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Houseboat Holiday in Brittany France (4 berth)
Boat for up to 5 x guests in 2 x double cabins with ensuites. (space for 2 x guests sleeping in living area)
Explore a land of magic and mystery, rich in colour and traditions with a boating holiday in Brittany cruising the canal from Nantes to Brest. Enjoy historical treasures and remarkable natural sites: Josselin with its magnificent castle reflected in the water, Malestroit and its 15th century houses, the craftsmen village of Gacilly, Redon, founded in 832 or Blain with its traditinal popular arts museum.
The river Vilaine takes you to Rennes, the capital of Brittany, and on to Dinan with its surrounding ramparts and quaint village dating back to the 13th century.
Following the Erdre river you will pass fantastic golf courses, and count 17 chateaux within just 15 km of waterways on this stretch. In 2 hours of locks free cruising you will be at the heart of Nantes and all its treasures: cathedral St Pierre, the chateau of the Dukes of Brittany, the Pommeraye passage, musuem of fine arts, the machines of the Ile, and more.
Slow Tours offers a number of other Houseboat Holidays in Europe
Please check with our office for availability of boats and for the dates you require: [email protected]
Price is calculated for 4 guests. Boat hire is 4 x individual price.
Ask us about your houseboat hire: departures any day except Sunday; boats available from 2-10 guests; boats available in other parts of France, Germany, Netherlands, Hungary and Portugal: find the right boat and location for you at [email protected]
Day 1 is for getting familiar with your boat, stocking up with food and maybe doing a short drive before resting for the night
Hey! Day 2-7 is your choice! Make your own plan.... Begin your adventure now!
Self-drive holiday houseboats in Brittany, explore a land of magic and mystery - enjoy 7 relaxing, peaceful days on a boat, your pace, your choice of destination.
Day 8: Your boat should be returned to the base where you picked it up between 8-9 am, unless arrangements have been made for a one-way trip.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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May 20 2023 | May 27 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 521€ | ||
Double rooms | 521€ | |||||
May 27 2023 | Jun 03 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 521€ | ||
Double rooms | 521€ | |||||
Jun 03 2023 | Jun 10 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 551€ | ||
Double rooms | 551€ | |||||
Jun 10 2023 | Jun 17 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 551€ | ||
Double rooms | 551€ | |||||
Jun 17 2023 | Jun 24 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 551€ | ||
Double rooms | 551€ | |||||
Jun 24 2023 | Jul 01 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 599€ | ||
Double rooms | 599€ | |||||
Jul 01 2023 | Jul 08 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 599€ | ||
Double rooms | 599€ | |||||
Jul 08 2023 | Jul 15 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 640€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Jul 15 2023 | Jul 22 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 640€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Jul 15 2023 | Jul 22 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 640€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Jul 22 2023 | Jul 29 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 640€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Jul 29 2023 | Aug 05 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 640€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Aug 05 2023 | Aug 12 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 640€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Aug 12 2023 | Aug 19 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 640€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Aug 19 2023 | Aug 26 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 599€ | ||
Double rooms | 599€ | |||||
Aug 26 2023 | Sep 02 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 551€ | ||
Double rooms | 551€ | |||||
Sep 02 2023 | Sep 09 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 551€ | ||
Double rooms | 551€ | |||||
Sep 09 2023 | Sep 16 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 521€ | ||
Double rooms | 521€ | |||||
Sep 23 2023 | Sep 30 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 403€ | ||
Double rooms | 403€ | |||||
Sep 30 2023 | Oct 07 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 403€ | ||
Double rooms | 403€ | |||||
Oct 07 2023 | Oct 14 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 403€ | ||
Double rooms | 403€ | |||||
Oct 14 2023 | Oct 21 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 403€ | ||
Double rooms | 403€ | |||||
Oct 21 2023 | Oct 28 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 403€ | ||
Double rooms | 403€ | |||||
Oct 28 2023 | Nov 04 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 403€ | ||
Double rooms | 403€ | |||||
Nov 04 2023 | Nov 11 2023 | 4 | Single rooms | 403€ | ||
Double rooms | 403€ |
If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.
Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote
Shows in English in Paris: Paris offers a wide variety of shows accessible to English-speakers. One-man shows, classic & modern theatre, musicals, cabarets and more are all performed in the city every night. You can get the full programme of shows in Paris to fit your city break dates by emailing [email protected]
A highly successful short break These four days on the waterways were a complete change of scenery for us! The pace of cruising is relaxing with the fun of manoeuvres such as mooring up or negotiating locks thrown in, plus many interesting stop off points – one of our favourites being at the cider makers Cidrerie de Kerisac Sophie, Versailles