Boat rental in Anjou
Aboard your licence-free boat, take the time to discover Anjou. Land of castles, picturesque villages, and rich cultural heritage, this region offers countless opportunities to create unforgettable memories for your entire crew.
The must-haves of the Anjou
Explore the best of the region
King René’s Castle
During your getaway in the city of Angers, we recommend strolling through the streets of the old town before visiting King René’s Castle. This medieval fortress, steeped in history, will take you on a journey back in time.
Terra Botanica Theme Park
During a stop in Angers, families enjoy visiting Terra Botanica, a unique amusement park dedicated to plant biodiversity. It offers a wide range of fun and educational activities for both children and adults.
Malicorne, City of Earthenware
Renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship since the 18th century, Malicorne earthenware is distinguished by its hand-painted designs—a true emblem of Sarthe’s ceramic heritage.
Your next adventure
Abbey and Earthenware - 7 nights
Angers and Surroundings - 7 nights
Anjou in the Middle Ages - 5 nights
Back to the Sources of Anjou - 5 nights
Capital and Landscapes of Anjou - 10 nights
Castles on the Mayenne - 10 nights
Cavalry and Medieval Town - 3 nights
Earthenware and Characterful Villages - 5 nights
Escape to the Heart of Anjou - 3 nights
Medieval Town and River - 5 nights
Natural Escape - 3 nights
Spirituality and Craftsmanship - 3 nights
Town and Nature in Anjou - 10 nights
Villages and Horseback Rides - 3 nights
Weekend in Angers - 3 nights
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Canal boat holidays in Anjou
Hire a canal boat and enjoy the pleasures of a boating holiday in the Anjou region of France. At only two and half hours from Paris and located between the Loire and Brittany regions, Anjou has more than 300km of navigable rivers dedicated purely to river tourism and waiting to be explored!
Hire a canal boat in Anjou for your boating holiday
Famous for fine food and wine and historic castles and abbeys, the Anjou boasts a superb network of rivers that lead you to the many treasures that the region has to offer. The two Riverly bases provide boating holiday itineraries on the Sarthe and Mayenne rivers for exploring the many riches of the Anjou – which is best done from the water! Whether it’s the forest covered hillsides, riverside mansions or charming villages, we’re sure you and your crew of family and friends will love everything about Anjou including captaining your very own stylish self-drive canal boat (no previous experience needed!).
Canal boat hire on the Mayenne, Sarthe and Oudon rivers
In Anjou you are guaranteed peace and tranquillity on the waterways as your boating holiday transports you to the many small flowery villages that are dotted along the Mayenne, Sarthe and Oudon rivers. Each village is steeped in local history and bursting with charm. The waterways here are some of the best equipped in France. There are plenty of water stops and mooring pontoons while the man-made locks of the region are open every day and easy to use – even for first time cruisers.
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