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On the water
Treat yourself to a bit of time off along its main rivers (Lot : 480Km, Truyère: 180Km, Célé: 101Km).
Not forgetting the big lakes where you can now do all sorts of watersports!
Just a stroll, for a weekend or why not for a week: The choice of cruises is endless! As well as of boats, of barges and canoe come to that.
If you’re looking for that tranquil trip, welcome on board a passenger boat! Or plump for the tame adventure of a house boat, you won’t need a licence and you’ll be able to whatever you want!
River cruises : it's magic on the Lot
- Explore Cahors the medieval city along the river starting from Pont Valentré.
- From the port of Bouziès, a splendid cruise which makes its way along the towpath and flirts with the cliffs as you admire Saint Cirq-Lapopie on its rocky piton.
More information on http://www.baboumarine.com , http://www.bateau-cahors.com and http://www.lot-navigation.com
Between vineyards and châteaux, discovery cruises lasting 1h30 and tasting cruises which last 3h30 and stop for some wine tasting between locks.
Canoeing on the Lot and Célé
A canoeing holiday is the best way to explore every bend of this beautiful waterway and it needn’t be as wet as it sounds!
Hire a canoe from Asvolt in the lovely riverside town of Viellevie or Entraygues www.asvolt.com (Aveyron and Cantal), Discover the Célé Valley with the Canoeing guide to the Lot and the Célé (Editions du Breil, available in Tourist Offices).
Week-end break idea : Nature and Canoeing week-end in the Lot Valley (with 2 half days of canoeing and visits to historical locations such as Conques, Estaing, ... )
Out of the ordinary !
- Fancy a bit of hydroplaning! It’s what you get when combine a pedalo boat with a flying saucer. You really must give it a go!
at Castelmoron-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne)
Visit http://www.nautilius.fr
- Floating chalet On the Sarrans lake (Aveyron) : Weekend or unusual cruise, at the heart of nature, moored at the Peninsula of Laussac (boating license not required)
Contact +33 5 65 66 44 57
- Board on a cruise on the first solar powered boat : since April 2011, the first solar boat has been offering cruises on the river Lot! Why not book a cruise aboard this extraordinary solar-powered boat, designed exclusively for cruising on the river and find out more about the flora and fauna, the surrounding villages, farms and chateaux of Lot-et-Garonne that line the itinerary, while enjoying the gastronomic on-board meals.
3 different cruises are offered : Week (6 days/ 5 nights), Mini-weeks (3 days/ 3nights) and Week-ends (2 days/ 2 nights) - All dates and itineraries on the French website http://www.naviratous2.com
And Fishing too!
It doesn’t matter what sort of angler you are (beginner or competition level), or where you’re used to doing your angling (river or lake), you’re in the Mecca of trout fishing, carps and other fresh water fishes and even migrators.
From fly fishing to fishing with a lure, and sports fishing to “live « or “practice» fishing, there’s something for everyone. They’ve even devised a night trip for seasoned carpists!
Information : fishing in Lozere , fishing in the Lot , fishing in Aveyron , fishing in Lot-et-Garonne , fishing in Cantal
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