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The Napoleon Cruise
Messac > La Roche Bernard > Messac
Pass under the iron bridge of Port de Roche, decorated with the seals of Napoleon and Eugenie and built for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900. Visit Redon’s shops and markets before arriving in the port of La Roche Bernard where you could try Breton Oysters at a quayside restaurant.
- Distance: 152 km
- Cruising Time: 20 hrs
- Locks: 4
- Return Trip
Messac > La Roche Bernard > Messac
Messac
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. Today the town is classified as a ‘green tourist station’ thanks to its excellent tourist and sporting facilities. The SNCF railway station at Messac makes it easy to access the town and offers the possibilty to explore further afield.
Redon
REDON'S OLD HARBOUR AREA : You will fall under the charm of this old harbour with its footbridges, its gangways and its locks.
La Roche Bernard
a nice mooring with a picnic area, playground, footpaths. The town is well worth exploring. Historically an important seaport, it is still a thriving yachting centre today and its streets are full of little shops and places to eat.
