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.

Yapluka Parc has a lot of thrills in store for you. Well harnessed, with a continuous life line for more safety, young and old just have to launch themselves into the assault of the attractions offered. Workshops in the trees, zip lines, courses for adults, for 6-11 year olds and even adapted to the youngest between 3 and 5 years old. Accrobranche, but also laser game and treasure hunt. An outdoor activity to enjoy with family, friends and even colleagues.

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.

In this place you will find all the information about the municipalities of Cuiseaux, Frontenaud, the Mirror and surrounding small municipalities. You can also learn about guided tours of the medieval city.

The Office de Tourisme d'Autun et du Grand Autunois Morvan is a friendly place where visitors can obtain information on activities, accommodation, restaurants and entertainment in the region. Tourist Office staff are on hand to help visitors organize their stay, and there's also a store where you can buy local products such as honey, jam, cervoise and wines. The Tourist Office also offers activities throughout the year, such as the Autun monster hunt or the search for the Stone of Knowledge. You can also take part in storytelling walks to discover the history and legends of the region. For fans of new technologies, the Tourist Office also offers audio-guided tours via a mobile application called Wivisites, which lets you discover the region's cultural heritage.

The old park aux biches (because before they were), is to be the paradise of small... They jump, go and shout in the play area for them and then in the courtyard, it is better to avoid the time of the afternoon snack to find serenity! You can laze (beware of droppings dogs!), picnicking, or gambol to perfection on the lawns, between duck pond, large hen house and beautiful aviary. Happiness is not only in the meadow, but also on the garden side (botanical). Some renovation and cleaning and here it is the ready to accommodate children, for which the ducks are favourite attraction. In this extraordinary garden several environments are presented: water, the vineyard and vegetation for the côte chalonnaise, granite Morvan: the pine forest and its undergrowth and Provence, with its perennials and its rocks. An area of 1.3 acres where the natural and cultivated plants live without another goal to seduce. Provided that lasts!

In the light of the dynamism of this small town, the hostesses present all the activities (and they are many!) proposed on the municipality (and the intercommunalité), shops, events, and curiosities. The website provides a very good additional information. Note: the race of the Bois Clair tunnel, a walking race that crosses the Green Lane between Charnay and Cluny on a 20 km trail. Sportsmen and women alike will appreciate the exceptional setting, crossing the Val Lamartinien and various wine-growing villages. The crossing of the Bois Clair tunnel, 1 600 m long, is one of the special features of this test. This race takes place in July (date and registration with the initiative union).

Moulin de Vaux is located in an old mill at grain of the 19th century by the river in Arconce Charolais brionnais, outside the village of Nochize, in southern Burgundy. They offer: promenade per hour, two hours, with the, for half a day, riding lessons for children and adults, stays of children, adults, families, singles, group, EC. Weekend Discovery of the Riding of Nature, oxygen and relaxation. A week's holiday, the itinerant hiking or in star from two to five days through the, Charolais Brionnais, Clunysois. Horse and carriage leisure, walking and training, a stop to drink, eat there and spend a night...

The Aéroclub du Grand Chalon, located in Fragnes-la-Loyère, is a flying club that welcomes pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts from Chalon-sur-Saône and the surrounding area. Based at the Chalon Champforgeuil airfield, the flying club has 4 pilot instructors and 2 aircraft, offering the chance to practice leisure aviation or discover the pleasures of flying. It also offers training courses for the Brevet ULM, Brevet de Base (BB), LAPL and PPL. The Association des Amateurs d'Aéronefs, of which the flying club is a member, is affiliated to the RSA federation (Réseau du Sport de l'Air).

Since 1994, Mâcon Centre de Gros Pêche has developed tourism in Val de Saône through fishing, exploiting in particular the richness of the Saône: the wells, which was introduced in the 1970 s. This association offers wells fishing trips over the Saône with a professional guide from mid-May to mid-October. Take a boat ride from Mâcon Marina. On a fully equipped boat, you discover the different fishing techniques with a specialist and the best corners of this river, which became mythical thanks to its record silures. Record to beat: Guy Brocade, a fishing guide for Mâcon Centre de Pêche au Gros, which pêcha in 1996 a wells of 2,30 meters for 73 kg! Note: the centre's attendant suspended his activity temporarily in 2014.

The origin of the federation of Saône-et-Loire for fishing and protection of the aquatic environment dates back to 1942. To date, it comprises 72 AAPPMA, representing 37 000 fishermen, as well as the departmental association of amateur fishermen with gear and nets on public domain waters. It is a very dynamic fénédation with a magnificent seat in the glass architecture, which carries out numerous river works to optimize fish resources. With over 4 500 kilometres of rivers and canals, 1500 hectares of water, the Saône-et-Loire is one of the cradles of fishing in France. With a rich and diversified fish potential, the department offers multiple fishing opportunities.

Bibracte, located at Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray in Burgundy, is an archaeological site and museum well worth a visit. To get there by car, take the A6 freeway and allow around 3 hours 40 minutes from Paris or 2 hours 20 minutes from Lyon. On-site parking is available, with spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility. You can also come by train, arriving at the Creusot-Montceau TGV station and taking a shuttle bus to Autun, then a cab to Bibracte. During the summer, a shuttle bus leaves from Autun and Etang-sur-Arroux. Bibracte offers a unique opportunity to discover the history of the region.

Famous for its abbey and stud, Cluny is also a green city. A Green Lane leaves the city to get down to Charnay-lès-Mâcon for almost 30 kilometres. An easy itinerary idea to start: bicycle on the 7 km of the green lane separating the town of Cluny and the Bois Clair tunnel. This tunnel is a local curiosity because it is now open to pedestrians and cyclists. A small crossing that will be enough to create an adrenaline rise among the least reluctant, especially as the tunnel houses bats! Since these are protected, the tunnel is closed in winter. If you still want to go south, a tunnel bypass has been set up for bicycles, but attention is very uneven.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

The "Vineyards, Closed and Cadets" trail is a 10 km loop from Givry. It makes us discover the vineyard richness of the region. High in color, this walk through the vineyards is stained with red and gold as the seasons pass. You will find old houses, these dry stone shelters where the winemakers were housed, before discovering the black pine forest that will bring you back to Givry.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: easy.

The 39 ^th edition of the Cormatinoise offers several circuits around the municipality of Cormantin in the discovery of the local historic heritage and the green landscapes of Burgundy. Among those walks, 7 km is accessible to all.

Rates: between 2,50 and 5 €.

Distance: 7 km.

Departure: Rendez-vous Salle Saint Roch in Cormantin.

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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.

Easier to use than an electric mountain bike, the e-trott is an ideal solution for a ride in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise. Unlike urban scooters, these are equipped with large wheels with fat tires, cushioned forks and frames, wide footrests and 750 W motors for speeds of up to 25 km/h. Carambole changed ownership at the beginning of 2024, but the principle remains the same, with precise routes. They are offered with a guide or GPS to make the most of the landscape and heritage, while respecting them.

Sébastien François is a state-qualified fishing guide, double world champion and triple French champion. He shares his knowledge and passion with you on the Saône, in the Camargue or abroad. Sébastien François will guide you for beautiful fishing trips of one day or more. He takes care of all the logistics, accompanies you, advises you to meet catfish and pike in the Saône, but also in the Camargue.

Creusot Cycling Sport regularly organises the hiking "Les Crêtes crêtes" from the Perrette coomb. The 16 th edition will take place on September 21, 2014 and will once again offer a walking tour and a mountain bike circuit accessible at all levels. They are segmented into sections of 7 km to 40 km, depending on the chosen level and discipline. If you own your own horse or donkey, a route is also set up for equestrian hiking!

Tariff: from 3 € to 5 € depending on route chosen.

Duration: the choice.

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