France Boating Holidays - Brittany
Messac Base
The base is situated on the Vilaine River, and just a bridge away from the bustling town of Guipry on the other side of the river. The town houses some interesting local churches and has some lovely country tracks perfect for taking a walk and discovering the natural beauty of the region. Messac is also claimed by some to be the place where the abbot Vincent Cawiesel planted potatoes for the first time in France in 1771. Today the town is classified as a ‘green tourist station’ thanks to its excellent tourist and sporting facilities.
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Transfers and Groceries
The base can arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base and can also do your food and drink shopping to stock up your boat before you arrive.
Taxi Request Form
Base Opening Hours
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 08:30 to 12:30, 14:00 to 18:00.
Sunday: Closed
Late Arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
Hotels and Restaurants
Messac
Hotel “De La Gare”
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 34 27 79
Hotel “La Gibeciere”
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 34 06 14
Pizzeria Grill “L’escale”
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 34 60 97
Creperie Du Port
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 34 78 18
Bar-Snack “Les Rempliers”
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 34 22 82
Rennes
Hotel – Restaurant “Lecoq-Gadby”
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 38 05 55
Hotel “Anne de Bretagne”
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 31 49 49
Campanile
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 31 59 59
Hotel “Le Bretagne”
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 31 48 48
Hotel “Novotel” Alma
Tel – 0033 (0) 299 86 14 14
Car Parking
Open Parking - Free of Charge
Outside enclosed secure parking: £35 (€40) per week.
Supermarket
At Guipry: Monday to Saturday: 09:00 to 12:30, 14:30 to 19:30.
Sunday: 09:00 to 12:30.
Fishing
Fishing licenses and fishing articles are available at: Les Templiers Snack Bar (Guipry Port) - Tel – 0033 (0) 299 34 22 82
Market Day
Thursday morning at Guipry.
Tourist Board
Open 15th June – 15th September
Square de la Liberte
35480
Messac
Departmental Tourist Board
BP 60149
4 Rue Jean Jaures
35701
Rennes
Tel: 0033 (0) 299 78 47 47
Vet
Groupe vétérinaire du Sud Vilaine
Rue de la Crépinière
35480
Guipry
Tel: 0033 (0)299 346 339
Transport Information
Airport:
Airport Nantes-Atlantique - 85km
Rennes - 40km
By Road:
Maps Michelin - n° 63 and IGN n° 104
By Rail:
Messac - 5km
Rennes - 40km
Nantes - 85km |
