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Suggested cruising options Sucé-sur-Erdre*
Nature and castles by canal boat in beautiful Brittany

Weekend 2 days
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DEPART :
Sucé-sur-Erdre
By :
Blain
ARRIVE :
Sucé-sur-Erdre
DISTANCE :
70 KM
TIME :
14h30
LOCKS :
20
from 462 EUROS**
* Cruise suggestions: non contractual information
** All prices are calculated on the basis of a two day weekend in low season.
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    Lock on the Canal de Nantes à Brest
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    Canal de Nantes à Best and its towpath
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    navigation on the canal
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    House of Brittany

Description of
the boating holiday

Important information: part of the canal from Nantes to Brest (between the city of Redon and the junction with the Erdre) is closed to navigation from autumn 2022 until spring 2024.
Therefore, our base in Sucé sur Erdre will be closed for the entire 2023 season.
One-way trips from Glénac to Sucé sur Erdre will not be possible during this period.

Weekend boating holidays in Brittany

Let yourself be tempted by our two-day cruising itinerary by canal boat along the River Erdre and the Canal de Nantes à Brest. Enjoy a mix of peaceful nature and interesting culture. 

Departure base

No previous boating experience is needed to hire a self-drive canal boat from the Nicols base at Sucé sur Erdre, which is located about 15km north of Nantes.

Places to see and things to do

Sucé-sur-Erdre: The Erdre castles – 17 castles in just 15kms

Plaine de Mazerolles:
remarkable natural area with stunning fauna and flora

Quiheix:
"Plaine de Mazerolles" a wildlife swamp on the Erdre

Aire de Bout de Bois:
mooring point with swimming area, fishing

Blain:
La Groulais Castle, Various footpaths from the port for walks

Canal boats available

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A relaxing getaway from it all
We loved the slow pace of the waterways. Two days on a canal boat were plenty to cut us off from the usual stressful pace of our week! Being out in the fresh air and winding down was ideal – we can’t wait to book again.

Jean Christophe and Marie, Paris

 

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