1st day : Arrival on Friday from 16 hours at the base of Sablé sur Sarthe for the boarding.

* SOLESMES: 30 min of navigation
From your departure, you will cross your first lock to Solesmes, famous for its famous Abbey of Solesmes, its precious altarpieces and its Gregorian chants: http://www.abbayedesolesmes.fr/. The Funny Museum opens you its doors to present you its collection of more than 2000 unusual or funny objects: http://www.amusantmusee.com/.
* JUIGNE: 10 min of navigation
Continue your course until Juigné, former small village with a wrought-iron craft. A picnic area will make the ideal opportunity to share a meal between parents and children.

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2nd day: on Saturdays, departure for Malicorne: 4h30 of navigation   
* AVOISE: 1h30 of navigation
Guided tour of the village: http://www.tourisme.sablesursarthe.fr/Avoise. Ideal point of departure for a pedestrian or cycle ride to discover the former medieval village of Asnières sur Vègre at 4kms, Petite Cité de Caractère: http://www.tourisme-en-sarthe.com/
* PARCE SUR SARTHE: 30 min of navigation
Charming typical village, this "Petite Cité de Caractère" suggests you guided tours. You will take advantage of a beautiful view on the Castle of Pecheseul: http://www.parce-sur-sarthe.fr/.
* DUREIL: 1h of navigation - visit of the village

* MALICORNE: 50 min of navigation

Visit of inescapable Quoted of the Earthenware (city Art professions) and his Museum of earthenware factories of Art: http://www.faiencerie-malicorne.com/, Visits Castle of Malicorne: http://www.tourisme-en-sarthe.com/, museum of dolls in 5kms: http://poupees.chez-alice.fr/, hikes, conducted tour of the village …

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3rd day: Sunday, return towards Shortbread cookie. 5 hours of navigation.

Visit of Parcé-Sur-Sarthe (small city of character) and Juigné-Sur Sarthe. You are totally free on the choice of your route. You can vary your visits and stopping places on the way out and on the way back according to your will.