Sports and leisure activities Gard

The teacher, Claude Louvel, 5 ^th dan, made up champions! Accompanied by Christophe Artal, black belt 3rd dan, he leads a club appreciated by everyone, children and adults (quite rare). An active club, not partisan for two under, which shines regularly in the regional competitions, with no less than 93 podium in 2007, far before the second club of the department, which counts 26… In addition, the club is a social life: special reception for disabled people, internships during the summer, initiation for children of primary schools, etc. The club does not forget that, like any sport and perhaps more than others, judo is a school of life, to defend itself and not to attack, to beat the other through its strength, without forgetting knowing-drop. Last but not least, Claude received the coveted title of "Best Coach of the year" in Nîmes!

With the new cirques, which changes and the poetized kind, this practice has the wind in its sails, it attracts more and more children, teenagers and adults. And it is true that there is enough to dream: to walk, access to fly in the air, to aiguillon on the floor, to make laugh. The school of Turbul, circus tent, does not try to make fantasize on the crafts of the circus more to approach its various disciplines, to tame the self-control, artistic challenge, confidence and mutual respect by the body and mind. Classes are practical lover adults-only Monday to Thursday (7:00 pm at 21:00). The training of various disciplines is given by artists in residence and teachers, whose mission subsidized by the State is also contact the young people of the disadvantaged districts. You will learn the accrobaties air, scales, juggling, collective work on the apprehension and security. And to make the pointe-à-pitre is a serious business. Note that the town of Alès obtains a national pole of the circus (the Glass: 04 66 86 45 02).

A leisure centre for children and adolescents, a hiking club located in a village of full garrigue, this is the idea of VMS, the association that organizes activities and outings on weekends. The accompagnateurs, the brevetés of the mountain and the middle mountain, are lovers who will communicate to you their love of walking, respect for nature, taste for lifestyles and alternative habitats. The leisure centre caters for children (Wednesday and Saturday and school holidays) for half-days or theme days: in the morning, an artistic activity (painting, art, nature) + a sport practice (archery, climbing or swimming pool) and afternoon, a multisport or open-air option (mini-camps around prehistory, yurts construction, tipis, plant discovery, adventure near the river). Games that certainly entertain and make children positive.

1 km from the Carémeau Hospital, the sport field (basketball, beach-volley, mini tennis, badminton) has three outdoor and enlightened tennis courses, two battered land courses and a swimming pool for members and customers of the Ace restaurant. The mazet, located in club-house for relaxation, is increased by a miles store and equipment. State-run teachers ensure the club's management and animation, which operates through an annual subscription system and rental per hour for non-members. During day or evening, adult or individual adult courses are divided into competitions and recreation. In the junior club, very busy, training courses and competitions are organised. On Saturday evening, tournaments and finals bring together a busy audience. The quality equipment, the pleasant environment and the professionalism of the courses stimulate these athletes, as well as the unifying club spirit found here.

A shop shop adjacent to the cinema, the Semaphore, where the bookbinder craftsman manufactures in situ books and small notebooks, which he markets. Interested persons can learn different techniques and participate in practical internships (6 hours application). To make binder of works to the old or manufacture manual and modern notebooks, you must learn to assemble the sheets, shape the covers. The effect result and often the quality comes closer to art editing. The other side of this workshop is the preservation of the old book, which is to resume page by page. A more sophisticated restoration work, which uses careful techniques.

The universities of fine arts (ESBA) are not reserved for only students. Classes and extra-curricular post for children and adults are open throughout the school year. Course of the evening in drawing, paintings and engravings are given in Nimes. €179.66 for Nîmois and €346.72 for non-smokers Nîmois! Wednesday, children from 7 years learn drawing while teenagers lean on the drawing of observation. Inscriptions are made from July. It is better not to linger because these courses are very taken. Educational quality of the public institution, interesting rates, free stay for the non taxable people... the place are quickly taken. Note that weekly cycles of conferences, with programs during the year are free and without registration.

These weekly workshops, which are held in the evening, will delight all those who wish to feed themselves on painting and exercise their talent. Addressing the different pictorial techniques, these art workshops offer a specific approach, through the study of different materials and supports, movements of bodies and objects, perpective, expression. Besides the acquisition of know-how, the practice of drawing, watercolour and ink, but also mixed techniques of painting, which mix gouache and acrylic for example, all this learning aims to awaken the graphic sensitivity of each, the creative meaning of the person. Teenagers and adults at its own pace.

When you arrive in the south, equipping yourself for the bowls or the square ball is a good way to integrate! In Mr Ortega's shop you will have all the information about the city's own spots, the boulistes clubs and local competitions. The weight of the ball, the composition of its material and the anti-rebounds options will be explained to you. You will determine your ability to be a pointer or shooter, unless you already know your strengths. The marks Obut, JB Bowls or the Black Ball are represented; don't leave without your piglets and casquette hat, because here you can customize everything. The boutique is overflowing with cuts, medals, badges and trophés.

The Nîmes airfield is convenient for domestic flights: You can make your baptism of the air and other air exits less than 5 km from the city centre. School of parachuting or pilotage? Both my captain! While the Para Club Gard introduces you to the first parachute jumps, the French Federation Aircraft has its aero-club aéro and organizes training in its Pilatus Goldeneye, with a team of instructors. Obtaining basic patents or pro license, Private Pilot License (PPL) takes no less than 45 hours of regulatory flight. The airfield is also the preferred place for some of the amateurs. They come to test their gliders or remotely-controlled miniature planes. Sometimes it is kites that take the base of the assault and stamp the sky of coloured traces and movements of free gear.

Who has never tried to grow wood? This expression, unique to chess players, is like recognition of their sport or art. This is one of the oldest games in the world, yet still trend. The Nîmois circle invites you, small and large, to discover this art of strategist, to play with pleasure and even to improve in this game constantly renewed, where you never do twice the same part! It also invites you to play games (fast games in 5 minutes), friendly parties, competitions or parties outside.

A good initiative for all those who would like to start with Asian cuisine. The association Welcome to Onboard invites you to participate in courses, twice a month, on Mondays at pm. Associations, specialized on the world's cuisines, give lessons. A participation around 10 € will be requested, which is very affordable to try to handle and dosage spices, use du or art to fold the nems!

Under the leadership of the choreographer, Zéline Zonzon, this Compagnie de Danse has a nice record of exhibits presented in France and abroad, the last of which has been sensation (remember that the air brings us). Trained among the great names of dance (Odile Duboc, Caroline Carlson, Josette Baïz…), the Antillean choreographer offers dance courses to children, adults and adolescents. His contemporary creation feeds on his work experience in walking with his students. In its courses, the requirement is equal only to the added value of teaching and artistic experience. A contemporary dance, where rhythms and weightlessness affect body movements. For the classes at Pablo-Neruda Centre, please contact the Association Life of Artists.

You are here in the temple of the tango nîmois, more precisely in a real tangueria created by Félix Akli, where Argentinian fans and fans are regularly found. You can learn the basic principles of the milonga with France and Félix attended by Alix and Klazina. At weekends you will enjoy your talents by dancing with couples or with different partners. Many courses are organized in the Milonga del Angel. Tangos balls and evenings are often an opportunity to see a group playing on stage. Listening to different orchestras is an integral part of teaching, because musicality is fundamental in this dance. Cuban musicians, singers, bandonéon players or Cuban salsa groups appreciate these nîmoises planks, ideal for making the audience dance. The beauty of the surroundings and the friendliness of the reception will reassure those who still have reservations before embarking on the track. Jazz concerts are programmed there.

Since 1998, it was the contemporary dance professor, Noël Cadagiani, who presided over this renowned dance school. 3 studios, a floating parquet covered with a large floor carpet, huge mirrors, bamboo, bars and musical diffusion equipment, all this infrastructure is made available to lovers of classical or contemporary dance, jazz, hip-hop, flamenco-sévillanes but also African or oriental dances. New teachers in this field were recruited in 2010. Students have the opportunity to integrate a dance-study class with arranged schedules, which can help the most motivated to obtain pre-professional level. One of the most rated schools in the Gardoise capital.

The argentine tango does not end any appealing. Advanced beginners, intermediaries or, the new lovers or the experienced tangueros could well be interested by this monthly package. Indeed, the two dancers, José Artigas and Véronica Cordero, focus their teaching as a first course, Saturday of the month. According to your level (intermediate/advanced), the fundamental lovers of the milonga and/or argentine waltz will be accused of and you are expected to bring a certain home to even dance the night... because you are invited to the ball of argentine tango, the bailongo second Friday of every month of 20:45 to 0:00.

From the outside, he goes unnoticed. It hardly dares to enter so much it seems reserved to the insiders. Yet this Community cultural centre, which is more than twenty years old, is recognised by the largest bodies in the Andalusian diaspora. In the city of Nîmes, which would like to become the capital of flamenco in France, this authentic culture continues. Of course, flamenco and his dances have a privileged place. Singing courses, guitars, dances and free-headed tête passes with conviction. Dinner shows are often organized and trainees are regularly invited to participate in religious or férias ceremonies. Open to members, friends and anyone interested in this traditional and living culture at a time.

A, in an impasse perpendicular to the old road of Montpellier, this dance school is no less serious. Led by graduate teachers, dance masters, the courses are multiple: salsa, rock, swing, cha-cha, bachata, west coast, salon dances, but also lady style, oriental dance, African, tap, hip-hop, ragga, show dance… with still a student preference for salon dancing. Some come to learn quickly and make a sensation of their wedding, others to initiate or develop.

On the edge of the Costières plateau, on the border of the city of Nîmes, a large white building once owned by the Duchess of Uzès stands enthroned. It is the base camp of the Campagne golf course, and there is no doubt that it is one of the most beautiful in France. It offers a very original course, depending on the whims of the mistral, which can be violent when it gets angry. A restaurant on the first floor of the historic building, with a vast terrace, reveals an exhilarating panoramic view. In addition, the club has a six-hole pitch and putt facing the clubhouse.

Create your own outing, designed and guided by a true Cévenol and mountain guide. Julien Travier knows his region, its trails and its history by heart, and he knows how to share his passion. On foot, in the water, on mountain bike, on donkey, by day, by night, over several days, for a concert in the heart of nature in a place of moving beauty: the services offered give you a taste for adventure. We'll tailor the experience to your age and interests. In summer or winter, for sports enthusiasts or children, it's an excellent way to enjoy lush natural surroundings.

Whether you're an experienced motorcycle enthusiast or an amateur, the truth is well known in the Cévennes, particularly in the Aigoual massif: mountain biking is king, especially in Valleraugue where "Base VTT Explosion" is located. For the past 15 years, this base has offered packages to suit all levels, whether you're a beginner, amateur or professional. Services include à la carte rentals, topo-guides, technical and logistical assistance, downhill formulas and raid organization.

We already know about the Ardèche gorges at Valon-Pont-d'Arc, but there's also the possibility of taking to the water and the waves on the Gardon and its gorges. Natu'Rando offers you a choice of boats to navigate from Fournes to Remoulins, as far as the Saint-Nicolas bridge. The longest course, the integral, is 35 km long, but a range of 6 courses, from the smallest to the largest, will suit every arm! Our qualified instructors will teach you how to paddle, either in a canoe or on a paddle. So grab your paddles! Bike rides and via ferrata kit rental.

The Skatepark de Nîmes is located in the Périmètre and Boules stadium of Estanque in May 2007. On a surface of 1 160 m ², the spot is very orienté. It has inclined planes, metal edges, different modules, straight square or sloping square rails, which are practical à. The pros regret the absence of a bowl, the lack of beautiful curves, the pyramid too small and the ledge in low descent. However, the large area allows to make good lines, tricks combinations, rights curbs, with dishes and descents. Marches, jumping tables, copings complete the whole with three levels of difficulty. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There is easy parking and an arrival of drinking water is appreciated, especially in the summer.

With the CFO of Nîmes, you are in good hands. Whether you are interested in hiking, climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, hiking skiing, snowshoe outings or horse riding, the association offers mountain-related activities with rocky walls. And the Gard, which is still very nature, is rather well equipped in exceptional natural sites. For example, the Gorges gorges or those of Cèze are Fabulous climbing grounds with spectacular prospects on the river. For all of these activities, members of different levels are accompanied by guides to graduate réferents. Since the 2010 school year, each member can practice the escalation in the hall in the Bigot College gymnasium in Nîmes: Tuesday from 20 am to 22 pm all year round except during school holidays.

Under this enigmatic symbol, the Institute of High Studies in Energy Arts is hiding, with important ramifications in the South. The "branch has a agréable-chi-chuan style, which is the original Yang style. Harmonieusement together the linked figures demand concentration and attendance. It's about releasing its energy (chi) through regenerative movements and learning to relax. Control of the body evolves with the flexible and solid natural of the three animals: snake, tiger and bird. François Loutrel, diplômé of state and he, leads theoretical courses and practice martial. Other activities related to taï-chi and qi gong are provided in this centre, while outdoor courses are organized at the Jardin de la Fontaine. Annual internships, discovered weekends, bring together all regional members. The opportunity for the public to approach the teaching of the Chinese master, Chu King Hung, on which the practice is based and to initiate.

For martial arts, as for many sports practices, it is better to address the federations. The young and the least young thus guarantee approved courses and courses, facilitated by graduates. Here no surprise, the five main disciplines - judo, karate, jiu, aikido, taïso - are taught by pros; Children are welcome from 4 years of age, with discounted rates for the accompanying family. By the way, what is the taïso? Originally, preparing for judo and jiu, this method of soft gymnastics aims to develop the muscle system, increase flexibility, control body movements and learn to relax. More materialistic, the tee-shirt offered when you take its membership card (mandatory). Nice!

If gastronomic cuisine is always trendy, learning to combine simple, local dishes with what we reserve directly, is almost a privilege. In any case, it is a knowledge that the centre of initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural areas is a duty to teach. The Gardoise association, located in a village between Nïmes and Alès, has as its main mission the creation of a network between the stakeholders in the department's organic agricultural sector. It offers organic cooking courses, which often start with a campaign tour to find the ingredients themselves. From the knot, glanneur to the consumer, there is only one step: to recognize and accommodate wild salads, cook gluten-free, develop balanced menus by favouring vegetable proteins, here are some "thematic" workshops of these alternative workshops, to cook differently.

Two professionals, Sophie Caminade and Sébastien Rouvière, initiated a training centre for the training professions (fitness, aerobics, step, muscle reinforcement, dance). This training is aimed at people who have the desire to teach later, but also for fitness enthusiasts, hip hop, Afro-Indian dance and modern jazz. Accompaniments in the training of sports educators, dance courses (salsa, flamenco) and a calendar of weekly courses are regularly in a beautiful space, a studio at the gates of Nîmes.

To discover Le Grau-du-Roi from another angle than the mainland, head to the Ponant nautical base to see the bay of a flamboyant and lively Grau, the land seen from the sea and the waterways. The leitmotiv of the Windsurf Park is relaxation, experience and sharing. You can rent a catamaran, sea kayak, windsurf, stand up paddle for an hour or more and discover the many pleasures of the water with your family (from 6 years old). State-qualified instructors will supervise you and introduce you to the joys of gliding on the water.

PPAC, for Pôle de Perfectionnement à la Conduite Automobile, is a rally driving school on asphalt. Fabrice Morel - former official Peugeot Sport driver - welcomes you all year round to a 100-hectare complex dedicated to motor sports. The driving course takes place on a 4 km rally test track, which includes all types of bends and surfaces. The PPAC can also be used for seminars, to combine work and pleasure.

The Gard region is highly suitable for caving, and while the SCSP may not have won any medals, it has a fine roster of enthusiasts ready to share this sport with the greatest respect for an infinitely fragile environment. Equipment is supplied by the club, and introductory sessions are organized on request. The association also brings together geology, prehistory, via ferrata and canyoning enthusiasts, many of whom also enjoy photography.

L'écurie des Dunes is first and foremost an equestrian centre approved by the French Riding Federation. You can take lessons there all year round or follow riding courses during the holidays, or register your children for pony club courses. But l'écurie des Dunes is also a well placed centre on the road to l'Espiguette, surrounded by campsites and holiday centres. So why, during your holidays, don't you take the opportunity to visit the écurie des Dunes and discover a typical equestrian centre of the region.

Come on, sailors! For a few hours, you'll be able to live your sailing dream. Departing from Port-Camargue, you'll be able to take part in sea outings lasting from a few hours to a full day. In summer, you can watch the sunset from the boat's deck. Climb aboard a maxi-catamaran with Alain the skipper, take part in the maneuvers on board, enjoy a sailboat cruise, and experience intense sensations on the waves of the big blue. With family or friends, you'll have a fabulous time leaving from Le Grau-du-Roi.

Magnificent horses to accompany you on rides between beach and marsh! In addition to its year-round riding school and pony club activities, the center offers rides of 30 minutes to 2 hours, to discover the fauna and flora of the Camargue. An equestrian getaway in contact with nature. If you're an experienced rider, prefer spring or autumn, when you'll enjoy more challenging rides, in the rebirth of nature or in the tawny colors of the late season. A great way to discover the treasures of the Camargue.

On foot or by bike, you will ride along the Rhône on a sandy track without too much of a difference in altitude, as far as the abbey of Saint-Roman. It is already planned that in a few years' time, this Green Way will be extended to the Pont du Gard; it will then measure 18 kilometres, this cycle route linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean. But don't worry, this will give you time to improve your skills!

Price: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: easy.

From land to sea, from vineyards to marshes, from bulls to horses, the voie verte lets you concentrate on the landscapes around you! Easy and level, it follows the Bas-Rhône-Languedoc canal for 7 kilometers. Today, this short trail is part of the "Camargue Gardoise Discovery Loop", a 17-kilometer itinerary that can be explored on foot or by bike along quiet country roads.

Price: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Families, this walk is for you and your children: short, easy and fast, it is accessible from five years old! In Congénies, leave the Fort district and head towards the Chemin creux via the rue du Temple. Soon you will see the signpost for the start of the "Garrigue Gourmande" circuit; this route is not yours but the first part of it is common to it: follow the yellow markings.

Price: free.

Duration: 1 hour.

Difficulty: easy.

This green trail links Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues with the south of Alès. Starting at the Pôle Mécanique crossroads, it crosses the town along the Gardon, taking you over a distance of just 7 kilometers to the 18-Juin-1940 commemorative bridge. The smooth surface is perfect for rollerblading and skateboarding, and whatever your preferred sport, you'll be able to progress in complete safety thanks to the concrete edges.

30 km north of Uzès, the hill of Gressac overlooks the Cèze valley which flows at its feet. The Gressac estate covers 115 hectares in the Natura 2000 protected area and is one of the oldest organic wine estates in France still in operation. The Cèze river flows at the foot of the domain. The domain of Gressac is also a breeding of pure Spanish breed. The horses are born and raised in freedom and in a herd on about twenty hectares of meadow and shaded forests. They live according to the seasons, feeding mainly on fat grass, hay and organic alfalfa. The well-being of the mothers and their foals is paramount for a harmonious growth. Living outdoors does not prevent daily contact with humans. The foals are approached and handled at a very young age, which allows strong bonds to be forged and avoids that man is a stress factor, but rather a pleasure based on sharing.

Attention anglers and nature lovers: a pond on the D135, in the commune of Vestric-et-Candiac, welcomes you every day. Tables, benches and barbecues are available under the shade of the trees lining the pond. You may well catch trout, carp, pike and zander, although the number of fish is limited to five per angler. Bait is sold on site. It's a great way to share a moment with fellow anglers, or simply with the family and the kids.

Base Nautique des Camboux is a small oasis located in Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge, in the heart of the Cévennes, on a superb 8-hectare lake. With family, friends or on your own, you'll enjoy a wide range of water sports: pedalos, paddles, canoes and kayaks for hire. A refreshment bar and light meals are also available on site. The Graine d'Explo association also offers a variety of outdoor activities to explore the surrounding area. Canyoning, caving, hiking, mountain biking... there's something for everyone! All just 15 minutes from Alès.

For Terra Culinaria, it's important to reappropriate the products of our plant-based terroir. Concerned about the impact of our lifestyles on the environment, this establishment offers the opportunity to learn how to cook differently with Olivier Picard. After completing his apprenticeship with Alain Passard at his 3-star L'Arpège restaurant, renowned for its vegetable-based cuisine, he moved to Grenoble to discover the cuisine of wild plants. Drawing on this experience, he now offers you the chance to discover edible wild plants by combining foraging with cooking. You can choose between three types of training: technical and creative basics, thematic and online! Plant-based cooking will hold no secrets for you!

The Aigues-Mortes marina is located at the junction of the Canal d'Aigues-Mortes à Sète and the Chenal du Grau du Roi. It has 35 visitor berths, water, electricity, toilets and showers. The residential complex is of the highest quality, with Marinas for river and sea boating enthusiasts. Aigues-Mortes and its ^13th-century ramparts adjoin the port. You can admire the colors of the marshes in the distance, and stay in this unique place, thanks to a wide range of accommodation options: campsites, rentals, modest or luxury hotels.

A real competition pool of 25 m long and 10 water lines, a pool with a bubbling bath, a huge 35 m slide, huge bay windows to make the place very bright and sunny, this recent high-tech water sports center is really at the forefront of progress in the field. You can come and swim alone but also take lessons. Its great plus for the nice days: large outdoor grassy areas where you can lounge on deckchairs. Many activities are also offered during the vacations.

Be careful, this route starting from Nîmes is really reserved for quasi-professionals and may require several stages to complete, but mountain bike fanatics should love it. Indeed, the Circuit du Mont-Aigoual is spread over 90 kilometers and a difference in altitude of 800 meters! Covering a multitude of communes (Le Vigan, Saint-Guiral, Bramabiau, etc.), it offers a whole panel of typical Languedoc landscapes and has almost become a national reference of its kind.

The Cèze is a magnificent river, and here's a great way to make the most of it. A team of qualified instructors will give you the best advice depending on the temperature and water level, and the return trip is organized by minibus. You can choose from 4, 8 or 14 km routes, depending on your wishes and your level, and 29 km excursions over 1 or 2 days are also possible, outside the summer season and by reservation. Swimming stops can be made, and there's a small snack bar and an affordable equipment store on site.

The Les Nuits du Causse Noir astronomical gathering is a fine initiative by the Société Astronomique de Montpellier, and the Domaine de Pradines (the campsite where the gathering takes place). Take a site at an altitude of 900 m on the border of the Gard and Aveyron departments, with a sky of excellent quality right in the heart of the Réserve Internationale de ciel Étoilé (RICE) (very limited light pollution), add astronomy enthusiasts who come for several nights, or even longer, often equipped with good equipment, and you've got yourself a few unforgettable hours plunged into the Milky Way! Of course, daytime sun observations are also on the menu. This star party is aimed primarily at amateur astronomers.

This year, the Railway Nîmois Sports Club offers free diving for women. The aim of this operation is to popularize this activity that is still little known and practised, especially among those ladies. The initiation is smooth in the swimming pool of the Pablo Neruda center, the first Wednesday of every month until June (included). The meeting takes place between 21 a. m. and 22 p. m. Once the swimming pool is deserted by the swimmers. In this space alone, and carefully supervised by professionals, you can discover this sport at your pace.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

At the end of March, the town of Alès receives one of the rare races of races against the watch organised in the Hexagon, and takes place between the city and the Belvedere. You have understood: the climb is sporty! But if you are driven and the final coast of 1,2 km is not cold in your eyes, rush! The opportunity is ideal for measuring to others, but also - and above all - for yourself, in a cosy and warm atmosphere. And whatever your time, remember that the most important thing is to participate!

Tariff: 5 €.

Distance: 4,6 km.

Difficulty: difficult.

Rendez-vous: Scientific and cultural pole of Alès. Departure inside the race, every 30 seconds from 9 h.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot. Preferred pre-registration, by telephone to ✆ 06 45 26 87 30.