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cruising route Redon / Nantes / Redon

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Redon - Nantes - Redon - 190 Km - 36 Locks - 33 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Redon to Pont Miny, 12 km, 2 Lock(s), 2 h of navigation

Stopover : Redon > Pont Miny
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.

From Pont Miny to Blain, 33 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Pont Miny > Guenrouët > Blain
Monument 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 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 Sucé/Erdre, 35 km, 10 Lock(s), 6.7 h of navigation

Stopover : Blain > La Chevallerais > Sucé/Erdre
Monument 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.
Nature 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 Sucé/Erdre, 30 km, 2 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Sucé/Erdre > Sucé/Erdre > Nantes > Sucé/Erdre > Sucé/Erdre
Monument Monument

the Castle of Ducs de Bretagne of Nantes

Located in the historical center of Nantes, the Château des ducs de Bretagne is the landmark of the city, along with the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre. This fortress, composed of seven towers connected by curtain walls, boasts an elegant 15th centuy gothic style courtyard side.
Gastronomy Gastronomy

the Nantais Cake

From Sucé/Erdre to La Chevallerais, 27 km, 7 Lock(s), 5 h of navigation

Stopover : Sucé/Erdre > La Chevallerais

From La Chevallerais to Guenrouët, 30 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.6 h of navigation

Stopover : La Chevallerais > Blain > Guenrouët
Monument 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 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 Redon, 23 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Guenrouët > Pont Miny > Redon
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.
Swimming 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.

Bike Bike

Bike

Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bike
Fishing Fishing

Fishing

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

Customer testimonials

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 9 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 2, 2018, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good experience, relaxing''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 11, 2018, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"Beautiful scenery and clean canal"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 19, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Very beautiful route''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :''Memorable !''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 23, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Very happy , relaxing""
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 9, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Beautiful river cruise""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Welcome in locks and ports""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Nice experience. It disconnects and Destress time a week. Waterways more fluid than this period.""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Mar 28, 2015, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon round trip
"auto-translation :"Pleasant""

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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