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River Trips & Hiring a Boat on the Rance
Jaman V
A one-hour boat trip that discovers the delights of the Rance river. Departing from Dinan harbor, it passes the Abbey of Saint Magloire, through the lock at Léhon, past the castle ruins and under three bridges. It costs €13.50 for adults and €5.50 for children, and leaves every day at 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm and 5:30pm, between April and August. In September and October there is a more limited service. You’ll need to present your ticket 15 mins before departure.
Vedette Jaman V
6 Rue du Quai, Port de Dinan, 22100 Dinan
Tel: +33 (0)2 96 39 28 41
Le Maltess
Dine aboard ‘The Maltess’ as this boat-restaurant cruises for 2½ hours along the calmer waters of the Rance river. Departs from Saint-Samson-sur-Rance (about 5 miles from Léhon). Prices start from €49 depending on your chosen menu.
Le Port de Lyvet, 22100 Saint-Samson-sur-Rance
Tel: +33 (0)2 96 39 28 41
Club de Canoe Kayak de la Rance
This club provides various options for kayaking and canoing (one and two seaters) or paddle-boarding on the Rance. Further details on their website or at the tourist office. They’re located almost directly underneath the aqueduct (on the Lanvalley side) in Port de Dinan. And prices start from €10 for an hour or €20 for a half-day, or €15 for an hour and €30 for a half-day if two people share.
13 Rue du Four, 22100 Lanvallay
Tel: +33 (0)2 96 39 01 50
Danfleurenn Nautic
Rent a boat from Port de Dinan (no licence required) every day during the main season. Can be booked by the hour, half-day or full-day.
21 Rue du Quai, Port de Dinan, 22100 Dinan
Tel: +33 (0)6 07 45 89 97
Boat Trips around the Coast
Compagnie Corsaire
This company has a large fleet of boats that offer various trips from Dinard and Saint-Malo to destinations around the Brittany coastline – including Cap Frehel, Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, Chausey Islands, Cezembre Island and Cancale Bay – that are perfect for beach trips and more. In the summer you can also take the 3-hour river cruise from Dinard/Saint-Malo to Dinan (either a single or return journey).
Compagnie Corsaire, Gare Maritime de la Bourse, 35400 Saint-Malo
Tel: 0825 138 100 (Calls charged at €0.15/min)