Unique cruise of several days with Houseboat on Loire

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Dates

January 2025

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February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Water view

Explore the area

Mauges-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire

Museum of Local History and the Wars of Vendée
3 min walk
Zoo de La Boissière du Doré
26 min drive
Château d'Angers
34 min drive
Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)
59 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome on board our "Toue Cabanée", Loire's traditionnal boat, totally equiped, with home comforts. The boat is based in Saint Florent le Vieil, in Summertime, a charming little place, and in Ancenis in Wintertime. (November to April)

You could also benefit from our charter option with Captain (make sure the Captain is available !). 60€ per hour, including Captain and fuel.

We also propose, to make your trip unforgettable, with our unique cruises of several days with stop-overs. The captain will be there to handle the boat (approximately 3 hours cruising per day). You are free to do as you wish during the stop-overs. Many route are proposed between Angers and Nantes. A very original and exotic holiday, in the heart of the great river ! 180€ per cruise day (with approximately 3 hours cruise time), including Captain, fuel, and the Captain’s expenses.

During the cruise, relax, eat in the middle of the river, read, play with your children, make a stop in a tavern, or on sandbank ! You will discover nature, and the Loire's secrets with your Captain, Fabien.

The stop-overs are selected, to provide you easy access to the area, on foot or bike. There is a road book on the boat, with maps and guides for places to visit, shops, bars and restaurants. Two folding bikes are available for you on the boat.

NB : The boat is very stable. No mosquito, because the water is not stagnant. But, presence of spiders, who appreciate this natural area.

3 nights/3 navigation days : River Discovery
Day 1 : Saint Florent le Vieil - Chalonnes sur Loire
Day 2 : Chalonnes sur Loire - Oudon (or Ancenis)
Day 3 : Oudon - Saint Florent le Vieil

6 nights/5 navigation days : River Discovery + Stop-over in Angers + Detour in tributary
Day 1 : Saint Florent le Vieil - Chalonnes sur Loire
Day 2 : Chalonnes sur Loire - Bouchemaine
Day 3 : Bouchemaine - Ecouflant - Cantenay Epinard - Angers (Navigation on Maine, Sarthe and Mayenne)
Day 4 : Angers - Behuard
Day 5 : Behuard - Saint Florent le Vieil

6 nights/5 navigation days : River Discovery + Stop-over in Nantes + Detour in tributary
Day 1 : Saint Florent le Vieil - Ancenis
Day 2 : Ancenis - Nantes
Day 3 : Nantes - Sucé sur Erdre - Nantes (Navigation on Erdre)
Day 4 : Nantes - Oudon
Day 5 : Oudon - Saint Florent le Vieil

During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Museum of Local History and the Wars of Vendée.

0.2 miles (0.4 km) from Museum of Local History and the Wars of Vendée and 9.8 miles (15.7 km) from Castle of Ancenis

Property manager

Fabien ROLLET

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table

Outdoor areas

Patio

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

On a river

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.