Getting around by boat and ferry Rhônes-Alpes

Apart from the municipal beach, nautical facilities are installed along the bank: near the harbour master's offices of the 800 seats marina are the club-house of Société Nautique du Léman français (French sailing School).

The landing stage, Just steamboats next to Montjoux castle parc, the base of the Clergies join the neighbouring clubs and canoeing. Further west still, on the edge of Anthy, is Léman Windsurfing base, a club that is devoted to windsurfing.

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.

A business that works (on the water), well that floats to share beautiful moments on Lake Annecy. Water Taxi is the specialist of transfers from one pontoon to another. Avoid traffic jams and enjoy the magic of landscapes on the water. But Water Taxi offers many other experiences. Futé recommends a Lake Safari excursion to explore the local wonders: underwater lake houses, smugglers' cave, nature reserve... Don't forget to dive in the middle of the crystal clear waters. Boat restaurant with three options: aperitif, fondue and cocktail. Possibility to privatize the boats for an EVJF/EVG or any other event.

Taking a trip between the 4 stations of the Vaporetto on the Saône River has become a habit for those who want an easy link between Vaise, Vieux Lyon (Saint-Paul), Bellecour and Confluence, without having to use asphalt. The Vaporetto is an environmentally-friendly river shuttle with a hybrid engine. A pleasant little cruise between Vieux Lyon and the ultra-modern Confluence district. Futé loves the unlimited pass offer at a very attractive price.

On the banks of the Rhone, at the confluence of the Escoutay, Viviers sees the two branches of the Old Rhone and the canalized arm meet, forming a vast stretch of water. On the right bank, the small marina with a capacity of 8 to 16 boats allows the wintering of boats and offers a river quay for the mooring of commercial boats and cruise ships. There is also a nautical base for leisure activities: sailing, canoeing, rowing, motorboating...

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...

Established in 2007 on the right bank of the Rhone, this river stop is welcome between Valence and Viviers. A base camp for discovering the region on either side of the river or a simple stopover for rest or resupply, the port offers a space that evokes the air of the open sea and a path along the bank that is much appreciated. The port houses a harbour master's office and 4 pontoons with 70 moorings, including about fifteen for passage with water, electricity and sanitary facilities. When the harbour office is closed, please contact the boat Le Christina.

It is impossible to talk about Lyon without mentioning its waterways, which are used by barges and pleasure boaters alike. The Voies Navigables de France manages, operates and develops the largest European network of navigable waterways, consisting of 6,700 km of canals and rivers, more than 4,000 engineering structures and 40,000 ha of public domain along the waterway. Between the Rhône and the Saône, VNF does not fail to inform the numerous pleasure boaters and sportsmen, in particular rowers, of the conditions for using the waterways.