Boat trip on the Loire near Angers (49)
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Guy
Bouchemaine (49)
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Activity description :
- 2 hours
- Up to 12 people
Treat yourself to a moment of bliss aboard the Baroudeur, a boat built in 2021 based on the Toue Sablières design. The Maine River and the banks of the Loire will hold no more secrets for you! Whether with family or friends, this cruise is the perfect outing for a weekend getaway or a vacation!
The Itinerary—Maine-et-Loire and the banks of the Loire
Duration: 2 hours
Departing from Bouchemaine, from the floating dock on the Maine River, you’ll set sail on a 2-hour cruise through the heart of Maine-et-Loire to explore the landscapes and buildings lining the riverbanks. You’ll enjoy commentary from your crew, who know the region like the back of their hand and will be happy to share the history of this river with you. Extras are also available on board: tapas, charcuterie, and sweets, along with wine, beer, soft drinks, or sodas. There’s something for everyone.
The Boat—The Baroudeur
Your small group will board the Baroudeur, a traditional sandbarge. With its flat bottom, the Baroudeur offers a comfortable ride thanks to its stability and shallow draft, which allows it to navigate even in shallow water. Measuring 12 meters long by 3 meters wide, it can accommodate up to 12 passengers.
Tours are availablefrom April through September. As you cruise along the river past its villages, come discover the beauty, wildlife, and flora of the Loire Valley, as well as the history of the Loire River’s maritime heritage.
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Our customer reviews
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69 reviews
- 5 stars 79 % (49)
- 4 stars 19 % (12)
- 3 stars 2 % (1)
- 2 stars 0 % (0)
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Nice walk along the Loire, but we were expecting more commentary on the history of the river, the boatmen and life on the Loire. Too bad Annick Verdonnet
Annick
Annick's review
A lovely suspended moment... Just needs a little more explanation... History...
Carine
Carine's review
Pleasant ride with good comments on the outward journey but nothing on the return, making the last hour too long.
Pascale
Pascale's review
Nice, quiet, relaxing moment
Cyril
Cyril's review
Very pleasant ride! To improve: provide a little music or a tape with explanations of the route.
LAETITIA
LAETITIA's review
Hello, very pleasant walk, but we would have liked a few comments on the type of boat, the history of the Maine and Loire rivers, migration, but Guy is pleasant all the same. Walk to renew
Nathalie
Nathalie's review
Rather pleasant walk, but nothing more. Not much to see on the banks. Being at the front of the boat, we couldn't hear the captain's comments very well; a microphone would be useful. Our 2 little girls were able to make friends and play with other children, otherwise they would have found the trip a little too long. Thank you to the captain for changing the embarkation point so that we didn't have to walk in the mud.
Dominique
Dominique's review
Great time! Peaceful with good explanations
Pierre
Pierre's review
Guy talked to us about birds, nature and buildings Good navigator
Jean Yves
Jean Yves's review
The cruise went very well: the boat's very friendly captain took us on board for a two-hour ride. The only thing missing was a few words of welcome and a few speeches to liven up the ride (it was more of an exchange, but being all alone, I can understand why he couldn't manage both the driving of the boat and the speeches), and I also failed to ask if we could plan our own little aperitif on the boat, if we were allowed to do so in any case. But otherwise great.
Claire
Claire's review
Very good it was a pleasant experience with very appreciable weather
Claire
Claire's review
We had a great time,
Gabriel
Gabriel's review
Location
Address:
Quai de la Noé, floating pontoon on the Maine, 49080 Bouchemaine
How to get there :
- By car: 15 minutes from Angers via RD 111 or RD 112
- Free parking at quay entrance
Know before you go
- Please allow 15 minutes in advance.
- For group events (birthdays, EVG/EVJF), please request a quote.
- Free for children under 2. They do not count as one of the 12 passengers.