Sports and leisure activities Indre-Et-Loire

Treat yourself to a superb outing in the air. You will travel in the sky, in history and even in time thanks to the expertise and the erudition of your pilot, on board a biplane, a vintage pre-war aircraft. You will fly over the most beautiful castles of the sweet Touraine. A magical and atypical outing! You will be able to embark at dawn or at dusk to discover and admire the magnificent landscapes in their most beautiful finery. The promise of a privileged moment of which you will be able to keep a trace in video.

In Tours or Joué-lès-Tours, Michel will initiate you or lead you to perfect your skills on acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, bass, American violin or autoharp. All this in a variety of musical styles, from rock to blues through pop or French and foreign variety. Of course, we complete with solfège, if needed. Individual or group lessons, courses, for adults and children: let your talents run wild! Michel also accompanies confirmed artists for arrangements, transcriptions and pre-recordings.

Take a seat aboard a hot-air balloon to be transported gently into the Touraine sky. This establishment, approved by the Civil Aviation, offers you the opportunity to discover Touraine, its castles, picturesque villages and the landscapes of the "Garden of France". Count about 3 hours between preparation and flight. The flight will mainly depart from Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont, depending on the wind direction. At your side, a professional and friendly team. Memories guaranteed!

Open air and a nice time with family or friends with these canoe trips and bivouacs on the Loire or the Cher, to discover part of the region along the water! The teams will explain the safety rules and the routes. Sporting or not, there is something for all levels, and the shuttles link the departure and arrival points. You'll love the lantern-lit night outings to discover the Château de Chenonceau and admire the sunset. As a bonus, an "aperitif basket" is available at the Bistrot Quai.

Free navigation, leisure school, sports school. During school holidays, windsurfing courses and catamarans for adults and children (from age 7) knowing swimming. From 90 € to 120 € per week, 2 hours a day. Possibility of renting equipment. At the end of the internship, issue of the "Passport".

For over thirty years, the Georget family has been sharing its passion for the circus arts. In addition to the Cirque de Noël shows in December, Cirque Georget offers weekly workshops for young and old alike. From the age of 3, "Baby circus" sessions introduce children to the circus arts while developing their motor skills. Teens and adults are also welcome to discover or perfect their skills in balancing, juggling, trapeze and more. Internships add a magical touch to vacations, while companies can request sessions combining circus and team building. A little flexibility and poetry in a world of brutes?

A unique way to discover Touraine and its most beautiful castles. Allow about three hours (preparations, explanations, one hour of flight, landing...) for this unusual trip. No particular physical fitness is required here. The only requirement is not to be afraid of heights! The competent team of experienced professionals will teach you the basic techniques you need to know before inflating the balloon and flying freely over the architectural treasures and landscapes of the Loire Valley. Children too can enjoy this unique show. An unforgettable moment guaranteed! At the controls : Nicolas Rodier, passionate about ballooning since his youngest age and professional pilot since 1999. He will do his utmost to make this unusual activity an exceptional moment. Travel between sky and earth to discover Touraine in an original and unprecedented way. For a total immersion, take the wheel of the mythical Traction avant Citroën and return to your base after a journey with the flavours of yesteryear (about 700 euros). If you're wiser, take the week ticket, with a three-hour flight over the superb landscapes of Touraine. A jump into the green countryside, and a breathtaking view of the Loire castles! And look no further for accommodation: here, we take care of everything, including your overnight stay in addition to your flight. With more than 15 years of experience, Balloon Revolution EvenementCiel will make you live a great experience in its company!

Established in 1977, Rillé Lake is now an important water recreation centre located midway between Bourgueil and Château-la-Vallière. No activity is forgotten: sailing, sailing, boat, but also tennis, mini golf… For amateurs, an exceptional ornithological reserve in the part of Des, whose 220 ha are protected and classified by the Council of Europe. A three-star campsite offers the visitor the conditions for a pleasant stay. However, the interest of the village is not limited to these activities: at the northern exit of the village, a broken arch door recalls the importance of Rillé as a strong place from the th century, and one part of the ramparts that surround the whole. Two curiosities remain to be noted: 4 km west of the agglomeration, "the three dogs", strange alignment of menhirs, and the farm model of the Briche, now abandoned but which was a pioneer in the distillation of beet for the manufacture of sugar; it was awarded by Napoleon III before closing, in 1905, defeated by northern competition.

Just a stone's throw from the Deux-Lions district, golf enthusiasts have the opportunity to indulge their passion. Golf de la Gloriette offers two outdoor courses: a pitch & putt and a classic course, each with 9 or 18 holes (rates vary according to the option chosen). There's also a large driving range with 30 stations. And if you'd like to improve your game, individual or group lessons are available. Children are welcome from the age of 7. Alone, with family or friends, grab your club and take your place in a verdant setting.

All wood and glass, the La Riche swimming pool favors relaxation and combines swimming pools (with a 25-meter pool), a play area with paddling pool and water games for children, and a wellness area with relaxing water jets... For an additional fee, you can access the sauna, whirlpool, solarium, etc. On the sports side, there are aquafitness classes in several specialties, available for a single session or as a subscription. And for this type of equipment, the rates are competitive!

In Chambray, handball is king with the CTHB (Chambray Touraine Hand Ball) women's team, which has been playing in the D1 since 2016, and has competed in the 2021-2022 EHF European League Cup. The club attracts top-level recruits every year, in a team that people come to cheer on at home matches at the Fontaine Blanche gymnasium. And for those tempted by the discipline, the club offers children's and adult leisure training.

This aquatic center delights the Jocondians, but not only. In the open air, a 25 m pool and a lawn where it is good to sunbathe in summer. Indoors, there is a 25-meter pool, a fun pool with several bubbling zones, and a "pentagliss" slide. Bulle d'O also offers a wellness area with sauna, hammam, whirlpool, hydromassage showers, solarium, and salt grotto, and even massages (by appointment). For sportsmen, aquafitness sessions are varied (aquabox, aquagym, aquatraining...). Swimming lessons for all levels, baby swimming or hydrophobia complete a rich offer where everyone goes at his own pace. Let's jump into the water!

A reference in Tours for lovers of swimming and other aquatic pleasures. For fun activities, you will find a river, a slide and whirlpool areas. Two pools welcome swimmers: one 25 meters (indoor) and one 50 meters (outdoor all year long). Swimming lessons, aquafitness, and baby swimming sessions complete the offer. For relaxation, the spa has a sauna, hammam, solarium, etc. In the summer, the outdoor lawns are ideal for a game of volleyball, sunbathing or for a snack or a drink.

This is a huge, pleasant and complete complex! Indoors, there is a 25-metre sports pool, a 3-lane slide, a paddling pool, a 31°C leisure pool with massaging jets and whirlpools. Outside, open from June to September, a natural swimming pool offers a unique experience to visitors. Numerous supervised activities are offered:aquafitness, aquabiking, aquafusion,baby swimming sessions,swimming lessons, fitness classes... Establishment labeled Tourism and Handicap. Organisation of birthday parties from 6 years old.

To discover the Loire, what could be more fun than to sail at your own pace aboard Canadian canoes, accompanied or not by Monitors or Brevet d'Etat canoe-kayak. Let yourself be tempted by the adventure with family or friends, during the day or in the evening, guided or on your own. There is something for everyone depending on the time you have available. During your trip, you will be able to stop for a picnic, discover the sights and the nature of the Loire.

A beautiful leisure base to spend a relaxing time with the family. Because in the summer, the lake and the beach come alive! Many activities are offered: pedal boat, supervised swimming in July and August, from 1pm to 7pm, canoeing, fishing, miniature golf, table tennis, picnic areas, bar, fast food at the Bistrot Capitaine, petanque and volleyball courts. The park is accessible all year round and of course free of charge: enough to go jogging or to walk in this pleasant greenery and contemplate nature. A good breath of fresh air guaranteed!

10 km south of Loches, a superb ecological golf course of 9 holes on 25 ha in the middle of nature at the edge of the forest of Verneuil twinned with the golf of Saint-Andrew (Scotland) which respects the environment in its shape, its contours and its vegetation. Supervised by a state-qualified instructor, you will particularly appreciate the environment of the green, facing a magnificent castle. The Club-house has a reception area with drinks, fast food and changing rooms available. It will also be possible to rent a cart.

The team offers horseback riding along the Cher and the Loire, on the paths and undergrowth of the beautiful Touraine. Les Petites Rivières also offers training courses and lessons with an instructor who has a state diploma in sports education. Disciplines range from dressage to acrobatics and horse-ball. Everything is done so that you are ready the day of the competitions! To know, you can leave your horse in pension. Gift vouchers are also available.

Do you want to take your time and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature? Everything is here in this new feature as we like them, which gives pride of place to soft mobility. Since June 2021, this former railway line that crosses the South Touraine has been transformed into a greenway. Between Descartes and Preuilly-sur-Claise, the first 26 kilometres are already open. Eventually, 42 kilometers will lead us to the gates of the Regional Natural Park of the Brenne. Opening planned for the summer of 2022. In the meantime, this route already has many surprises in store for you. Starting with its starting town. The city of Descartes, birthplace of the famous philosopher, welcomes you with its museum, but also in a bucolic botanical garden. We take the pedals and the handlebars towards Abilly and its mill. Then the Grand-Pressigny and its gallery of creators installed in the old station. Don't miss the Museum of Prehistory, perched on the hill. From its terrace, you will find a magnificent view of the whole valley. The journey continues: Etableau and the ruins of the castle, the Chaumussay dam and the Saint-Marc fountain, the Romanesque church of Saint-Médard... Finally, Preuilly-sur-Claise in sight! This medieval town is worth a visit! In the middle of the narrow streets and old houses stands the Saint-Pierre abbey, a jewel of Romanesque art.
A great way to discover the many little-known tourist and heritage assets of South Touraine!