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The Buzay Canal
The Buzay Canal
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Located south of the Loire, between the
Canal de la Martinière
and the village of Messan in Rouans, the
Buzay Canal
was created in the 18th century to facilitate the transport of goods between the
Pays de Retz
and Nantes. Today, it's an ideal spot for a bucolic stroll
on foot or by bike
. Surrounded by the
Acheneau and Tenu rivers
, numerous moats and marshes, it is home to an abundance of vegetation.
A little history :
Surrounded by the ancient meadows of the same name,
the canal
hasn't changed much since it was built. Although
managing water resources
is becoming more and more of a priority these days, in the past, monks, landowners and the people of the
Pays de Retz
were already aware of this issue, which led to its construction. Around the canal, there is still a network of sluices and locks, often automated, which allows controlled irrigation of the marshes at any time of year. The water level changes according to the needs of the farmers, so the seemingly calm movement is constant. Crossing the canal from one bank to the other via the small bridges that cross it, you can see the river
Acheneau
, which flows from the Loire to Lake Grandlieu.
5 good reasons to discover it
as a Nature 2000 zone, you can discover exceptional flora and fauna
from the former site of
Buzay Abbey
, and imagine what life was like in the days of the Cistercian monks
it's an ideal place to relax
the landscape is flat ; it's the perfect place for a short walk or cycle ride, along the canal and up the small roads winding towards the Loire enjoy the coolness in summer !
Practicalities
From the small village of Messan to the locks of the Canal de la Martinière, through the
Buzay marshes
, it's just 8km round trip
There is a free car park in the village of
Messan
, as well as a restaurant and a
motorhome park
.
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TYPE OF SITE
:
River
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FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
:
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Le canal de Buzay
44640
ROUANS
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.19337
Longitude : -1.85413
See The Buzay Canal on GoogleMaps
Distance from the center (church ) :
28
km. from the center of Pornic
37
km. from the center of Préfailles
32
km. from the center of Tharon-Plage
24
km. from the center of La Bernerie
25
km. from the center of Les Moutiers
16
km. from the center of Chauvé
15
km. from the center of Arthon
27
km du centre de Bourgneuf
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The Buzay Canal
44640
ROUANS
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