Take in the beautiful scenery of Loire by river
Taking a river cruise down Loire feels like a real treat. There are multiple options including day-time or evening cruises.
For something a little more active, you can take a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board down the Loire.
A couple of options are below, with links to the organisation’s website. Saumur’s Tourist Information site provides more options.
Please check availability as each company runs its own opening times throughout the year.
River cruises
Les Croisières Saumur cruises
Company description: Located in Saumur, with Bernard Henry as the ship owner, this company has been operating since 2011.
Trip options range from 50 minutes to whole day trips
- Discovery cruise – 50 mins.
- Sunset cruise – 1 hour 45
- Aperitif cruise – 1 hour 15
- Meal cruise – 2 hours
- Vintage Loire day – 6 hours
- The Loire in liqueurs – 2 hours
Dreams of Loire and Elsewhere
Company description: Enjoy a trip down Loire in a sailing boat.
Trips start from Le Thoureil, 35 minutes from Les Peupliers
Trip options include:
- Relax island – 1 hour 30.
- Loire discoveries – 1 hour 15.
- Nature and heritage – 2 hours.
- Nature, island and heritage – 2 hours.
- Evening lights – 2 hours.
- Wine evenings – 1 hour 30 / 2 hours.
Canoe & Paddle Board trips
Chinon Canoe
Company description: The routes can be done by canoe, kayak or stand up paddle.
- Canoe : 2 people for the descent, single or double paddles.
- Individual kayaks with double paddles.
- The rental includes: canoe, kayak, stand up paddle, life jackets, paddles, waterproof containers and the course map.
- It is best to book by telephone or directly at the base reception in Chinon.
- Equipment is cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Participants must know how to swim.
Canoes d’Anjou (St Martin de la Place)
Company description: A range of canoe and stand up paddle trips.
Depending on the route, the trips start from La Chappelle-sur-Loire, Montsoreau or Saumur.
The price includes
- Hire of Canoe, Kayak or SUP.
- All necessary boating equipment.
- Watertight lockers if desired.
- Shuttle transport upstream or down.
- Full pre-departure briefing.
- Map covering the area of the itinerary.
Participants must be able to swim 25m and be confident in the water
Montreuil-Bellay Canoe Club
Company description: A range of canoe, kayak, stand up paddle or pedalo trips that take place on the River Thouet.
There are a choice of routes depending on the length trip that you wish to take.
Participants must be able to swim 25m and be confident in the water