River Cruise Messac / La Gacilly - Josselin / Messac

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Messac - La Gacilly - Josselin - Messac - 226 Km - 34 Locks - 37 h of navigation - 9 Nights

From Guipry/Messac to Ste Anne/Vilaine, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Guipry/Messac > Ste Anne/Vilaine

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.

From Ste Anne/Vilaine to Île aux Pies, 35 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Ste Anne/Vilaine > Brain/Vilaine > Redon > Île aux Pies

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

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.

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.

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 Île aux Pies to St Martin/Oust, 31 km, 2 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Île aux Pies > Glénac > La Gacilly > Glénac > Peillac > St Martin/Oust

La Gacilly

Stronghold of the Yves Rocher cosmetics empire, this small village is certainly of interest. More than twenty five craftspeople display their works of art to you in the pedestrian streets; the small port is very inviting for your boat (be aware that the number of places is limited), with all of the amenities you might require (electricity, water).

the Vegetarieum of La Gacilly

Within this genuine plant observatory the life of a thousand species of plants is brought to light. Colorful and olfactory, you will learn their astonishing uses.

From St Martin/Oust to Le Roc St André, 24 km, 6 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : St Martin/Oust > St Congard > Malestroit > Le Roc St André

Malestroit

Nicknamed the "Pearl of the West", Malestroit is an accredited Small Town of Character. With a perfectly preserved historical center located a stone's thrown from the Nantes to Brest Canal. You will be able to admire the many half-timbered (including the famous Maison de la Truie qui File and Maison du Pélican) and Renaissance (such as the Vieille Auberge) houses.

Oust, ranked Grand Site Naturel

From Rohan to Redon, the Nantes-Brest Canal follows the course of the Oust river. This river, rich in fauna and flora, has been designated a Grand Site Naturel.

the Far Breton

the Kouign-amann

the crepes and galettes Breton

From Le Roc St André to St Gobrien, 21 km, 10 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Le Roc St André > Montertelot > St Gobrien > Josselin > St Gobrien

Montertelot

This former merchant wharf is today best known for being a charming and pleasant spot to take a break in your barge, all within a few kilometers of the legendary Brocéliande forest.

the Castle of Josselin

Celebrated as the most beautiful in Brittany, this castle, completed in 1407, features 2 completely different faces: the canal side, where it resembles a fortress from the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance-style courtyard side, with its French gardens. It is possible to moor your barge at the pontoons situated at the foot of the castle.

From St Gobrien to Malestroit, 22 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation

Stopover : St Gobrien > Montertelot > Le Roc St André > Malestroit

Montertelot

This former merchant wharf is today best known for being a charming and pleasant spot to take a break in your barge, all within a few kilometers of the legendary Brocéliande forest.

Malestroit

Oust, ranked Grand Site Naturel

From Rohan to Redon, the Nantes-Brest Canal follows the course of the Oust river. This river, rich in fauna and flora, has been designated a Grand Site Naturel.

the Far Breton

the Kouign-amann

the crepes and galettes Breton

From Malestroit to Île aux Pies, 28 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Malestroit > St Congard > St Martin/Oust > Peillac > Île aux Pies

Malestroit

Oust, ranked Grand Site Naturel

From Rohan to Redon, the Nantes-Brest Canal follows the course of the Oust river. This river, rich in fauna and flora, has been designated a Grand Site Naturel.

the Far Breton

the Kouign-amann

the crepes and galettes Breton

From Île aux Pies to Ste Anne/Vilaine, 35 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation

Stopover : Île aux Pies > Redon > Brain/Vilaine > Ste Anne/Vilaine

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