Canal de Nantes à Brest, Historic waterway in Brittany, France
The Canal de Nantes à Brest extends 360 kilometers across Brittany, incorporating 238 locks and multiple bridges to connect the cities of Nantes and Brest.
Construction of the canal began in the early 1800s using Spanish prisoners of war as laborers, and Napoleon III officially inaugurated it in 1858.
The canal passes through medieval fortresses, historic abbeys, and traditional Breton villages, showcasing the architectural heritage of the region.
Cyclists can access repair services, accommodation options, and tourist information centers along the route, with bike rentals available in major towns.
The Guerlédan dam, built in 1930, divided the canal and submerged several original locks, creating the largest lake in Brittany.
Location: Pontivy
Operator: Région Bretagne
Address: 56300 Pontivy, France 56300 Pontivy
GPS coordinates: 48.07287,-2.96763
Latest update: June 20, 2025 08:29
Pontivy Castle
426 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Joie de Pontivy
642 m
Sainte-Noyale Chapel
5 km
Église Saint-Mériadec-de-Stival de Pontivy
2.4 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Houssaye
3.2 km
Caserne Clisson
809 m
Église Saint-Joseph de Pontivy
1.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Tréphine de Pontivy
1.7 km
Tumulus de Nillizien
1.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Carmès
4.7 km
Île des Récollets
152 m
Fontaine de Saint-Mériadec
2.5 km
Croix de la Houssaye
3.2 km
Rue du Fil
675 m
Théâtre des Halles
595 m
Écluse de La Cascade
949 m
Frédéric Henri Le Normand de Lourmel
863 m
Rendez-vous de chasse des Rohan
566 m
Château du Gros-Chêne
1.2 km
Maison des Trois-Piliers
578 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel du Sourn
3.7 km
Écluse d'isolement des Récollets
290 m
Oratoire Saint-Jean de Noyal-Pontivy
5.1 km
Maison, 4 rue du Fil
604 m
Magasin à fourrages
1.1 km
Maison, 14 rue du Pont
503 m
Chapelle Saint-Ivy de la Congrégation
558 m
Maison, 6 rue du Fil
612 mReviews
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