River cruise for a round trip from Messac up to Josselin

Messac - Josselin - Messac

208 Km - 34 Locks

35 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

Day 1

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.

Day 2

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.

Abbaye Saint-Sauveur

Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages as you explore this abbey with its nave, Romanesque tower and Gothic choir.

Le Quai Duguay

Immerse yourself in maritime history as you stroll along the quay, where beautiful shipowners' houses line the Vilaine River.

Bel Air Park

This beautiful 2-hectare public garden is named after the bourgeois residence overlooking the park: the Château de Bel Air. The park’s perennial flowerbeds keep its paths beautiful throughout the year. A playground, a barnyard, and goats will delight the little ones.

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

Day 3

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

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.

The Place du Bouffay

Immerse yourself in history by visiting the Place du Bouffay, the bustling heart of the city. Admire the half-timbered houses and the unusual sculptures.

The Chapel of Saint Mary Magdalene

Take a walk to the chapel and explore its remains, including the bell-gable, the fortified wall, and the Romanesque gable.

The Augustinian Monastery

Explore the Augustinian Sisters’ Monastery, renowned for the care given to the wounded during World War II. Discover the story of Mother Yvonne-Aimée, who hid and saved many soldiers and resistance fighters. Visit the 17th-century chapel, the cemetery, and the park created by Mother Yvonne-Aimée.

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

Day 4

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.

Day 5