You will discover Anjou from a different perspective with this boating break. Sail at your own place and stop whererever you like to explore charming villages, visit the ancient city of Château-Gontier and enjoy the peaceful waters of the Mayenne .
When opened in the 1980s, the port of Grez-Neuville was boat rental base in Anjou to offer waterways holidays without the need for a license. From its pleasant surroundings, you will It embark on your cruise, soon to be seduced by this natural and charming region.
Grez-Neuville: Aquarelle gallery, equestrian centre, St Martin’s church
Le Lion d'Angers: Briand Island stud
Montreuil-sur-Maine: Mariale’s cave, Chauvon
Chenillé-Changé: Church, water mill, Chateau des Rues
Daon: Leisure centre (canoes, pedalos, swimming), Fountain laundry
Ménil: Notre Dame de Bonne Fortune’s chapel, the laundry where painter Degas was inspired , “Le bac de Ménil” ferry crossing, riverside beach
Château-Gontier: Zoo, “Jardin du bout de monde” - garden at Chateau Gontier, equestrian centre, Convent of Ursulines, St Jean’s church
Entrammes: Abbey of Port Salut, Roman-Gaul Baths
When you reach Entrammes, turn back for the return leg of your cruise that takes you back through the beautiful countryside to starting base at Grez-Neuville.
We will leave next year
This was our first river cruise, but the Nicols team made us feel at home and had many sailing tips. We loved this experience! Our only regret was that we didn’t have longer! We cruise with Nicols again next year, so we must choose another destination!
Gilles, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps