Sports and leisure activities Val-D'Oise

The Epte, a charming river that serves as a border between Île-de-France and Normandy, is from April to the end of October the place for canoeing. A delightful opportunity for a change of scenery and an immersion in nature. You can let yourself be carried along and meander to the rhythm of the water and unusual encounters, with moorhens and coypu in mind! Several routes are possible. We navigate independently, equipped with a map that allows us to make the right turns at the forks. In option, you can be accompanied by a guide of the Regional Natural reserve of French Vexin.

The green lung of the Cergy-Pontoise urban area stretches over 250 ha, tens of thousands of people go there each year. Now baptized "Ile de Loisirs" (Leisure island), the address deserves more than one simple getaway as there are so many activities and so many opportunities to do there. The setting is already in a loop of the Oise river, water, the greenery and an ornithological area form a harmonious unit. The access is free but the organized leisures are charged. A 5,000 m² sandy beach will enable you to benefit from the sun and sunbathe. It has a sailing school where boats and pedal boats provide the opportunity to surf on the water, and an artificial whitewater enables you to practise rafting, kayaking, hydrospeed or the nautical ski-lifting. A climbing wall, a sporting course, tennis courts, bicycles, a mini-golf or roundabouts are also at your disposal if you do not want to get wet! Among the innovations of the last seasons, a wave for surfing! The principle is simple: water are projected powerfully on a tended and inclined tarp, thus creating a wave where you can surf! Also note that there are fast food shop, but visitors can also use their own barbecue in suitable shelters, an amusement park Xtremes Aventures offers a wide range of activities for those who enjoy strong sensations.

It's a place of superlatives, sure to be adored by thrill-seekers. Aerokart offers two distinct activities: firstly, karting on an indoor circuit measuring 9,500 m², 900 m long and 7 to 9 m wide, for easy overtaking and lively competition. For youngsters, there's a special section of the circuit dedicated to smaller machines. Then there's freefall. No, we're not talking about flying off the roof, or even parachuting. Here, you'll enter an incredible wind tunnel, a cylinder 4.80 m in diameter and 7 m high, where no fewer than 12 engines are running at full speed to give you an incredible experience. And, of course, you'll get the best possible guidance and advice. On the price front, it's true that freefall comes at a price, but an audacious pricing structure means you can get by without too much financial damage, as the venue claims to offer the cheapest freefall minute in France - and frankly, the experience is well worth it. Aerokart offers group rates and the possibility of organizing private events. Children as young as 7 can experience the thrill of freefall. A futuristic escape game and a new-generation laser game with virtual reality add even more activities to this indoor concept. Adults love it, teenagers are easily persuaded, and younger children can't wait to get their hands on the thrills!

Inaugurated in 1895, with a surface area of 3 hectares, the beach of L'Isle-Adam is the largest river beach in France. Surrounded by huts, similar to those that can be seen on the Normandy coast, the place does not lack charm. While strolling on the "boards", one discovers a fine sandy beach that covers a third of the surface of the site, two swimming pools, including an Olympic one, water slides, beach-volleyball courts, tennis courts, miniature golf and ping-pong tables. Boat and other watercraft rentals are also available.

Trampoline, Paintball, FootBulle, indoor soccer... even sumo wrestling! At Go Park in Pontoise, you'll find a multitude of sporting activities of varying degrees of fun for groups. The park is ideal for all kinds of groups: birthday parties, team-building among colleagues, hen or stag parties, even a simple outing with friends, it's the ideal place to let off steam in a fun setting. Reservations are recommended, especially for the most popular activities: trampoline freejumping and bubble soccer.

The complex offers a wide range of facilities for swimmers, schoolchildren, sports clubs and families. The aquatic area comprises 2 pools, a 25 m sports pool with swim lanes, and a leisure pool for families and leisure swimmers. For the little ones, a paddling pool invites you to splash around safely with your parents. Year-round activities (swimming lessons, aquagym classes, etc.) and an outdoor wooden beach.

A major sports facility in Franconville, this swimming pool is part of the town's Sports and Leisure Center. Here you can swim, relax and take part in activities under the supervision of a team of lifeguards. For continuous swimming and laps, head for the 25 m pool, and for a relaxing family swim, head for the 10 m pool. Group activities are organized all year round.

The Pierre Williot swimming pool is of the sunflower type: it boasts an atypical dome-shaped architecture, with a roof that can be partially uncovered in the summer months, allowing the sun's rays to shine through at the same time as a 25-meter pool. With increasing depth, it welcomes children just starting out as well as experienced swimmers for swimming lessons, aquagym sessions and other activities for a wide public.

A human-sized pool with a single 25 m pool and 4 lanes, it welcomes schoolchildren and members of the public of all ages to come and swim freely, improve their skills or simply spend a relaxing moment. Lifeguards offer swimming lessons and courses, aquabike and aquagym sessions, as well as classes for seniors. In summer, the roof is unveiled, revealing the sun and a grassy solarium.

This Tournesol-type pool is emblematic of the flying saucer-like pools of the 1970s, with their round architecture and portholes. It features a roof that can be partially uncovered in summer, allowing the sun's rays to shine through, as well as a 25 m multi-season pool. With increasing depths, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced swimmers. It's open every day.

On the edge of the forest of L'Isle-Adam, this equestrian centre is a good place to discover this corner of Val d'Oise during walks.

Recreational fishing is on all fronts in Val-d'Oise: new techniques, protection of media, reciprocity, simplification of regulation, communication, electronic distribution of fishing cards… Faced with these new challenges, the department's 21 AAPPMA and the departmental federation are listening and serving all fishermen! When you buy a fishing card, you become a member of one of these associations whose main tasks are to protect the aquatic environment, manage the fish heritage and develop the halieutisme. Your fishing card allows you to fish on the fishing lots of your association, the ponds of the Federation of Val-d'Oise, the waters of the French public domain.

The pool is equipped with two indoor pools: a large 25-meter swimming pool and a smaller 15-meter pool, adapted to the swimmer's level and preferences. The former is more suited to more experienced swimmers looking for tranquillity, while the latter caters for families and beginners. These pools are also the venue for weekly activities supervised by a team of professionals. Numerous activities are also on offer.

If you didn't know, the "Avenue Verte" route linking Paris to London passes near you. Called "L'Oise des bâtisseurs", this section is divided into five stages over 91 km, each combining sport, relaxation and culture. Cross the Oise to discover a rich historical heritage: three abbeys including Royaumont, Chantilly castle, Beauvais cathedral, the royal city of Senlis... Your breaks will be cultural!

And if, to change a little bit, you're taking the flow? Why not, but not anywhere! It is on the largest river beach in France that we will take you today: no less than 3 hectares of fine sand await you in Isle-Adam. With family or friends, embark on a boat boat and sail on the Oise as you wish. When you've finished, if you're not yet stuffed with your physical effort, several tennis courts, beach volleyball fields and ping pong tables will help you eliminate the last calories!

Tariff: from € 11,50 per adult and € 7,50 per child for access to the beach; rental of pedal boats: € 8,70 per hour.

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This complex offers bright aquatic spaces for all ages. Its pools follow the development of swimmers: a paddling pool for toddlers, a pool for young children and their parents, a fun pool with water lines and a free section with massage showers and a current river, and a large swimming pool for more experienced swimmers. Activities such as swimming lessons and aquagym sessions are offered in the leisure pool.

This hike in the Saint-Brice forest and on the trails of the surrounding municipalities will do the best for nature lovers. As a bonus, a supply takes place along the route to help you stay the course. You're going to get a sneakers and you're going!

Tariff: 3 €.

Distance: 10 km.

Departure: at 8 p. m. from Salle Chevalier St Georges to Saint-brice.

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Inspired by Sherwood Forest, the park offers a variety of activities including tree climbing, zip lines, quad biking, archery and paintball. Tickets can be ordered online for immediate confirmation. The park is easily accessible from Paris, in the Île-de-France region. So don't hesitate to come and discover Sherwood Parc and experience unforgettable moments in an exceptional natural setting.

With the highest angel jump in the Ile-de-France region and a 200-metre zip line, this tree course is sure to delight nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. The courses, organized into six levels secured by continuous lifelines, are suitable for both children and adults, novices and experienced climbers alike. Unlimited access to the routes means you can progress throughout the day, without ever setting foot on the ground, until you reach spectacular aerial vistas.

The 13-hectare La Roche-Guyon arboretumis locatedin the heart of a 350-hectare forest in the Val-d'Oise département. It's well worth a visit, offering walks through multiple landscapes that change with the seasons. What's more, the plantation is a geographical representation of the Ile-de-France region, with each département represented by a clump of characteristic trees!

Price: free.

Duration: 1h30.

Difficulty: easy.