Rieux
- Maximum length
- 23 m
- VHF channel
- 9
River port of 25 berths on the Vilaine, downstream of Redon in Morbihan.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached via the tidal Vilaine from the Arzal dam lock, then upstream through the Cran bend. No tidal constraint once above the dam since the river is held at a constant level. VHF 9 for the harbour master.
Practical
25 berths along a single pontoon, water and shore power available. Village shops within 300 m. Redon with full supplies and rail station is 3 NM upstream.
Ashore
Old quay and church of Saint-Melaine in the village. Towpath walks along the Vilaine toward Saint-Jean-la-Poterie. Château des Rohan ruins on the rocky spur above the river.
History
Rieux was a medieval stronghold of the Rohan family, guarding the Vilaine crossing between Brittany and the Duchy of Nantes. The castle was dismantled in the 15th century.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 47.59823, -2.09840 (47°35.89'N 2°5.90'W)
- Town
- Rieux
- Country
- France
- Maximum length
- 23 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33299708149
- Boaters' rating
- 3.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Rieux lies at 47°35.89'N 2°5.90'W, that is 47.59823, -2.09840 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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What boat length does Rieux accept?
Rieux accepts boats up to 23 m.
Which VHF channel for Rieux?
Rieux answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Rieux?
Rieux is rated 3.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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