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.
Navigation takes place mainly on canals, except between Redon and Rennes, where you will cruise on the River Vilaine.
Overall, navigation is easy, with little current and few hazards, making this region particularly suitable for a first boating holiday.
Navigation restrictions since 28 July 2026
Navigation on the Nantes–Brest Canal has been suspended since 28 July 2026 and until further notice from Lock No. 24 at Foveno, between Saint-Martin-sur-Oust and Malestroit, due to insufficient water levels.
Navigation restrictions since 12 August 2026
Navigation on the Nantes–Brest Canal is suspended until further notice between the locks at Melneuf (Guenrouët), Les Bellions (Fégréac) and La Digue (Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon), due to insufficient water levels.
Notice to waterway users – 16 September 2026
Users of the Nantes–Brest Canal in the Loire-Atlantique department are informed that navigation will close earlier than scheduled for the 2026 season. Navigation will close on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the section between Quiheix Lock (Nort-sur-Erdre) and Bellions Lock (Fégréac).
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)
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