Montauban History and Nature Cruise on the Tarn (1h15)

Montauban History and Nature Cruise on the Tarn (1h30)

1h30 commented cruise round trip without stopovers aboard the electric lounge boat "Daphné" (5 Passengers) on the Tarn in the city center of Montauban. Discovery of the banks, the island of Pissotte, the three bridges, the Tescou river and the emblematic buildings overlooking the Tarn. Observation of fishing birds (grey heron, night heron, cattle egret, egret, kingfisher ...), stories of the Tarn boatmen, special moment on the water with family or friends.

Departure and return to Quai des Mouettes, located at 375 rue Alphonse Jourdain 82000 Montauban

Loop on the Tarn over the entire navigable area in the city center of Montauban (from the Moulin de la Palisse to the Moulin de Sapiacou) passing under the three bridges in the city center (Pont Vieux, Pont Neuf, Pont de Sapiac).

Descent along the Pissotte Island and its colonies of Little Egrets and herons (grey, black-crowned night herons). Depending on the season, possibility of observing hairy crab herons, great egrets, great cormorants, herring gulls, black-headed gulls, kingfishers, black and red kites, peregrine falcons, etc.).

European Beaver and European Otter have returned to Montauban thanks to the dense riparian forests present on the banks.

Passage at the foot of the Cours Foucault, the Chaussée des Albarèdes and the Moulin de le Palisse (magnificent 18th century mill visible only from the water).

Climb up along the Treil district, the private mansions of Villebourbon, Sapiac, to the Moulin de Sapiacou. Turn around at the foot of the lock and remarkable viewpoint of the Notre Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral, the Saint-Etienne de Sapiac church, the Saint-Jacques church and the Ingres Bourdelle Museum.

Return to the Quai des Mouettes.

A must-do activity in Montauban.

Maximum capacity: 4/5 passengers on board Daphné.

Large blankets and telescopes are provided free of charge during the navigation.

Cruise available all year round, especially during Harry Potter, the Forbidden Forest Experience , except in cases of force majeure (poor sailing conditions, breakdown, health restrictions).Possibility of creating a slot on request by calling Nicolas Perie on +33 (0)5 82 81 15 15 or +33 (0)6 71 07 42 24 .

Payment on site by credit card only.
Reservation required.

If you are sailing on board the "Daphné" boat, bring a hat or cap if it is sunny because the boat is not covered.

NB. Individual bookings are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient bookings. Thank you for your understanding.

The Compagnie Fluviale du Midi also offers unusual accommodation all year round in our Péniche Hôtel Gaïa, based at the Port Canal de Montauban. We accept overnight reservations for 1 to 9 people. Learn more