The Glénan
With the same name as the famous sailing school which built its quarters there (except that the Glénan school takes an s), the Glénan archipelago is a small wild Breton paradise. A few dozen miles from Concarneau, in Finistère, there are a dozen islands that welcome, as soon as the weather permits, boaters who come to enjoy the white sand and crystal clear water (but froide?!). A little taste of the Caribbean in the heart of Brittany.
Corsica
Paradise beaches, sheltered creeks, Corsica offers an impressive variety of landscapes. Family cruises in the North-West, wild parties and dream beaches in the South and a west coast to cut the souffle?! There is something for everyone on the island of beauty. We are very fond of the Lavezzi Islands, with their beautiful lights and contrasts.
Porquerolles/Port-Cros
The national park of Port-Cros and Porquerolles is located in the south of France, in the Mediterranean, near Hyères. Called the Golden Islands, Porquerolles and Port-Cros offer very varied Mediterranean landscapes, a paradise for fauna and flora. In Porquerolles, the larger of the two islands, you will enjoy magnificent beaches, while in Port-Cros, you will enjoy a wild and preserved nature. Be careful however, the anchorage area is regulated.
The Canal du Midi
Linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, from Bordeaux to Sète, the Canal du Midi makes it possible to transport boats without having to go around Spain. In fact, the Canal du Midi - 240 km long - links Toulouse to the Etang de Thau, but it is completed by the Canal Latéral à la Garonne which links Bordeaux to Toulouse. Be careful with your draught, the depth of the canal being about 2 m. In total, there are 63 locks that you will be able to pass through throughout this bucolic and rural cruise, accompanied by the cyclists towing through.
The Caledonian Canal in Scotland
The Caledonian Canal links Corpach (Fort William) to Inverness in the United Kingdom, thus avoiding the bypass of northern Scotland to cross from the North Atlantic to the English Channel. The 100 km long canal, with 29 locks, will allow you to discover the wild beauty of the Highlands and steep cliffs. An ideal destination for nature lovers.
The Anglo-Normans
The Channel Islands - the best known of which are Jersey and Guernsey - are located in the English Channel, west of the Cotentin Peninsula. A little taste of England just a few miles from France?! Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, where you can discover fortifications and dolmens along the many hiking trails. Guernsey is smaller and wilder, and preserves the traces of the famous Victor Hugo who was exiled there from 1855 to 1870.
The Scillies
Les Scilly (also called Sorlingues) are located in the Celtic Sea, west of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. The archipelago, composed of 5 inhabited islands, benefits from a microclimate due to the Gulf Stream, so the winter is mild and the summer warm. White sandy beaches, turquoise water, wild and rural landscapes, each island has its own charm.
The Abers
The Finisterian Abers are three in number - aber Benoît, aber Ildut and aber Wrac'h - a sort of fjords mixing sea and rivers in the heart of the Breton lands. Beware however, at low tide, the abers are almost completely uncovered, so you will have to be able to run aground. The Aber Wrac'h is the most of the three, offering 32 km of water. Here, you will sail in complete peace and quiet, lulled by the calm of the place.
The Ionian Islands
With its thousands of islands and numerous navigational basins, Greece is a true paradise for cruising. The Ionian Islands are located off the west coast of the country, and offer a wide variety of landscapes, numerous deserted beaches, sheltered coves and sometimes lagoon-coloured waters. The best known island, but also the largest is Corfu, where you can discover many UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Ischia, Ponza and Capri
These Italian islands are among the most beautiful in Italy, nestled in the Tyrrhenian Sea along the southwest coast of the boot. Steep cliffs carved by the wind and the sea or immaculate, colourful houses, white sandy beaches, typical fishing port, or thermal parks and atypical villages for Ischia, you won't know where to start.
La Maddalena
The archipelago of La Maddalena located on the northwest coast of Sardinia consists of 7 islands - La Maddalena, Caprera, Spargi, Santo Stefano, Budelli, Santa Maria and Razzolli - and many rocky islets. Granite rocks with incredible shapes, white sandy beaches and sea with turquoise and green shades, La Maddalena is a small Sardinian paradise offering a magnificent natural heritage, so much so that it has been a national park since 1994.
The Aeolian Islands
This volcanic archipelago is located in the north of Sicily and consists of 17 islands, the best known of which are Lipari, Stromboli and Vulcano. Formed through volcanic eruptions, they offer a great playground for volcanologists and other geologists. UNESCO World Heritage sites, they are an ideal place for yachtsmen in search of calm and authenticity.
The Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are located in the Mediterranean Sea off the east coast of Spain. A popular place for tourists who come here to party and enjoy the splendid sandy beaches, Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera have nevertheless preserved their cultural heritage, marked by small fishing ports, ruins and churches.
