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!
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.
Bike ride of 13km on the Loire à Vélo (1h) from the Tours to Montlouis sur Loire then back to Tours on the other bank by canoe. Minimum 4 persons. 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.
We offer stand up paddle and canoe rental on several renowned tourist sites in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Azay-le-Rideau, Candes-Saint-Martin...).
BOUTAVANT company offers boat trips all summer long on the Loire river with some local produces & wines on board. Get on board on a traditional boat for a pre diner drink. During 1 hour enjoy the landscape with a glass of local wine matched with local delicacies. Before booking, please let us know if you prefer rosé or white wine. Soft drinks will be served for children. Hydroalcoholic gel at your disposal on the boat. French speaking tour. Departures : July and August : on Wednesdays, Thurdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Meeting at the pier 10 min before the departure quai André Malraux facing the former castle of Tours (upstream), under the pedestrian bridge ("Pont de Fil". Booking required at the Tourist Office at least 1 day before untill 11 am.