Electric boat rental
in Nantes, Sucé-sur-Erdre, Vertou, Nort-sur-Erdre
Set off for an intimate immersion in a remarkable natural heritage. One-on-one with yourself, enjoy the calm and the changing shades of a landscape with many moods along the Sèvre nantaise.
Serenity at the gateway to the Nantes vineyards.
The 2026 season opens on Saturday, April 4!
Our Ruban Vert electric boat rental base is located at La Chaussée des Moines in Vertou, in front of the Gautron mill. A former water-powered flour mill, then a foundry, a municipal slaughterhouse, and later a ceramics and pottery workshop, the building is now an exhibition venue.
In the middle of a lush green landscape, the Sèvre nantaise is calm and intimate here—ideal for a close encounter with nature.
How to get there?
By car: Located 15 minutes by car from Nantes city centre, access is via the vineyard road or the ring road, exit 47 Porte de Vertou.
By public transport: Tram line 3 towards Neustrie to the 8 Mai stop, then take bus 97 towards Vertou to the Parc de la Sèvre stop; or take the Busway towards Porte de Vertou, get off at the terminus, then take bus 28 towards Vertou to the Viviers stop.
By bike: Allow around 25 minutes from central Nantes to reach our watersports base in Vertou.
Before or after your cruise, enjoy a lunch break in the restaurants along the Quai de la Chaussée des Moines, opposite our base.
Discover the banks of La Chaussée des Moines by boat!
The site of La Chaussée des Moines is a remarkable place. It is the work of the monks of Saint-Martin Abbey in Vertou, who built a ford there in the 11th century, allowing people to cross the two banks of the Sèvre nantaise without getting their feet wet. The aim was to make the Sèvre nantaise navigable and to install a water mill there. This is where your journey begins.
During your trip, you will pass through wild, intimate nature frequented by anglers and encounter local wildlife. Departing from our Vertou base, set off to discover the treasures of the Sèvre nantaise:
From
€6 / BOAT
Looking for fun with family or friends for an even more unique sailing experience? Ruban Vert offers a playful and convivial experience with its Nautic Rally on the Ruban Vert app.
In Sucé-sur-Erdre, Ruban Vert offers 5 boat models to meet all your expectations. You will find the “mousses” fleet, boats with 2 to 4 seats (the Ruban and the As) traveling at 5 km/h, and the “capitaines” fleet, boats with 5 to 9 seats (the Scoop, the Set, and the Most) traveling at 8 km/h. In total, 20 license-free boats await you to discover the “most beautiful river in France” according to Francis I.
These boats, which can be piloted without a license and are equipped with an electric motor, will allow you to get up close to birds, ducks, herons, moorhens, and more. The variety of landscapes, the calm of the river, and our silent boats ensure wonderful moments spent on the water with friends or family.
| Weekdays | Wednesday | Saturday and Public Holidays |
Sunday | |
| April & May | – | 2 PM – 7 PM* | 11 AM – 8 PM | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| June | Thursdays & Fridays from 3 PM to 8 PM (New!) * | 2 PM – 7 PM* | 11 AM – 8 PM | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| July & August | 11 AM – 8 PM | 11 AM – 8 PM | 11 AM – 8 PM | 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| September | – | 2 PM – 7 PM* | 11 AM – 7 PM | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| October | – | – | 2 PM – 7 PM | 2 PM – 7 PM |
* Depending on weather conditions
