Itinerary

Charm - 5km

Découvrir la loire sauvage

"Charm" Circuit - 5km

“Charm” an out-of- the ordinary trip

Paddle down the Thouet, a quiet little tributary, as far as its mouth where it joins the main river. Here you will have time to admire the traditional craft of the Loire bargemen, such as the “toue cabanée” – a barge with a large deckhouse, typical of this river. Continuing downstream, you will discover unspoilt surroundings where sand martins nest in the dunes on the islands, and where, around a bend, you may come across herons and terns, and watch them fishing.

A lovely way of exploring a tributary and of making a short trip down the Loire.

A maximum of 8 participants.

Open to children of 6 years and upwards, if able to swim.

The itinerary in brief :

ST HILAIRE > ST MARTIN

5 KM

Time for trip : about 1h00
Reception and briefing at the base at st-martin-de-la-place
reception times : at 10.30 & at 15.30

19€

for 1 adult

14€

for 1 child
(under 12 years old)

Tariffs include the craft, lifejackets, paddles, shuttle, briefing (and watertight lockers if available).

Réservation

The corresponding “Tourisme & Loisirs” cards :

Saumur - La Ménitré

Important information

Hire Conditions

Be able to swim 25 metres – have no fear of water.
Children are accepted from 12 years old on the mono paddle
Minors must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to swim.
Children over 6 years old are accepted if accompanied by an adult, and are able to swim.

Recommended dress

Comfortable shoes, swimming costume, tee-shirt, hat, sunglasses.
Suncream.
If the weather is cloudy, warm clothing and a windproof top.

Our services

The price includes :

• Hire of Canoe, Kayak or SUP.
• All necessary boating equipment.
• Watertight lockers if desired.
• Shuttle transport upstream or down.
• Full pre-departure briefing.
• Map covering the area of the itinerary.

Canoës d'Anjou

FAQs

If you have any specific questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email or by telephone (+33) 06 69 41 27 04.

IF THE WEATHER WORSENS, CAN WE ABANDON ?

Yes, we will bring you back to base. But you must be near a slipway to which our trailers can have access. We shall give a time and place for your recuperation in function of other traffic on the Loire. There will be no extra cost.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

For all groups, from 10 people, we require a deposit of 30% of the total amount, to be sent to the head office.
This deposit is not cashed. It will be returned to you or deducted from the invoice on the day of your visit.

Payment is made on the same day as your booking, before boarding when signing the rental contract.
Payment in cash or ANCV Classique check.
We do not accept ANCV Coupon-Sport checks.

Due to the misconduct of some clients, we now require a deposit of 30% of the total service amount for all bookings from 10 people, to validate your reservation via bank transfer.

Checks are no longer accepted.

Clients canceling the service 24 hours before the service or not showing up: the 30% deposit is cashed, due to staff relocation and logistics reasons.

Conversely, if we cancel the service due to bad weather or flooding of the Loire, we will refund the deposit.

Regarding reservations via the ADDOCK platform, pre-paid reservations are made online on our website.

Client cancellation: