The time when you could easily travel on the royal river is long gone. Did you know that until the 19th century, the Loire was a major maritime route? “Gabarres”, “chalands”, “toues” and other typical boats of the Loire passed each other, travelling from port to port built along the banks, where both goods and people were shipped and received.
Today, both the trade and abundant river traffic have gone, and pleasant outings on the river are all that remain. Whether on-board a traditional “toue cabanée” (a type of barge) or a canoe, a wide range of pleasure boats are available to you. And, what better way to get closer to the treasures of the last wild tidal river in Europe?