About Messac
Messac’s central location allows you to easily reach a number of Brittany’s top highlights. The coastal town of La Roche-Bernard is 10.5hrs to the south where you can sample the region’s famous oysters. It is also our closest base to Josselin (17.5hrs from Messac) with its iconic castle that sweeps majestically down to the water’s edge. Or, you can head north to busy Rennes (8.5hrs), Brittany’s capital city.
From Messac it is:
- 28hrs (57 locks) to our base in Dinan (closed for the rest of 2020 but free Le Boat moorings are still available)
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers will be closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Thank you for your understanding. Customers should use facilities on board their boats.
Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Holiday Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking (see 'Travel info' tab)
Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab)
Eco cleaning pack
L.E.D. lantern
Top-deck cushions
Grocery packs
Wifi packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
De La Gare - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 27 79
La Gibeciere - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 06 14
Lecoq-Gadby - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 38 05 55
Anne de Bretagne - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 31 49 49
Novotel Alma - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 86 14 14
Restaurants
La Table de Marysam – Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 61 30
Pizzeria Grill “L’ Escale - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 60 97
Les Templiers - Guipry - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 22 82
Crepería Du Port - Guipry - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 78 18
Shops
Supermarket
In Guipry: Monday - Saturday: 8.45 – 19.00 Sunday: 9:00 - 12:30
Fishing
Fishing licenses and fishing articles are available at: Les Templiers Snack Bar (Guipry Port) Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 22 82
Local market
Thursday morning at Guipry
Tourist Info
Square de la Liberte,
35480,
Messac Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 61 60
Doc/vet
Veterinary
Groupe vétérinaire du Sud Vilaine
Rue de la Crépinière
35480
GUIPRY
Tel: +33 (0) 299 346 339
Tel: +33 (0) 299 347 541
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Messac
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
Taxi Elle et Moi’ (+33 (0) 607 575 905)
Taxi Phoenix’ (+33 (0) 615 178 285)
Taxi Face’ (+33 (0) 387 250 050 | [email protected])
Taxi Elmerich’ (+33 (0) 684 193 438)
Taxi JNA’ (+33 (0) 770 283 038)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) 150€
- Sarrebourg Train Station 19€
By train
Closest train stations:
- Messac: 2km
- Redon: 30km
- Rennes: 40km
- Nantes: 85km
By road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas.
Parking
Private parking is available for a fee
By air
Closest airport(s):
Rennes: 40 km (E3)
Nantes: 100 km (E3)
Dinard Pleurtuit: 115 km (N136)
Arrival at Messac
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.