The Vilaine in Rennes – Ille-et-Rance Canal loop from Joliot-Curie - Chateaubriand

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The Vilaine in Rennes – Ille-et-Rance Canal loop from Joliot-Curie - Chateaubriand

Moderate

4.8

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The Vilaine in Rennes – Ille-et-Rance Canal loop from Joliot-Curie - Chateaubriand

02:51

53.7km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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2.92 km

The Vilaine in Rennes

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3.28 km

Along La Vilaine in Rennes

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6.14 km

Étang de Dézerseul

Lake

6.60 km

Nice passage under the pines near the pond of Dézerseul, in Cesson-Sévigné, and which leads to Vault Martin, then Thorigné-Fouillard, to reach the forest of Rennes. Ideal for taking a break, picnicking, cooling off.

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6.61 km

Étangs de Cesson-Sévigné

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Country tour in the city

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7.26 km

La Vilaine

Lake

7.64 km

Tizé Estate

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It is in a writing from 1226 that the manor of Tizé is mentioned for the first time.
In 1314 the Tizé family acquired the property, thus giving its name to the Domaine. After several generations, the title of lord of Tizé passed to other families by alliance. These successive marriages allowed the Domaine de Tizé to expand. (Source: auboutduplongeoir.fr)

The Au bout du plungeoir association has welcomed, supported and accompanied since 2005 the emerging projects of teams of artists and other creators who work together: theater, architecture, dance, visual arts humanities, music, design, cinema and research of all natures. (Source: auboutduplongeoir.fr)

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38.9 km

Chevaigné Lock

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It is a pretty lock bordered by its typical lock keeper's house.

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41.3 km

Brosses Lock

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49.3 km

Ille-et-Rance Canal

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The Ille-et-Rance Canal, which connects Rennes and Saint-Malo, is the oldest canal in Brittany. It is made up of three sections, including the one at this location. The canal is then made up of the bed of the Ille.

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