Destinations

Between Castles and Art Villages

Boat trip on the Erdre and the Nantes–Brest Canal: over 36 hours to travel from Sucé-sur-Erdre to La Gacilly and back

Départ

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Arrivée

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Via

La Gacilly

From

713€

from 03/04/27 to 10/04/27 on Cruiser Classic 4/8 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Explore La Gacilly

Visit La Gacilly, an artistic village known for its crafts and open-air photo festival.

Visit Redon

There, you can explore the Barge Museum to learn about river history, stroll through the historic center’s charming streets, and enjoy nautical activities along the harbor. A perfect stop combining culture, relaxation, and Breton gastronomy.

Visit Guenrouët and its cider house

While in Guenrouët, visit the Kerisac cider house to explore the history of Breton cider during an enriching tour.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Bout de Bois

Blain

Guenrouët

Redon

La Gacilly

Sucé-sur-Erdre

A peaceful little town in the Erdre Valley, Sucé-sur-Erdre is the perfect starting point for your river cruise, allowing you to discover by boat the 17 châteaux nicknamed the “Nantes Follies.” These elegant residences were built by wealthy Nantes merchants during the dark period of the transatlantic slave trade. Today, they are privately owned and admired by many boaters,whether in canoes, stand-up paddleboards, small sailboats, license-free riverboats, or on cruise boats offering onboard meals.

Bout de Bois

A pleasant stop to enjoy the peaceful banks of the canal and admire the craftsmanship of the wooden bridge.

Blain

A town of around 8,000 residents with all shops and services. The marina is located right next to the Château de la Groulais (dating back to 1108), which features a restaurant and hosts medieval events in summer. Several walking trails start from the port.

Guenrouët

Kids will love the swimming pool with slides and mini-golf, while adults can explore Kerisac Cider House (boutique, tasting room, and video about traditional Breton cider-making).

Redon

Redon sits at the junction of the Nantes-Brest Canal and the Vilaine River. Visit the Western Inland Navigation Museum to understand the canal's history, or take guided tours of the abbey and Calvairienne monastery.

La Gacilly

Reach this charming village by boat via the Aff River. Known for its artisan shops, pedestrian streets, botanical garden, Yves Rocher spa center, and the international outdoor photo festival (held in September with over 1,000 large-format photos on village walls).

Votre itinéraire, en Brittany

Pricing and Availability

Departure on Saturday: minimum 7 days. For short stays: departure on Monday or Friday Remember to provide details of your crew to benefit from additional discounts. Please note: 1 May is a public holiday in France and, exceptionally, all locks will be closed on that day.

Routes	Boats

France / Brittany

Blain Castle from the cliffs - 5 nights

Departure : Glénac

Arrival : Glénac

Round trip

5 nights

Venice Lagoon

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Between Castles and Art Villages

713€

The must-sees Our tips for your cruise

Explore La Gacilly

Visit Redon

Visit Guenrouët and its cider house

The itineraryThe steps of your cruise

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Bout de Bois

Blain

Guenrouët

Redon

La Gacilly

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Bout de Bois

Blain

Guenrouët

Redon

La Gacilly

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability

Other routes

Blain Castle from the cliffs - 5 nights

Crafts, Castle and Standing Stones - 5 nights

Nature Escape - 5 nights

Artist Studios and Lush Nature - 3 nights

Castles of the Nantes Region - 3 nights

The Erdre and Its Hundred Castles - 3 nights

Cider and Castles - 5 nights

From Île aux Pies to the Castles of the Erdre - 5 nights

From the Castles of the Erdre to Île aux Pies - 5 nights

From the Marsh to the Castle of Josselin - 5 nights

From Fairy Viviane to the Dukes’ Castle - 7 nights

Between Cliffs and Ramparts - 3 nights

From Marshlands to the Breton Capital - 7 nights

From Île aux Pies to the Cider House - 3 nights

From Castles to the Cider House - 7 nights

On the Erdre and the Vilaine - 7 nights

From Brittany to Nantes - 7 nights

From Nantes to Brittany - 7 nights

Castles of the Erdre - 14 nights

Brittany Between Land and Sea - 14 nights

Toward Rennes, Breton Capital - 14 nights

Castles and Art Workshops - 10 nights

From Knights to Privateers - 10 nights

Castles and Medieval Towns - 14 nights

Castles, Cider and Timber Frames - 10 nights

Canals and Medieval Towns - 3 nights

The departure Getting to the departure base

They travelled with Riverly

4,4

Oenotourisme & Gastronomie

City Break

Baignade

Golf

En couple

En famille

Entre amis

Week-end & Courts séjours

Une semaine

Longs séjours

Avril

Mai

Juin

Oenotourisme & Gastronomie

City Break

Baignade

Golf

En couple

En famille

Entre amis

Week-end & Courts séjours

Une semaine

Longs séjours

Avril

Mai

Juin

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The departure
Getting to the departure base