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From Redon, admire the beauty of Brittany, Merlin’s home. Go west towards the Atlantic ocean and stop at Malestroit with its half-timbered houses. Further on, visit the magnificent castles of Josselin and of Rohan… All along your trip, guesthouses welcome you. Take the opportunity to taste local food served with cider or Muscadet wine: grilled lobster or "à l'Armoricaine", cotriade (stewed fish), fish with "beurre blanc" sauce... and, of course, the delicious Breton pancakes. It is easy to get daily food supplies everywhere.
Redon
Classified as the most beautiful detour city in France, Redon is at the crossroads of the Breton canals and near the ocean. A pretty, flowery city (it has won multiple prizes for its flowers), Redon offers a very diversified landscape of rivers, green meadows and marshes.
With its changing nature, there are many possiblities for splendid excursions which will often be accompanied by the singing of the birds. A town with a rich past, it has often been called the 'Venice of the West'. If you're intersted in visiting the region, Rennes and its fascinating fine arts museums and the ecomuseum are less than an hour away.
You can learn more about the ancient mysteries and legends of Merlin's Brittany by attending one of the famour evening performances.
To see : The picturesque city of Redon, the abbey church of St Saver, the museum of the inland water transport of the west, the site of the island of the magpies, the market hall of Malestroit.
To taste : The Redon chestnut - sweetened or salted, the cotriade (fish soup of the Breton littoral) the far Breton, the “pommée” (cider jam of red and thick paste, and caramelized taste), Cervoise.
To know : locks are open even on public holidays.
Most Important : the ecomuseum of Rennes.
Navigation on the Vilaine :
This large Breton river, with its capricous course, bears its name well, 'Vilaine' which translate to 'ugly' or 'mean'. A majestic river, it extends from St. Malo de Phily to Pénestin and flows through a stunning array of nature and local cultural heritage.
Navigation on the channel from Nantes to Brest :
364km long and punctuated by 238locks, this canal promises you a pleasant naviagtion from its tree-lined banks to its wild shores, you are sure to enjoy yourself amidst such a changing landscape.
From Redon :
Mini week
Redon - Nort sur Erdre - Redon : 156 km - 32 locks - 21 hours
Redon - Pont Réan - Redon : 146 km - 14 locks - 18 hours
Redon - Montertelot - Redon : 94 km - 20 locks - 16 hours
One week
Redon - Josselin - Redon : 126 km - 30 locks - 21 hours
Redon - Nantes - Redon : 190 km - 32 locks - 28 hours
Redon - Rennes - Redon : 182 km - 24 locks - 25 hours
Two weeks
Redon - Pontivy - Redon : 226 km - 164 locks - 57 hours
Redon - Dinan - Redon : 340 km - 118 locks - 58 hours
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY FRANCE PASSION PLAISANCE
Tarpon 32
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 42
Triton 860-Triton 860 Fly
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Early-booking discounts with France Passion Plaisance
Early-booking discounts
15% discount for one week cruise booked before 31/12/2011
5% discount for one week cruise booked before 31/01/2012
3% discount for one week cruise booked at least 120 days before the start of your cruiseSeniors discount
Valid only from the mentioned dates :
17/03-07/04/2012
05/05-07/07/2012
01/09-27/10/2012-5% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 50)
-6% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 60)
-7% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 70)
-8% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 80)This offer can not be back-dated. A copy of your passport or Identity card will be required.
Permanent discounts
Couple discount (2 adults on board)
-10% discount off P935 , Eau Claire 930, Eau Claire 930 Fly (except in Spain), Espade 850 fly, Triton 860 (except from Chiogga ) and Triton 860 Fly
Family discount for a cruise of one-week minimum between 31/03/12 and 05/10/12 (except in Cahors )
-5% off if one child on board is under 16
-10% if two or more children are under 16Extended cruise discount
-5% off for a cruise between 14 and 20 days
-10% off for a cruise of two weeks minimum from Chiogga
-10% off for a cruise between 21 and 27 days
-15% off for a cruise of over 4 weeks (except in Spain and 10% off for a cruise from Dinant and Pont à Bar)Group booking
-3% for two boats cruising together and 5% in Germany
-5% for three boats cruising together
-7% for two boats cruising together in Spain