Faster, and faster...How about changing tack during your holidays? This is what river navigation is all about. Those who have tried this new way of living apart from the crowd, in close touch with nature, find it an enchanting break. Aboard a small barge, with an average speed of 6km/h , you would dawdle along charming towpaths, and enjoy a slow motion trip, rythmed only by the crossing of  the locks. Even though they are not so well-known, the western rivers and canals form one of the most beautiful networks in Europe.
This unforgettable experience is within everybody's reach. Barges can be driven without a license. A short training is given out by the rental company. By paying enough attention to avoid possible obstacles and respecting simple rules, you are off  for an easy trip along the western rivers. No need to worry, you won't turn into a hermit. If it is true that breton canals, meandering through sumptuous landscapes, are certainly quiet, they also link charming, medieval places, where you can go out to a  restaurant, do some shopping, or enjoy water sports. These settings, major in regards of heritage and open air activities, are consolidated under a label named “Escale d'une rive a l'autre”.