In the heart of Morbihan, we suggest
to start out from Glenac, at the crossroads of l'Erdre,
la Vilaine and the Nantes to Brest Canal. Land of
magic and mystery, rich in colours and traditions,
Brittany is yours for you to discover along the canal
from Nantes to Brest, historical treasures and remarkable
natural sites.
On
the Nantes to Brest canal, you can visit Josselin,
with its magnificient castle reflected
in the water, Malestroit and its 15th century houses
, the craftsman village of Gacilly. In the opposite
direction, the river Vilaine takes you on Rennes,
capital of Brittany, or Dinan (13th century fortifications)
whilst the Erdre up to Nantes provides an enchanting
cruise strewn with castles.
The
attractions :
waterways devoted entirely to pleasure cruising
Its traditions
Its
seafood, delicious crêpes and traditional
cider
How to get to the base :
NANTES(90 km), RENNES(70 Km)
- Easy access by A81 motorway, Paris-Rennes=350km
- TGV to Lorient (4 hours from Paris) and St Brieuc
(3 hours from Paris)
- Train station in Redon (11km) or Nantes (94 km)
or Rennes (65km)
- AIRPORT : Nantes-Atlantique (105 km) or Rennes
(71 km)
Suggested
Cruise in Glenac - Brittany France
1 week
Glénac
/ La Gacilly / Redon / Rohan and return -
141 km and 43 locks (30 hours cruising)
Glénac / Redon / Messac and return - 184 km,
13 locks
Glénac/ La Gacily / Nantes and return - 106
km, 17 locks
Tourist places La Gacilly : Flowered village , animated with various
cafés and restaurants , Yves Rocher center
and the Craftman village. Rennes : the Brittany Capital, St Pierre's Cathedral,
Brittany's Museum..Corner cut off houses Nantes
: University city, the plant garden, the famous Arts
Museum, castle of Anne of Brittany, museum Dorbrée
...
