River cruise

Anjou, the Châteaux along the river

 
Weed-end trip (2 days)
A few hours away from Paris, discover the Anjou, famous for its relaxed way of life, its gastronomy, its châteaux and abbeys. Just for a family weekend or with friends, glide along the river and its tributaries ; enjoy the ever changing landscapes and the tranquillity along the river.

Your Program

Choose your point of departure :

Departure from Sablé sur Sarthe :
Discover the Sarthe that is a beautiful, calm river. Its small number of locks will enchant the beginner, as well as its green landscapes dotted with picturesque villages. Not to miss: the very elegant "Château du Plessis -Bouré", the imposing Abbey Bénédictine of Solesmes and Malicorne, the capital of art pottery. All of them will be unforgettable stops in your cruise.

Departure from Grez-Neuville :
The Mayenne is a steep-sided river with green banks, dotted with small villages with private Châteaux and old mills clinging to its banks. Stop in Angers, the city of Le Roi René, in Entrammes housing an abbey and the "Port Salut" cheese factory or in Laval where you'll discover the Musée d'Art Naïf.

The price includes :
- Boat rental,
- Crockery and bedding,
- Boat insurance,
- Gas,
- Log book.

The price does not include :
- Fuel (charged on a hourly rate),
- Bike rental,
- The additional charge for a garage or a parking space,
- A 765 € deposit (before departure),
- Cancellation insurance,
- Personal expenses
- Sheets and towels.

 

photo M. Chauvin / CRT

- From End of March to end of October.

- Examples of prices for a two-day weekend :
NICOLS 800 (high standard of comfort, capacity of 4 persons) :
from 395.5 €
RIVIERA 1130 (high standard of comfort, capacity of 7-9 persons) :
from 617 €
NICOLS 1300 (capacity: 10-12 persons) :
from 972.5 €
Trade Professionals : please contact us

N.B.: the rates vary depending on the period of navigation.

photo P. Aubert / CRT

Dates and rates 2007

 
 
 

 

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