Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Saint-Congard

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Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Saint-Congard

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Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Saint-Congard

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18.1km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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298 m

Nantes–Brest Canal between Saint-Congard and Malestroit

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Ideally located between the canal and the forest, this section of cycle path is very quiet while offering a passable surface for all types of bike.

A very pleasant passage of the Eurovélo 1 cycle route!

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8.69 km

Mills of Île Notre-Dame in Malestroit

Highlight • Monument

Installed since the 12th century and symbolizing seigneurial power, water mills rise on Île Notre-Dame and along the river to produce tan, essential for the activity of tanneries, flour and …

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8.97 km

Malestroit Lock

Highlight • Structure

Taking the shortest of the branches of the Oust River across the plain opening up at the North end of town, the canal here needs another set of locks. The …

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9.27 km

Place du Bouffay

Highlight • Settlement

On the south side of the medieval square dominated by St Gilles church and the outdoor seating of several restaurants and cafés look for the corner building with the historic woodcarvings of fairytale seated rabbits.

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9.28 km

Malestroit

Highlight • Settlement

A very pretty little town with a picturesque town center and beautiful medieval buildings. Crossed by the Oust river and the Nantes-Brest canal, Notre Dame island is made up of beautiful houses.

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9.65 km

Historic centre of Malestroit

Highlight • Historical Site

Thanks to its half-timbered houses, its stone facades and its sculptures, Malestroit is labeled “city of character”.

A thousand-year-old village, Malestroit still houses houses from the 15th and 16th centuries as well as locks, mills and churches full of stories.

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

933 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km