Traditional boat trip on the Loire from Saumur

Organized by Loire Evasion

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 hr
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Come aboard an authentic traditional boat on the canals of the Loire, departing from Saumur!

Join your captains, Emilie and Vincent, who will be delighted to guide you on this adventure on the waters of the Loire. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's also the second longest river in France! Enjoy a relaxing blend of natural landscapes and a rich cultural life.

In the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park, a Natura 2000 protected area covering 116 communes, you'll be overwhelmed by the beauty of the surroundings, and your guide will help you discover the flora and fauna of the Loire. Set off on a superb adventure on a traditional boat trip aboard La Nonchalante, a perfect replica of a local barge restored by your pilot, or aboard La Mademoiselle, an authentic sand barges.

Accompanied by your guide, Vincent, who is passionate about inland waterway transport and knows all there is to know about the Loire region, he will take great pleasure in helping you discover the cultural and historical stories of this royal river and the region.

Enjoy an hour's excursion on a traditional boat departing from Saumur, and end the day on a positive note with a glass of Crémant or a glass of fruit juice.

Tranquillity, nature and culture will be the watchwords of your traditional boat trip on the Loire, so don't wait and think about booking your activity now with Loire Evasion!

Activity requirements

Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to people with motor disabilities.

This activity is free for children under the age of 4.

Included
  • Local guide
  • Glass of Crémant or fruit juice
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
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Meeting point
Loire Evasion, Quai Lucien Gautier, 49400 Saumur Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule