cruising route Redon / La Gacilly - Malestroit / Redon
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Redon - La Gacilly - Malestroit - Redon - 92 Km - 12 Locks - 15 h of navigation - 4 Nights
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.
Monument
Abbaye Saint-Sauveur
Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages as you explore this abbey with its nave, Romanesque tower and Gothic choir.
Monument
Le Quai Duguay
Immerse yourself in maritime history as you stroll along the quay, where beautiful shipowners' houses line the Vilaine River.
Nature
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.
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 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.
Nature
The Yves Rocher Botanical Garden
Explore the bamboo grove leading to the Yves Rocher Botanical Garden, where over 1,500 plant species are studied for their beneficial properties. Enjoy a free self-guided visit to learn more about healing botany.
Swimming
Île aux pies
Île aux Pies is a picturesque natural site along the Vilaine River. This rocky island offers varied landscapes, including cliffs, woods, and meadows. It is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and climbing on its limestone cliffs. Accessible from the village of Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust, the island attracts visitors year-round, making it a favored spot for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
Sports and leisure activities
Les Ateliers d’Artisans
La Gacilly is home to a community of about thirty artisans. Wander through the village’s narrow streets to discover the work of sculptors, potters, jewelry makers, coppersmiths, glassmakers, and more.From St Martin/Oust to St Martin/Oust, 30 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.2 h of navigation
Stopover : St Martin/Oust > St Congard > Malestroit > St Congard > St Martin/Oust
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.
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
Monument
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.
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 St Martin/Oust to Redon, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : St Martin/Oust > 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.
Monument
Abbaye Saint-Sauveur
Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages as you explore this abbey with its nave, Romanesque tower and Gothic choir.
Monument
Le Quai Duguay
Immerse yourself in maritime history as you stroll along the quay, where beautiful shipowners' houses line the Vilaine River.
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.
Nature
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.
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
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingThe Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Nantes-Brest Canal- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks with a lock-keeper
Best current offers for the destination Redon
Range Essential
4
2
From €106 / pers
Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/7/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
4
2
From €106 / pers
Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/7/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
6
0
From €111 / pers
Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/7/26
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
4
2
From €128 / pers
Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/7/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
4
4
From €87 / pers
Week of the 4/3/26 to 4/7/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
4
2
From €86 / pers
Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/10/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
4
4
From €71 / pers
Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/10/26
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Essential
4
2
From €86 / pers
Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/10/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
6
0
From €90 / pers
Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/10/26
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
4
2
From €104 / pers
Week of the 4/6/26 to 4/10/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
4
2
From €122 / pers
Week of the 4/9/26 to 4/13/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
4
2
From €147 / pers
Week of the 4/9/26 to 4/13/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Essential
4
2
From €122 / pers
Week of the 4/9/26 to 4/13/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Standard
4
2
From €130 / pers
Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/14/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
4
2
From €156 / pers
Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/14/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Essential
4
2
From €130 / pers
Week of the 4/10/26 to 4/14/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Comfort
4
2
From €135 / pers
Week of the 4/13/26 to 4/17/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
Range Essential
4
2
From €112 / pers
Week of the 4/13/26 to 4/17/26
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 55 opinion)
4.7/5
(based on 55 opinion)
Maryvonne L.
Cruise carried out on Oct 3, 2025, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"A pleasant trip with good weather."
Christian L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 18, 2025, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Redon round trip
"Four days of pure family bliss."
Christelle R.
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2025, Triton 860Cruise :
Redon round trip
"Calm and relaxing."
Bernard B.
Cruise carried out on Jun 30, 2025, Triton 860Cruise :
Redon round trip
"Pleasant."
Monique C.
Cruise carried out on Jun 9, 2025, Confort 1100 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"Très bien."
Jocelyne G.
Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2025, Sedan 1000 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"Nice cruise."
Brian E.
Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2025, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Redon round trip
"Destratifying, refreshing."
Nathalie D.
Cruise carried out on Jun 17, 2024, Triton 860Cruise :
Redon round trip
"The route we chose was a pleasant one."
Véronique G.
Cruise carried out on May 27, 2024, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Redon round trip
"Very pleasant. Nice, varied scenery. We particularly enjoyed the trip on the Aff to la Gacilly."
Philippe L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 18, 2023, Sedan 1000 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"A relaxing river cruise."
Reine A.
Cruise carried out on May 12, 2023, Confort 900 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"Very satisfied."
Denis C.
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2022, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Redon round trip
"Very pleasant"
Claude L.
Cruise carried out on Sep 6, 2021, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Ready to go again''"
Thierry C.
Cruise carried out on May 12, 2021, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Great, we'll do it again''"
Valérie C.
Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2020, Confort 900 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice discovery''"
Emmanuel B.
Cruise carried out on Sep 27, 2019, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''It was the great adventure!''"
Jean-paul C.
Cruise carried out on Sep 27, 2019, Confort 900 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very pretty landscapes - wild nature - ascent of the Aff from the mortar of Glénac superb''"
Virginie B.
Cruise carried out on Jul 12, 2019, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''First beautiful experience !!!!''"
Dominique D.
Cruise carried out on Jun 13, 2019, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Great, peaceful, a good time relaxing with family and great experience''"
Brigitte S.
Cruise carried out on Apr 19, 2019, Sedan 1000 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Change of scenery, in harmony with nature and an unequaled sweetness of life.''"
Martin C.
Cruise carried out on Jun 22, 2018, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"A lovely relaxing few days"
Francois T.
Cruise carried out on Jun 1, 2018, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very calm and pleasant''"
Alfonso t A.
Cruise carried out on Jun 22, 2018, Triton 860Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Magnificent''"
Antoine P.
Cruise carried out on Apr 20, 2018, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Friendly, discovery, freedom, "adventure" for children''"
Stéphane R.
Cruise carried out on Jun 9, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice discovery, very pleasant moments in family under a magnificent sun.''"
Agnès C.
Cruise carried out on Apr 28, 2017, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Friendly''"
Véronique T.
Cruise carried out on Oct 21, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Wonderful, but too short time by respecting the schedules of locks ... a little speed but nice.''"
Bruno B.
Cruise carried out on Oct 28, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful landscape. Lockers very friendly. Very pleasant walks''"
Yvonne W.
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"The cruise was fantastic, loved the slow pace and got to see so much more of the beautiful countryside and villages that you would normally not pass through"
Gérard L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 26, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''We had a great weekend''"
Denis M.
Cruise carried out on Aug 24, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good - to redo''"
Serge A.
Cruise carried out on Sep 9, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Cruise on the Nantes-Brest Canal pleasant''"
Jean louis L.
Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"Great"
Valérie L.
Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Lovely canal cruise''"
Serge V.
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Interesting especially the Aff to La Gacilly . A trip not to be missed .''"
Hervé L.
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Super nice. Beautiful discover canal world.''"
Claudine C.
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2016, Sedan 1160 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very relaxing river cruise""
Pierrette C.
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Well, beautiful river cruise on the Canal from Nantes to Brest""
Marie-chantale M.
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"My only remark : want to re-do""
Samuel M.
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Excellent river cruise, beautiful landscapes""
Sandrine C.
Cruise carried out on Apr 15, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice river cruise on the Canal from Nantes to Brest""
Nathalie C.
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Okay, nice cruise especially the cities of La Gacilly and Malestroit""
Luis S.
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Superb cruise on the Canal from Nantes to Brest , as beautiful and friendly region lock keepers .""
Marie-chantale M.
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Pleasant river cruise on the Nantes-Brest canal , carefree""
Bruno L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 21, 2015, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"A unique moment""
Claude L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 21, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Great cruise on the Nantes -Brest canal""
Hervé S.
Cruise carried out on Jul 23, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"We were delighted with the choice of our cruise""
Dominique P.
Cruise carried out on Jun 12, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very enjoyable cruise , few people on the Breton channels over this period""
Jean-françois D.
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Beautiful landscapes well located pontoons, missing the opportunity to moor off jetty""
Alain P.
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Riviera 1130 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Super cruise, to redo another region""
Patrick A.
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Good""
Christiane L.
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice""
Patrick C.
Cruise carried out on May 1, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice , but rainy this season""
Corinne G.
Cruise carried out on Apr 17, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise :
Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Great for a Weekend""
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Average : 4.7/5
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