Boarding at the port of Chandon (20km from Tours) on a toue cabanée, a traditional flat-bottomed boat, for a 2h30 to 3h ride. You will share the knowledge of our boatmen who will tell you the history of the Cher and explain to you the operation and ingenuity of the needle dams, invented in 1834. You will discover a diversified flora and fauna, typical houses, mills, mansions and castles hung on the sides as well as the charm of the manual locks and the lock houses. While contemplating the glow of the setting sun, you will taste the local specialties in food and wine pairing (tasting of 3 wines).
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
You will taste local specialties paired with food and wine. Tasting of 3 wines
A boat ride at sunset
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Rue des Mariniers
Park in the port car park, take the whole road that runs along the Cher to get to the boat.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Boarding at the port of Chandon (20km from Tours) on a toue cabanée, a traditional flat-bottomed boat, for a 2h30 to 3h ride. You will share the knowledge of our boatmen who will tell you the history of the Cher and explain to you the operation and ingenuity of the needle dams, invented in 1834. You will discover a diversified flora and fauna, typical houses, mills, mansions and castles hung on the sides as well as the charm of the manual locks and the lock houses. While contemplating the glow of the setting sun, you will taste the local specialties in food and wine pairing (tasting of 3 wines).
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
You will taste local specialties paired with food and wine. Tasting of 3 wines
A boat ride at sunset
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Rue des Mariniers
Park in the port car park, take the whole road that runs along the Cher to get to the boat.
Return
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20 minutes
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Écluse de Bléré
You will pass a manual lock and can, if you wish, participate in the opening and closing of the gates.
40 minutes
3
Le moulin de Vallet
During the allotted time, we move quietly along the water, discover the heritage, the flora, the locks and the needle dams which make the originality of the canalized Cher. We go through a lock on the outward and on the way back. On the last hour, you will enjoy a tasting and explanation of 3 wines and local products.
