Mirwault Lock – Mayenne Viaduct loop from Communauté de communes du Pays de Château-Gontier

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Mirwault Lock – Mayenne Viaduct loop from Communauté de communes du Pays de Château-Gontier

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Mirwault Lock – Mayenne Viaduct loop from Communauté de communes du Pays de Château-Gontier

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18.0km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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3.67 km

Mirwault Lock

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The Mirwault lock is the entrance for boaters to Château-Gontier. It is now mechanized and fully automated. The lock keeper is responsible and can take over if necessary. It's worth stopping by to see it in action.

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5.72 km

Château-Gontier Castle

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It is the castle that gave its name to the town. Only the fortifications remain. These ramparts are more than millennia old and were built in the 11th century.

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5.99 km

Chapelle Saint-Joseph

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For the anecdote, it is in this beautiful chapel with a green facade that President Georges Pompidou married Claude Cahour from Castrogontier. Double anecdote because the chapel is located in …

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6.38 km

Quai d'Alsace on the banks of the Mayenne

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Starting point for cruises on the Mayenne.

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7.12 km

View of Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne

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7.23 km

Pendu Lock

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A site exploited since a very long time, as early as the 11th century, with two mills: the Petit Pendu and the Grand Pendu.

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11.4 km

Château-Gontier

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Château-Gontier is a medieval gem. The banks of the Mayenne offer peaceful walks, while its lively weekly market brings residents together in a friendly atmosphere.

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15.4 km

Mayenne Viaduct

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The Mayenne Viaduct is an impressive bridge that spans the Mayenne River for 300 meters and offers two ways to cross it: at road level with a bike or car, …

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18.0 km

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Parking

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