Unusual stay
Cabane La Cueilleuse
Nort-sur-Erdre · Loire-Atlantique
At the Cramezeul lock, La Cueilleuse offers an unusual cabin, pay what you like, beside the canal, in a place that combines a guinguette, a bivouac area and a bakehouse.
- Suggested time
- 1 night or a weekend stop
- Type of place
- Bivouac cabin beside the Nantes to Brest canal
- Atmosphere
- Guinguette, canal, alternative and friendly
- Getting there
- Écluse de Cramezeul, 44390 Nort-sur-Erdre. Parking about 500 m away, with closer access possible for people with reduced mobility.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 6/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
La Cueilleuse is first and foremost a lively place beside the Nantes to Brest canal: a guinguette, a bivouac area and a bakehouse at the Cramezeul lock in Nort-sur-Erdre. The cabin turns this stop into an unusual night without aiming for luxury. You arrive naturally along the canal or its feeder channel, on foot, by bike, by boat or even on horseback. The car park is about 500 metres away, although access to the lock is provided for people with reduced mobility. In 2026, the cabin was offered on a pay what you like basis, with a suggested amount of 10 to 30 € per person. The main appeal is the atmosphere of the place and its position for travelling along the canal.
Highlights
- At the Cramezeul lock, La Cueilleuse offers an unusual cabin, pay what you like, beside the canal, in a place that combines a guinguette, a bivouac area and a bakehouse.
- A simple stop beside the canal, arriving by bike, on foot, by boat or on horseback, with the guinguette before you sleep on site.
- Reduced mobility: vehicle access to the lock is possible, but check the accessibility of the cabin itself.
- 2026 price: pay what you like, suggested amount about 10 to 30 € per person.
Tips on the spot
- Check whether sheets and towels are provided.
- Check the exact accommodation model, electricity, Wi-Fi and heating outside summer before paying.
- Read the cancellation conditions and check the tourist tax.
- Do not plan a late arrival without the host’s agreement; arrive early on the first day.
- Accessibility: vehicle access to the lock is possible for people with reduced mobility, but check the accessibility of the cabin itself.
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- In the cooler months, check whether there is heating and what kind.
Frequently asked questions
What type of accommodation is it?
A bivouac cabin beside the Nantes to Brest canal.
Is it suitable for a couple?
Pleasant for a pair of cyclists or travellers drawn to alternative places.
How do you get there?
Écluse de Cramezeul, 44390 Nort-sur-Erdre. Parking about 500 m away, with closer access possible for people with reduced mobility.
Book
Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), licence ouverte, mise a jour du 2026-09-21, updated 21 September 2026.
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