Aboard a traditional boat from the Loire, treat yourself to a moment of total disconnection in the middle of nature, just a stone’s throw from the city. For a tourist walk, an aperitif on the waves or a guided discovery of biodiversity, embark for an unforgettable moment!
From Tours, a shuttle bus will take you to Vouvray where you will start your canoe trip. A half-day of relaxation in the middle of nature, on a 2-hour navigation course on the Loire, accessible to all levels. After the effort, the comfort ! The arrival is done at the Guinguette of Tours, where we will come to collect the material.
Duration : 7h30 - Price : 39 euros Take a ride on the Loire à Vélo© between Tours and Montlouis-sur-Loire, visit a winery and have a picnic break before returning by canoe! Your program in detail : Your program: Departure from Tours, 13 km bike ride on the Loire River (1h00) to Montlouis-sur-Loire: follow the banks of the Loire on a bike path accessible to the whole family. A visit and wine tasting awaits you in Montlouis sur Loire (1h00). Discover the land and the history of the wines of Montlouis-sur-Loire. You can picnic at the canoe base in Vouvray, but you'll need to bring your own picnic as there are no refreshment points on site. You will exchange your bikes for canoes at our base in Vouvray and return to Tours by canoe (at the guinguette of the Wilson bridge or at the pont de fil depending on the water level). You will travel about 7 km, (1h30/2H) on unsinkable and self-bailing canoes to return to Tours in the middle of the birds of the Loire.
Duration: 1 day - Price: €85 Get ready for a breathtaking aquatic adventure: a 1h30 stand-up paddle ride along the Indre River to the moat of the majestic Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, where history and charm blend harmoniously. Then head to the mill just downstream from the château, which in summer is transformed into a temporary bistronomic establishment, an extension of the renowned "L'Aigle d'Or" restaurant. This enchanting setting is the perfect setting to savour dishes made exclusively from exceptional local produce. To round off your day in style, plunge into the heart of the vineyards of a prestigious winery (labelled a "Cave Touristique d'Excellence"), where after an audio-guided tour, a private commented tasting will provide you with a unique taste experience: five wines carefully selected to awaken all your senses and offer you an incomparable moment of escape. Looking for a truly complete day of wonder? We suggest renting a bike early in the morning to explore the Château de l'Islette, the emblematic site of the passionate love affair between Camille Claudel and Rodin, nestled in the arms of the Indre River. Or return to Château d'Azay-le Rideau in the late afternoon...
Duration : 1h30 - Price : 20 € Come aboard a traditional boat for an hour and a half of escapism in the heart of the Loire. Information on the history of inland waterway transport, the fauna and flora will enhance your trip along the water. To get a closer look at the secrets that the Loire can reveal, bring a pair of binoculars.