Itinerary

Picnik - 20km

Découvrir la loire sauvage

“Picnik” Circuit - 20km

Just bring your picnic – we do the rest.

VYou will embark in your canoe for a trip through or near several nature reserves where, paddling along to the calm rhythm of the Loire, you may sight herons or little terns, or see evidence of beaver activity.

Reception at 11.00 at the base of St Martin de la Place, where, after the necessary formalities (hire contract and payment) you will be taken by shuttle to Monsoreau l’Ile au Than, opposite Candé St Martin.

A short briefing will be given, after which you will embark for your trip.

Return to base for 18.00.

Alcohol is permitted in moderation, but CANOËS D’ANJOU will not be held responsible for its clients’ behaviour.

The itinerary in brief :

 

MONTSOREAU > ST MARTIN DE LA PLACE
20 KM

  • approximate journey time: 5h00

  • reception and briefing at the base at st-martin-de-la-place

  • reception time: 11.30

29€

For 1 adult

19€

for 1 child
(under 12 years old)

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

Réservation

At the end of your trip you will be picked up at the rendezvous point.  Pick-up time will be given at the pre-departure briefing.

The corresponding “Tourisme & Loisirs” cards :

Saumur - La Ménitré
Montsoreau - Saumur

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

N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez des questions particulières par email ou par tel. au (+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 of 10 people or more, a deposit of 30% of the total price is requested, to be sent to our business address.

This deposit will not be banked, but will be restored to you or subtracted from your bill on your arrival here.

Full payment will be made on signing the hire contract before embarkation on the day of your reservation.

Payment may be in cash or by cheque.

ARE ANIMALS ALLOWED?

Yes, we accept animals if kept on a lead.

ACCESS TO PEOPLE OF REDUCED MOBILITY

Yes, we welcome people of reduced mobility, but specific cases may cause problems.  Please contact us beforehand.  Thank you for your understanding.

Itineraries

Bivouacs

  • Rue Dupetit Thouars
    49160 St-Martin-de-la-Place

By Reservation Only

Tel. (+33) 06 69 41 27 04

Dates and Timetable

  • Open 7 days/7 from April to September
    09.00 - 12.30
    14.00 - 19.00

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