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The Maritime Cruise
Nort-sur-Erdre - La Roche Bernard - Nort-sur-Erdre
1 Week - Return trip
196kms • 32 locks • 37hrs
Cruise to La Roche Bernard on the coast and wander
the streets of this charming old town. You’ll be
rewarded with spectacular views over the River Vilaine. |
The Napoleon Cruise
Messac - La Roche Bernard - Messac
4 Day - Short break
152kms • 4 locks • 20hrs
Pass under the iron bridge of Port de Roche,
decorated with the seals of Napoleon and Eugenie and
built for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
Visit Redon’s shops and markets before arriving in the
port of La Roche Bernard where you could try Breton
Oysters at a quayside restaurant. |
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The Artisan Cruise
Nort-sur-Erdre - La Gacilly - Nort-sur-Erdre
1 Week - Return trip
198kms • 34 locks • 38hrs
La Gacilly is a pretty flower-adorned town, home to
artists and artisans and a delight to explore. Visit
Redon - the Little Venice of Brittany - en route. The
River Erdre makes for easy cruising and is perfect for
beginners. |
The Best of Brittany Cruise
Nort-sur-Erdre - Messac or vice versa
1 Week - One-way trip
260kms • 18 locks • 35hrs
Enjoy a week cruising on the River Erdre, one of the
most beautiful rivers in France, the peaceful River
Vilaine and the Canal de Nantes à Brest. Visit the
château at Blain and sample some crisp cider in the
cider factory at Guenroüet, where you can also play mini
golf or tennis. Visit the beautiful city of Nantes and
its splendid gothic cathedral. |
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The Châteaux & Castles Cruise
Messac - Josselin - Messac
1 Week - Return trip
208kms • 36 locks • 36hrs
Take a walk around the stunning Yves Rocher botanical
gardens and visit the famous beauty centre at La Gacilly.
Enjoy a tour of Malestroit and discover the town’s
luxurious houses. Explore the grand Château at Josselin,
considered the most beautiful in the region, and admire
the houses clustered around the main square. |
The Capital
Cruise Messac - Dinan or vice versa
1 Week - One-way trip
127kms • 57 locks • 30hrs
Follow the peaceful River Vilaine, stopping en route
to visit the pretty town of Rennes, the capital of
Brittany. Dinan is a perfect example of a medieval town
on the banks of the River Rance. Its castle and 13th
century ramparts are best viewed from the water. Plenty
of opportunities exist along your route for on-shore
fun; tennis and horse-riding at Betton, swimming at
Lehon’s open air swimming pool and picnics on the lake
at Combourg. |
