Welcome on board our "Toue Cabanée", Loire's traditionnal boat, totally equiped, with home comforts. The boat is based in Saint Florent le Vieil, in Summertime, a charming little place, and in Ancenis in Wintertime. (November to April)
You could also benefit from our charter option with Captain (make sure the Captain is available !). 60€ per hour, including Captain and fuel.
We also propose, to make your trip unforgettable, with our unique cruises of several days with stop-overs. The captain will be there to handle the boat (approximately 3 hours cruising per day). You are free to do as you wish during the stop-overs. Many route are proposed between Angers and Nantes. A very original and exotic holiday, in the heart of the great river ! 180€ per cruise day (with approximately 3 hours cruise time), including Captain, fuel, and the Captain’s expenses.
During the cruise, relax, eat in the middle of the river, read, play with your children, make a stop in a tavern, or on sandbank ! You will discover nature, and the Loire's secrets with your Captain, Fabien.
The stop-overs are selected, to provide you easy access to the area, on foot or bike. There is a road book on the boat, with maps and guides for places to visit, shops, bars and restaurants. Two folding bikes are available for you on the boat.
NB : The boat is very stable. No mosquito, because the water is not stagnant. But, presence of spiders, who appreciate this natural area.
3 nights/3 navigation days : River Discovery
Day 1 : Saint Florent le Vieil - Chalonnes sur Loire
Day 2 : Chalonnes sur Loire - Oudon (or Ancenis)
Day 3 : Oudon - Saint Florent le Vieil
6 nights/5 navigation days : River Discovery + Stop-over in Angers + Detour in tributary
Day 1 : Saint Florent le Vieil - Chalonnes sur Loire
Day 2 : Chalonnes sur Loire - Bouchemaine
Day 3 : Bouchemaine - Ecouflant - Cantenay Epinard - Angers (Navigation on Maine, Sarthe and Mayenne)
Day 4 : Angers - Behuard
Day 5 : Behuard - Saint Florent le Vieil
6 nights/5 navigation days : River Discovery + Stop-over in Nantes + Detour in tributary
Day 1 : Saint Florent le Vieil - Ancenis
Day 2 : Ancenis - Nantes
Day 3 : Nantes - Sucé sur Erdre - Nantes (Navigation on Erdre)
Day 4 : Nantes - Oudon
Day 5 : Oudon - Saint Florent le Vieil