Water sports and leisure activities Manche

A must-see along the Saline, this facility with its resolutely contemporary exterior design faces directly out to sea. The reception offers a gentle immersion in the marine world, while the decor and, above all, the immense glass roof with its sea view set the tone. Sports pool, leisure pool with waterfall, play lagoon for the little ones with slide and equipment, outdoor river, pentagliss: the center offers a real panoply of entertainment.

The Chantereyne aquatic centre offers, in addition to its elevated pool which allows you to get close to the masts of the boats in the neighbouring marina, a relaxation area (whirlpool bath, hammam, sauna) for luxurious relaxation at a low cost. In summer, the large solarium, sheltered from the wind, will be a pleasant end to your break, whether for sport or for well-being. In the morning, the view of the sunrise over the port is sublime. A few dozen meters from the town hall, the aquatic center also has many free parking spaces.

The Saint-Lô Agglo aquatic centre awaits you in a green setting in the prefecture: with your family or friends, you can enjoy various leisure activities, relaxation and swimming in a unique environment. Young and old alike, there are many activities on offer: water garden, baby swimmers, learning, aquaphobia, prenatal gym, etc. Finally, let yourself be tempted and book your place in the Fitness Area with sauna, hammam...

During the hot summer months, which are not uncommon in the south of France, the Mortain swimming pool is very popular. From June to August, you can enjoy its open-air pool and paddling pool, as well as a pleasant garden with a children's play area overlooking the Cance valley. Swimming and aquagym classes are offered regularly, and prices are very attractive - not to say very low. A place that children, as you can imagine, love.

This aquatic centre will satisfy all swimmers: from the 6-month-old floaty, thanks to the session designed for the little ones, to the older ones who will be able to choose learning, improvement, aqua training or aqua gym courses. It is also a play area with a slide, a relaxation area with a nice Zen area: bubbling bath, sauna, and hammam. The centre also has a beauty care area. The schedules are wide, and the prices low.

With a magnificent view over the Bay of Vauville and, in fine weather, the islands, bathed in natural light, Océalis is the ideal place to swim alone, with friends or family. The paddling pool is specially adapted for toddlers, and the slides satisfy your desire to slide in warm water in the 160 m² play pool. Hammam, sauna and other pleasure areas are also available. A zen atmosphere that provides an incomparable sense of well-being. Prices are very attractive, especially for locals.

An aquatic center that has everything to satisfy the desires of swimmers, sportsmen and lovers of simple leisure. It welcomes young and old alike in a 312.5 m² sports pool equipped with 5 swimming lanes for those who like to swim long distances, a leisure pool for swimming lessons and relaxation with massaging jets on all sides as well as a paddling pool for the little ones. To complete the visit, a wellness area is available.

Come and discover the traditional navigation on board the most beautiful, the most covered and the most powerful workboat of the Norman coasts. In the past, these fishing boats were used for oyster dredging and trawling. Today, aboard the Granvillaise, you will discover the bay of Granville and the Chausey Islands. Going on board, with your friends, your family, your colleagues or your customers, is a great experience. The rates have remained unchanged for years.

Long tacks under spinnaker on a catamaran, a leisurely kayak trip or a paddle outing to discover the smallest folds of the coast and islands, the exhilarating speed of a sand yacht... The CRNG and its team will help you build your nautical holiday. Alone, as a couple or in a group, close to the town centre, stores, restaurants, beaches, harbours... With 48 sea-view rooms (2 to 4 beds) and a self-service restaurant, the CRNG has everything you need.

The Condé-sur-Vire leisure and canoeing base is located in the heart of the Vire valley, in a green setting with excellent transport links. Whether you're interested in cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, archery, climbing or mountain biking, there's plenty to choose from. Special mention should be made of the descent of the river Vire, with circuits ranging from 4 to 12 kilometers, which you can complete at your own pace: an experience worth trying!

Whether you're a novice or an experienced sailor, young or old, there's no place more open to your passion for water sports (and no better location either!) than the Coutainville Sailing Club. The club offers a wide range of water sports, including catamaran sailing, windsurfing, and sand yachting, all of which are available for hire or private tuition. Our favourites include stand-up paddling and water walking!

Europe's largest artificial harbour is home to one of those sports where conviviality is the watchword. Whether you're a sailor or a beginner, sea kayaking offers the advantage of being able to navigate without any apprehension and enjoy the scenery. The club is also a school for paddling, eskimo rolling, ocean racing, surfing, skiing and pirogue. All instructors are state-qualified. The club also offers training for the FFCK initiator's diploma, sea option of the Normandy league.

Gym and swimming courses.

On the Sée and Sélune rivers, the Avranche canoe club, starting from the Parisy leisure centre, offers you many trips. On site, you can hire equipment for a trip on the water, either on your own or accompanied. If you are a tourist, you can choose to learn or improve your skills, or to discover this pleasure without any fear. The club also welcomes groups, schoolchildren and holiday centres. You can also choose to go out beyond the base and sail around the Mont-Saint-Michel.

On this vast beach between the nose of Jobourg and the cape of Flamanville, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at sand yachting. And if there is one place in the Manche where you can enjoy this sport, it is this part of the west coast of the Cotentin, judging by the colourful sails that fly at full speed on the magnificent (and often deserted) beach. For the discovery and initiation sessions, ask beforehand to prepare this experience.

Discovering the region while doing sports, and not just any sports, is a good idea! The Club Kayak Granville-Chausey is there for that. In addition to river kayaking, practiced on the Sienne, you can navigate on the open sea, and go to the archipelago located opposite Granville! Whether you want to start practising this discipline regularly or whether you intend to offer yourself (or someone else) a baptism, this is the place to be!

On the beach, in Siouville-Hague, all the options are open to you all year round! The youngest are welcomed at the wave garden. Equipment rental to surfers, organization of days with other organizations, opening of activities to the disabled, training, licenses... And because we don't surf at random on the waves, the organization takes care of your safety : all the instructors are qualified with the national water rescue certificate

These two ponds, fed by the Bief des Quatre Moulins, are located to the south of the town. Surrounded by greenery, including vast grassy areas, it's a popular place for families to stroll, with plenty of games for children and a mini-golf course. From mid-July, the town council is installing an inflatable sports field where you can play beach soccer, beach volleyball and sandball, in other words, beach soccer, volleyball and handball. Pets are welcome.

The Centre Nautique Est-Cotentin has three bases: one in Barfleur, the second in Quinéville and the last in Saint-Vaast. In addition to the possibility for sailing enthusiasts to indulge in their favourite marine sports, you can also take lessons here, even if you are a novice, and practice paddle, kayak, sailing or sand yachting. The three instructors have the know-how and professionalism to guide you.

Overlooking the sea and the beach: a prime location to study the winds and currents... The team at the nautical centre (which also has a branch in Omonville-la-Rogue) will look after you during your trips to the sea and make sure you are as well equipped as possible. Numerous activities are available: windsurfing, catamaran, sand yachting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, schooner sailing, sea gardening, gliding, towed buoy, coastal longevity... There is something for all tastes, for all ages and above all for all levels! Sports, leisure or even learning.