Circuit "De la gare au canal"

Come on, we'll take you on this walk! In the calm of the early morning, the canal looks so calm from the heights of the town, and yet... The diversity of the landscapes is one of the features that characterises the Menez-Hom Atlantique destination, and the tour from the station to the canal confirms this... An ideal walk for families! From the heights of Châteaulin to the banks of the Aulne, this walk is suitable for young and old alike! It's not just for good walkers. The routes in the Menez-Hom Atlantique area are almost all hilly, but this route is the exception that proves the rule! What's more, the walk starts in a square where you'll have a privileged view of the Canal and the Châteaulin viaduct... One walk, 2 atmospheres: At the start of the walk, you'll admire the view of the canal over the heights of Châteaulin in a wooded area where you'll be lulled by birdsong and flowering paths (bluebells, broom, etc.). Then, at times, the wooded area gives way to a view of the Châteaulin countryside and its fields of rapeseed... In this first part of the walk, peace reigns, while on reaching Port-Launay, the canal comes to life, ever so gently! Once you've reached Port-Launay, you'll follow the canal from Nantes to Brest, where the atmosphere is more maritime! Many pleasure boats are present. A rich heritage Along the way, you'll have the chance to appreciate a rich religious heritage (the 19th-century church of Saint-Nicolas). We can't talk about heritage without mentioning the natural heritage of the Nantes-Brest Canal. There's also a maritime heritage on offer, notably the lock and viaduct at the entrance to the town of Châteaulin. Don't forget to stop off at the aquatic observatory at the Châteaulin lock!