Nicols Canal Boats - France Region - Brittany - Glenac
 

 
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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.


 

Cruise Suggestions
Route - Km / Locks - Time Tourist Places
Glénac / La Roche Bernard and return
27 km, 1 lock - 2 Day Weekend

Glénac Guenrouët and return
48 km, 1 lock - 2 Day Weekend
Malestroit: various museums, 3 km from Malestroit there is in St Marcel, the Breton resistnace museum

La roche Bernard: outstanding spot with its view point, resting place for the night.

Guenrouët : visit of Kerisac cider house and at about 1 km Notre Dame de Grâce Church

Glénac / Josselin / Redon and return
57 km, 16 locks - Mini Week

Glénac / Redon / Messac and return
56 km, 3 locks - Mini Week

Glénac / Blain and return
57 km, 7 locks
- Mini Week

Josselin : Castle, doll museum and old town

Redon: the abbey and the small crafts "batellerie" museum and its famous port

Blain : Scenic village with shopping streets from the previous century

Glénac / La Gacilly / Redon / Rohan and return
100 km, 32 locks - 1 Week

Glénac / Redon / Messac and return
184 km, 13 locks - 1 Week

Glénac/ La Gacily / Nantes and return
106 km, 17 locks - 1 Week

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 ...

Glénac / La Gacilly / Rennes / Dinan and return
182 km, 60 locks - 2 Weeks
See above.

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