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Anjou Navigation reviews from 01/01/1980 to 01/01/2026 (source : Google Reviews)

4,6/5

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You recently went on a cruise with Anjou Navigation and wish to leave your feedback ?

You can do so through three different ways :

Indeed, the company of Anjou Navigation sees customer feedback as of the greatest importance. 

Why so ? The self drive houseboat hirerer is using no third party nor subcontractor to provide its services. Meaning it is imperative to have a direct feedback on its strength, weaknesses and customers suggestions.

Those reviews are used to decide the next budget’s focuses. That could be to choose renovation campaigns, implementation of new services, hiring of new collaborators, etc …

So, do not hesitate anymore : wether your feedback is positive or negative : make it known !

Anjou Navigation : hire directly and skip the middle man

Anjou Navigation was created in 1980 and offers houseboat hiring (no licence needed) on the Mayenne and Sarthe rivers. These rivers are located in the Rivers of Western France®, halfway between Paris and Nantes, between Normandy and Brittany.

First and mostly “noliseur” (meaning certified to train crews to navigate without any licence). But it is also a local player willing to make the light on the historical and artistic heritage of Anjou.

Also, specializing in family and friends gatherings, the fleet has evolved toward this. In 2025, Anjou Navigation was maintaining a fleet of 30 boats, of which 100% is owned by the company. These boat can welcome from 2 to 12 people onboard.

Anjou Navigation staff is taking care of the whole customer relation, with no intermediary nor subcontractor. From first contact to training, from maintenance to assistance, etc …

Mayenne and sarthe river closing 2025

Mayenne river closing 2025 : what you need to know about the "écourues"

Why and when is the Mayenne closing due to the “écourues”. Let’s take a look !

écourues mayenne 2024

"Écourues" ? What in a duck's name is that ?

“Écourues” is our local lingo for river closing. Rest assured : it doesn’t mean we will stop working ; on the contrary !

The écourues are an important part of the life of our rivers. All the dams are opened in order to set the river back to its natural bed (a lot shallower than what we are used to see !).

In the Rivers of Western France®, the river closing alternate between the Mayenne and Oudon, the Sarthe, and the Loir.

And, this year, you guessed it : it is the turn for the Sarthe and part of Mayenne river closing.

Mayenne and Sarthe river closing in 2025 : what for ?

The departments (counties) of Maine et Loire and Sarthe are undertaking these “écourues” for several reasons. Among others :

For example : find all the leaks and used seals in locks, hydroelectric dams, etc …

When will the closing of the Mayenne river happen in 2025 ?

The “écourues” will start in August the 21st and will be done in several phases, by area :

  • From the 21st of August : from La Roussière to Angers (the south path of the Mayenne below Grez Neuville).
  • From the 25th of August : from the lock of la Raterie to the lock des Planches on the Sarthe (the city of Le Mans)
  • From the 15th of September : all of the Sarthe river

The reopening of these areas will start progressively in November. The end of the whole “écourues” is scheduled for the 21st of November.

écourues mayenne 2024

What about my cruise if the Mayenne or Sarthe river is closing in 2025 ?

If you are scheduling (or already scheduled) a cruise in late 2025, here is what you should know :

Departure from Grez Neuville

Few impact

  • The cruise from the 21st of August will not be able to do the little part toward Angers
  • For one-way cruises : make sure to reach the destination base the 20th of August at the latest

Departure from Sablé Sur Sarthe

  • The cruise of one week or more from the 25th of August will not be able to get past the lock of La Raterie in Le Mans
  • For one-way cruises : make sure to reach the destination base the 20th of August at the latest
  • The last cruise on the Sarthe river should end on the 14th of September at the latest
écourues 2025 sarthe mayenne

Any question ?

Anjou Navigtion’s staff has seen many “écourues” : we will help you through the logistics of your cruise if you have any doubt !

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