Châteaux de la Loire

Open air and a nice time with family or friends with these canoe trips and bivouacs on the Loire or the Cher, to discover part of the region along the water! The teams will explain the safety rules and the routes. Sporting or not, there is something for all levels, and the shuttles link the departure and arrival points. You'll love the lantern-lit night outings to discover the Château de Chenonceau and admire the sunset. As a bonus, an "aperitif basket" is available at the Bistrot Quai.

Loire Kayak is a canoe-kayak rental service located in Vineuil, on the banks of the Loire lake. They offer a variety of trips on the Loire, with routes of varying distances and durations. Prices vary according to the trip chosen, and include transport by minibus, all necessary equipment (kayaks, paddles, life jackets) and a watertight canister for day trips, or a watertight canister per person for multi-day trips. They also offer stand-up paddle rental and Canadian canoes and single-seater kayaks for multi-day trips. It is advisable to book in advance and contact the company for shuttle times. Payment can be made by credit card, vacation vouchers or cash.

The Louet, the longest arm of the Loire, extends over 25 kilometres. The nautical base offers many walks and hikes according to your level and your desires: paddle, kayak or canoe, alone or with others (including children). For the more experienced, descents of one to several days (bivouac) are proposed. A campfire evening on these sandy islands will leave an unforgettable memory. The instructors are very attentive to their clients. To finish in beauty, you can eat at the bar in a relaxed atmosphere.

Les canoës-kayaks du Vendômois offers you a range of canoe and kayak river trips, either for beginners or advanced levels. This activity is supervised by a federal instructor on request, at certain times of the year only. Minimum 8 people. Please note that this activity is by reservation only: remember to plan ahead for full-day or half-day activities. With family or friends, it's a great way to discover the Vendôme area on the river Loir!

This association offers in season, but also off-season, the gorges of the Loire with discovery of castles, wild landscapes ligériens, but also heritage, and the possibility to combine nature animations and itineraries. Several formulas are proposed to you: mini-runs over 5 km of length of about 1 hour, running half-day or day with the possibility of stopping on the islands of the wild river. With a little luck, a beaver will pass at the time of your stop!

To discover the Loire, what could be more fun than to sail at your own pace aboard Canadian canoes, accompanied or not by Monitors or Brevet d'Etat canoe-kayak. Let yourself be tempted by the adventure with family or friends, during the day or in the evening, guided or on your own. There is something for everyone depending on the time you have available. During your trip, you will be able to stop for a picnic, discover the sights and the nature of the Loire.

How not to be charmed by the Loire, when your canoe slips silently between two sandbanks, under the flight of herons? These magical moments are proposed to you here, accessible by different formulas ranging from a simple trip or guided hikes to bivouacs lasting several days. On-site initiations, more sportive, are also possible. Outings are also organized by the club, on other French rivers and even abroad.

Beaupréau kayaking base welcomes you on the Loisirs Loisirs, road from the Fief Sauvin to Beaupréau to discover Evre in canoe or kayak. This year, the club invested in new kayaks, including 4-seat kayaks, to be discovered during your next rentals.

What an adventure to sail on France's longest river! The circuits offered by this nautical base vary in length (from 1h30 to 6h), but you can also take a 67 km trip and bivouac in a setting as peaceful as it is charming. Various excursions are available, including an original "rando'âne" (donkey ride) and a descent with commentary by a bilingual guide from Villebernier to Saint-Martin-de-la-Place. Whether in a canoe or kayak, a single-seater or double-seater, or even a giant paddle (for up to 8 people!), there's something for everyone.

This canoe-kayak club welcomes you around this passion. Here, beginners or professionals practice all year long and meet to share their hobby together. It is possible to rent canoes on the Loire and to discover this river. Excursions are also organized. Departure from: Amboise, Montlouis, Tours, La Riche, for the Loire, Moulin de Ballan, or Savonnières for the Cher, and this until Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny, Langeais, Bréhémont. A great idea to combine nature, visit of the heritage and sport-relaxation!

For 56 years, Bouchemaine's nautical club has been helping us enjoy the Loire in all seasons. There are several ways to discover the river: paddle the Loire, canoe down the river or discover the river at dusk. The Club Nautique de Bouchemaine offers canoe rental packages, an original way to visit and discover the Anjou region. For a day's rental, 4 circuits are available, two of 25 km and two of 30 km.