France Boating Holidays - Brittany

Brittany - Legends and Contrasts - Cruiser Boats Route Map

See also Area Guide to Brittany or view Penichette Barge Holidays in Brittany
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Highlights of the Brittany Region

Medieval town of Josselin with its timber houses and 12th century Château La Gacilly, known for its Yves perfume factory and botanical gardens Redon- the little Venice of Brittany Delightful 18th and 19th century castle on the River Erde

St-Pierre-St-Paul Cathedral The capital of Brittany - Rennes, home to 18th century manor houses and parliament buildings Explore Dinan and its medieval streets set in the cliffs Breton specialities such as crêpes and oysters

Suggested river and canal cruises from Messac, Dinan and Nort-sur-Erdre cruiser boat bases in Brittany

Cruiser Boat Holidays from Messac

Messac Base Information

Messac - Dinan (or vice versa)
One Way • 1 Week • 127km • 57 Locks • 30hrs
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Messac - Nort sur Erdre (or vice versa)
One Way • 1 Week • 260km • 18 Locks • 35hrs
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Messac - La Roche Bernard - Messac
Short Break Return Trip • 4 Days • 152km • 4 Locks • 20hrs
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Messac - Josselin - Messac
Return Trip • 1 Week • 208km • 36 Locks • 36hrs
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Messac - Nantes - Messac
Return Trip • 1 Week • 280km • 36 Locks • 42hrs
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Messac - Redon - Josselin - Nantes - Messac
Return Trip • 2 Weeks • 402km • 68 Locks • 68hrs
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Messac - Redon - La Gacilly - Messac
Short Break Return Trip • 3 Days • 120km • 6 Locks • 16hrs

Cruiser Boat Holidays from Nort-sur-Erdre

Nort-sur-Erdre Base Information

Nort sur Erdre - Messac (or vice versa)
One Way • 1 Week • 260km • 18 Locks • 35hrs
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(Same as Messac to Nort sur Erdre above)

Nort sur Erdre - La Gacilly - Nort sur Erdre
Return Trip • 1 Week • 200km • 34 Locks • 38hrs
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Nort sur Erdre - La Roche Bernard - Nort sur Erdre
Return Trip • 1 Week • 240km • 32 Locks • 44hrs
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Nort-sur-Erdre - Nantes - Blain - Nort-sur-Erdre
Short Break Return Trip • 3 - 4 Days • 100km • 20 Locks • 17hrs

Cruiser Boat Holidays from Dinan

Dinan Base Information

Dinan - Messac (or vice versa)
One Way • 1 Week • 127km • 57 Locks • 30hrs
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(Same as Messac to Dinan above)

Please note that hours suggested above are approximate

See also Area Guide to Brittany or Return to France Boating Holidays Map

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