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Top 5 reasons to go to a bivouac on the banks of the Loire this summer

Set off to conquer the Loire in a bivouac between Angers and Nantes and treat yourself to original and exotic holidays. Explore the banks of the Loire over a weekend or a week by taking gentle means of transport and sleeping under the stars or in a tent. What’s the key to bivouac weekends in the Mauges? Of bike, of canoe Kayak, from campings, from guinguettes on the banks of the Loire, and above all the sun, stunning landscapes and lots of good humor!

Reason n ° 1: Vary the pleasures between hiking, biking and canoeing

The edges of the Loire, between Angers and Nantes can be traveled in many ways.

Vary the pleasures during your Loire escapade by traveling along the banks of the Loire with soft and ecological transport :

  • On foot via the GR®3 “Sentier de la Loire”
  • By bike via the Loire à Vélo,
  • By canoe-kayak from Champtoceaux, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil or Montjean-sur-Loire.

For a weekend or a vacation with friends placed under the sign of adventure, change your means of transport along the way. How about walking from Nantes to Champtoceaux, paddling to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil and then cycling in the opposite direction on the banks of the Loire? Something to satisfy lovers of land and water sports. Tempting, isn’t it?

Don’t have a bike or canoe? Praise them!


Reason n ° 2: Go at your own pace along the Loire

That you are followers of sporting challenges or whether you want toexplore the Loire river banks gently, the bivouac is made for you. Itinerant stays allow you evolve along the water and at your own pace, over the 107 kilometers that separate Nantes and Angers. You are free to go where you want, to take breaks whenever you want and to cover the distance you want.

Canoe-kayak trip on the Loire with the family © D. Drouet

Reason n ° 3: Recharge your batteries in the Loire valley

Going to a bivouac on the banks of the Loire is ideal for escape from everyday life and reconnect with nature. Explore the Loire and its wild banks to discover a wealth of flora and fauna. Open your eyes wide so you don’t miss a thing. Breathe the sea air brought by the Loire and listen to the sounds of nature, calm and captivating.

After a busy day, find yourself a little piece of paradise to pitch your tent and experience the wild camping. A real homecoming.

The idea of ​​sleeping on an islet in the Loire does not enchant you? Recharge your batteries in the campsites on the banks of the Loire between Angers and Nantes to stay closer to nature while enjoying additional comfort. Many Loire Valley campsites have the Home Cycling label, ideal for taking care of your possible frame. Tent, cabin on stilts or tipis, the choice is yours!

If we had to do it again, we would go even longer to spend even more time with friends in this special setting! Flore and Arthur, two Nantes residents delighted with their 4-day stay in a canoe-kayak bivouac on the Loire? ☀️

Reason n ° 4: Take gourmet breaks on the banks of the Loire

The charm of the bivouac on the banks of the Loire also comes from the numerous taverns on the banks of the Loire. All summer, from Champtoceaux to Montjean-sur-Loire, guinguettes open their doors to you for festive afternoons and evenings a stone’s throw from the Loire.

While tasting delicious appetizer boards or hot dishes concocted with fresh and local products, enjoy a concert, a theatrical performance or a thematic animation. What to spice up your getaway with friends on the banks of the Loire!

Saint-Florent-le-Vieil © D. Drouet

Reason n ° 5: Visit the most beautiful towns on the banks of the Loire

The ultimate (and excellent) reason to opt for a stay in a bivouac for your weekend or your vacation in the Mauges: itinerant stays allow you to travel more distance and thus discover a greater variety of landscapes.

Explore the Loire on foot, by bike or by canoe-kayak and stop off in the most beautiful towns on the banks of the Loire. Champtoceaux, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil and Montjean-sur-Loire have many surprises in store for you, between old stones, breathtaking views of the Loire, remarkable buildings and colorful heritage.

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