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cruising route Messac / La Gacilly / Messac

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Messac - La Gacilly - Messac - 104 Km - 4 Locks - 15 h of navigation - 4 Nights

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

Stopover : Guipry/Messac > Ste Anne/Vilaine
Monument 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 Glénac, 37 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

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

From Glénac to Ste Anne/Vilaine, 37 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

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

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

Stopover : Ste Anne/Vilaine > Guipry/Messac
Monument 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.

Fishing Fishing

Fishing

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

Customer testimonials

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 6 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 14, 2025, CrusaderCruise : Messac round trip
"Très bien"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 17, 2023, ContinentaleCruise : Messac round trip
"Great discovery, varied landscapes, good to unwind."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 23, 2021, MagnifiqueCruise : Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''We had a good stay''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 2, 2021, Corvette ACruise : Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''Pleasant. Varied. Very few people.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2019, CountessCruise : Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''Relaxation, calm, total change of scenery ... very pleasant''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 29, 2019, ShebaCruise : Messac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice and relaxing''"

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 Messac

Messac - Rennes - Messac

4.6 étoiles Average : 4.6/5

96 Km - 22 Locks - 17 h of navigation

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