From sandy beaches to rural landscapes, the department of Ille-et-Vilaine seems perfectly equipped to offer you a pleasant change of scenery. By opting for a yacht charter in Ille-et-Vilaine, you can discover charming seaside resorts where the whole family can enjoy the sweetness of doing nothing. Nature lovers will feel in their element along the Vilaine, which will take them to a number of charming rural villages.
A vacation by the sea in Ille-et-Vilaine
The Ille-et-Vilaine department is certainly one of the most popular destinations for families and beachgoers who fall under the spell of its 110 km of coastline, part of the Emerald Coast. By opting for a sailboat charter, you'll get the most out of the sandy coastline of Upper Normandy and its charming seaside resorts, such as Saint-Malo.
The commune of Saint-Malo remains the most visited destination in Brittany. Between historical heritage and sandy beaches, the seaside resort offers you a foretaste of the richness of the department of Ille-et-Vilaine. The beaches of Saint-Malo, such as Minihic, Havre, Le Havre and Le Bon Secours, offer splendid landscapes that very quickly seduced bourgeois vacationers from elsewhere. This is evidenced by the sumptuous villas that have graced the town since the beginning of the 20th century. A smart architectural style dating from the bathing era, which can also be found in neighboring seaside resorts such as St. Coulomb. As you head into the Rance estuary, you will fall under the spell of the commune of Saint-Suliac, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France.
And while the seaside resorts of Ille-et-Vilaine transport you back to the Belle Époque, they also remain recommended points of departure for yachtsmen wishing to coast to the delightful beaches of the Côtes d'Armor, headingrolling to the east of the department, and those of Morbihan. You can also be tempted by short cruises to the bay of Mont Saint-Michel to visit the oyster parks and treat yourself to a little gastronomic break.
A pastoral cruise in Ille-et-Vilaine
The Ille-et-Vilaine department also has a network of canals and waterways that will take you to the most remote corners of the region. From the capital, Rennes, boatmen will take you on a joy ride along the Ille et Rance canal, which will allow you to discover towns such as Montreuil-sur-Ille, home to magnificent manor houses, Évran, where the Beaumanoir castle stands proudly, or Dinan where you will be immersed in the heart of the traditional culture of north-eastern Upper Brittany.
Going down the Vilaine, still starting from Rennes, you can water-jet-powered motorized craft in picturesque villages with beautiful old architecture, such as Messac, where castles and mills stand side by side and transport you back to the Middle Ages. Along the Vilaine, you can also veer off to go fishing, swimming and enjoy beautiful walks along the canals. Going down the Vilaine in a river boat will also give you the opportunity to reach the commune of Redon, the point where the Vilaine meets the Nantes-Brest canal, where a beautiful historical interlude awaits you!
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess |
| Average price per week | $2,162 |
| Minimum weekly price | $484 |
| Maximum price per week | $10,106 |