CANOE

CANOE SYMPA AUTONOMIE

CANOE ON YOUR OWN

Canoe renting / rental

A truly friendly experience to share with your family and friends. A genuine discovery on your own of the wonders of the marsh.
The tour starts at St-Urbain with a short discovery walk of the village before joining the embarkation pier overlooking what used to be the ocean thousands of year ago (the marsh today). After a technical and security briefing, board your canoe and start the exploration of the marsh following our marked itineraries.
Full-day or half-day tours.
For experienced participants – Not advised for first timers.
Departures :
    • from Sallertaine – 9.30-18.00 – 7 days a week
    • from St Urbain : please contact us
    • please check-in 10 minutes prior to your reservation at the La Route Du Sel office in the center of the village Sallertaine (49 rue de Verdun 85300 Challans)
    • for information and booking please call 0033 (2) 51 93 03 40
Duration :
2 hours approximately.
Prices and conditions :
– Minimum age required = 3 years old.
– Prior reservation with a minimum number of participants. Please contact us.
  • Adult (over 12 years old) = 17,50 euros
  • Children (6-12 years old ) = 9 euros
  • Children (3-5 years old) = 5 euros
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© Stéphane Grossin
© Alexandre Lamoureux

CANOE DANS LE VENT

CANOE IN THE WIND

Canoe rental

A ½ day tour canoeing on the main canal waterway, a former tidal creek, linking St-Urbain village to the “Moulin de Rairé” windmill (from the 16C).

A delightful moment to share.

After a technical and security briefing, board your canoe and start the exploration of the marsh following our marked itinerary.

For experienced participants – Not advised for first timers.

Departures :

Please register 10 minutes prior to your reservation at the campsite welcome office.

Duration :

4 hours approximately.

Prices and Conditions :

  • Prior reservation with a minimum number of participants. Please contact us.
  • Not included : the windmill visit and entrance fee.

Minimum age required : 3 years

  • Adult (over 12 years old) = 24 euros
  • Children (6-12 years old ) = 12 euros
  • Children (3-5 years old) = 5 euros

 

 

BIKE AND CANOE COMBO

A TRIP TO ROSALIE’S HOUSE

off-the-beaten-tracks

A 1-day bike ride and canoe trip through the Breton Vendée Marsh.

Start from the little charming historical village of St-Urbain, formerly located on the edge of the Brittany Bay, and join the paths and local roads to get to Rosalie’s, a unique and typical local thatch-roofed house. Get off your bike and visit this not-to-be-missed home and enjoy a traditional pastry tasting snack. Back to your bike and head for the village of Sallertaine.

Lunch on your own in the Village (picnic or recommended restaurants on booking) – Picnic can be left at our “La Route Du Sel” office in the center of Sallertaine.

Board your canoe for the trip back on the main waterway and minor canals, through the marsh and the Taizan valley riverscapes.

Departure :

Please register 10 minutes prior to your reservation at the campsite welcome office.

Duration :

Full day tour departing at 9.30 am

Prices and Conditions :

  • Prior reservation with a minimum of 5 participants. Please contact us.
  • Included : the visit of Rosalie’s house and snack (Option : on request full lunch (based on local farm products)
  • Bring your picnic that can be stored at our office before.

The tour can be done in reverse order.

Minimum age required : 3 years.

  • Adult (over 12) = 49 euros
  • 6-12 years old = 25 euros
  • 3-5 years old = 10 euros
  • 5 euros discount if you bring your bike

 

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© Stéphane Grossin