Le Bourg is a lovely riverside barn conversion with separate 'petite maison'. The house is in the village of Barrou, in the department of Indre
et Loire, France and as the name suggests 'Le Bourg' is located in the centre
of the village. Its situation means you have the benefits of experiencing a small French village but you are also ideally placed to visit all the major attractions of the Loire valley plus some of the highlights of the neighbouring department of 'Vienne.
Canoeing and Kayaking in the Centre Region/Val de Loire
There are many opportunities for canoe/kayak hire within
the Loire Valley with the Loire river and its tributaries offering the opportunity to
test you at every level. Add to this the more calm environment of its many
leisure lakes and you have the ideal location for this popular activity. You will discover the natural, historical and architectural heritage of the region while descending its many delightful rivers such as the Loire, Indre, Cher,Creuse, Eure, Loir and Vienne.
Various places hire them out, such as the Canoe-Kayak
Club d'Amboise (00 33 247 23 26 52) and the Val d'Indre Canoe-Kayak (00 33 247 73 13 19) and Canoe Kayak Club Descartes (00 33 247 59 81 65 ). You go with or without a guide, for an hour, a half-day or a full day. No previous experience of canoeing is needed and it is a wonderful way to see a stretch of the rivers, as well as being fun -- but remember to give the rivers the respect they deserve and be aware of safety implications.
