovery and wonder!
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©PIRIOU Jacqueline
La Gacilly
Home of Yves Rocher, host of the Photo Festival and rich of its art craftsmen, La Gacilly offers a warm and exotic break to its visitors.
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©Anne-Cécile Estève
the Gardens of Broceliande
At the gates of the forest, explore the 24 hectares of greenery of the Gardens of Broceliande: plant collections, sensory trails and fun activities...
reflet du château de Comper dans le lac
©Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien
The Center of the Arthurian Imagination
At the castle of Comper, Arthurian legends are honored with animations, scenography, exhibitions, bookshop and great shows.
cité de caractère, canal de Nantes à Brest, château, Josselin, Morbihan, Bretagne
©cité de caractère, canal de Nantes à Brest, château, Josselin, Morbihan, Bretagne |Emmanuel Berthier
Josselin, a thousand year old city
At the foot of the Nantes-Brest canal, Josselin is a Breton must-see. Remarkable castle, basilica, medieval streets, a city of character.
la Porte des Secrets, Brocéliandela Porte des Secrets, Brocéliande. Paimpont, Bretagne
©la Prod est dans le Pré
the Door of Secrets
In the heart of Broceliande, the show trail "La Porte des Secrets" offers a sensory immersion in the wonderful world of the forest.
Rue de la Saulnerie - MontfortRue de la Saulnerie - Montfort
©Office de tourisme
Montfort-sur-Meu
A stone's throw from the Breton capital, Montfort-sur-Meu has preserved its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, purple schist residences and the medieval remains of the...
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