cruising route Glénac / Dinan / Glénac

Glénac - Dinan - Glénac - 356 Km - 118 Locks - 71 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)

From Glénac to Redon, 11 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Glénac > Île aux Pies > Redon

Redon

At the intersection of the Breton waterways (the Nantes to Brest Canal and the Vilaine river), Redon was once above all a commercial port. This port has the distinction of welcoming both river and naval boats due to its location: 3.5 hours from the ocean and accessible by sailing boat without having to remove the mast.

Abbaye Saint-Sauveur

Plongez dans le Moyen Âge en explorant cette abbaye avec sa nef, sa tour romane et son chœur gothique.

Le Quai Duguay

Imprégnez-vous de l’histoire maritime en déambulant sur le quai, où les magnifiques maisons d’armateurs bordent la Vilaine.

the Natural Park of Ile aux Pies

Designated a "grand site naturel", this river "island" situated at the confluence of the Aff and Oust rivers offers a remarkable view of the local fauna and flora.

Le Parc de Bel Air

Ce superbe Jardin public de 2 hectares tient son nom de la demeure bourgeoise qui domine le parc : Le Château de Bal Air. Le fleurissement pérenne du parc permet à ses allées de garder leur beauté tout au long de l’année. Une aire de jeux pour enfants, une basse-cour et des chèvres raviront les plus petits.

Île aux pies

L’Île aux Pies est un site naturel pittoresque le long de la Vilaine. Cette île rocheuse offre des paysages variés, des falaises, des bois et des prairies. Elle est prisée pour ses activités de plein air telles que la randonnée pédestre, le VTT et l’escalade sur ses falaises calcaires. Accessible depuis le village de Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust, l’île attire des visiteurs tout au long de l’année, en faisant un lieu apprécié pour les amoureux de la nature et les amateurs d’aventure.

the Leisure Center of Ile aux Pies

With its base of canoes and its park of acrobranche, this halt located between Redon and Peillac will delight the small as well as the big ones

From Redon to Guipry/Messac, 41 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Redon > Brain/Vilaine > Ste Anne/Vilaine > Guipry/Messac

Guipry-Messac

This new commune was created in January 2016 through the merging of Messac and Guipry. Designated a holiday "station verte", it is reputed to be the birthplace of the potato in France. Its flourmill was transformed into a restaurant some years ago.

Langon

This village is known for its arrangement of 28 menhirs, the "Damsels of Langon", as well as the Chapel of Sainte-Agathe, a 4th century former Gallo-Roman tomb.

Redon

Abbaye Saint-Sauveur

Plongez dans le Moyen Âge en explorant cette abbaye avec sa nef, sa tour romane et son chœur gothique.

Le Quai Duguay

Imprégnez-vous de l’histoire maritime en déambulant sur le quai, où les magnifiques maisons d’armateurs bordent la Vilaine.

Le Parc de Bel Air

From Guipry/Messac to Pont-Réan, 30 km, 7 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Guipry/Messac > Pléchâtel > Bourg-des-Comptes > Pont-Réan

Guipry-Messac

Pont-Réan

A small town known for its bridge with 9 arches, constructed in 1757, and its Boël windmll. This windmill, erected in 1652, is fitted with sturdy buttresses, and originally featured two water wheels, neither of which remains today. It was in use until the First World War.

the mil of the Bouëxière

Located in the Bourg-des-Comptes commune this windmill, transformed into a flourmill in 1879, dates back to 1471. Situated next to the lock of the same name, you will pass right by its foot, license-free, in your boat.

the Far Breton

the Kouign-amann

the crepes and galettes Breton

the Plechatel Beach

From Pont-Réan to Melesse, 36 km, 11 Lock(s), 7 h of navigation

Stopover : Pont-Réan > Apigné > Rennes > Melesse

Pont-Réan

Rennes

The capital of Brittany is located at the confluance of the Ille and Vilaine rivers. Don't miss the chance to visit the Breton parliament and the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, nor the Town Hall square. Moor your barge downstream of the lock to enjoy more peace and quiet.

the lakes of Apigné

Over many hectares of natural pools, you will have the time to wander around and discover the exceptional fauna and flora of the area, all within reach of the boat, at the gates of Rennes.

the lakes of Apigne

This 30ha lagoon is a favored relaxation destination for the people of Rennes. Beaches are arranged around the lake; you can also enjoy a number of water sports (sailing, windsurfing).

From Melesse to Hédé, 24 km, 17 Lock(s), 6.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Melesse > Montreuil/Ille > Hédé

Montreuil

The town of 4 manors: the Fougerais, Brûlais, Fermes de l'Ille and la Touche manors date back to the 15th century.

the locks scale of Hede

This ladder of 11 locks allows a height difference of 27m to be overcome. This impressive alignment provides a unique view. The canal house, situated in the middle, allows one to retrace the history of the construction of the structure.

From Hédé to St Domineuc, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Hédé > Tinténiac > St Domineuc

Tinténiac

The fortress of Montmuran is the main historical attraction in this village. Its origins going back to 1170, this castle offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

the locks scale of Hede

the Parc of Saint-Domineuc

This 3ha park is actually a garden converted into a zoo. Here you will find giraffes, apes, big cats - including a Siberian tiger - and many species of bird. All of this in the grounds of the magnificent Bourbansais Castle.

From St Domineuc to Dinan, 21 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : St Domineuc > Evran > Dinan

Léhon

Known as the "Small Town of Character of Brittany", this little town situated close to Dinan is renowned for its Benedictine abbey and its castle, built on the hill overlooking the bridge over the Rance river.

the Parc of Saint-Domineuc

From Dinan to St Domineuc, 21 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Dinan > Evran > St Domineuc

Léhon

the Parc of Saint-Domineuc

From St Domineuc to Hédé, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation

Stopover : St Domineuc > Tinténiac > Hédé

Tinténiac

The fortress of Montmuran is the main historical attraction in this village. Its origins going back to 1170, this castle offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

the locks scale of Hede

the Parc of Saint-Domineuc

From Hédé to Melesse, 24 km, 17 Lock(s), 6.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Hédé > Montreuil/Ille > Melesse

Montreuil

The town of 4 manors: the Fougerais, Brûlais, Fermes de l'Ille and la Touche manors date back to the 15th century.

the locks scale of Hede

From Melesse to Apigné, 23 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Melesse > Rennes > Apigné

Rennes

the lakes of Apigné

Over many hectares of natural pools, you will have the time to wander around and discover the exceptional fauna and flora of the area, all within reach of the boat, at the gates of Rennes.

the lakes of Apigne

This 30ha lagoon is a favored relaxation destination for the people of Rennes. Beaches are arranged around the lake; you can also enjoy a number of water sports (sailing, windsurfing).

From Apigné to Pléchâtel, 30 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Apigné > Pont-Réan > Bourg-des-Comptes > Pléchâtel

Pont-Réan

the mil of the Bouëxière

the lakes of Apigné

Over many hectares of natural pools, you will have the time to wander around and discover the exceptional fauna and flora of the area, all within reach of the boat, at the gates of Rennes.

the Far Breton

the Kouign-amann

the crepes and galettes Breton

the lakes of Apigne

the Plechatel Beach

the lakes of Apigne

This 30ha lagoon is a favored relaxation destination for the people of Rennes. Beaches are arranged around the lake; you can also enjoy a number of water sports (sailing, windsurfing).

From Pléchâtel to Brain/Vilaine, 36 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Pléchâtel > Guipry/Messac > Ste Anne/Vilaine > Brain/Vilaine

Guipry-Messac

Langon

This village is known for its arrangement of 28 menhirs, the "Damsels of Langon", as well as the Chapel of Sainte-Agathe, a 4th century former Gallo-Roman tomb.

the Plechatel Beach

From Brain/Vilaine to Glénac, 29 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Brain/Vilaine > Redon > Île aux Pies > Glénac

Redon

Abbaye Saint-Sauveur

Plongez dans le Moyen Âge en explorant cette abbaye avec sa nef, sa tour romane et son chœur gothique.

Le Quai Duguay

Imprégnez-vous de l’histoire maritime en déambulant sur le quai, où les magnifiques maisons d’armateurs bordent la Vilaine.

Le Parc de Bel Air

the Natural Park of Ile aux Pies

Designated a "grand site naturel", this river "island" situated at the confluence of the Aff and Oust rivers offers a remarkable view of the local fauna and flora.

Île aux pies

the Leisure Center of Ile aux Pies

With its base of canoes and its park of acrobranche, this halt located between Redon and Peillac will delight the small as well as the big ones

Fishing

To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing

The Locks

1 type(s) of lock(s) on Vilaine and the Canal de l'Ile et Rance

Manual locks with a lock-keeper

Other possible cruises from Glénac

Glénac - Nantes - Glénac

212 Km - 38 Locks - 36 h of navigation

Must see : the Natural Park of Ile aux Pies, the Marais of Mazerolles, Redon, the Castle of the Groulais at Blain, the Castle of the Ducs of Bretagne at Nantes // To discover : the pool of Guenrouet, the Leisure Center of Ile aux Pies, the Nantais Cake

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