Canoe trip on the Sèvre Nantaise
Swimming from the tributaries of the Deux-Sèvres to Nantes, the Sèvre nantaise offers 21.5 km of navigation suitable for families and canoeing enthusiasts.
The relatively calm waters welcome canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards in a preserved setting.
The Sèvre winds through the heart of the Nantes vineyards, through wooded meadows, forests, and picturesque villages.
From the Chaussée des Moines in Vertou to the Pont-Rousseau dam near Nantes, you can admire several mills, causeways, locks, and ancient structures that mark the route.
On the valley's granite banks, the Clisson Canoe Club offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals by the hour, two hours, half-day, or full day.
All departures and returns are from the Moulin du Plessard, along the Sèvre Nantaise. The club offers numerous tours to allow you to admire the local heritage, such as:
The club also organizes free canoeing initiations for children aged 7 to 12 on Wednesdays from June to August.
📍Address: Le Moulin de Plessard 85610 Cugand
💶Prices: from €10
⌚Hours: Open 7 days a week in July and August from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Open from April to mid-October, the Vertou base offers canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding excursions, both self-guided and with a guide. You will have the opportunity to explore several hiking trails to:
Advance booking is recommended.
📍Address: Loiry Leisure Park, Boulevard Guichet Serex – Vertou
⌚Hours: Rentals open weekdays and every weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Between May and September, another center located near Château-Thébaud offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, with outings available by the hour, half-day, or full day.
Overlooked by cliffs, this 8-hectare natural site resembles a small canyon.
You will also find picnic tables, barbecues, and children's playgrounds nearby.
📍Address: Pont Caffino 44690 Maisdon-sur-Sevre
The Villa Saint-Antoine welcomes you in an exceptional setting on the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise, opposite the medieval Clisson castle.
Enjoy the restaurant and its terrace overlooking the river to enjoy a drink or seasonal cuisine.
In summer, you can also take a dip in the heated outdoor pool or treat yourself to a relaxing moment in the hotel spa.
Don't wait any longer to book your stay!
The relatively calm waters welcome canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards in a preserved setting.
The Sèvre winds through the heart of the Nantes vineyards, through wooded meadows, forests, and picturesque villages.
From the Chaussée des Moines in Vertou to the Pont-Rousseau dam near Nantes, you can admire several mills, causeways, locks, and ancient structures that mark the route.
Discover 3 bases for your canoe trips on the Sèvre Nantaise
Canoeing and Kayaking in the Clisson Valley
On the valley's granite banks, the Clisson Canoe Club offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals by the hour, two hours, half-day, or full day.
All departures and returns are from the Moulin du Plessard, along the Sèvre Nantaise. The club offers numerous tours to allow you to admire the local heritage, such as:
- the Moulin du Plessard
- the Garenne Lemot
- the Temple de l’Amitié
- the Pont Saint-Antoine
- the Viaduct
- Clisson Castle
- Notre-Dame Church
- the Moulin de Nid d’Oie
- the Moulin de Gervaux
- the Liveau Mill and Paper Dryer
- the Old Angreviers Spinning Mill
The club also organizes free canoeing initiations for children aged 7 to 12 on Wednesdays from June to August.
Practical Information
📍Address: Le Moulin de Plessard 85610 Cugand
💶Prices: from €10
⌚Hours: Open 7 days a week in July and August from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Vertou Leisure Park in Loiry
Open from April to mid-October, the Vertou base offers canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding excursions, both self-guided and with a guide. You will have the opportunity to explore several hiking trails to:
- Chaussée des Moines: 30-minute round trip
- Château de la Frémoire: 45-minute round trip
- Port de Portillon: 1-hour round trip
- Port de la Haie-Fouassière: one-day round trip
- Pont-Caffino base: one-day round trip
Advance booking is recommended.
Practical Information
📍Address: Loiry Leisure Park, Boulevard Guichet Serex – Vertou
⌚Hours: Rentals open weekdays and every weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pont-Caffino Leisure Center
Between May and September, another center located near Château-Thébaud offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, with outings available by the hour, half-day, or full day.
Overlooked by cliffs, this 8-hectare natural site resembles a small canyon.
You will also find picnic tables, barbecues, and children's playgrounds nearby.
Practical Information
📍Address: Pont Caffino 44690 Maisdon-sur-Sevre
Tips for planning your getaway
- Swimming skills: required from age 8
- Recommended period: May to September
- Safety: life jackets are mandatory, be careful at dams
- Reservations: strongly recommended for themed or group outings.
Book your 4-star hotel in a former linen mill in Clisson
The Villa Saint-Antoine welcomes you in an exceptional setting on the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise, opposite the medieval Clisson castle.
Enjoy the restaurant and its terrace overlooking the river to enjoy a drink or seasonal cuisine.
In summer, you can also take a dip in the heated outdoor pool or treat yourself to a relaxing moment in the hotel spa.
Don't wait any longer to book your stay!
