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Région Bretagne 

Self-drive Canal boating holidays in Brittany

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Hire a licence-free boat on the Britanny canals

With 600 km of waterways, Brittany is one of the most beautiful river destinations in France. From Nantes to Rennes, passing through Redon, Josselin or Pontivy, travel through inland Brittany to discover hidden gems. At Crisboat, we offer you 7 possible locations to start your river cruise. To help you choose, we suggest you discover the 3 navigation areas : the Vilaine river, the Redon from Nantes canal  and the Redon from Pontivy canal. 

 

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The Nantes to Brest Canal - Pontivy direction

Cruise in Brittany

Navigate on a houseboat between Redon and Pontivy on the Nantes to Brest Canal

Embark on a mysterious and bewitching cruise! In the heart of inland Brittany, treat yourself to a mythical interlude in the famous forest of Broceliande. Viviane, Merlin, Arthur and all these legendary beings are waiting for you. A little further on, another world, just as magical, awaits you, with the work of the glass blowers and wood sculptors of La Gacilly. Finally, end your trip in Josselin, to admire THE most beautiful castle in Brittany according to us! Are you coming with us?


Cruise in Brittany

Navigate on a houseboat between Redon and Nantes on the Nantes-Brest Canal 

This river cruise between Redon and Nantes is ideal for families and food lovers. On the programme: swimming and fun activities in the port of Guenrouët. Taste the many specialities of Nantes: Petit Beurre, rigolettes, mâche, berlingots, muscadet, curé nantais, there is something for everyone. While contemplating the beautiful castles overlooking the canal.

The Canal from Nantes to Brest - Direction Nantes

The Vilaine River

Cruise in Brittany

Rent your houseboat on the Vilaine river
Do you want to experience a bit of Brittany? This cruise on the Vilaine river will keep its promises. A dose of nature with this calm and quiet navigation on the Vilaine. Another dose of heritage with the discovery of 2 emblematic Breton cities: Dinan and Rennes. Finally, a dose of authenticity as you pass through the 11 locks at Hédé. These are the only locks where the doors are still made of wood as they were in the 18th century. Impressive isn't it? Come and discover them!



Customer testimonials

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 190 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 20, 2023, Salsa BCruise : Messac aller/retour
"Very satisfied."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Oct 9, 2023, Estivale Quattro B+Cruise : entre Glénac et Melesse
"A peaceful, relaxing holiday."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 4, 2023, Confort 1350 BCruise : Glénac aller/retour
"It was very good, a nice discovery, and what's more we had good weather."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 26, 2023, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"Very pleasant stay with no particular worries."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 31, 2023, Estivale DuoCruise : Glénac aller/retour
"Fully satisfied with the discussions we had with the CrisBoat team, but also with the contacts with the Glénac base: friendly, competent, responsive (effective intervention during 2 technical incidents)."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 30, 2023, Sedan 1310Cruise : Glénac aller/retour
"Very comfortable."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2023, Corvette ACruise : Messac aller/retour
"To be repeated."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 17, 2023, ContinentaleCruise : Messac aller/retour
"Our first river cruise was a great success - all the ingredients were there."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 5, 2022, TangoCruise : Messac aller/retour
"A short, relaxing cruise in complete confidence with a great company."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 26, 2022, CountessCruise : Messac aller/retour
"Very pleasing holiday despite the gloomy weather."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 6, 2021, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''A real pleasure to pilot this boat. Unforgettable trip. Very interesting encounters. A true delight.''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 28, 2021, Triton 860Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Superb''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2021, ClassiqueCruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good reception and fast service''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Oct 5, 2020, ShebaCruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''A change of scenery and a new lease of life''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 30, 2020, Cirrus ACruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Pleasant''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 12, 2020, Horizon 3Cruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Sympathetic''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2020, Penichette 1020 FBCruise : Saint-Martin/Oust aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2020, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 7, 2020, CapriceCruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''VERY GOOD''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 24, 2020, CapriceCruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Super change of scenery''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 27, 2019, Sedan 1170Cruise : Sucé/Erdre aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Nothing to say, good welcome''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 27, 2019, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Superb WE with a magnificent environment and our friends enchanted by this outing''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2019, CountessCruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Good experience, very nice''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 5, 2019, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very well''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2019, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Stay very appreciated by our group, good discovery of this kind of stay''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 13, 2019, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Perfect''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 1, 2019, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"Good"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2019, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good stay, we have the project to start again in a few years''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2019, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''For us it was a first with Crisboat = to redo''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 20, 2019, TangoCruise : entre Dinan et Messac
"auto-translation :''In accordance with our forecasts''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 18, 2019, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Superb''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 19, 2019, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Superb stay with a beautiful weather, a dream answered!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Mar 30, 2019, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''It was a very nice idea.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 24, 2018, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very satisfaying. We will gladly come back.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 28, 2018, TangoCruise : Messac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good reception and follow-up of the reservation, speed and friendliness''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 11, 2018, Royal MystiqueCruise : Nort-sur-Erdre aller/retour
"Very good"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 4, 2018, Confort 1100Cruise : Glénac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Exotic, relaxing, it changes''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2018, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Nice, simple, calm and the lock keepers are very nice''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2018, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Boat very correct, welcome, no surprises''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 25, 2018, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"Good"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 18, 2018, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''It was perfect''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 18, 2018, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''choice and prices / home / efficiency and quick troubleshooting''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 23, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good except the lack of training for accostage maneuvers.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 1, 2018, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''It was the second time, always so nice and the gacilly super with the photo exhibition.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 22, 2018, Triton 860Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''I have already invited friends for another cruise next year''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 9, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very nice and a very professional team following the impossibility of sailing, thank you Mr Rouil''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 11, 2018, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Very enjoyable"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 5, 2018, ClipperCruise : entre Dinan et Messac
"auto-translation :''Friendly and competent staff''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 30, 2018, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Original holidays and quiet to meet many people along the canal''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 30, 2018, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Like 9 years ago, everything was clear and precise.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very nice stay, nice discovery with family''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2018, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''We had a great time with the family. We are satisfied with this experience with CrisBoat France''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 28, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Nothing wrong, welcome from the boss and warm employees (Maud, Philippe and the boss) and the cleaning lady''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2018, CapriCruise : entre Messac et Nort-sur-Erdre
"Very good"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 23, 2018, Confort 1100Cruise : Glénac aller/retour
"Cool!"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 20, 2018, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Good responsiveness website suite, good reception, good grip, good customer service''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very satisfaying''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 1, 2017, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Satisfied''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Great relaxing holiday with no stress. To redo''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2017, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Satisfaction on all points''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 5, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Boat and Cruise to do absolutely''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2017, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good stay. Just a small note: the quality of the bikes; Being very exposed to "bad weather", they deserve at least a good lubrication of the chains; We had a real shift problem with one of the bikes.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 17, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Great''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 3, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"We loved every minute of our cruise"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 24, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Excellent stay, team and hospitality absolutely faultless (thanks)''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 7, 2017, Sedan 1170Cruise : Glénac aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good formula to discover the river cruise. A bit expensive for the same family; Affordable when sharing between couples.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very Good''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 3, 2017, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Staff very friendly and helpful''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 9, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant stay, good times shared; To redo!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 3, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Reception, comfort of the Tarpon 42, restful river course, magnificent landscapes, locks very flowery and lockers very sympathetic. Great cruise. To recommend.''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2017, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Pleasant''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 19, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Perfect as usual''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 24, 2017, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Great landscapes parade in a relaxed atmosphere.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 22, 2017, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Excellent"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 17, 2017, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Very good , good service"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 8, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''We loved it very much. Great memory.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 1, 2017, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Good plan''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 10, 2017, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Very Good"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 10, 2017, Triton 860Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''All in all the stay was very nice, for an upcoming outing on the canals, I think we would leave with CrisBoat''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 22, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"To Redo"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Oct 28, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good memories''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Quality accompaniments from initiation to return thanks to the competence and friendliness of Maud. Thank you''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2016, Estivale DuoCruise : Glénac aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good, to remake ''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Everyone agrees it was one of the best holidays we have had and will definitly do it again."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 5, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''A remake in another region''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 10, 2016, Sedan PrimoCruise : Glénac aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Experience to live''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 3, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good organization and good choice of boat''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 26, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''A good memory, rather festive weekend with family''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 9, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''To remake''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 5, 2016, Triton 860Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Unforgettable''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 5, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Really enjoyable stay''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 9, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Pleasant''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very nice experience''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Wonderful''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 30, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Quite in line with our expectations and very relaxing''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 22, 2016, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Super home, boat and good quality services''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 6, 2016, Riviera 920Cruise : Sucé/Erdre aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 30, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : entre Dinan et Redon
"auto-translation : ''Rest, quiet, pleasant meeting on the ill and rance canal''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Very enjoyable week beautiful scenery pretty towns friendly people"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 23, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Stay on top''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''A good week, exotic''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 23, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : entre Redon et Dinan
"auto-translation : ''Very good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''For a first cruise, well''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 20, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"We loved everything about our cruise - the boat, the river and canals and the places we visited. It was a most relaxing and enjoyable trip."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Equal to our expectations''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''All Good''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 4, 2016, Confort 900Cruise : Glénac aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Great, relaxing''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 25, 2016, Triton 860Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''First completely successful experience to renew''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good, well prepared and well advised.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 18, 2016, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Perfect, ready to start again''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Perfect''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 30, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''A REMAKE !! Warm welcome (at the base, in ports, in locks, ..) SUPER !!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 4, 2016, Tarpon 42Cruise : entre Redon et Dinan
"auto-translation : ''Home, implementation has available, good condition, propretée, everything was perfect''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 4, 2016, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good, very beautiful river cruise''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 23, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Maginifique river cruise, relaxing, beautiful landscape''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 23, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Pleasant stay in Brittany''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good, very good stay in the Nantes-Brest canal''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 9, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Perfect stay. Holidays to our expectations''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2016, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Friendly weekend with friends, to remake''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 23, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Stay with Cris Boat very correct, to remake''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 9, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Cruise in spite of the rain''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 23, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good, very good stay''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''River cruise very successful overall.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Excellent river cruise: want to start!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 29, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Great river cruise on the Canal from Nantes to Brest, stunning scenery''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Great !! River cruise to make and remake''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : entre Redon et Dinan
"auto-translation : ''Attentive staff, boat in perfect condition, successful river cruise"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Exotic and quiet, excellent river cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''This river cruise to expectations''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Okay, fine discovery of the Nantes-Brest Canal. Gacilly and Malestroit: A View!''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 4, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good discovery of the calm and relaxing river navigation''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Superb river cruise experience to renew''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Pleasant weekend boat without license on the Canal from Nantes to Brest, relaxing''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''This cruise barge corresponds to our expectations''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 25, 2016, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very nice river cruise in Brittany''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 29, 2016, Sedan 1000Cruise : Glénac aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Perfect cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 11, 2016, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Relaxing, exploring the deep Brittany, meetings with other boaters, meetings in villages''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 11, 2016, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Beautiful river cruise''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 29, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Superb river cruise with Cris Boat''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 23, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Excellent river cruise with Cris Boat France''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 9, 2016, Tarpon 42Cruise : entre Redon et Dinan
"auto-translation : ''Nice river cruise (to redo the Brest channel -Nantes)''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 21, 2015, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Team Cris'Boat, simple and effective''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 21, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good experience''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 18, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''At the height of the promise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 4, 2015, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Good"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 27, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''very good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"Really enjoyed it"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Super''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''A remake. Very relaxing. Discover the fauna and flor, sweet''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Triton 860Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Satisfied''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 23, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Excellent home, prompt and courteous service''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 27, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very pleasant stay''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2015, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Boat not too recent to have crossed over new.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 29, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 17, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very exotic''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 10, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good ''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 30, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very pleasant stay, friendly and comfortable''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 18, 2015, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''A bit expensive for 3½ days''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 22, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Nice stay, despite a course on the Vilaine who has not that remarkable sites''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 15, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very nice river cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2015, Confort 900 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"Good"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''An interesting compromise and reserve fun''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Satisfactory, despite the wind''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 6, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : entre Dinan et Redon
"auto-translation : ''Great''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 1, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Too short, to do more and one week''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 22, 2015, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very good, very satisfied''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good discovery''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 15, 2015, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Excellent cold but we can not buy the weather''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Everything is perfect (home, boat, base)''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2015, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''A different nature discovery''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Real pros, it shows''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good welcome. Respect schedules and benefits provided on the quote''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 11, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Benefits in line with those announced in the catalog and the website. Very nice home.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2015, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''We took this Weekend family with children and grandchildren. We feasted, it was too short''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 12, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Weekend truly exotic''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 13, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''The service is always equal to itself''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Sedan 1160 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very pleasant and relaxing stay''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Very satisfied with the benefits of Cris Boat''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 26, 2015, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''The staff is really impeccable in Redon''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 6, 2015, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Good week. Good management of our failure.''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Pleasant. For a round trip, we must organize his time browsing''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 2, 2015, Tarpon 37Cruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Relaxing and exotic. Life very pleasant edge.''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Mar 28, 2015, Confort 1100 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Okay, relaxing stay''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 11, 2015, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Relaxing, ideal for families who want to end up in a good time together.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2015, Riviera 1130 ACruise : Redon aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Great experience, very exotic''"

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

Navigation is mainly on canals (except between Redon and Rennes). Easy on the whole, little current, few dangers, this region is perfectly suited for a first experience. Please note: due to maintenance work, navigation may be interrupted between Messac and Rennes. In this case, you will not be able to cruise to Rennes for the entire 2024 season.

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

Everything you need to know about navigation on a licence-free boat in Brittany

In Brittany, you will cruise along one of the most beautiful canals in France between traditions and pristine nature. The most amazing part of Brittany for a boating holiday is the Redon-Josselin area. If you like landscapes between land and water, you will be charmed by these two destinations!

During your boating holiday on the Vilaine, you will pass through several towns and villages such as Langon, Rennes, Melesse, Tinténiac or the pretty village of Léhon. During your cruise, you will discover the charm of inland Brittany.

For an unforgettable experience in Brittany, you can go on a river cruise from early April to mid-October. If you opt for a cruise in August, you can take advantage of the Au Pont Du Rock festival to experience the joy and good humour of Brittany.

Travelling with Cris Boat

Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.

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Canal du Midi / Camargue

Canal du Midi / Camargue

Houseboat and licence-free boat hire on the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Burgundy Nivernais

Burgundy Nivernais

 

Ideal region for a licence-free boat cruise through vineyards, wild and isolated landscapes.

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Franche-Comté

Franche-Comté

 

Navigate by licence-free boat through vineyards, postcard landscapes and gastronomy!

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Mayenne and Anjou

Mayenne and Anjou

One of the most beautiful waterways in France to discover by licence-free boat

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Alsace

Alsace

 

A licence-free boat rental, with gastronomic stops and bike rides along the canals.

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Lot

Lot

 

With its fascinating valley carved into the rock the Lot is the most picturesque river

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Charente

Charente

 

Discover the river Francis I called the most beautiful in his kingdom.

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Aquitaine

Aquitaine

 

Go boating without a licence-free in Aquitaine and discover the land of gastronomy!

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Ardennes

Ardennes

 

Cruise down the river and admire the surrounding Vosges mountains

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Brittany

Cruising on a licence-free boat in Brittany at the heart of history

Experience a beautiful river cruise at the heart of history. History lovers will be delighted. Brittany is known for its historical heritage (abbeys, castles and monuments dating back to the Middle Ages). Aboard your licence-free boat, you will cruise along the Brittany canals whilst contemplating remarkable buildings such as the Castle of Josselin or Château de La Groulais !

 

Discover La Gacilly “la jolie” during your boating holidays in Brittany

During your cruise in Brittany, take the time to moor in La Gacilly, the perfect spot to dream in front of the pretty stone houses with ornemental flowers and admire the know-how of the local craftsmen ! La Gacilly is also the birthplace of Yves Rocher, the creator of the famous botanical beauty brand. Discover the infrastructures dedicated to the brand and enjoy a unique experience. This is also the home of “La Gacilly Photo Festival”, the largest open-air photo festival in France! A truly immersive experience.

Brittany