Water sports and leisure activities Saône-Et-Loire

It is the aquatic centre of Mâconnais Beaujolais Agglomération (MBA). This pole attracts numerous holiday-makers with its seven pools and it offers many activities: aquabike, aqua-baby, aquagym, etc. Some 10,000 m² lawn and 3,000 m² of open-air  beaches allow you to play or enjoy the sun. A sports field and a teenagers trail complete all this modern and functional equipment. Furthermore, there is a wellness area with spa.

This leisure center offers the joys of a day on the water and in the fresh air, with the choice of lounging or taking part in one of the many activities on offer: pedal boats, kayaks, paddles, disc golf, and even an inflatable water adventure course. Two of the three lakes are reserved for swimming (supervised in summer), the third for fishing. You can picnic here, or enjoy a meal at the Au bout du monde restaurant. A campsite is also available.

Located on the edge of the lake, in a verdant setting, the Centre nautique d'Autun is equipped with two indoor pools (one of which is 25 meters long), a 50-meter outdoor pool and a relaxation area (since the energy crisis, the hammam and sauna have unfortunately remained closed). Thanks to these playful facilities, the general public is invited to work out and relax. A vast lawn is available for sunbathing on sunny days. Swimming lessons, aquagym and aquabike sessions are also available.

The AquaBresse aquatic center is a beautiful 2,000^m2 facility in the heart of the Bresse town, for amateur and experienced swimmers as well as families. The facility features a paddling pool, leisure pool, aquabike, massage areas for splashing around and relaxing, and a sports area for swimming. Outside, there's a beach volleyball court and sunbeds for sunbathing. AquaBresse also breaks the routine by organizing a number of events from time to time. Relaxation guaranteed in this bright, spacious space.

Created in 1973, this vast park of hectares within a loop of the Saône is designed as a real leisure base that creates the attraction of families and hikers. Pleasure of eyes with the arboretum and the rose rose, calm, between green area and banks of Saône, pleasure of play with space for children, pleasures of sport with golf, health course and many other sports facilities. A pedestrian journey, for a contrainte ride (or almost, dogs must be kept in leash), in the light of your curiosity and preferences.

Located right next to the supervised beach at the Laives lakes, the Aqua fun park has been delighting tourists and locals alike since summer 2022. This course of inflatable water games, which can be accessed with a life jacket, lets you let off steam for one or two hours. Spanning some 1,000^m2, the course features a number of modules: slides, a blob jump, a jumping tower, etc. For adults and children alike, there's plenty of fun to be had. A great family activity at the heart of a nautical base with a wide range of activities.

Since 2020, during the summer months, the town of Mâcon and its tourist office have taken up the challenge of transforming the banks of the Saône into a water sports center. On the vast esplanade Lamartine, the Mâcon sur l'Ô operation offers rentals of pedalos, paddles and other watercraft. For the less sporty, a touring boat is available to tame the Saône. Rosalies, pedal go-karts and bicycles can also be rented for strolling along the banks. You're all set for a busy day discovering the city in a whole new way!

Wakeboarding, water-skiing, kneeboarding and other board sports can all be enjoyed cable-drawn at Totem Wake Park. These activities are open to all riders aged 8 and over. On a 780 m-long cable, ten riders can ride at the same time. Beginners will be happy to stand on their own two feet (progress is generally quite rapid), while the more experienced can take on different modules for some crazy jumps. A stand-up paddle area, snack bar, restaurant and volleyball court are also available.

Refurbished in 2021, clean and functional, the small Verdun-sur-le-Doubs aquatic complex has almost all the features of a large one. Entirely outdoor, it features a 25-meter pool, a smaller, gently sloping learning pool and a paddling pool with fountains. For the children's enjoyment, there are three waterslides for speeding along. The pools are heated to 27°C, and there's a large grassy area for sunbathing. Large shaded seating areas are also available.

With 2,500 m² of pool space, the Espace Nautique du Grand Chalon is a very attractive complex for a medium-sized town. An Olympic-size pool, a 25 m pool, a leisure pool (massaging jets, counter-current river...), a paddling pool, an aquagym area and a fitness room make up the interior. In fine weather, the complex's roofs open onto the outside, and a wave pool, two waterslides and grassy areas for sunbathing complete the offer.

For a peaceful stopover between two days of sightseeing, visit Lac de Montaubry, located near Le Creusot, in the commune of Le Breuil. This vast, winding lake with its sandy beaches is very bucolic and wooded. It's a popular spot for bathing (supervised from time to time at Plage des Patins), fishing from the shore or from a boat, as well as more sporting activities such as paddle-boarding, windsurfing and water-skiing. A wild and friendly place to unwind.

Lac de Montaubry, not far from Le Creusot, is an ideal shady spot for a day's swimming or fishing. It's also a popular spot for board sports. To make the most of it, contact the members of Ski nautique club Montaubry, who offer water-ski and wake-board baptisms, as well as sessions for the initiated. The activity is open to everyone aged 5 and over. Even if you've never done it before, you'll soon find the sensations exhilarating.

In the summer, there are many possibilities to discover the surroundings. Why not enjoy the Saône-et-Loire from the water? Rent a single or two-seater kayak, choose your circuit and a shuttle will bring you to the starting point (6 km from Saunières, 10 km from Pontoux or 14 km from Navilly). You can then navigate independently towards Verdun-sur-le-Doubs. For the more athletic, a bike and kayak package allows you to combine the two activities in one day. You will appreciate the landscape in all its forms.

It's easily accessible for locals and visitors alike. So don't hesitate to pay a visit the next time you're in town.

The Gueugnon swimming pool is located at the Stade Jean Laville, on the Quai de la Piscine in Gueugnon. Schedules are subject to change, so please check information before visiting.