Autonomous Canoeing Kayaking Trip down the Rhône in Avignon

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2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 4 years-old and up
From€23

Spend around 1.5 hours cruising the waters of the Rhône on this self-guided canoe-kayak trip in Avignon!

Spend around 1.5 hours cruising the waters of the Rhône on this self-guided canoe-kayak trip in Avignon!

You will have the pleasure of canoeing / kayaking along the Ile de la Barthelasse in Avignon, on an 8 km stretch of the Rhône straddling the Gard and Vaucluse departments. Aboard a 1 to 3-seater canoe or kayak, you will share a pleasant experience in the heart of nature with your friends and/or family, finishing with a unique finish under the Pont d'Avignon and a breathtaking view of the Palais des Papes!

This self-guided canoe-kayak trip down the Rhône begins in front of the Saint-Bénézet bridge, where you will receive your equipment before boarding a shuttle that will take you to the starting point of your excursion, north of the Barthelasse island. After a briefing on paddle handling and safety, you will set off for around 1.5 hours of peaceful paddling on the Rhône to reach the Pont d'Avignon and its chapels of Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Bénézet.

Once you have finished canoeing / kayaking down the Rhône, you will be able to relax in the refreshment room at the base while enjoying the superb panoramic view of the Palais des Papes and Notre Dame des Doms d'Avignon!

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From€23

Practical information

Course of events

- Welcome at the Le Canoë-Kayak & Stand-up Paddle base in Vaucluse on the banks of the Rhône and completion of the contract 15 minutes before the beginning of your activity

- Equipment (your belongings can be left on site in lockers, or you can take them with you on board the canoe-kayak in a waterproof container)

- 20-minute shuttle transfer to the start of the descent

- Briefing on safety instructions and navigation

- Canoes and kayaks launch

- Departure for an 8 km, about 1.5 hours canoe-kayak descent of the Rhône river

- Arrival at the pontoon of the base to return equipment to designated areas, then end of the activity with the possibility of refreshments at the on-site refreshment bar

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

All children must be accompanied by an adult (children under the age of 7 are accepted on the board the canoe-kayak of their legal guardian).

Special terms

Pets are welcome to join this activity.

Meeting point:
Le Canoë-Kayak & Stand-up Paddle en Vaucluse - All. Antoine Pinay, 84000 Avignon
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Canoe-kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof canister
  • Waterproof phone pouch
Excluded
  • Guide
  • Drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Shoes that will get wet

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Georgina W., Ireland — 06/08/2024
5/5
Really enjoyed it but found it a bit too long doing it with the children.
Kristin H., Denmark — 11/07/2024
5/5
Very nice tour, great to see Avignon from the lake side and sail under the Roman bridge
Boris E., France — 27/08/2024
5/5
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