cruising route Saint-Martin/Oust / La Gacilly - Blain / Saint-Martin/Oust
Saint-Martin/Oust - La Gacilly - Blain - Saint-Martin/Oust - 136 Km - 20 Locks - 22 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From St Martin/Oust to Glénac, 13 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.1 h of navigation
Stopover : St Martin/Oust > Peillac > Glénac
Swimming
Île aux pies
L’Île aux Pies est un site naturel pittoresque le long de la Vilaine. Cette île rocheuse offre des paysages variés, des falaises, des bois et des prairies. Elle est prisée pour ses activités de plein air telles que la randonnée pédestre, le VTT et l’escalade sur ses falaises calcaires. Accessible depuis le village de Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust, l’île attire des visiteurs tout au long de l’année, en faisant un lieu apprécié pour les amoureux de la nature et les amateurs d’aventure.From Glénac to Pont Miny, 23 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Glénac > Île aux Pies > Redon > Pont Miny
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
Plongez dans le Moyen Âge en explorant cette abbaye avec sa nef, sa tour romane et son chœur gothique.
Monument
Le Quai Duguay
Imprégnez-vous de l’histoire maritime en déambulant sur le quai, où les magnifiques maisons d’armateurs bordent la Vilaine.
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
Le Parc de Bel Air
Ce superbe Jardin public de 2 hectares tient son nom de la demeure bourgeoise qui domine le parc : Le Château de Bal Air. Le fleurissement pérenne du parc permet à ses allées de garder leur beauté tout au long de l’année. Une aire de jeux pour enfants, une basse-cour et des chèvres raviront les plus petits.
Swimming
Île aux pies
L’Île aux Pies est un site naturel pittoresque le long de la Vilaine. Cette île rocheuse offre des paysages variés, des falaises, des bois et des prairies. Elle est prisée pour ses activités de plein air telles que la randonnée pédestre, le VTT et l’escalade sur ses falaises calcaires. Accessible depuis le village de Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust, l’île attire des visiteurs tout au long de l’année, en faisant un lieu apprécié pour les amoureux de la nature et les amateurs d’aventure.
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 Pont Miny to Blain, 33 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Pont Miny > 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 Guenrouët, 22 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation
Stopover : 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 Redon, 23 km, 2 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Guenrouët > Pont Miny > 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
Plongez dans le Moyen Âge en explorant cette abbaye avec sa nef, sa tour romane et son chœur gothique.
Monument
Le Quai Duguay
Imprégnez-vous de l’histoire maritime en déambulant sur le quai, où les magnifiques maisons d’armateurs bordent la Vilaine.
Nature
Le Parc de Bel Air
Ce superbe Jardin public de 2 hectares tient son nom de la demeure bourgeoise qui domine le parc : Le Château de Bal Air. Le fleurissement pérenne du parc permet à ses allées de garder leur beauté tout au long de l’année. Une aire de jeux pour enfants, une basse-cour et des chèvres raviront les plus petits.
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 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 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