Discovery cruise on a traditional boat from Rochecorbon to Vouvray

Duration:  1h30 - Price: from €12 A guided tour of the landscape and monumental dimensions of Marmoutier Abbey and a discovery of the archaeological remains. Surrounded by a cliff, in a meander of the Loire, the site of Marmoutier stands out for its tranquillity and picturesque character. It was on this site, occupied since ancient times, that Saint Martin founded a small hermitage in the 4th century, which rapidly developed into a prestigious abbey of considerable influence. Restored and maintained until the French Revolution, the abbey was partly demolished in the 19th century. Since 1981, the City of Tours has owned the hillside and adjoining land where most of the old buildings that have survived are located. Every summer, the site hosts a programmed archaeological dig, which you can discover on this tour. This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

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.  

This service is not available in English. Duration: 2h 30m - Price: starting at €36 Join the La Rabouilleuse - Ecole de Loire association for a literary experience on the Loire River aboard a traditional boat, departing from Rochecorbon (9 km from Tours). “I seem to recall having said this elsewhere: the Loire and Touraine have been far too highly praised. It is time to set the record straight and do them justice. The Seine is much more beautiful than the Loire; Normandy is a far more charming ‘garden’ than Touraine…” Victor Hugo Jean-Marie Sirgue, a boatman and actor, is determined to prove the great Victor wrong and, to that end, will not hesitate to draw upon the works of Balzac, Rabelais, Laclavetine, La Fontaine, Genevoix, Pennac, Beuriot, and Maupassant… The texts aren’t just read—they’re recited and performed by your boat captain, creating a unique experience to enjoy on the water this summer! Highlights •    Riverboat travel and literature: the perfect combination to unwind for 2 hours and 30 minutes •    Admire the late-afternoon light on the Loire •    Share a picnic with the other participants—a friendly atmosphere guaranteed!