Rental of electric boats and canoes on the Erdre and Sèvre rivers
Silent electric boats from 2 to 9 people, no licence needed.
Surprising and magical trip on the river Erdre or on the river Sèvre. Hire your own easy to drive boat (no licence required). From April to the beginning of November, different boats available for an hour or a day (7 hours) on the river.
4 rental spots :
The Erdre from Nantes (Versailles Island), Sucé sur Erdre (Quai de Bliesransbach) and Nort sur Erdre (the port)
The Sèvre from Vertou (in front of the Gautron mill)
Canoe- kayak or electric boat rental
Discover the Erdre at your own pace, close to nature.
Included in the Nantes city Pass
Île de Versailles 44000 Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Bellamy
Public transport: Motte Rouge, St-Mihiel, Cochard, Bonde
Self-service bicycles: Versailles (n°24), Waldeck Rousseau (n°67), Cours Sully (n°65), Bel Air (n°85), Chanzy (n°66)
Reopening in Spring 2025, according to a schedule.
Open every public holiday of the season
In the event of very hot weather, navigation may be restricted on the Erdre.
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
Pass Nantes holders :
1 hour of free “Ruban” electric boat rental (for up 3 adults or up to 4 passengers if family with children)) or 2 hours free canoe rental
10% discount on the others electric boat hire
Boat hire from 25€/hour
All the bases are accessible for people with reduced mobility: In Nantes there are some steps to the pier but the staff is there to help you.
Please note: Boats are not accessible with a wheelchair.