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cruising route Redon / La Gacilly - Josselin / Redon

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Redon - La Gacilly - Josselin - Redon - 144 Km - 32 Locks - 26 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Redon to Île aux Pies, 9 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Redon > Île aux Pies
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 ones

From Île aux Pies to St Martin/Oust, 31 km, 2 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Île aux Pies > Glénac > La Gacilly > Glénac > Peillac > St Martin/Oust
Monument

La Gacilly

Stronghold of the Yves Rocher cosmetics empire, this small village is certainly of interest. More than twenty five craftspeople display their works of art to you in the pedestrian streets; the small port is very inviting for your boat (be aware that the number of places is limited), with all of the amenities you might require (electricity, water).
Nature

the Vegetarieum of La Gacilly

Within this genuine plant observatory the life of a thousand species of plants is brought to light. Colorful and olfactory, you will learn their astonishing uses.

From 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 St Gobrien, 21 km, 10 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation

Stopover : Le Roc St André > Montertelot > St Gobrien > Josselin > St Gobrien
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 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 Île aux Pies, 28 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Malestroit > St Congard > St Martin/Oust > Peillac > Île aux Pies
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 Île aux Pies to Redon, 9 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.4 h of navigation

Stopover : 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.
Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing

Fishing

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

Customer testimonials

Average : 4.7 étoiles 4.7/5 (based on 64 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 1, 2024, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Magnificent, relaxing and very exciting all at the same time. It was our first river cruise."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 29, 2024, Triton 860Cruise : Redon round trip
"Very satisfied with the region and the fact that lock-keepers are always present."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 18, 2023, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Lovely setting and very friendly lock-keepers. Very relaxing stay."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 27, 2023, Triton 860Cruise : Redon round trip
"It was a pleasure to see some superb villages, with friendly people and plenty of places to discover."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 15, 2023, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Very pleasant, the lockkeepers were great."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 11, 2022, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"We had a great time"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 28, 2021, Triton 860Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Peaceful''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2020, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very restful and exotic in a magnificent environment. The peace and quiet, the absence of noise felt throughout the week is truly beneficial.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 5, 2019, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2019, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Redon-Josselin-La Gacilly-Redon: very nice, great setting, beautiful locks and the welcome''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2019, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''The trip Redon - Rohan and return is to advise, a pity that we could not push further, for lack of accompanying staff not available.It is a pity that there is no one way''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 18, 2019, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Good choice"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 18, 2019, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Superb''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 6, 2019, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Super this channel is exeptionnel''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Mar 30, 2019, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 23, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''It was absolutely great, I think it will be again on the side of Nantes.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 30, 2018, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice but physical after 60 years''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''We loved it and our kids (ages 4 and 8) too''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 28, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Quiet, relaxing, not always beautiful but you can not do anything! Pleasantly surprised by the comfort''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2018, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Delighted and always a pleasure to redo as soon as the finances allow it''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Corresponds to what we had come to seek: calm and disorientation''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2017, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Super"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 1, 2017, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice to do, welcome to locks super''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''An extraordinary experience to start again as soon as possible''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2017, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Relaxation and beautiful scenery.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''A week with friends on the water … SUPER''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 10, 2017, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Enjoyable, peaceful lock keepers friendly and efficient"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 3, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very satisfied with this river cruise''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2017, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''A pure moment of relaxation''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 22, 2017, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Excellent experiences in the canals"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 17, 2017, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Lovelly views , beautiful villages, frendly lock keepers, and great weather. Great restaurants and bar tabacs, fantastic restaurant and people at st'vincent and La Chaumière, Rue nationale, Le Roc-Saint-André"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 8, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''We came back enchanted''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 1, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Calm, tranquility, let yourself be imbued with nature.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Discoveries small towns of character and a track full of charm navigation''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 3, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Superb cruise. The locks are very flowery. However, one caveat for the maintenance of electrical points and water to the steps of La Gacilly and especially Josselin''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful , restful, relaxing with beautiful discoveries by bike''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing and beautiful landscape''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 23, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Superb cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise on the Nantes -Brest canal''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Cruise on the Canal from Nantes to Brest very nice, especially with a presence at each lock . Superb environment.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 20, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"Very happy with the route and the places we visited"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice and relaxing cruise on the Canal from Nantes to Brest''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Want a nice experience for 30 years. Meeting with other " sailors " and public on the waterfront. A different view of time , the landscapes …''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 25, 2016, Triton 860Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Relaxing and entertaining''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 18, 2016, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice experience, quiet''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 6, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Fine, beautiful river cruise , despite the mixed weather''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 11, 2016, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Perfect! It was missing the sun ! … But it you are for nothing ….''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 4, 2016, Triton 860Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''For a first cruise , we were won over by the Nantes -Brest canal , the landscapes , the comfort of the boat, home of the Breton and weather''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 23, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Beautiful and relaxing river cruise""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 29, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Beautiful river cruise on the Canal""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Superb river cruise on the Canal from Nantes to Brest""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 23, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"We begin with Cris Boat""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice trip""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Triton 860Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very good. Some water supply and electricity problems""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"Fantastic, totally relaxing"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 27, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very relaxing cruise, an original way to cover a region which provides a different view""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2015, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice and it really allows us to disconnect .""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 11, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very pleasant course""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 22, 2015, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Great, again""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 6, 2015, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Lack of amenities on the course.""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 30, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Beautiful scenery, very original. To do and again !!!""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Perfect cruise , always too short, especially when the weather is nice !""
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Impressive in places, quite varied , beautiful villages and a good reception of lock keepers = good memories""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 2, 2015, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Life outside the lovely time and new vision of nature""

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

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