Planning your outing with us is simple.
Whether you come for a few hours or several days, we put everything in place to ensure your experience on the Loire is smooth, safe and enjoyable.
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The Loire Paddles Experience
All our routes are designed to be accessible and natural.
You navigate with the current, to fully enjoy the river, without constraints.
The Loire offers a unique environment:
sandbanks, wild islands, calm water and open landscapes.
This is an ideal site for:
Discover canoeing
Relax
Experience authentic nature
How your descent will unfold
1. Appointment
Report to the Pagaies de Loire base in Montjean Sur Loir.
15 minutes before departure.
2. Reception & preparation
Checking your reservation
Handover of equipment
Latest information before departure
3. Briefing
A briefing is held before each departure.
Let us explain:
getting to grips with the canoe
the use of the paddle
safety rules
best practices on the Loire
4. Shuttle
Depending on the route chosen, we will organize your transport:
before or after the descent.
5. Navigation
You travel down the Loire at your own pace.
The schedules are designed to suit all levels:
beginners as well as experienced users.
6. Arrival
Return to base or arrival point
Return of equipment
End of your experience
Included equipment
Canoe or paddleboard
Paddle
Buoyancy aid vest (mandatory)
Waterproof container
Safety briefing and route advice
Transportation (depending on route)
Conditions of participation
To ensure everyone's safety:
Knowing how to swim or being comfortable in the water
Follow the safety instructions
Wear the vest at all times
Helpful tips
Plan ahead:
Weather-appropriate clothing
shoes that can go in the water
water and sun protection
lightweight bag
For long journeys:
picnic
spare clothes