River Cruise Messac / Sucé-Sur-Erdre / Messac
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Messac - Sucé-Sur-Erdre - Messac - 240 Km - 32 Locks - 38 h of navigation - 10 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
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 Guenrouët, 22 km, 0 Lock(s), 2.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Redon > Pont Miny > Guenrouët
Swimming
the pool of Guenrouet
An outdoor swimming pool with water slides, whirlpool baths and a solarium. It is the perfect place to take a break from your barge with your family on the side of the Nantes-Brest Canal.From Guenrouët to Blain, 22 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Guenrouët > Blain
Monument
the Castle of the Groulais at Blain
This medieval fortress, listed as a historical monument since 1977, was owned by Marie Bonaparte (a descendant of Napoléon) at the beginning of the 20th century. Comprising 9 towers, it was built (actually rebuilt, as it was destroyed several times) at the end of the 16th century.
Swimming
the pool of Guenrouet
An outdoor swimming pool with water slides, whirlpool baths and a solarium. It is the perfect place to take a break from your barge with your family on the side of the Nantes-Brest Canal.From Blain to La Chevallerais, 8 km, 3 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Blain > La Chevallerais
Monument
the Castle of the Groulais at Blain
This medieval fortress, listed as a historical monument since 1977, was owned by Marie Bonaparte (a descendant of Napoléon) at the beginning of the 20th century. Comprising 9 towers, it was built (actually rebuilt, as it was destroyed several times) at the end of the 16th century.From La Chevallerais to Sucé/Erdre, 27 km, 7 Lock(s), 5 h of navigation
Stopover : La Chevallerais > Sucé/Erdre
Nature
les Marais de Mazerolles
This 1000ha wetland on the left bank of the Erdre river, to the south of Nort-sur-Erdre, is home to many species of birds.From Sucé/Erdre to La Chevallerais, 27 km, 7 Lock(s), 5 h of navigation
Stopover : Sucé/Erdre > Sucé/Erdre > Sucé/Erdre > Sucé/Erdre > La Chevallerais
Nature
les Marais de Mazerolles
This 1000ha wetland on the left bank of the Erdre river, to the south of Nort-sur-Erdre, is home to many species of birds.From La Chevallerais to Guenrouët, 30 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.6 h of navigation
Stopover : La Chevallerais > Blain > Guenrouët
Monument
the Castle of the Groulais at Blain
This medieval fortress, listed as a historical monument since 1977, was owned by Marie Bonaparte (a descendant of Napoléon) at the beginning of the 20th century. Comprising 9 towers, it was built (actually rebuilt, as it was destroyed several times) at the end of the 16th century.
Swimming
the pool of Guenrouet
An outdoor swimming pool with water slides, whirlpool baths and a solarium. It is the perfect place to take a break from your barge with your family on the side of the Nantes-Brest Canal.From Guenrouët to Brain/Vilaine, 40 km, 0 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Guenrouët > Pont Miny > Redon > Brain/Vilaine
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.
Swimming
the pool of Guenrouet
An outdoor swimming pool with water slides, whirlpool baths and a solarium. It is the perfect place to take a break from your barge with your family on the side of the Nantes-Brest Canal.From Brain/Vilaine to Guipry/Messac, 23 km, 1 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Brain/Vilaine > 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.
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.
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