Rowing at dusk - Gite le Corbier

Explore the Loire aboard a canoe or kayak

Rent a so-called toue od toue canabée. This is a small, flat boat made of wood with or without a cabin. These boats served as fishing boats or ferries and were typical of the Loire River. From the boat, enjoy all the beauty the river and its banks have to offer. There is even the possibility of spending a night on this boat.

Step into the reproduction of a traditional Indian canoe and enjoy the Loire at dusk. You depart from Pouilly-sur-Loire with a guide who can tell you all about the flora and fauna. At sunset, you will stop on one of the islets where you can taste local products. The tour ends at ST. Thibault, near Sancerre. It starts late in the afternoon and lasts about 3 hours. To join in, one must be at least 6 years old and be able to swim. In addition, suitable clothing, such as closed shoes, is desirable.

You can take the tour every Wednesday and Saturday evening in July and August. Reservations are required for groups.

Choose a half-day, full-day or even a three-day tour with bivouac.

Choose a half-day, full-day or even a three-day tour with bivouac.
It is also possible to rent a canoe or kayak and start from La Charité-sur-Loire. You can book here for half a day, or even a three-day tour with bivouac, alone or with family, during July and August. The canoe club “L’USC Canoe-Kayak” also offers canoe trips for groups of 7 with a guide. The club also organises beginners’ courses. A canoe trip is the perfect way to experience the river and see the towns along the route from a different point of view. Float your kayak past pristine islands and white sandy beaches. It is safe and it is unforgettable.