The Canal from Nantes to Brest

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

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

You will know everything about the Canal Activities, walks and heritage

Itinerary maps and travel ideas

General map and section sheets for the vélodyssée, the greenways and the departmental cycle tourism routes of Destination Brocéliande

Bateau sur le Canal de Nantes à brest à Malestroit

Navigating the Canal

The Nantes-Brest Canal is fully navigable on Destination Brocéliande! Navigation rules, boat rental and nautical activities, everything is here.

Mobile services

The canal by bike, or the greenways, are ideal for a gentle introduction to touring, with a taste of inland Brittany.

Gîte d'étape sur la voie verte à Guillac

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.

Montertelot, village au bord du Canal de Nantes à Brest

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.

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.

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.

Travelers' photos

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6 years ago

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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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6 years ago

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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