Mauzac-Et-Grand-Castang: Dordogne, Canal de Lalinde and Bac des Bastides

For a trip to Mauzac-Et-Grand-Castang, the Dordogne, Canal de Lalinde and Bac des Bastides offer different points of interest. The landscape of river meanders, paths along the canal and a seasonal ferry crossing each shape the area in their own way. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Mauzac-Et-Grand-Castang, you can first decide which of these themes will guide your plans: nature by the river, a route on foot or by bicycle, canal history, or the crossing between Mauzac and Calès. Distinguish between the river and the canal: the Bac des Bastides crosses the Dordogne, while the towpath and the V91 run alongside the Canal de Lalinde.

The Dordogne and its river landscape

Mauzac-Et-Grand-Castang lies at the foot of the Dordogne’s meanders and forms the Cingles of Trémolat and Limeuil. A biodiversity entry dated June 12, 2024, records important year-round resting places for birds along a stretch of the Dordogne in the Mauzac-Et-Grand-Castang area, particularly for waterbirds during migration and wintering. For planning your time, this means that the resting places are described as important year-round; migration and wintering are highlighted in particular for waterbirds.

Canal de Lalinde and routes

Work on the Canal de Lalinde was approved in 1838 and completed in 1843. You can cover 15 km on foot or by bicycle along the canal’s towpath. The Véloroute Voie Verte V91 runs alongside the Canal de Lalinde, from the Tuilières locks to Mauzac. These details provide different reference points for choosing your route: the towpath is described by its length and two ways of getting around; the V91 is defined by its course along the canal and its endpoints. The 15 km refers to the towpath and is not a distance for the V91.

Bac des Bastides between Mauzac and Calès

The Bac des Bastides river shuttle connects the port of Mauzac with Calès and is available to pedestrians and cyclists. It crosses about 200 metres of river and carries a maximum of nine people and four bicycles. For your plans, this is a different type of route from the towpath along the Canal de Lalinde: it is a seasonal river crossing between two named places. If you are travelling with several people or bicycles, take both maximum capacities into account. For 2026, seasonal service was listed as running until September 15. Since operating details may change, check the schedule for your travel dates.

Maison du passeur: local history and hydropower

The Maison du passeur has been converted into an exhibition space. Photographs and postcards from Mauzac’s past are on display there; upstairs, EDF presents an exhibition on the development of hydropower. The exhibits bring together mementos of Mauzac’s past and the history of hydropower. The Maison du passeur is therefore a cultural attraction in its own right, alongside the river crossing and routes. Access may vary by season, and exhibition details may change. If you are planning a visit, check access information in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.