Chemin de la Marée – Castle of the Dukes of Brittany loop from Carquefou

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Chemin de la Marée – Castle of the Dukes of Brittany loop from Carquefou

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Chemin de la Marée – Castle of the Dukes of Brittany loop from Carquefou

02:05

33.7km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.3 km for 63 m

After 16.0 km for 282 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.74 km

Chemin de la Marée

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Path relatively passable by mountain bike/gravel, with a few roots which will have to be stepped over. Magnificent views of the river.

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10.2 km

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11.2 km

Towpath along the Erdre, opposite the Château d'Éraudière

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It's a great way to get out of Nantes from the North! However, be careful with runners and walkers ...

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14.0 km

Pont Général-de-la-Motte-Rouge

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A very pretty metal bridge, but above all, a perfect place to reach the surrounding quays and the island of Versailles. It's one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Nantes!

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14.3 km

Versailles Island

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On the banks of the Erdre

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15.3 km

Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

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The construction of the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral in Nantes spanned 457 years, from 1434 until 1891.

Despite this construction spread over time, Saint-Pierre Cathedral retains a Gothic style that is coherent …

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15.8 km

Bouffay Square

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Place du Bouffay was the main square of Nantes in the Middle Ages, but the buildings surrounding it date from the 18th and 19th centuries. It overlooked the Loire, until …

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16.2 km

Castle of the Dukes of Brittany

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The castle of the Dukes of Brittany has seen its role change over the centuries: sometimes a pleasure castle, sometimes a defensive castle, its construction spanned from the 13th to …

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33.2 km