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Take a Cruise on the Loire

the Maine or the Mayenne

Discover Angers from the water with a river cruise on the Loire, the Maine, the Mayenne or the Sarthe…

Food cruises

on the Loire the Maine or the Mayenne

If you’ve already planned to see Angers’ historical sights and to walk in the Angevin vineyards, but are still looking for a way to to discover the region’s famous rivers and traditional cuisine.

You can hit two birds with one stone by opting for a food cruise on the Loire, the Maine or the Mayenne (prices range from €15 to €66).

Apéro cruise

With friends or your partner, set sail for a one and a half hour drinks cruise on the Hirondelle. You’ll have enough time on the boat to sample appetizers and enjoy a glass of sparkling or still Loire wine.

A wine tasting cruise is another good way to spend an enjoyable moment. For company, you’ll have one of Anjou’s fascinating winemakers. What better than a tasting to learn about Loire wines?

Mojitos by the water

After a busy day exploring, meet up with friends at the Cale de La Savatte riverside café. Tuesday evenings at 7 pm are Mojito time!

Vogue en Maine invites you to sample a well-chilled cocktail, with or without alcohol, accompanied by a selection of tapas on board its traditional river boats.

Dinner on the water

Those seeking a gentle moment together, to enjoy the best things in life, should opt for a simple yet delicious dinner cruise. And if you want to laugh, hear music or see a performance, the entertainment cruises run by the Hirondelle company, or the swing-jazz dinner-concert on board the Loire Odyssée will ensure you a great time. For some sailing and dancing combined, let the Loire Odyssée, with its onboard dancehall, take you to an unusual location.

You’ll enjoy a picnic of local produce to the rhythms of retro folk music.

Angers City Pass, I reserve!

Want to extend your discovery by visiting an emblematic Angers site?

Save time by booking your Angers City Pass online.

Once you’ve got it, you’ll have free access to 25 must-see sites, plus a whole host of other benefits!

Discovery cruises on the Loire

If you already have a jam-packed schedule of activities planned, a commented discovery cruise is the ideal way to see the treasures of the Basses Vallées Angevines in a short time and without breaking the bank (cruises cost from €10.50 to €16).

For the keen eye...

If you’re fond of wildlife, set off from Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire in search of ospreys, grey herons or even beavers. Loire Odyssée runs a special ornithological cruise.

Equipped with binoculars, you’ll enjoy trying to spot the Loire’s bird life.

Group cruises

For groups of 8-10 or more, book a river cruise with Vogue en Maine or Loire Odyssée. For a unique experience, Vogue en Maine also offers the possibility of privatizing a boat and its crew, as well as customizing your tour (for groups of up to 15 people).

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