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Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe - Canal boat hire

Sablé-sur-Sarthe, round trip, 5 nights

5 or 6 nights on the Sarthe between bucolic villages, the Maison de la Rivière in Châteauneuf and the Benedictine Solesmes Abbey, at the gentle pace of deep Anjou.

Departure :

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Via :

Spay

Arrival :

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

From

717€

Dates from 20/10/2027 to 25/10/2027 (5 nights) on model Cruiser Comfort 2/4 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Explore Angers and its medieval castle

Angers, the historic capital of Anjou, will enchant you with its medieval château and cultural life.

Admire the Abbey of Solesmes

Make a stop in Solesmes to admire its Benedictine abbey. Known for its Gregorian chants, it’s a major site of spirituality and architecture.

Wander through Avoise

Avoise, a small village of character, stands out with its gentle tranquility. Its flowered riverbanks and historic heritage offer a moment of relaxation and discovery.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Pincé-sur-Sarthe

Morannes

Brissarthe

Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

With its flowered quays, abbey, and elegant houses, Sablé-sur-Sarthe is a charming stopover. It is also the hometown of the famous little sablé cookie.

Pincé-sur-Sarthe

Halfway between Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Pincé-sur-Sarthe, you can access the Sablé-Solesmes Golf Course directly from the river by mooring your rental boat. During a stop in Pincé-sur-Sarthe, you have two great options for an outing: explore the medieval garden of the Manoir des Souches (8 km away), or go for a hike in the forest of Pincé-sur-Sarthe.

Morannes

Boule de fort is a traditional Loire-region bowling game played… in slippers! Learn more at the local factory or watch a game at the Boule de Fort Club.

Brissarthe

Stroll through the picturesque streets and visit the 12th-century church, then head to the Bois de la Jeunerie for a nature walk on an educational trail highlighting local wildlife and flora.

Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe

A must‑stop for fluvial tourism fans,at the River House museum, learn how barges and gabares navigated rivers before the advent of modern locks and canals. A local equestrian centre is also nearby.