The Hydronaute will be the first boat equipped with our solar-electric exoskeleton. Silent, stable and respectful of wildlife, it will offer a unique immersion in the heart of the Erdre: gentle navigation, bird watching, discovery of nature without disturbing living things.
A moment of relaxation that truly contributes to the local ecological transition .
This is not a pleasure boat like any other: it is a pioneer, equipped with a unique system.
With every meter traveled, the Hydronaut filters the river, capturing plastics before they reach the ocean.
Over a distance of about fifteen kilometers, you cross a Natura 2000 classified area, a refuge for an exceptional number of species, with more than 200 birds observed each year.
The boat becomes a stable, discreet observation post , ideal for photographers, naturalists, and slow travelers. Navigation at your own pace, with the sensation of gliding through the heart of an untouched ecosystem .
Between Nantes and the Nantes-Brest Canal, the boat trip crosses varied landscapes: castles, woods, wet meadows, hidden bridges, calm meanders and opens access to one of the longest river routes in Europe, linking the Loire to the heart of inland Brittany.
THE BOAT
Designed in the 80s, it bears the signature of an era when robustness took precedence over aesthetics.
After six years of renovation in dry dock, it has been given a second wind.
Transforming a worn-out hull is like writing a living manifesto against obsolescence, a silent rebellion against oblivion and overconsumption.
Welcome aboard
Enjoy an immersive observation experience in the heart of the Erdre, one of the most beautiful rivers in France.
Moored in the heart of Nantes , the city of Jules Verne, L'Hydronaute is a boat designed for exploration. A space to move at the rhythm of the river, get away from the noise, rediscover the essential .
Designed for self-reliant adventurers, it can be rented without a license, in total independence , for a night on board or for a longer expedition.
Our vision :
The moment you board the Hydronaut, the weight you exert on the planet vanishes.
For the duration of a trip, we cease to weigh on the world and simply learn to inhabit it - without a trace: no carbon, no noise, no impact.
With the support of
This project received support from the Pays de la Loire Region
within the framework of France 2030.