Destinations

The Erdre and Its Hundred Castles

Tempted by 2 days of boat rental along the Erdre and the Nantes–Brest Canal, between nature and culture.

Départ

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Arrivée

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Via

Blain

From

420€

from 28/09/26 to 01/10/26 on Cruiser Comfort 2/4 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Explore greater Nantes

There is plenty to discover in Nantes, such as the Machines de l’Île and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne.

Admire the castles of the Erdre

Cruising the Erdre River offers views of stunning châteaux built by former shipowners from Nantes.

Explore the 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.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Mazerolles Plain

Quiheix

Bout de Bois

Blain

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Board your Riverly boat here for a cruise through the most beautiful river in France, according to King François I.

Mazerolles Plain

Take time to walk or cycle through this preserved area between Erdre and Loire,ideal for birdwatching.

Quiheix

Your cruise on the Erdre brings you to the junction with the Nantes to Brest Canal, where you’ll pass your first manual lock , the Quiheix lock.

Bout de Bois

A pleasant stop with a small marina, swimming and fishing at a peaceful lake.

Blain

A great stop on the Nantes–Brest Canal. Visit the Château de la Groulais (1108), just steps from the port, home to a gourmet restaurant and summer medieval shows. Various walking trails also start from the port.

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

From the Castles of the Erdre to Île aux Pies

France / Brittany

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

Departure : Sucé-sur-Erdre

Arrival : Glénac

One-way

5 nights

Venice Lagoon

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The Erdre and Its Hundred Castles

420€

The must-sees Our tips for your cruise

Explore greater Nantes

Admire the castles of the Erdre

Explore the Château de la Groulais

The itineraryThe steps of your cruise

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Mazerolles Plain

Quiheix

Bout de Bois

Blain

Sucé-sur-Erdre

Mazerolles Plain

Quiheix

Bout de Bois

Blain

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability

Other routes

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

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

Cider and Castles - 5 nights

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

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

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

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