The river the Tenu

  • The river the Tenu

Presentation

The Tenu is one of the only rivers in France to flow in both directions ! In fact, this watercourse has such a low gradient (40 cm from end to end) that its flow can reverse when sufficiently strong tides influence the level of the Loire.
 Did you know ?
  • The source of the Tenu is located in Touvois, then this small stream becomes a river, widening from Saint-Même-le-Tenu, where it becomes navigable.
  • Its winding course stretches for 35 km, over fairly flat ground and through marshy meadows. It flows through the municipalities of Sainte-Pazanne and Port-Saint-Père, where it joins the Acheneau, then continues on its course after Rouans towards Vue and flows into the Loire.
  • When there is heavy rainfall, it bursts its banks and floods the wet meadows it crosses, creating fertile land. Sainte-Pazanne is bordered by the Tenu, whose waters it borrows at Port-Fessant, where there used to be significant maritime traffic.
 
 How can you explore the Tenu ?
  • By canoe or kayak, pedalo or even electric boat... if you don't have your own equipment, you can explore the river and its landscapes with Escapade Nature, which offers a range of rental options.
  • On foot, you can take one of these short loops, each about 6 km long: the Le Safari and Le Tenu Circuit or the Roche Saint-Louis Circuit.

So what are you waiting for ? Come and play Robinson Crusoe in Sainte-Pazanne !
Information
  • TYPE OF SITE :
    • River
  • TOWN :
    • Vue
Equipment/services
  • FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES :
    • Shaded area

Map

Destination
Le Tenu
Le Port Faissant
44680
STE PAZANNE
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.09285
Longitude : -1.78650
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  • Distance from the center (church ) :
    • 25 km. from the center of Pornic
    • 22 km. from the center of La Bernerie
    • 12 km. from the center of Arthon
    • 10 km du centre de Fresnay
    • 15 km du centre de Bourgneuf
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Contact details
The river the Tenu
Le Port Faissant
44680
STE PAZANNE
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