Boat strolls

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Price: starting at €21 Departing from Savonnières, a former village of boatmen and fishermen, board a traditional 18th- or 19th-century boat (12 passengers) for a 1.5-hour guided tour. Change of scenery and peace guaranteed! Highlights 4 departure times throughout the day: 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., or 6:15 p.m. Commentary from the boatman to learn more about the local flora and fauna Tours with a maximum of 12 participants

Duration: 3 hours - Price: from €27.50 With family or friends, set off on an adventure on the water! Take your time on the banks of the Loire, admire the scenery, and soak up this relaxing moment and the wonders of nature. To make the most of your day, there’s no time limit on the river trips. “La Majestueuse” is a 12-km river trip between Montlouis-sur-Loire and Tours. A route along the Loire that’s accessible to everyone. The trip begins with a minibus ride from Tours to Montlouis-sur-Loire, where the river trip starts. Highlights •    Unlimited time on the water to enjoy this beautiful route •    Transportation from Tours included to make planning easier •    A perfect activity to complement cultural visits in the Loire Valley

Duration: 2½ hours - Price: from €36 With La Rabouilleuse, enjoy a truly special experience on the Loire at sunset aboard a traditional boat. Just upstream from Tours, along the slopes of Rochecorbon and Vouvray, La Rabouilleuse invites you to discover the Loire through its unique atmosphere and colours. What we offer: the light of the Loire, the chance to spot wildlife, the charm of its islands, and the chance to take in the scenery… Come and enjoy it all! When the winds are favourable, we set sail; otherwise, we use the engine, oars or a paddle. In all circumstances, we include a section of the trip using gentle propulsion (without the engine) to better savour the river’s rhythm. You’re welcome to bring your own aperitif basket to share, if you wish, with the other guests. A convivial atmosphere guaranteed!   Please note that the outings on Sunday, August 30, and Sunday, September 27, will be themed tours led by subject matter experts: August 30: Swimming in the Loire vs. Dragonflies, led by Renaud Baeta (Be Caudalis) September 27: An archaeo-zoological tour led by Marie-Pierre Roue-Horard (MSH) Highlights •    Watch the sunset over the Loire from aboard a traditional boat •    A friendly experience, with the option to bring your own appetizer basket to share! An ideal cruise to learn all about the flora and fauna of the Loire.  

Duration: 1 day - Price: €44 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: 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 in Tours by the Loire (up to the Wilson Bridge guinguette or the wire bridge, depending on the water level). You will travel approximately 7 km among the birds of the Loire (1½ to 2 hours) aboard unsinkable, self-bailing canoes.