Destinations

From Castles to the Cider House

Boating route on the Nantes–Brest Canal combining river tourism with discovery of Breton artisanal culture

Departure :

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Via :

La Roche Bernard

Arrival :

Sucé-sur-Erdre

From

750€

from 10/04/27 to 17/04/27 on Cruiser Comfort 2/4 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Visit La Roche-Bernard

La Roche-Bernard, on the Vilaine River, offers stunning views and a charming historic center.

Explore Château de la Groulais

Explore the medieval history of the château in Blain, an iconic monument in Brittany. Families especially enjoy the interactive medieval events held here — an ideal setting for stepping back into the region’s storied past.

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

Quiheix Lock

Aire de Bout de Bois

Blain

Guenrouët

Redon

La Roche‑Bernard

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.

Quiheix Lock

After cruising through the Mecca of biodiversity, stop at this lock for a walk or a picnic surrounded by nature.

Aire de Bout de Bois

A peaceful river stop offering a lake, swimming, fishing, and a picnic area.

Blain

From the port, walk to the Château de la Groulais (built in 1108), where you’ll find a gourmet restaurant and medieval events in summer. Hiking trails also start nearby.

Guenrouët

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.

Redon

At the junction of the Nantes-Brest Canal and the Vilaine River, Redon’s port invites a stopover. Visit the Boating Museum, the abbey church, and the Calvairiennes monastery.

La Roche‑Bernard

This major stop on your Brittany cruise charms with its old port, maritime museum, and Beekeepers’ House. The old quarters host numerous art studios. Time to turn around: your boat heads back along the Vilaine to Nantes, then onto the Nantes–Brest Canal and the Erdre, returning your péniche at Sucé‑sur‑Erdre.

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Pricing and Availability

Routes	Boats

France / Brittany

Blain Castle from the cliffs - 5 nights

Departure : Glénac

Arrival : Glénac

Round trip

5 nights

Venice Lagoon

From Castles to the Cider House

750€

The must-sees Our tips for your cruise

Visit La Roche-Bernard

Explore Château de la Groulais

Visit Guenrouët and its cider house

The itineraryThe steps of your cruise

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Quiheix Lock

Aire de Bout de Bois

Blain

Guenrouët

Redon

La Roche‑Bernard

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Quiheix Lock

Aire de Bout de Bois

Blain

Guenrouët

Redon

La Roche‑Bernard

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

Castles, Cider and Timber Frames - 10 nights

Canals and Medieval Towns - 3 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

Between Castles and Art Villages - 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

The departure Getting to the departure base

They travelled with Riverly

4,4

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The departure
Getting to the departure base