France Boating Holidays - Brittany

Messac Base

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..

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Transfers and Groceries

The base can arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base and can also do your food and drink shopping to stock up your boat before you arrive. A link to the order forms will be sent following your final payment for the boating holiday.

Base Opening Hours

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 08:30 to 12:30, 14:00 to 18:00.
Sunday: Closed

Late Arrivals

If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.

Hotels and Restaurants

Messac
Hotel "De La Gare" Tel - 0033 (0) 299 34 27 79
Hotel "La Gibeciere" Tel - 0033 (0) 299 34 06 14
Pizzeria Grill "L'escale" Tel - 0033 (0) 299 34 60 97
Creperie Du Port Tel - 0033 (0) 299 34 78 18
Bar-Snack "Les Rempliers" Tel - 0033 (0) 299 34 22 82

Rennes
Hotel - Restaurant "Lecoq-Gadby" Tel - 0033 (0) 299 38 05 55
Hotel "Anne de Bretagne" Tel - 0033 (0) 299 31 49 49
Campanile Tel - 0033 (0) 299 31 59 59
Hotel "Le Bretagne" Tel - 0033 (0) 299 31 48 48
Hotel "Novotel" Alma Tel - 0033 (0) 299 86 14 14