Messac Base Information | Boating Holidays

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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At the Base

Base Opening Hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm.
Tue and Thu: 10am – 4pm.
Sun: Closed

Local Market

Thursday morning at Guipry

Fishing

Fishing licences are available at the tobacco shop (1,3 km) or at the town hall (1,2 km) or online at www.cartedepeche.fr

Parking at the Base

Enclosed secured parking onsite (to be booked in advance) and unsecured parking available close by.

Tourist Office

Square de la Liberte,
35480,
Messac Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 61 60

Travel Information

By Road

Be prepared

Be prepared: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment youll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Car rental

Car rental available at Rennes airport (30 km)

Parking

Enclosed secured parking onsite (to be booked in advance) and unsecured parking available close by.

By Rail

Closest train stations:

Messac: 2km
Redon: 30km
Rennes: 40km
Nantes: 85km

By Air

Closest airport(s):
Rennes: 40 km (E3)
Nantes: 100 km (E3)
Dinard Pleurtuit: 115 km (N136)

By Sea

Closest port(s):

St Malo (111km)
Caen (230km)
Cherbourg (278km)
Calais (577km)