cruising route Messac / Josselin / Messac
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Messac - Josselin - Messac - 208 Km - 34 Locks - 35 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Guipry/Messac to Ste Anne/Vilaine, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Guipry/Messac > Ste Anne/Vilaine
Monument
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 Peillac, 43 km, 2 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Ste Anne/Vilaine > Brain/Vilaine > Redon > Île aux Pies > Peillac
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Nature
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.
Sports and leisure activities
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 onesFrom Peillac to Montertelot, 32 km, 7 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Peillac > St Martin/Oust > St Congard > Malestroit > Le Roc St André > Montertelot
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Nature
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.
Gastronomy
the Far Breton
Gastronomy
the Kouign-amann
Gastronomy
the crepes and galettes Breton
From Montertelot to Montertelot, 28 km, 14 Lock(s), 6.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Montertelot > St Gobrien > Josselin > St Gobrien > Montertelot
Monument
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 Montertelot to Peillac, 32 km, 7 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Montertelot > Le Roc St André > Malestroit > St Congard > St Martin/Oust > Peillac
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Nature
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.
Gastronomy
the Far Breton
Gastronomy
the Kouign-amann
Gastronomy
the crepes and galettes Breton
From Peillac to Ste Anne/Vilaine, 43 km, 2 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Peillac > Île aux Pies > Redon > Brain/Vilaine > Ste Anne/Vilaine
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Nature
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.
Sports and leisure activities
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 onesFrom Ste Anne/Vilaine to Guipry/Messac, 15 km, 1 Lock(s), 2.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Ste Anne/Vilaine > Guipry/Messac
Monument
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.
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 7 opinion)
4.7/5
(based on 7 opinion)
Julia L.
Cruise carried out on May 18, 2024, MagnifiqueCruise :
Messac round trip
"We really enjoyed the cruise we took from Messec to La Gacilly and saw lots of herons, storks and egrets."
Valérie R.
Cruise carried out on Sep 9, 2023, ClassiqueCruise :
Messac round trip
"A very pleasant experience."
Stefan H.
Cruise carried out on Jul 31, 2021, ShebaCruise :
Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''Good way to travel differently''"
Jacques G.
Cruise carried out on Sep 12, 2020, Horizon 3Cruise :
Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''Pleasant''"
Véronique C.
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2019, CapriceCruise :
Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''Despite the weather, we enjoyed this cruise. Quiet, tranquility discovery of nature, lock keepers nice.''"
Eric L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 4, 2018, ShebaCruise :
Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very calm''"
The Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Nantes-Brest Canal- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks with a lock-keeper
"Always a change of scenery."