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 select from the following options. All trips depart from the Quai Lucien Gautier quay at the indicated times and return to the same point.

Boat Trip (1 hour)

This one-hour boat trip on the Loire includes stories related to the longest river in France. During the cruise, you will see the castle of Saumur and other significant monuments of the city, including Le Dôme theatre, St Peter's church, and the Cessart bridge. A guide on board will share the history of these monuments, which are iconic to the Loire Valley.

Enjoy a drink during the trip, choosing between a glass of sparkling Crémant wine or fruit juice.

Timetable: 3 pm

Sunset Boat Trip (2 hours)

This two-hour cruise offers views of the romantic sunsets over the Loire Valley, with the sunset highlighting the château of Saumur and surrounding monuments. You will have two drinks on board to choose from, including sparkling Crémant or local wines.

Timetable: 7.30 pm

Basket of Local Products

You can enhance your boat or sunset trip experience with a basket of local products for two, available for 14 EUR. The basket includes Loire fish rillettes, black pudding, and a baguette, prepared by certified organic chefs and a Michelin-starred restaurant.