Canoe Collias Pont du Gard, Canoe and kayak rental service in Collias, France
Canoe Collias Pont du Gard is a canoe and kayak rental service based in the village of Collias, in southern France, along the Gorges du Gardon. The service offers several routes on the Gardon river, all ending at the Pont du Gard, ranging from around 8 to 31 kilometers in length.
The company has been operating for over 25 years and has become a well-known starting point for river trips in this part of southern France. The Gorges du Gardon, through which the routes pass, are listed among France's recognized natural grand sites.
Paddling the Gardon takes you through a protected natural area where you can spot herons, Bonelli's eagles, and the occasional beaver from the water. The route passes under the ancient Pont du Gard, offering a view of the monument that most visitors never get to see.
At the end of the trip, the team returns paddlers to the starting point, so there is no need to arrange a second car. Children from age 6 can join if they can swim, and boats fit up to 4 people.
The company is run by a local family whose team is made up mostly of people from the area, which gives arrivals a noticeably personal welcome. It holds the Qualité-Tourisme label, an official French recognition for quality in tourism services.
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