SELF DRIVE RIVER BOAT RENTALS FROM Glénac
Glénac is a small village located less than an hour's sailing from the Gacilly, is an ideal starting point for a river cruise on the Nantes-Brest Canal.
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.
- Car: Redon (12 km), Rennes (70 km), Nantes (90 km).
- Train: TGV Redon (12 km
- Air: Nantes (105 km)
- All shops in Redon (12km)
Possible cruises
Glénac
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Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
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Glénac
round trip
Monument
Sports and leisure activities
Nature
Swimming
Glénac
round trip
Glénac
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Swimming
Glénac
Sucé/Erdre
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Nature
Gastronomy
Monument
Glénac
round trip
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Nature
Gastronomy
Monument
Glénac
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Gastronomy
Sports and leisure activities
Swimming
Monument
Nature
River constructions
Best current offers for the destination Glénac
From €515 / pers
Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
From €218 / pers
Week of the 8/4/25 to 8/11/25
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €281 / pers
Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €301 / pers
Week of the 8/25/25 to 9/1/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €499 / pers
Week of the 8/2/25 to 8/9/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
From €387 / pers
Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €542 / pers
Week of the 8/2/25 to 8/9/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
From €296 / pers
Week of the 8/2/25 to 8/9/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €408 / pers
Week of the 8/16/25 to 8/23/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
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