Canoeing and kayaking in Lot-et-Garonne

Lot-et-Garonne is a verdant region that should be explored without hesitation. With its abundance of rivers and streams, it's a paradise for water sports. Put on your life jackets and grab your paddles, let's go canoeing and kayaking down the Lot-et-Garonne.

Canoeing and kayaking: a fun activity to try in Lot-et-Garonne

This activity is common in the region, but let's take the time to discover canoeing and kayaking, which are two very distinct types of boats.

• Canoeing is done sitting or kneeling with a simple, flat paddle. Quite spacious, it allows you to carry equipment, bags, or a picnic for impromptu lunch breaks in the great outdoors.
• The kayak is a smaller, lighter and more maneuverable boat. Seated in a seat, with legs stretched and held by a footrest, you will move forward using a fairly long double- bladed paddle, alternating paddling movements from left to right.
  
  

Before boarding, you must first follow certain rules, which will be explained to you by the canoe rental company.

• Remove anything unnecessary that could fall into the water, such as jewelry, hats or glasses, unless you tie them down if necessary for your trip.
• Protect your feet with appropriate footwear. Sneakers or water shoes will do the trick.
• Wear something fairly tight-fitting that won't fill with water if you have to swim, you never know!
• Bring a waterproof container to carry spare clothes, your picnic, and to keep your phones safe. The container will be provided or rented!
  
  

Sunscreen, water bottle and towel, this time nothing is missing to enjoy a day of paddling.

Where to go canoeing in Lot-et-Garonne?

Lot-et-Garonne is formed by the confluence of the Célé, Baïse and Lot rivers, all of which are navigable. Alone or with others, climb aboard a kayak or canoe and set off on an adventure in the morning, afternoon or for the whole day.

• The Célé Valley is traversed by a river dotted with natural tufa dams, a porous rock, most often limestone, that provides water when it becomes scarce. With its high cliffs and lush vegetation, it's the perfect waterway for a canoe trip.
  
• The Lot is the second longest river in France, stretching 60 km (in Lot-et-Garonne) and surrounded by magnificent scenery. Paddling along this tributary of the Garonne is pure bliss when you're properly equipped. Book your canoe rental now and enjoy the wonders of nature as you drift along the water.
  
• The Garonne is the perfect river for those who love al fresco dining, who can enjoy lunch on its banks. Secure your canoe, take off your life jacket, and settle in comfortably to savor a picnic featuring specialties from the Lot-et-Garonne region.
  
• The Baïse is a river punctuated by locks from Lannemezan along its 200 km course before flowing into the Garonne. Calm and wooded, it is ideal for a peaceful day paddling on the recommended routes.

Now it's your turn to play, book your canoe or kayak rental, listen to the instructions and grab your paddles for a fun and sporty descent in the Lot-et-Garonne.

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