Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Questembert

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Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Questembert

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Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Questembert

02:15

40.5km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.98 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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20.9 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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21.1 km

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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21.4 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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21.4 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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