River yacht charter & license-free river boats Sablé sur Sarthe
Last updated on 8 April 2025
Located in the department of Sarthe, in the Pays de la Loire region, Sablé-sur-Sarthe is one of the French communes through which the river Sarthe flows, as well as two of its tributaries, the Erve and the Vaige. This ideal location has made it a popular destination for cruise enthusiasts. Yacht charter in Sablé-sur-Sarthe is a great way to discover the treasures of this jewel of the Anjou region and its surroundings.
History and nature
Among the many cultural buildings in the town, the castle of Sablé-sur-Sarthe will impress history enthusiasts. Built in the 18th century, this majestic monument with its classical architecture is now home to the French National Library and opens its doors during Heritage Days. Next to the museum, you can visit the famous Musée à l'homme volant (Flying Man Museum), which mainly contains the historical treasures of an aviator, hot-air balloons, airships and other flying machines.
In addition to the monuments, Sablé-sur-Sarthe also offers you moments of escape during a nature hike in its parks and natural areas such as the Public Garden, with its paths along the cliffs, or the Rosay Park where you can admire numerous species of shafts such as the eucalyptus gunni and the weeping sequoia.
A lively trip
A cruise to Sablé-sur-Sarthe is not just about the historical discovery of the town. Numerous family activities also await you there. Your children will love the Spaycific'Zoo, which is home to several families ofinsects and mammals, the island of Marlinspike Hall and its picnic areas, while sports enthusiasts will enjoy the Tennie leisure center where golf, fishing, tennis, cycling, swimming and various other leisure activities await you.
For party lovers, your vacation in Sarthe will be lively in August, during the baroque festival of Sablé where you will have a glimpse of what the music of yesteryear was like, or during the Rockissimo which honorshonor contemporary music every July. Before leaving the Sarthe, don't forget to try the little shortbread biscuits, round, golden, crisp and pure butter, for which the region is famous.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 721 |
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| Average price per week | $2,398 |
| Minimum weekly price | $951 |
| Maximum price per week | $5,798 |