Welcome! Choose your course and come and enjoy the thrills and excitement of water sports!
Specializing in boat rentals in Charente, in the heart of the Pays du Ruffécois, the Mansle nautical base welcomes you every day between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. during the summer season and by reservation the rest of the year, for your outings with family or friends. The facility offers several circuits covering 23 km of marked trails starting from Mansle, Moutonneau, and Aunac.
Prices include equipment rental (boats, paddles, and life jackets), round-trip transportation, and a briefing about your trip before departure.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us to ensure proper organization.
Specialist in boat hire in the Charente, 
In the heart of the Ruffécois region, the Mansle water sports center welcomes you every day between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. during the summer and by reservation the rest of the year, for your outings with family or friends. The center offers several circuits on 23 km of marked courses from Mansle, Moutonneau, and Aunac. Prices include equipment rental (boats, containers, paddles, and life jackets), return shuttles, and an explanation of your descent before you leave. If there are more than 10 people, please contact us in advance to ensure everything is organized.
To help you choose your route, we have established a color code linked to the difficulty of the routes:
- Green: Perfect for relaxing and enjoying yourself! 🌼
- Blue: Between sports and leisure! 😎
- Orange: A little physical! 😜
- Red: Perfect for athletes! 💪
Discovery Trail: Mansle – Saint-Groux – Mansle
• 5 KMS • 2 hours + your breaks along the route
Between sports and leisure! 😎
Starting from Mansle, this short 5 km loop is the perfect combination of exercise and leisure. It will allow you to explore the area, test your abilities, and enjoy a pleasant outing. Be warned, you will have to disembark several times!
💰 Rates (per person):
Price for ages 14 and over: €10
Children (8-14 years old): €8
Children under 8 years old: €3
Relaxation Trail: Moutonneau – Mansle
• 8 KM • 3 hours + your breaks along the route
Perfect for relaxing and enjoying yourself! 🌼
Whether you're a beginner, with family, or with friends, this walk is perfect for discovering the joys of water sports while enjoying the beauty of Charente's flora and fauna. A shaded route promising nature, relaxation, and freshness!
💰 Rates (per person):
Price for ages 14 and over: €18
Children (8-14 years old): €13
Children under 8 years old: €3
Escape Route: Mansle – Echoisy
• 8 KM • 3 hours + your breaks along the route
Between sports and leisure! 😎
Starting from Mansle, this 8 km descent is the perfect combination of sport and leisure. If you want to get away from it all in the Ruffécois region and enjoy yourself on the water, come and try this route on your own, with family, or with friends!
💰 Rates (per person):
Price for ages 14 and over: €18
Children (8-14 years old): €13
Children under 8 years old: €3
Adventure Trail: Aunac – Mansle
• 15 KM • 5 hours + your breaks along the way
A little physical! 😜
Want to try something new while having fun? This walk is for you! With a route that is half shaded and half open, you'll have the chance to enjoy the freshness of nature and the warmth of the sun!
💰 Rates (per person):
Price for ages 14 and over: €23
Children (8-14 years old): €17
Children under 8 years old: €3
Endurance course: Aunac – Echoisy
• 23 KM • 7 hours + your breaks along the way
Perfect for athletes! 💪
This river hike is perfect for you if you want to spend the whole day exploring the beautiful Charente countryside. It's a descent that requires stamina, but allows you to enjoy the whole region!
💰 Rates (per person):
Price for ages 14 and over: €35
Children (8-14 years old): €25
Children under 8 years old: €3
The Mansle water sports center also offers stand-up paddleboard rentals on site (30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours)!
💰 Rates (per person):
Price for ages 14 and over: €5 (30 min), €8 (1 hour), and €10
Children (8-14 years old): €5 (30 min), €6 (1 hour), and €8 (2 hours)
Children (5-8 years old): €3
