Blain Castle from the cliffs

After 20 minutes of sailing from Glénac, you’ll reach the Nantes-Brest Canal and can make your first stop at the spot known as “Île aux Pies.” It’s the perfect place for a peaceful first night, with a large, well-equipped pontoon and picnic area. In summer, a canoe rental and small food kiosk are also available. This scenic spot is popular with swimmers, who use the island’s cliffs as natural diving platforms into the canal. For the more adventurous, rock climbing is also possible on the cliffside.

After passing your first lock, moor your boat in the heart of Redon’s marina. Visit the West Inland Waterway Museum, enjoy a guided tour of the abbey and Calvairiennes monastery, or stroll the pedestrian streets lined with half-timbered houses.

Quiet mooring spot with picnic tables and barbecue, near the Canal House, a small guest lodge.

Stop by the Kerisac Cider House, swim in the pool with water slides, or enjoy mini-golf next to the mooring. Nearby: a restaurant and a crêperie.