Getting around by boat and ferry Loire

You want to spend a day of real relaxation and forget everything, so quickly, direction the marina on the lake of Villerest with its hundred boats. Here les accompany pêcheurs fishermen and speed fans in a convivial and sporty atmosphere. In the middle of the water plan, the habitués of the harbour take full advantage of the 32 km of navigation of the lake by joining the castle of the Roche or the beach of Villerest. Please note, for recreational boaters, the use of the water is free provided that they present themselves to the harbour. After effort, comfort! You can enjoy lunch in the dining room with a view over the lake or on the panoramic terrace side of the marina. The chef of fresh products and seasons and offers his specialty: frogs! Also fritures and other regional dishes to choose if you are not worn on the small bébêtes. You can also simply stop just to take a drink or enjoy an ice cream.

Give yourself a real day of fun on the map! Embark aboard the barge the Tireless, for a few hours of relaxation and adventure, or during a meal cruise in a pleasant and comfortable setting, to discover the canal of Roanne in Digon, the Loire below, the green valleys of the Brionnais, the historic cities, the stele of Jean Moulin… Thanks to a detailed commentary you will understand the operation and enjoy the history. the canal, the barge, the art works of the fauna and the surrounding flora. Want to burst! Discover the Canal des Canals on board a real barge and surprise the life of the Marinier, its accommodation, the wheelhouse, the machine room and a projection space as well as various exhibitions (paintings, photos…). Not forgetting the game space with a universe for the little submarine! Rather you want to sail then rent boats without a permit for a week, for a week or test the barges on miniature channels. There are many other recreational activities for children such as pedal boats, inflatable structures, trampoline, table tennis, 18-hole mini-golf… We're not going to reveal everything, you really need to come and you'll have lots of memories to tell you!

Part of the emotional heritage of the people of Roanne, the port of Roanne has acquired in a few years its letters of nobility in the world of pleasure boating. The quality of the services offered and the moderate price of mooring, its privileged situation near the city center have given it a good reputation. In winter, it welcomes about a hundred boats and barges, and in summer, boaters stop by. Among the scheduled events: the port festival, at the beginning of September, the summer markets, rental of electric boats without a license...