Connoisseur – Boating Holidays in Europe

Destinations – Brittany


Welcome to Connoisseur's most extensive cruising area. In cruising terms, France has it all - historic canals, impressive engineering, fine food and of course, fine wines. A holiday on the waterways is one of the best ways of making the most of all that France has to offer!

Brittany

Brittany

Brittany

The rugged and beautiful cruising region of Brittany is intertwined with its historic past and fascinating culture. Discover a region where ancient customs are continued today and traditional costumes proudly worn at the many summer festivals celebrating Brittany's mythical and magical past.

Perfect for beginners, Brittany's network of Napoleonic and flower adorned canals are a delight to navigate. Picturesque villages and granite castles line your route and flat countryside and well maintained towpaths make Brittany a perfect region to explore by one of our hire bikes.

Suggested Cruises in Brittany

Short Breaks
Week Breaks
  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    34
    Distance:
    198 km
    Nort-sur-Erdre - La Gacilly - Nort-sur-Erdre
    La Gacilly is a pretty, flower-adorned town, home to artists and artisans and a delight to explore. Visit Redon en route. The River Erdre makes for easy cruising and is perfect for beginners.
    Easy Cruising
  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    32
    Distance:
    196 km
    Nort-sur-Erdre - La Roche Bernard - Nort-sur-Erdre
    Cruise to La Roche Bernard and wander the streets of this charming medieval town and enjoy spectactular views of the River Vilaine.
  • Duration:
    7 days
    Cruise Type:
    One Way
    Locks:
    16
    Distance:
    119 km
    Nort-sur-Erdre - Messac
    This one-way cruise to Messac combines history, art and culture in this beautiful cruising region, combining the Canal de Nantes à Brest and the River Vilaine.
Longer Breaks
  • Duration:
    14 days
    Cruise Type:
    Round Trip
    Locks:
    62
    Distance:
    400 km
    Nort-sur-Erdre - Josselin - Nort-sur-Erdre
    A wonderful round trip taking place in the best sights of the area - La Gacilly, Josselin and La Roche Bernard.

Bases in this Region


Messac
Base manager Marcel Duport welcomes you to Messac, a Connoisseur base 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.

Nort-sur-Erdre
Base Manager Emmanuelle Beguec welcomes you to Nort sur Erdre. Our base was once an important industrial port and although the factories have long since disappeared, the area retains a certain charm. Cruising west along the Canal de Nantes a Brest, spend a little time at Guenrouet where you will find the Kerisac cider factory – there you will learn all you need to know about the popular beverage.

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