Destinations

Anjou

Earthenware and Characterful Villages

Sablé-sur-Sarthe, round trip, 5 nights

Drifting past towns of character along the Sarthe, between the Solesmes Abbey, Malicorne earthenware workshops, and the preserved medieval villages of deep Anjou.

Departure :

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Via :

Châteauneuf

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

Stroll through Avoise

Avoise is a small and charming village offering a peaceful break along the Sarthe River.

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.

Discover Malicorne-sur-Sarthe

Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, renowned for its traditional faience, holds many artisanal secrets waiting to be discovered. Visit the Faience Museum and be charmed by its craft workshops.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Juigné-sur-Sarthe

Avoise

Parcé-sur-Sarthe

Malicorne

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.

Juigné-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’ll have two walking options: explore the medieval garden at the Manoir des Souches (8 km away), or go for a hike in the Pincé-sur-Sarthe forest.

Avoise

Avoise offers two gems for history lovers: the Château de Dobert and the “La Perrine de Cry” manor. Nearby, visit the medieval village of Asnières-sur-Vègre (4 km), famous for its mosaic gardens.

Parcé-sur-Sarthe

This charming town nestled in a bend of the Sarthe boasts architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries, including Saint-Pierre Tower and Saint-Joseph Chapel. From your boat, enjoy views of Château de Pescheseul.

Malicorne

Home to the Ceramics Museum and the Faïencerie artistic center, Malicorne is famed for its pottery tradition. Three historic mills and a château on the water (open in summer) complete this cultural stop.

Pincé-sur-Sarthe

Halfway between Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Pincé, dock your rental boat to access the Sablé-Solesmes golf course. From the port, choose between visiting the medieval garden of Manoir des Souches (8 km) or a hike in Pincé’s forest.

Morannes

Heard of boule de fort? This local bowling game, akin to pétanque, is played in slippers. Visit the Boules de Fort Factory or watch a match at the Cercle de Boule de Fort,this unique local pastime has around 45,000 aficionados in the region.

Brissarthe

After wandering through the picturesque streets of Brissarthe and admiring its 12th-century church, enjoy a family or group hike in the Bois de la Jeunerie by following the interpretation trail to discover local wildlife and plant life.

Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe

A must-visit for river tourism enthusiasts. At the Maison de la Rivière, learn all about the transformation of rivers for commercial boat navigation,from the era of gabares and chalands to today’s locks and dams. Also nearby: a local equestrian center.