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Ille Flottante
Hédé-Bazouges · Ille-et-Vilaine
In Hédé-Bazouges, Ille Flottante offers three houseboats with different atmospheres, a vintage caravan and a lock-keeper’s house, right on the Ille-et-Rance canal.
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 nights
- Type of place
- Houseboats and a vintage caravan at the Petite Madeleine lock
- Atmosphere
- River, bohemian, retro and contemplative
- Getting there
- Écluse de la Petite Madeleine, 35630 Hédé-Bazouges, on the Ille-et-Rance canal.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 1/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
Ille Flottante turns a former lock on the Ille-et-Rance canal into a real micro-destination. Travellers can choose between very different places to stay: the narrow boat Asiaq for two from €120 a night, the houseboat Musicarium for two from €110, the small barge Yellow Submarine for up to five from €110, the vintage caravan Hotel California for two from €49, and a Napoleonic lock-keeper’s house for up to eight from €90. The site is at the Petite Madeleine lock, in the heart of the famous flight of eleven locks. Sheets and linen are included, high-speed Wi-Fi is available, bikes can be stored or hired, and a bar with light meals opens in season. Pets are not accepted.
Highlights
- Type of accommodation: Houseboats and a vintage caravan at the Petite Madeleine lock.
- Ideal length of stay: 1 to 2 nights.
- Couples: Excellent on Asiaq or Musicarium.
- Families: Very good with Yellow Submarine or the lock-keeper’s house.
- Friends: The small barge and the lock-keeper’s house suit a small group.
- Booking: Book directly according to the atmosphere you want and add bikes if needed.
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- 3 main boat atmospheres.
- Asiaq: 2 people, from €120.
- Musicarium: 2 people, from €110.
- Yellow Submarine: up to 5 people, from €110.
- Hotel California caravan: 2 people, from €49.
- Lock-keeper’s house: up to 8 people, from €90.
- Sheets and linen included.
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Bike shelter and hire on site.
- Bar with light meals in season.
- Electric charging point.
- Things to experience: sleep on a narrow boat, choose Musicarium for a night for two, come as a family in Yellow Submarine, try the vintage caravan, cycle the eleven locks, have a drink at the lock bar, go fishing, explore Hédé-Bazouges.
Practical information
- Pets
- Not accepted
- Accessibility
- Accessibility varies by boat
- Nearby
- The eleven locks, Hédé-Bazouges, Bécherel, Rennes, Saint-Malo, Combourg
Tips on the spot
- Check whether sheets and towels are provided.
- Check the exact accommodation model, electricity, Wi-Fi and heating outside summer before paying.
- Read the cancellation conditions and check the tourist tax.
- Do not plan a late arrival without the host’s agreement; arrive early on the first day.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of accommodation is it?
Houseboats and a vintage caravan at the Petite Madeleine lock.
Why choose it?
Sleeping right on the canal, waking up at a lock, then cycling along the eleven locks between Rennes, Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel.
What is the atmosphere like?
River, bohemian, retro and contemplative.
Is it suitable for a couple?
Excellent on Asiaq or Musicarium.
Is it suitable for friends?
The small barge and the lock-keeper’s house suit a small group.
How do I get there?
Écluse de la Petite Madeleine, 35630 Hédé-Bazouges, on the Ille-et-Rance canal.
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