Boating Holidays in Brittany

Dinan is a medieval town enclosed by ramparts overlooking the valley of the Rance (a spectacular sight). Try to keep a few hours available to visit this very lively town; it is at its best during the summer season. You will be able to visit the castle of the Duchess Anne and its museum the Saint Sauveur Basilica and discover the old alleys including the famous Jerzual Road the English Garden and the Clock Tower. 

The base is situated on the Vilaine River and just a bridge away from the bustling town of Guipry on the other side of the river. The town houses some interesting local churches and has some lovely country tracks perfect for taking a walk and discovering the natural beauty of the region. Messac is also claimed by some to be the place where the abbot Vincent Cawiesel planted potatoes for the first time in France in 1771. Today the town is classified as a 'green tourist station' thanks to its excellent tourist and sporting facilities.

The base was once an important industrial port and although the factories have long since disappeared the area retains a certain charm. Cruising west along the Canal de Nantes a Brest spend a little time at Guenrouet where you will find the Kerisac cider factory – there you will learn all you need to know about the popular beverage.