Self Drive river boat rental from Nort-sur-Erdre

This old, important industrial port keeps its charm. Nort sur Erdre is the starting point for river cruises on the Nantes-Brest Canal to Messac.

The locks are electric and manned by lock keepers. They are always open.

In Britanny, river cruises are mainly done on canals (except between Redon and Rennes). Easy on the whole, little current, few dangers - this region is perfectly suited for a first river cruise experience.
In 2024 and 2025: following long maintenance work, navigation will be interrupted on the Vilaine at the Moulin de Boël, between Messac and Rennes. You will therefore not be able to navigate as far as Rennes for the whole of the 2025 season.

Update of 18/04/25: Due to work to replace the Boël valve, navigation is only possible as far as Pierchatel until further notice. This means that you can only cruise north from Messac for 1.5 hours as far as the Molière lock. If you wish to visit Rennes from Messac, it is advisable to take the train - the station is just opposite the Messac base.

Update 18/04/25: Due to heavy flooding in January, mooring on the pontoons at La Gacilly is not possible until further notice, as the pontoons are not secure. Navigation on the Aff river is possible, but mooring is not.

Whether on the Nantes-Brest Canal or on the Vilaine River, mooring is only permitted in designated places and not along the banks.

Supermarkets

You will find all the traditional shops and services in Nort-sur-Erdre. They are all located about 500m from the base: Shops, Post Office, Bank, Laundry, 2 Supermarkets ...

Supermarkets: Super U: Monday - Saturday: from 8:45 am to 7:30 pm / Friday: 8:30 pm and closed on Sunday. Intermarché: Monday - Saturday: from 9h to 19h30 / Sunday: from 9h to 12h15.

Mooring costs

Mooring fees are at least € 10 per night and per boat only at the Ports of Redon, Rieux, Folleux and Roche Bernard on La Vilaine. Generally this tax also includes water. Some water stops charge water and electricity.

Access

Air: Airports: Nantes Atlantique at 45km and Rennes St Jacques at 80km

Train: Station: Nort sur Erdre (Nantes Line - Châteaubriant) 20 minutes walk from the base. 6.40 € per person

Possible cruises

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