Sports and leisure activities Loire-Atlantique

It takes place from Châteaubriant to Rougé over 13 km in a preserved environment. A discovery, far from all motorized traffic, of the peaceful countryside of the countryside.

Departure: parking place Charles-de-Gaulle in front of the castle. Yellow markup. Plan 4 hours to travel 16 km to discover the castelbriantaise countryside.

This equestrian farm offers simple horse riding, which is already good, but also a day-long walk, bed and breakfast included in the price. The farm also takes on horse pensions and provides débourrage-dressag benefits.

Green and red markup. Distance 8 km. Departure, picnic area D 163. Hiking and biking trail.

Created in 1924, Photo Club Nantais is affiliated with the photographic Federation of France. Extremely of about sixty members, the PCN proposes a good amount of activities: introductory courses of the catch of views to the final print run (silver, black and white or digital), advanced training courses and some outings for catches of view in an emblematic place. The buildings serve as gallery of exhibition where work of the members is displayed. The combination has of a black and white laboratory, a studio and all the hardware requirement to the treatment of the digital image. Adhere to the photo club at the beginning of season, namely in September, to during the year benefit fully from the activities on offer. Réunion the lundis evenings as from 20:30.

L'Atelier du Temps is an association of classic car owners based in Nantes, France, founded over 40 years ago and affiliated to the FFVE. It boasts over 300 vintage vehicles, and members take part in rallies, reunions, tourist rallies... Every year in June, they organize an exhibition and race in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire. To meet, store vehicles and carry out repairs, they have a large facility where workshop days are held, led by experienced mechanics.

We already knew the beautiful rooms of Urban Soccer in the village of leisure of Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, here is that of the North Loire, the very new one of Carquefou! The program? we come to have fun, to practice our favorite sport with the famous indoor soccer, that is to say the rental of soccer fields for 5. 6 soccer fields called soccers, but also 6 padel fields (between tennis and squash) are waiting for us! We also have championships, tournaments and the Urban League! In Carquefou, you can have fun with the courts but also with the bar, and of course with the company events and the unavoidable Business cup or the lunch trophy to stretch your legs during lunch break... Whatever your style, with friends or colleagues, everyone is welcome. Antoine Pannetier and his team welcome us with a smile. Note that Urban Soccer is part of the new leisure village opening in 2022 for the pleasure of the inhabitants of the north of Nantes! The screens of the club-house broadcast the big games. Training courses are organized regularly and a padel school is planned! We touch the goal!

Fabienne Labeyrie was a designer in the textile world. Passionate about ceramics, she offers modeling and throwing classes, as well as classes for parents and children (from 5 to 12 years old). Her favorite material? Stoneware, a very resistant ceramic material. Useful and decorative ceramics. Having at heart to highlight her work and her passion, she exhibits at the ceramic market in Nantes in May, at the Shop bolobolo in the heart of Nantes (rue Armand-Brossard) always during the month of lily of the valley and in duo with the workshop Shibumi held by Caroline, an artisan also passionate about ceramics, located in La Regrippière. We find her in Vannes in July at the CrealOuest creators' market.

Smash Goal is a sports complex in Nantes where sports and leisure enthusiasts will find everything they need. It offers a range of activities for young and old alike, including indoor soccer, padel, badminton and bubble soccer. There's also a snack bar with terrace, ideal for a relaxing break between matches. Numerous special offers are available to works councils, students and individuals for regular practice at lower cost. Smiles and conviviality are the order of the day at this not-to-be-missed venue for sports enthusiasts in Nantes.

Located some fifteen kilometers north of Nantes, Créations Caméléons is a young organization offering creative leisure workshops. Whatever your age or level, come and share the pleasures of creation.

Excluded from the customs trail that is reserved for pedestrians, small queen lovers benefit from a secure track accessible to all. The Départemental departmental itinerary offers everything to satisfy their thirst for space in peace and quiet. It allows a peaceful discovery, at the rate of each, of the Loire-Atlantique coastline, from Guérande to the north to Bourgneuf-en-Retz in the south. A new segment links Préfailles to the main route. Originally from Pointe Saint-Gildas, he borrows the mer from the sea and passes through the protected natural spaces located south of Port aux Goths. Along 7,5 km, it allows everyone, regardless of their bike (city, mountain bike or VTC), to discover the natural and heritage riches of Préfailles.

17,5 km, 4 h 15 on foot, 1 h 30 by bike and 2 h 30 on horseback to travel through this circuit whose starting point is General-de-Gaulle. This route will lead you through colorful pastures and fields according to the seasons; on the outskirts of Baulerie, where you will follow a former Roman route, then a green road to La, in the Deer Trail Park (Legendia Park) at Poitevinière. You will see the superb property of the Rousselière with its th century castle, once inhabited by Bertrand-Geslin, mayor of Nantes and close to Napoleon I. Today, the site offers a pleasant forest adventure course, Nature Challenge.

SNOS Danse is a dance school located in Saint-Nazaire. It offers a variety of dance styles, including Lindy Hop, Latin dance, ballroom dance, Charleston, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Paso Doble, Rock, Rueda, Salsa, Samba, Tango, Argentine Tango, Waltz, West Coast Swing, Body Dance, Street Dance, Modern' Jazz, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Oriental Dance and Classical Dance. The school also offers classes in classical basics, barre, yoga and relaxation, stretching, gentle gymnastics, cardio and Zumba Fitness®.

Open all year round by appointment. The prices are very accessible for a discovery of a few minutes of flight. Many circuits are proposed including a flight over the Erdre, the most beautiful river in France according to François I (20 to 30 minutes), the Loire from the gates of Nantes to Ancenis passing by the castles (1 hour). Kapitaine ULM also offers its services from Saint-Brévin at the foot of the Saint-Nazaire bridge to fly over the Loire estuary, the beaches up to the island of Noirmoutier on one side and the salt marshes of Guérande on the other.

For nearly 80 years, the Canaris have been thrilling soccer fans. Directed by the very controversial Waldemar Kita, the club has counted in its ranks emblematic footballers such as Didier Deschamps, Marcel Desailly, Christian Karembeu or Mickaël Landreau. Since May 2023, Pierre Aristouy has been coaching the yellow and green players, succeeding many coaches who have marked the life of FCN (José Arribas, Jean-Claude Suaudeau, or Michel Der Zakarian). The Canaries have a nice record of achievements: 8 French championships, 4 French cups and 2 European cup semi-finals. In May 2022, FC Nantes was crowned winner of the French Cup for the fourth time, the city vibrated that day.

With a fleet of 9 aircraft, the flying club offers students and pilots the chance to use these machines every day of the week, including weekends. The clubhouse is also a convivial place where pilots can meet over a drink to share their aeronautical experience. The flying club offers a range of training courses for those wishing to learn to fly and obtain their pilot's license. Whether you're looking to pursue a career in aviation, or simply want to experience the thrill of flying, the aeroclub offers certificates/licenses to suit every level. What's more, for those looking for a unique experience, the aeroclub offers first flights in a plane near Nantes, over the city or the estuary.

The Comité Spéléologique Régional de Bretagne / Pays de la Loire is the representative body of the Fédération Française de Spéléologie in Region H, which includes the Brittany and Pays de la Loire regions. It is made up of clubs and licensed cavers in the departments of Côtes d'Armor, Finistère, Ille et Vilaine, Loire Atlantique, Maine et Loire, Mayenne, Morbihan, Sarthe and Vendée. The committee's website provides information on caving activities in the region, as well as on training and advanced courses. It also includes reports on general meetings and events organized by the committee.

La Petite Maison dans La Prairie is a French restaurant located in Pornic. It offers on-site dining, but does not offer a delivery service. In addition to the restaurant, La Petite Maison dans La Prairie also offers other services such as bread workshops, a fouée inn, room rental, a boutique, a sheep fountain and a mill. Special activities are also organized for groups and individuals, such as walks to La Fontaine aux Moutons and bread workshops. Advance booking is recommended for these activities.

The 7,7 kilometres of the Tour des Arcades bear their name; in fact, aqueducts and arches cross the valley of the Erdre to allow hikers the freedom to reach the other shore. Without going through them, you can admire the small stone bridges that follow. For a little more thrills, don't hesitate to go cycling or even horse for the riders!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7,7 km.

Difficulty: .

To take advantage of the edges of the Erdre along the water is the guarantee of a secluded moment. The Green Holiday Station offers a wide choice of kayaks or canoes rentals at affordable prices. What to apprehend the Erdre in a different way! With family or friends, they were going to sports and nature in pagayant between them and lilies.

Tariff: according to leased equipment and duration.

Duration: from 1 h to a day.

Difficulty: .

After the traditional Sunday family meal, choose a short and accessible walk. Enjoy 2,5 km from the banks of the Erdre, the clean woods of the «Black Ponds» and discover the history of the Castle of Port Mulon and its park. The latter, to which you will be able to reach a hundred-year-old tree-lined tree, will surprise the landscape owners most knowledgeable by the species that have elected them, such as chauves chauves or Virginia persimmon.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 2,5 km.

Difficulty: .

Less than 5 kilometers to walk to the history of the Languin Mines. Indeed, Nort-sur-Erdre was a coal mining site until 1863. Created on the traces of nortan culture, the Languin Mines circuit reconciles the walkway and its environment. After passing through the village of Plessis-Martin, you will have the opportunity to see a coal deposit that smacks of the earth, a large seventeenth century bourgeois house housed in the chapel of the Miners, an almost tri-centenary cedar of Lebanon and other curiosities that mark the course.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: easy.

The St. Eloi Trail will take you through the old railway line, along the small green and shady roads and pass through many villages. A good option to recharge through the countryside and enjoy green meadows. In less than nine kilometres, on foot or by bike, the town of Bouvron reveals all its secrets.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8,7 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

The circuit is named after a nineteenth century legend… Indeed, you will pass next to a shale cross that was erected once, by refractory priests celebrating Mass during the revolutionary period. And this is the location of a oak tree. Stroll through the history of the Wasp Forest along the remains of the old railway. Guaranteed oxygenation in perfect harmony with nature. Please note, however, that you do not venture to this circuit during hunting.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Markup: yellow.

Love nature, don't abstain. Very short, this ride is just the time it takes to breathe the pure air of the Wasp forest. Browse the trails, listen to the streams, surprise the valley of pine trees that denote the character of the oak trees, and let you surprise yourself with the remains of an economic activity buried. Three kilometers in total harmony with nature.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 3 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Blalising: blue (departure at the pillar of the Pillar).

A hiking tour of Blinois heritage! A Volano of history and knighthood, this circuit is made for you. The opportunity to visit the towers of the castle of La and its th century drawbridge bridge, St. Roch chapel of the th century and its famous frescoes, and of course the regional pride that is the canal de Nantes in Brest. Places rich in history that give meaning to the landscape that you cross on its path.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

Feel the heart of the forest of Machecoul by browsing through its shady alleys to the odors of underwater. Throughout the year, the forest turns and the natural spectacle evolves. You will be seduced by the blooming flowers in the spring, delighted with the freshness that the forest offers summer, marveled by the leaves of leaves in the colors of the fall, and perhaps even surprised by the whiteness of the winter landscape. Let yourself be surprised by the seasons!

Departure: recreation area of Saint-Even.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 10 km.

Difficulty: easy.

François I named the Erdre "more beautiful river of France". So it's 8 km along the banks that you will not miss it. On foot, by bike or why not by horse, the canal Nantes in Brest opens its walk from Cramezeul. The pleasures are varied on the water side: No Héric Lock, wooded paths… You won't see time passing!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8 km.

Difficulty: .

Piriac-sur-Mer invites you to wander through its flowery alleys and history, but also its small beaches. A walk that will enchant the whole family, when the dives will brighten them up at the time of the journey. Enjoy, discover, enrich your knowledge… You can even make the choice to conduct the investigation by ordering quickly or by downloading your travel slip (www.randoland.fr)! An educational choice that will delight both small and children.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 1,5 km.

Difficulty: .

As in an array, vagabondez through young aged of the Gâvre forest, on the steps of painter Charles Perron. A former resident of the region, he has often borrowed this circuit in search of inspiration. This 7 km forest walk gives you an appointment with the history of the Magdelaine chapel, which bears the name of the village. Once your general culture is enriched, continue your walk by joining the crystal clear waters of Perche.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

To retain: avoid hunting periods to carry out this circuit.

Is Tarzan your role model? Climbing trees, a second nature? Go to the adventure site accrobranche, 5 minutes from Nantes. Within a wooded park of 2 hectares, supervised by Frédéric and Jean-François, two qualified instructors, different courses will delight young and old. On arrival, you will be given a set of equipment and briefed on how to use it and how to get around the course. Also noteworthy: an 18-hole mini-golf course, disc golf, an orienteering course and laser tag.

La Passerelle is a space dedicated to dance classes, but it is also a place oriented towards well-being and culture. If you are interested in dance, you will be seduced by the diversity of the proposed offer since if you can find classical dance or modern jazz, it is also possible to practice couple dance, salsa or Tahitian dance! Needless to say, all the teachers are qualified in their discipline. For wellness lovers, la Passerelle offers Qi Gong, yoga (Savita, Hatha, Kundalini, Aishwara), Pilates and Feldenkrais classes. Good to know, la Passerelle offers its three studios for rent.

And if you took the height to observe the region? On board a helicopter you will certainly take the view. Héliberté is specialized in Air Tourism. Approved for the public transport of passengers, it covers the entire West and has 13 bases, one on the Côte d'Amour (in Pornichet). Its fleet consists mainly of Airbus helicopters. At the map, flights of 20 min, 35 min, 45 min and 1 hour above the guérandaise peninsula, the Loire Estuary, the Gulf of Morbihan and even the possibility of an initiation flight. It is also possible to carry out a tailor-made circuit. Héliberté also offers its services during events, weddings and links in business tourism. So ready to meet the challenge or to realize a child dream? Imminent take-off.

Notice to gourmets and to those with a desire for creativity! Capkao Nantes innovates with its pastry and chocolate workshops and classes. Under the leadership of Anthony Bourdillat, the chocolate maker, and his sidekick Nicolas Riveau, the talented pastry chef from Nantes, you can now book classes around different themes. Open to companies as well as individuals, in a small group of 3 to 8 people, you can comfortably sit down in the new Capkao workshop on rue Ruffren (same address as the chocolate factory). Count on 2h30 of classes and moments of conviviality. You will learn how to make Marguerite hearts, how to make upside down choux or other sweet treats, such as strawberries, all surrounded by passionate professionals who love sharing! And of course you will leave with your own creation! Good gifts to offer for all the gourmands.

The Chamber of Trades and Crafts is a key player in the Department and the Region in terms of training and support for the food industry. Previously reserved for professionals in training, the two CIFAM sites (Nantes and Saint-Nazaire) are opening their doors to the general public and to companies through the Cité du goût et des saveurs. The idea is to let all interested parties, whether professionals or individuals, discover the secrets and know-how of the great chefs of the Western region. To name but a few, Nicolas Guiet (U.NI, Nantes), Sébastien Thébaud (Villa Belle Rive, Sainte-Luce), Loïc Pérou (le Manoir de la Régate) and Franck Deperiers, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and his Petite Boulangerie (Nantes) have already been involved as trainers... The themes are as poetic as they are diverse: let's rediscover offal in all its originality, macaroons from the smallest to the largest, amuse-bouches with Georgian flavours, the creative vegetable burger, aperitif bites for your parties... Different formulas are possible: personalized group workshops, ideal for customer gifts or to reinforce the cohesion of the collaborators, the "culinary workshop" gift voucher, and of course the individual registration.

Table tennis, for many of us, is a table at the bottom of the garden or in the garage for games with family or among friends. A moment of conviviality that brings together young and less young and less young. But we need to know, table tennis, it is also a federation in Loire-Atlantique, which brings together nearly 7 000 licensees: chicks, benjamins, minor, cadets, junior, senior and even veterans. Little ones are not forgotten with baby ping! Competitions and tournaments are organised regularly at local, regional or national level. Don't hesitate to call Fédé'for more information.

Resulting from the merger between La Quinte Nantaise and A.S.B.R. escrime, ERMN Nantes-La Quinte offers fencing to the greatest number of people, of all ages and all levels. In this club in the Doulon district, saber fencing is practiced (the only club in the department to offer saber fencing as a leisure activity, in competition and for seniors). From the age of six, children and adults can learn the fundamentals of the famous quinte, dodge, attack and score. The level of expertise of the teachers allows everyone to develop their skills in the chosen level of practice in a very friendly atmosphere. Before any practice, you will need to do some muscle strengthening (and some push-ups). The perfect fencer's outfit includes a cuirass, an under cuirass, an iron glove, pants, a jacket and the inevitable iron mask. Here, the outfit is rented for the year and the membership to the Federation is mandatory. The club is also home to 2 French champions (including the young Stella Reichen), one of the best teams in France and international athletes. On guard!

Open all year round, the Gliss Évolution water sports base offers activities in the bay of La Baule-Pornichet, starting from the Pornichet marina: jet skiing (without a licence), for hire or for touring, kitesurfing, from discovery to advanced training, to learn to glide on the water, stand-up paddle, water skiing or wakeboarding. And new activities that are a hit: flyboarding, to fly over the water propelled by a water jet; and flyfish, a flying buoy towed by a boat: thrills guaranteed.

The Centre Chorégraphique National de Nantes (CCNN) invites children, teenagers and adults all year round to experience dance in all its forms: invitations to residency outings or working sessions(Les curieux jeudis), dance in the city, participatory forms, festivals(Trajectoires, Primavera), thematic and studious days or workshops(À pieds joints, Les Explorations dansées, Entrainement du lundi...). There's something for all ages and tastes!

You live in the center of Nantes and don't know how to entertain your kids? Sophie and Quentin have opened a great place for toddlers. A playful place where you can keep them busy (for 0-10 year olds). On the program: plastic arts, theater, parent-child yoga, learning English, art, music... For the youngest, there's a baby-signing workshop, relaxation, massages, body expression... For a birthday party, book one of the workshop rooms or the indoor play area (100 m²), on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. For imitation, early-learning, motor, construction and interactive games... With Nidoludo, we can't wait for Wednesday, the day the activity program is released!

D'Sport & Co, it's squash of course, but it's much more! It's also a 150^m2 indoor beach court on sand designed to welcome players of beach volleyball, beach soccer (a variant of soccer on sand), ultimate (a collective sport played with a disc), sandball, beach rugby, beach tennis or beachminton. All sports with a good taste of sun! For the practice of squash, Gaëlle and Cyril offer us in addition 4 courts last generation. Showers for all after the effort and comfort with the bar and pastry house of madam... The place is open to all: from 4 years old for children who can celebrate their birthday here and enjoy the D'Sport Lanta course or Treasure Hunt and other sports games. Adults have a gym to relax and discover this discipline and can also take lessons on option. In addition to a small restaurant À la Volée, you can enjoy the multipurpose room: it is also the place to reserve to organize events and seminars. Other activities (Pilates, Zumba) are also offered. A warm, open and family place in Nantes Est Entreprises!

Both playful and artistic, the mini-golf course "Petits Voyages extraordinaires" is one of the permanent works of the Voyage à Nantes designed by the Nantes artist Jean Bonichon. And it is another Nantes native, known worldwide, who is honored on the course: Jules Verne. Throughout the 15 tracks, players are invited to explore seven of the novels of this illustrious writer: Around the World in 80 Days, Five Weeks in a Balloon, The Invasion of the Sea, A Fantasy of Doctor Ox, From the Earth to the Moon, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Captain Grant's Children. Like the novelist's heroes, the players become globetrotters and push the little white ball through deserts, oceans, lunar soil... Along the way, they observe a gondola with its head upside down, strange candelabras, a giant champagne cork, road signs with exotic names... A real change of scenery! This miniature golf course is part of the Voyage à Nantes program. It is located at Nantes Camping, the 5-star campsite in the Petit-Port district, in a green setting. See you at the reception of the campsite!

Have you always wanted to go canyoning, but didn't feel like going too far? Good news for Nantais and other lucky residents or visitors to the Loire-Atlantique region! Qualified instructors from EL Cap climbing gym in Saint-Herblain have launched a new sea canyoning activity for summer 2023! It's all about climbing, walking, jumping into the ocean, diving and zip-lining from one rock to the next, all in complete safety! Accessible to people aged 12 and over, provided they're in good physical condition, but open to beginners, this is your chance to enjoy this superb outdoor activity. Departures are from Batz-sur-Mer in the Baie du Carbonet. The instructors are from the El Cap climbing gym in Saint Herblain, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024! Let's go to the wild coast, and experience the thrills of climbing and canyoning at the same time!

A concept that is, to say the least, incongruous: to install a nomadic game bar in a real English bus! Anaïs and Clément started the tour of the Bus Dé'tourné in July 2021, an old bus from across the Channel that they have renovated and that travels from the Nantes region. On board, no less than 150 board games are available: a great way to spend a fun evening with friends, family and colleagues! You can accompany your drink with a sandwich, an appetizer, a dessert, all made 100% home-made with local seasonal products. Le Pellerin, Bouguenais, Rezé, La Montagne, Couëron: you can watch out for its stops during the week and go and enjoy the Bus!

This planetarium offers classic or 3D sessions according to specific themes. Among them, we find the observation of the sky, the presentation of constellations, a visit to the solar system, the study of a comet, etc. Content reserved for certain age categories: 3-5 years, 5-10 years, teenagers. During school holidays, educational workshops are also on the programme, intelligently complementing the sessions with, in particular, fun experiments and manipulations to be carried out for children aged 7 to 12. Details of the programs are available for download from the planetarium's website. A fun way to discover astronomy.

At Challenge Arena, you'll find yourself propelled onto a TV set, diving into a submarine or setting off on an adventure in a survival game simulation. This establishment brings together several activities to be enjoyed with friends, family or colleagues, for even more fun! Quizboxing offers an immersive quiz session, as if you were on a TV set. Into The Abyss invites you to take command of a submarine, where cooperation is essential to successfully complete the mission. As for Koh Nanta, a reference to a well-known TV game show, two tribes face off in physical, skill and tasting tests. Prior booking required.

The Maison de la Poésie de Nantes offers public readings and meetings with poets. It also publishes, with the help of the National Book Centre, an annual journal entitled Maritime Station (book + CD) which includes the authors'poems in the year - available on site or at the Western Wind library. The House also has a wealth of resources on poetry for both individuals and professionals: more than 7 000 books, complete files on authors, info on writing workshops, contests and prize for poetry, useful addresses.

Located ten minutes from downtown Nantes and the SNCF train station, the CREPS des Pays de la Loire is set in a green setting. It is home to 79 top-level young athletes in 3 "Pôles France", 7 "Pôles Espoirs" and 6 clubs. It also organizes 18 vocational training courses in the sports and entertainment professions: 3 DE JEPS (Diplômes d'Etat de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation populaire et du Sport), including 1 in social entertainment, and 15 BP JEPS (Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation populaire et du Sport), including 1 in social entertainment. Everything is done to make your stay as pleasant as possible: a dynamic and welcoming team, a catering and accommodation service that adapts to your needs, relaxation areas and buildings located in a quiet setting in the Doulon district. The CREPS (Centre de ressources, d'expertise et de performance sportive) des Pays de la Loire is a national public establishment. It is part of the French Ministry of Health and Sports.

The department has many members, proof that this sport is becoming more and more like. Especially among young people, and also in some more sensitive neighbourhoods or the dynamism of the staff in charge, they play an essential role: that of welcoming small ones, integrating them, bringing them together around this sport. It is a sport where the friendliness and clubs of the region will be able to perpetuate traditions. In the programme: individual championship and by team, grand prize for young people of the Pays de la Loire and also grand prize for veterans of the Pays de la Loire…