Loire River Boat Tour

Set sail from Saumur and enjoy this leisurely Loire River Boat Tour. You can also take the trip at sunset for a unique experience!

Description

When booking your boat trip on the Loire from Saumur, you can choose one of the following options, all departing from the Quai Lucien Gautier quay.

Boat Trip (1 hour)

This one-hour cruise includes stories related to the longest river in France. You will see the castle of Saumur and monuments like Le Dôme theatre, St Peter's church, and the Cessart bridge, the oldest bridge in Saumur. The onboard guide will narrate the history of these monuments, icons of the Loire Valley, where kings and nobles built their châteaux. A drink is included, with a choice of sparkling Crémant wine or fruit juice.

Timetable: 3 pm

Sunset boat trip (2 hours)

This two-hour cruise allows you to enjoy the romantic sunsets of the Loire Valley. Witness the sunset casting orange and scarlet tones on the château of Saumur and its surroundings. You will have two drinks on board, choosing between sparkling Crémant or local wines.

Timetable: 7.30 pm.

Basket of local products

For either the boat or sunset trip, you can enhance your experience with a basket of local products for two people, priced at 14EUR. It includes Loire fish rillettes, black pudding, and baguette, prepared by chefs Delphine and Nicolas Herault and Michelin-starred Dallais restaurant.