Maine-Anjou, River & Canal Boating

Maine-Anjou, Region

Rent a boat without a license on the river Sarthe or Mayenne and let yourself be guided by the sweetness of Anjou.
Just a few hours from Paris, between the Castles of the Loire and Brittany, this unique region offers 300 km of beautiful waterways devoted purely to pleasure craft. Renowned for its gentle atmosphere, gastronomy, castels and abbeys, Anjou boasts a superb network of rivers : the Mayenne, the Sarthe and the Oudon will guide you peacefully through historical treasures and charming villages. This is also one of the best-equipped networks in France : with ports and human-scale locks open every day and operated by lock-keepers.

Departure Base in Maine-Anjou

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Sablé sur Sarthe is the ideal base for exploring the Sarthe, a calm and peaceful river. The novice may be attracted by the fact that there are very few... see

Chenillé-Changé

Winner 2007 four floral stars of charming towns and villages. In Haut-Anjou segréen, nestled at the bottom of a hillside along the river Mayenne, the small... see

Grez-Neuville

Grez-Neuville is ideally situated to explore the Mayenne and the Oudon. This charming village lies on the banks of the Mayenne, a winding river flowing... see