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The beautiful and welcoming valleys of are just 2 hours and 30 minutes from . A cruise on the Sarthe and Mayenne rivers takes you to the heart of the region’s rich heritage with numerous castles, mills and character villages to explore. A boating holiday in this area a great option for those new to the waterways.

FROM GREZ-NEUVILLE

Dotted along the banks of the Mayenne river are numerous places to visit such as the Lion d’ equestrian centre, the millennial city of Château-Gontier, the Port-Salut abbey at and the historical cities of Laval and King René’s Angers. Cycling enthusiasts will appreciate the excellent ‘EuroVelo’ towpath that runs along the river, specifically geared to cyclists and an award winner in 2017. Another hidden gem is the small and calm Oudon river that flows into the Mayenne close to Grez-Neuville and is therefore a must see.

LAVAL FROM LAVAL

See more with a one-way cruise from Laval to Sablé-sur-Sarthe or Laval to Grez-Neuville. This route is perfect for nature lovers taking in the high valleys of Anjou (a Natura 2000 nature protection area) with visits to great places such as Laval, Château-Gontier, Angers and Sablé-sur-Sarthe.

FROM SABLÉ-SUR-SARTHE

Discover the pretty Sarthe river and the surrounding delights. Meandering through verdant countryside dotted with picturesque villages. There are very few locks along its reaches, so it’s ideal for beginners. Don’t miss the most elegant castle of Plessis Bourré, the imposing Benedictine Abbey of Solesmes, Malicorne, capital of artistic porcelain and the older part of town... Also enjoy local specialities such as rillettes du Mans! SOLESMES - The abbey

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PICTOGRAMMES Détail des pictogrammes

Faune et flore Détail des pictogrammes Gastronomie Site Baignade Randonnées remarquables, oo et œnologie archéologique pédestres arc animalier

Faune et flore Gastronomie Site Baignade Randonnées remarquables, oo one viticole Grotte Baignade Golf Gare et œnologie archéologique pédestres arc animalier couerte

Activités Randonnées DON'TRestaurant MISS Musée ANGERS Plant life theme Aéroport one viticole Grotte Baignade Golf Gare nautiques élo couerte the castle of King René park

ANGERS: the castle of King René Ascenseur à bateaux PICTOGRAMMES Centre ville Restaurant Musée Activités Randonnées LEAéroportatrimoine MANS: the historic quarter of the Plantagenet City ente eau oint de vue quipage historique pittoresque nautiques élo SOLESMES: the Benedictine Abbey Echelle décluses anorama famille

Ascenseur à bateaux ÉCOUFLANT: Parc Anjou adventure park Randonnées Détail desCentre picville togrammes atrimoine Artisanat êche atrimoine ente eau oint de vue JAILLE-SUR-YVON:quipage tree top trek à cheval historique pittoresque religieux Echelle décluses anorama SPAY:famille wake boarding watersports centre Centre équestre

Randonnées ANGERS:Faune et floreplant life theme park "Terra Botanica" atrimoine GastronomieArtisanat Siteêche Baignade Randonnées à cheval ASNIÈRE:remarquables, botanical oo garden with mosaic garden religieux et œnologie archéologique pédestres Centre équestre SPAYarc animalierET CHÂTEAU-GONTIER: animal parks Mayenne

one viticole Grotte Baignade Golf Gare Montgiroux couerte LE MANS Nicols base ayenne a M Navigation limit

"Je suis un bateau à propulsion électrique" Restaurant Musée Activités Randonnées Aéroport See p. 10 Solesmes nautiques élo Laval

Locks are open Le Mans all season ntrammes Ascenseur à bateaux Parc Centre ville Port-Salut atrimoine ente eau oint de vue quipage historique pittoresque anorama famille Spay

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SABLÉ-SUR-SARTHE GREZ-NEUVILLE

Paris (250 km), (128 km), Angers (65 km), Le Mans (50 km). Angers (25 km). A11 (Paris-Sablé 260 km), 10 (13 km). A11 (Paris-Angers 300 km) 17. Sablé 800 m, TGV Paris-Sablé (1h20). TGV Angers (25 km). TGV Roissy CDG-Sablé (2h20), Roissy CDG (285 km), Paris-Orly (305 km), -Atlantique (110 km). Paris-Orly (250 km), Nantes-Atlantique (160 km).

ESTIVALE Duo® | Quattro® | Octo® ESTIVALE Quattro® CONFORT 900 DP | 1100 | 1350 B CONFORT 900 DP | 1100 | 1350 B SEDAN Primo® | 1000 | 1010 |1160 | 1170 | 1310 SEDAN Primo® | 1000 | 1170 RIVIERA 920 | 1130

DURATION CRUISE KM LOCKS HOURS DURATION CRUISE KM LOCKS HOURS 2 DAY A Sablé > Malicorne > Sablé 52 10 10h A Grez > Château-Gontier > Grez 62 18 10h30 2 DAY WEEKEND B Sablé > Châteauneuf-s.-Sarthe > Sablé 60 10 10h B Grez > Daon > Segré > Grez 62 12 10h30 WEEKEND A Sablé > Spay > Sablé 120 22 20h C Grez > Angers > Grez 62 8 10h30 SHORT BREAK B Sablé > Angers > Sablé 120 12 18h A Grez > Entrammes > Grez 122 34 21h SHORT BREAK C Sablé > Malicorne > Châteauneuf > Sablé 112 20 19h B Grez > Château-Gontier > Segré > Grez 96 24 18h A Sablé > Spay > Châteauneuf > Sablé 149 26 25h SHORT BREAK A Grez > Segré > Laval 106 27 17h30 1 WEEK B Sablé > Angers > Grez > Sablé 84 10 14h30 (One way) B Grez > Montgiroux > Laval 110 35 20h A Sablé > Malicorne > Angers > Segré > Grez 175 27 28h A Grez > Laval > Segré > Grez 176 46 30h 1 WEEK 1 WEEK B Sablé > Angers > Château-Gontier > Grez 144 27 24h B Grez > Sablé > Malicorne > Grez 190 42 30h (One way) C Sablé > Angers > Laval 146 31 28h 1 WEEK A Grez > Segré > Angers > Malicorne > Sablé 175 27 28h (One way) B Grez > Château-Gontier > Angers > Sablé 144 27 24h

LAVAL DURATION CRUISE KM LOCKS HOURS SHORT BREAK A Laval > Segré > Grez 106 27 17h30 One way Paris (280 km), Rennes (75 km). ( ) B Laval > Montgiroux > Grez 110 35 20h 1 WEEK A Laval > Angers > Sablé 146 31 28h Rennes : A81, 4, Paris : A11 / A81, 3 (One way) TGV 800 m. EVEN MORE COMFORT ON BOARD! The whole fleet benefit from 1 quay Rennes (80 km). plug 220 Volts and electric toilet and one USB port per cabin. Choose your boat from either the Grez-Neuville or Sablé/Sarthe fleet. Boat and cruising route suggestions: non contractual information, subject to change. information, non contractual suggestions: and cruising route Boat

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