9km Kayak & Canoe Hire on the Loire River - Discovery Tour

Come and spend a half-day with your family on the Loire River near Angers with our 9 km kayak & canoe hire on the Loire River. This tour offers easy navigation for children from 5 years old, but also for adults who choose to paddle in this protected and diverse environment. Come and discover this UNESCO World Heritage river, alone on your kayak or with several people on your canoe (up to 4 people).

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We will meet you at the base 15 minutes before the reserved time. Free car park is available on site. Then the small group will take the shuttle bus for a 10-minute ride to the starting point of the descent. Once there, we will provide you with all the necessary equipment, and give you a short introduction to the activity and a safety briefing.
- Tour:
You can start paddling at your own speed on your kayak or canoe in the direction of the stream, and why not stop at a beach by the water. You might even see beavers and freshwater fish!
- Return:
After a 1.5-hour descent, you will arrive at the base, where you can enjoy the park and the restaurant.

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Tour facts
- River: Loire (Difficulty level: easy)
- Description: nicknamed the last wild river in Europe, the Loire is the longest river in France, measuring 1,006 km
- Route: from Béhuard to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
- Distance: 9 km
- Total duration: 2h15min
- Time on the river: 1.5 h
- Number of people per canoe: up to 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 10 years old)

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Included services
- High-quality canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Map to find your way
- Shuttle: transfer to the starting point
- Waterproof container
- No pets allowed on board
- Dry toilets at the base

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Bring along
- Swimwear
- Closed shoes
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Extra clothes to change into
- Towel
- Water
- Snack
- Glasses strap

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 5 years old
- Swimming ability
- Physical health
- Minimum weight: 15 kg