The route

Discover the Erdre River by boat with Ruban Vert!

Starting from Sucé-sur-Erdre, you can either sail down river towards Nantes and admire all the castles on the way ; or sail up river towards Mazerolles’ plain and Nort-sur-Erdre.

Sail back to our Île de Versailles boat hire base in Nantes

This will take a little over 4 hours in all, depending on the type of boat, and you can then admire all the sites mentioned below:

• Two châteaux, Nay and la Couronnerie, face each other across the river as you carry on towards Sucé-sur-Erdre.
• Our pontoon opposite the château de la Gascherie is a good place to moor and take a few photos.
• Further along, on the left, you can see a former estate, which is now divided between the parc de la Chantrerie and the Nantes Veterinary College.
• Admire the château de la Desnerie, in La Chapelle-sur-Erdre.
• After sailing under the Jonelière and Beaujoire bridges, you will see the château de l’Eraudière on your left.
• Pass the Tortière bridge et reach our Nantes-Île de Versailles boat hire base, in Nantes.

Sail to our Nort-sur-Erdre boat hire base

You can choose to explore the plaine de Mazerolles. This is part of the Erdre marshes, the ideal place for nature lovers who want to spot migrating bird species and a wealth of unique flora. You will see:

• The château de Jaille on your left.
• Explore the Mazerolles’ plain. Classified Natura 2000 zone, the site is an oasis of greenery between plain and marsh, a paradise for birds since more than 140 species of birds and rare plants are protected there.
• Stop off at the La Gamotrie pontoon, then go up to the Plaine de la Poupinière, where the Quiheix lock marks the entrance to the Nantes to Brest Canal.
• Along your navigation before reaching the port of Nort-sur-Erdre, admire the château of Pont-Hus on your right and the château of Port-Mulon.