River Cruise Messac / Rohan / Messac
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Messac - Rohan - Messac - 256 Km - 66 Locks - 47 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
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 Redon, 26 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Ste Anne/Vilaine > Brain/Vilaine > Redon
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.From Redon to St Martin/Oust, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Redon > Île aux Pies > Peillac > St Martin/Oust
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 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
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 Le Roc St André to Josselin, 17 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Roc St André > Montertelot > St Gobrien > Josselin
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
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 Josselin to Les Forges, 13 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Josselin > Les Forges
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 Les Forges to Rohan, 11 km, 9 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Les Forges > Rohan
Monument
Rohan
Birthplace of the Rohan family, this town dates back to the Middle Ages, and was built in 1104. It is home to a magnificient fortified castle, and an inviting marina for your barge, with all of the amenities you might require.From Rohan to Les Forges, 11 km, 9 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Rohan > Les Forges
Monument
Rohan
Birthplace of the Rohan family, this town dates back to the Middle Ages, and was built in 1104. It is home to a magnificient fortified castle, and an inviting marina for your barge, with all of the amenities you might require.From Les Forges to St Gobrien, 17 km, 10 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Les Forges > Josselin > St Gobrien
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 St Gobrien to Malestroit, 22 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : St Gobrien > Montertelot > Le Roc St André > Malestroit
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 Malestroit to Peillac, 20 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Malestroit > St Congard > St Martin/Oust > Peillac
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 Redon, 17 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Peillac > Île aux Pies > Redon
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 Redon to Ste Anne/Vilaine, 26 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : 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.From 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.
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on Vilaine and the Canal de l'Ile et Rance- Manual locks with a lock-keeper