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Brittany
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Short Breaks
The Napoleon 3 Short Break Cruise
Messac
- La Roche Bernard - Messac
(152 km - 4 locks - 20 hrs)
- The sea exerts a magnetic pull on you in spectacular Brittany, and you’re thrilled to be boating in France.
- You snap pictures as you pass Napoleonic castles rising from forest-clad shores, and you contemplate the rich Celtic culture of the people.
- Soon historic Redon looms off the bow, and you and your friends decide to go sightseeing!
Duration: 4 nights
Cruise Type: return trip
Week Breaks
The Gardens & Castles Cruise
Messac
- Josselin
- Messac
(208 km - 36 locks - 36 hrs)
- As you stroll through quaint waterside towns, you notice the abundance of colourful flowers and public gardens. The love of everything floral seems universal, and it adds to the charm of French canal vacations in Brittany.
- Getting into the spirit, you plan a visit to the Yves Rocher Botanical Gardens in La Gacilly and the grand Château at Josselin !
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
The Corsaires
Cruise
Messac
- Dinan
(or vice versa)
(127 km - 57 locks - 30 hrs)
- The Celtic charm of Brittany is addictive!
- You fish in the rivers, go horseback riding in Betton , you sightsee in Rennes and you relax as you enjoy your French canal vacations to the fullest.
- You realise as you take snaps of the windmill at Guipry that you’ll arrive in Messac at the end of your travels sooner than you’d like.
- But you know you love canal travelling , and that you’ll soon return!
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: one-way
The Capital Cruise
Messac
– Nantes
– Messac
(280 km - 36 locks - 42 hrs)
- The rugged Celtic beauty of Brittany’s waterways captivates your every sense.
- Castles and abbeys perch on bluffs, small villages nestle along tree-clad shores, and open meadows of lush green contrast against the shimmering blue of the waters.
- You stop to picnic at the edge of the forest of Gâvre , savouring the delight of French canal vacations.
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
Longer Breaks
The Best of Brittany Cruise
Messac
– Redon
– Josselin
– Nantes
– Messac
(304 km - 54 locks - 56 hrs)
- Rennes intrigued you, and now that you’re exploring the city’s historic sites you’re glad you came!
- Next you turn south to see the mediaeval towns and castles on the Canal de Nantes à Brest , a fabulous trip through rural lands.
- Extended French canal vacations have opened up time to see Redon , the Little Venice of Brittany, and for a jaunt to charming Josselin with its turreted castle!
Duration: two weeks
Cruise Type: return trip
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY LBO
Horizon 3
The Horizon 3 has the same high specs and quality finish as other Horizon models. It offers three en-suite bathrooms allowing larger groups to ejoy a good mix of social and private space. Boat Size: 13. 5m x 4. 3m 1 large forward cabin with convertible double bed 2 side cabins with...
Royal Mystique A
Le bateau Royal Mystique A constitue un choix idéal pour les groupes accueillant jusqu'à six personnes. Doté du chauffage et de l'air conditionné, ce modèle intègre un système radio/CD, une TV à écran plat 17 pouces avec...
Horizon
The Horizon boat has been designed exclusively for Le Boat with couples in mind ! Small party crew looking for more features and a higher spec now have the perfect option. A large forward stateroom and a roomy ‘fundeck’ on top-deck area and a high level of equipements are making this...
Horizon 3
The Horizon 3 has the same high specs and quality finish as other Horizon models. It offers three en-suite bathrooms allowing larger groups to ejoy a good mix of social and private space. Boat Size: 13. 5m x 4. 3m 1 large forward cabin with convertible double bed...
Horizon 4
The Horizon 4 sleeps up to 9 guests. It is the same size boat as the Horizon 3, just with the master cabin split into two to create a 4th cabin. All four cabins have the privacy of their own en-suite bathrooms and enjoy a spacious sundeck and saloon. Boat Size: 13. 5m x 4. 3m 2 double...
Mystique
Our comforatble and spacious Mystiques have heating and air-conditioning, radio/CD system and 17-inch flat-screen TV/DVD player, en-suite luxury bathrooms in the three private cabins, and a sundeck with dining table and moulded seating. Lavishly appointed with designer fabrics and upholstery,...
Royal Mystique A
Our Royal Mystique A boat hire can accommodate parties up to six. The canal boats feature heating and air-conditioning, a 17-inch LCD flat-screen TV/DVD player, and a media center with MP3/USB connectivity. The huge sundeck has a fixed table and cushioned seating, plus a sun canopy. Cabins have...
Salsa
Travel with up to 10 on a Salsa A boat cruise. The saloon and huge kitchen are set forward, creating an open airy ambiance of spacious luxury. Glass doors lead to a lovely lounging area with seating in the bow, and stairs lead to the large sundeck with table for alfresco dining, moulded settees,...
Salsa 12 P
The Salsa B is ideal for parties up to 12, two more than the Salsa A because of an additional settee that converts to a double in the saloon. Cabin fans, a radio/CD player with MP3/USB connectivity, a lounge deck in the bow, and a second steering station on the sundeck make Salsa boats for hire...
Calypso
Three private staterooms and a double bed converted from the settee in the generous saloon give Calypso boat rentals a maximum capacity of eight. The two rear cabins are luxuriously appointed and have en-suite bathrooms. The saloon features an entertainment center, and the boat sports a giant...
Caprice
A superb choice for a boat hire in the UK, the Caprice is ideal for parties up to six. The two en-suite staterooms (most offer air-conditioning) are located forward, leaving lots of room in the rear for the saloon and aft deck. The saloon has a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity, and most...
Cirrus A
A very popular model in the Le Boat fleet, the 8. 80-metre (29-foot) Cirrus affords a couple or a small family more than ample space for comfortable boating holidays in style. A large rear stateroom, a spacious saloon, and abundant natural light from large picture windows make this boat a...
Classique
With four cabins, Classique boat rentals sleep a maximum of eight. You’ve got cabins fitted with bunk beds for kids, and singles that convert to doubles. The big saloon with U-shaped settee and large dining table has a radio/CD player with MP3/USB connectivity. These recently upgraded...
Clipper
A Clipper canal boat can accommodate parties of six. The cabins are at the bow and stern for enhanced privacy, and they have en-suite bathrooms. The saloon has a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity. Ample windows keep the interior bright and cheery! Some models of this boat are equipped...
Grand Classique
You can travel with 12 on Grand Classique boat holidays! These boats have five bedrooms with a variety of sleeping options from bunk beds to doubles. The décor of the Grand Classique is upscale, replete with pleasing wood finishes, tastefully color-coordinated plush upholstery and an open...
Magnifique
Our Magnifique boat hire is an ideal choice for parties up to 10. The cabins are set fore and aft to enhance privacy, and to give the central saloon prominence. A huge sundeck features a fixed table, cushioned seats, a sun canopy and cool box. Speakers pipe music in. About as upscale as you can...
Tango
Boating holidays aboard a Tango are fun for a family or up to three couples. The big sundeck encourages relaxing and socialising, as does the grand saloon with radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity. You’ll absolutely love the bow thrusters, which make manoeuvring around locks and docks...
Capri TS
Ideal for couples with a single child, a Capri TS boat hire features a nicely appointed private cabin forward with a double bed and a closet. The bathroom is easily accessed via the saloon, which has a spacious dining area across from the L-shaped kitchen equipped with an electric fridge and...
Continentale
With three private staterooms, your Continentale canal boat hire is a perfect selection for a maximum party of six. Families or groups of friends will find this boat ideally suited for boating holidays in style and comfort. The new upgrades in cabins, bathrooms, the saloon and the kitchen make...
Corvette A
Superb for boat cruises with two couples, the Corvette sleeps a maximum of four in front and rear staterooms with en-suite bathrooms and showers. Picture windows illuminate the saloon, which has a radio/CD player (some boats have flat-screen TV/DVD players). A Corvette boat hire pampers and...
Countess
Sleeping a maximum of six, the Countess is a great canal boat hire well-appointed with warm and inviting wood cabinets and extensive interior space. The grand saloon has a radio/CD player and the large rear deck is an ideal venue for socialising and watching the scenery glide by! Interior &...
Crusader
Three separate cabins with en-suite bathrooms give these canal boats unparalleled privacy. This model offers a variety of sleeping arrangements from single and double beds to singles that convert to doubles, making it possible for you to cruise with children, single adults and couples. The...
Nautilia
Sleeping a maximum of 10, Nautilia boats for hire represent a great value for larger groups of friends and family. The boat is laid out as a hotel-style floating villa. Spacious and well appointed, it’s the perfect venue for memorable boat cruises! Interior & Saloon The roomy...
Normandie
Large and comfortable - a very popular family boat with the comfort and convenience of a single level inside. Our 1325 FB fleet has been designed to cater for groups of 6 in comfort, or a practical and cost effective cruiser for up to 10. The 3 ensuite cabins offer 2 double beds and one...
Sheba
Enjoy a private aft cabin with double bed and a convertible single settee perfect for a couple. Saloons in Sheba boat rentals have a radio/CD player, and the dining table/settee converts to a double. Large encompassing windows provide abundant natural light. On deck, there’s a top steering...
Capri TS
Idéal pour les couples avec un seul enfant, le modèle Capri TS est doté d’une cabine privative bien aménagée à l’avant qui comprend un lit double et un placard. La salle de bain est facilement accessible par le salon, qui est doté...