Loire River Boat Tour

Set sail from Saumur on this Loire River Boat Tour, with options for a leisurely trip or a sunset experience.

Description

Boat trips on the Loire from Saumur depart from the Quai Lucien Gautier quay at the designated times. All trips conclude at the same location.

Boat Trip (1 hour)

This one-hour cruise allows passengers to discover stories about the longest river in France. Notable sights include the castle of Saumur, Le Dôme theatre, St Peter's church, and the Cessart bridge. An onboard guide will share the history of these iconic monuments of the Loire Valley, known for its royal heritage. A drink is included, with options of sparkling Crémant wine or fruit juice.

Timetable: 3 pm.

Sunset boat trip (2 hours)

On this two-hour cruise, passengers can enjoy the romantic sunsets over the Loire Valley, seeing the château of Saumur and other monuments bathed in sunset colors. The cruise provides a unique perspective of the river as sunlight reflects off the water and bridges. This experience includes two drinks, with choices of sparkling Crémant or local wines.

Timetable: 7.30 pm.

Basket of local products

Enhance either boat trip experience with a basket of local products for two, priced at 14EUR. This basket includes Loire fish rillettes, black pudding, and a baguette. The rillettes are made by chefs Delphine and Nicolas Herault, while the black pudding is from the Michelin-starred Dallais restaurant.