Nort-sur-Erdre — La Gacilly — Nort-sur-Erdre
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Basic information
- Cruise length:200 km
- Trip duration: 7 days
- Type of cruise: there and back
- Number of locks: 34
The Erdre River allows easy navigation and is ideal for beginners. In Blain there is a beautiful castle and a museum of art and traditions. Towards Redon you will sail through the beautiful forests of the Gâvre between Guenrouët and Blain.
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 especially the beautiful Saint-Sauveur 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.
It is certainly a very magical region, the legend of Excalibur originated in the Broceliande forest, the lake is said to be home to and you can visit Merlin's grave surrounded by messages with secret wishes.