Messac — Josselin — Messac
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Basic information
- Cruise length: 208 km
- Trip duration: 7 days
- Type of cruise: there and back
- Number of locks: 34
It is definitely a very magical region, the legend of Excalibur originated in the Broceliand Forest, the lake is said to be home to and you can visit Merlin's grave surrounded by messages with secret wishes.
In Messac, you can see the iron bridge of Port de Roche, which is decorated with the seal of Napoleon and was built for the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. In Guipry there is a windmill.
The town of Redon lies at the crossroads of the Vilaine River and the Canal de Nantes à Brest. In Redon you can visit the boat museum, the Monday markets and, above all, the magnificent Saint-Saveur Abbey. From Redon you can head to all sides of the world: west to the land of Merlin the magician and Viviane the fairy, to La Gacilla, a town surrounded by moss paths and moors, andto the stunning castle of Josselin, whose 600-year-old towers reflect majestically on the water. The flower-filled village of La Gacilla is lined with various cafés, restaurants and renowned shops.
The Canal de Nantes à Brest is without exaggeration one of the most beautiful ever.
Available houseboats in Brittany region by comfort class:
- Comfort class
- Exclusive class
- Economy class