Sports and leisure activities Charente-Maritime

After a recent fire, this family-run club has appealed for donations to keep it going. Open from March onwards, it is frequented by all water sports enthusiasts. It has the advantage of being sheltered by the island of Oleron, and is open to all, from children making their first discovery of the marine environment, to experienced adults perfecting their skills, on a wide range of equipment: catamaran, windsurf, paddle, kayak...

Armed with a fishing rod, feet on the water, you are ready! You will thus be initiated to this original method of fishing to launch in the waves, a little common way of enjoying your stay in Châtelaillon! With an approved instructor guide, you will learn the names of the fish, assemble your equipment, launch, put yourself in a fishing situation, etc. Notice to for: fishing equipment is provided. Provide boots, hats, small snacks, water and cameras.

Don't head for Paris, but rather for the seaside resort of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. Less than 5 minutes from the Suzac cove, this mini-golf course is a favorite with friends and family alike. The pleasant setting, shaded by pine trees and sheltered from the wind, is ideal for a spirited game of golf! After a good time, it's off to the restaurant. Founded 50 years ago, it's a veritable institution! Don't expect to find elaborate dishes, but rather an original concept.

This golf course benefits from a unique environment, facing the island of Ré and the bay of Aiguillon. The amateurs of the small white ball have a course of 18 holes, one of 9 holes and a compact of 6 holes as well as the hiring of material. The course is very well maintained and the staff is friendly, making you want to enroll your children in the golf school from 6 years old. After the sport, the comfort. The restaurant, open to all at lunchtime, offers seasonal bistro-style cuisine: salads, burgers, tartar...

In the commune of La Tremblade, the Centre Nautique Charline Picon offers a unique sailing experience. With a vast, sheltered stretch of water facing the Ile d'Oléron, visitors can enjoy sailing in complete safety, whatever their level. The center offers courses, private lessons and rentals of Optimist, catamaran, windsurf, stand-up paddle, kayak and WingFoil. The center's website, basenautique.fr, also offers more information on the activities on offer.

This year, of course, you're taking the plunge! Head towards the Medis aerodrome to discover the thrill of freefall with a team of skydiving professionals in a centre approved by the French Parachuting Federation. After the presentation of the jump stages, you will board the plane for 15 minutes of flight over the Gironde estuary and the Côte Sauvage before jumping to an altitude of more than 4,000 m. Strong sensations guaranteed!

Rainy days, when the body used to moving demands its exercise dose, or just enjoy the holidays to get there… a small sports session in the room, nothing like this to energize! .., uva, uva, uva, uva, uva and.

Because on holiday, you can enjoy it to look after his downside... in one of the most beautiful sites in clay France that overlooks the sea and the estuary! 14 cours Clay including 3 of 5 seats, greens set, a terrace overlooking the sea and the beach below the courts to refresh after 5 wild sets.

Port-des-Barques is a charming town on the Charente coast. For water sports enthusiasts, the Club Nautique des Fontaines de Port-des-Barques offers sailing activities. The town also offers a variety of associations for leisure and cultural activities. Sports enthusiasts can join the Entente Sportive Port Barquaise for soccer, the Association Bouliste "Les Crabes" for pétanque, or the Tennis Club Moëze Port des Barques. For arts and culture enthusiasts, there's the Bibliothèque Municipale and the Ecomusée de la presqu'ile. Computer enthusiasts can join the Club Informatique. Finally, for meetings and exchanges, there's the Comité de Jumelage, the association La Belle Epoque, and the Comité des Fêtes de l'Estuaire. Port-des-Barques offers a wide range of leisure activities to suit all tastes.

This itinerant surf school - open from April to December - welcomes all those who want to enjoy surfing. Welcoming children from 6 years old, Surf'in Ré offers both to discover this sport, but also to improve by benefiting from personalized advice. Antoine, Johan and Nicolas are real enthusiasts who will share their experiences with you with the use of adapted boards and suits. Several options are available with private or group lessons and two surfing areas are available: the northern and southern beaches of Ile de Ré. The advantage is to be able to enjoy the best spot of the day to fully enjoy the moment! They will pick you up with their truck, in very small groups, and you will spend the afternoon together combining theory and practice.

This easily accessible gym is located in the commercial area of Lagord. The large car park makes parking easy and the opening hours - particularly wide - allow you to come and train at the time of your choice. The proximity to the shopping centre and cultural area is a real advantage. The 800 m² fitness room has all the equipment you need to stay in shape. Once you have registered, you will be given a magnetic card allowing you to train from 6am. Clever, courses are given by teachers and another larger room is located in the commercial area of Angoulins.

This professional skydiving school, located at Rochefort airport, is the place to be if you're looking for a first flight! Before the big jump, you'll meet a relaxed and professional team. A 15-minute briefing ensures total confidence before boarding the plane for a flight to 4,000 m altitude. The panorama is magnificent: Bassin de Marennes Oléron, Fort Boyard... The jump lasts an average of 8 minutes - thrills guaranteed! Please note that a medical certificate is required.

While bicycles have long been a popular choice for touring enthusiasts, Green Trott now offers an original way to get around: the all-terrain electric scooter. It's the perfect way to get around Oleron quietly! Green Trott's discovery tours promise some great rides. Equipped with a GPS, you'll make your way along the trails, silently admiring the scenery! You'll enjoy a warm welcome and sound advice on how to make the most of your walk. You can also rent electric bikes and fat bikes.

The Rivière de Chauvignac, located in Chenac-Saint-Seurin-d'Uzet, is an exceptional natural site classified Natura 2000. It offers a canoe-kayak rental service, enabling visitors to glide on spring water and discover authentic nature. The scenery is both fresh and beautiful, including a bamboo island and wild sheep. The tour is suitable for families with children, and lasts an average of 1h15 with no particular difficulties. However, you will need to be able to swim to take part in this activity.

Chantier Naval & Port à Sec La Perrotine is a must for water sports enthusiasts. With 50 years' experience, it offers a wide range of services for yachtsmen. The yard boasts an 8-metre slipway and 80-metre private pontoons, offering breathtaking views of Fort Boyard, Fouras, Île d'Aix and La Rochelle. Experienced technicians are qualified to carry out all types of projects, including mechanical, electrical, laminating and painting, osmosis treatment, sea and road transport, and wintering. The shipyard is also a dealer for renowned brands such as Mercury, Zodiac, Bombard, Nottoy Boats, Protagon Yachts and Invictus. In addition to these services, La Perrotine also offers used boat sales and rentals. With its privileged location opposite the famous Fort Boyard, this shipyard is a must for sailing enthusiasts.

The André Couraud intercommunity pool is a municipal swimming pool located in Surgères, Charente-Maritime. The pool offers activities such as synchronized swimming. It has a swimming pool and diving boards, including a 1-meter flexible springboard and a 5-meter platform. A lawn solarium is also available for relaxation. The facility is well maintained and staff are friendly. However, it should be noted that a 3-meter springboard is missing for a complete diving facility.

La Cabane Verte is a sailing school located in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, on the Ile de Ré. It offers a variety of nautical activities, including kayak rental, beginner and advanced surfing, wing foil, windsurfing and paddleboarding. Courses and private lessons are also available for catamaran and windsurfing, for beginners and advanced alike. The school provides the necessary equipment, such as wetsuits and life jackets, but it is advisable to bring a windbreaker for the catamaran.

L'Étrier Ronçois is an equestrian center offering horse and pony rides for beginners and experienced riders alike. Activities take place in the forest and on the beach, offering an exceptional natural setting. L'Étrier Ronçois offers activities for all ages, from 2-year-olds to senior citizens. Instructors with BPJEPS diplomas in horse riding and equestrian tourism supervise participants to ensure their safety. Prices vary according to the activities on offer, such as birthday parties, trail rides or pony rentals.

Saint-Georges-d'Oléron is a town on the island of Oléron. One of the region's main attractions is Fort Boyard, famous thanks to the TV show of the same name. Built in the 19th century to protect the Charente estuary, the fort is now an emblematic monument of the region. It can be admired from Boyardville beach or the Saumonards state forest, or on a sea cruise. In addition to Fort Boyard, Saint-Georges-d'Oléron also offers other heritage attractions. The town's Romanesque church, listed as a historic monument, is the oldest on the island. It boasts a beautifully sculpted facade, a model ex-voto ship and a wooden Virgin and Child. The Château Fournier, built in 1877, is another place of interest to visit. Also nearby is the Villa Briquet, dating from 1881, with its charming history. Finally, the fish locks are another important part of Saint-Georges-d'Oléron's heritage. These horseshoe-shaped structures, built according to an ancestral method, were used as fish traps. In conclusion, Saint-Georges-d'Oléron offers visitors the chance to discover the famous Fort Boyard and other interesting heritage sites. Whether admiring the scenery from the beach, visiting a historic church or exploring the fish locks, there's something for everyone.

The Club de Nihon Tai Jitsu de Gémozac is a sports association offering self-defense classes.

Laurent Camus is a boat school instructor in La Rochelle. A sailing enthusiast from an early age, he teaches sailing in a simple and accessible way. His aim is to pass on his technical knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere of discovery. He adapts his sailing sessions to the level of his trainees, and never pushes when conditions at sea become difficult. To guarantee a quality service, he limits the number of trainees on board. His teaching experience enables him to establish a calm dialogue with his students and organize life on board so that they feel comfortable and confident.

The town of La Palmyre is home to ACCROKITE, a kitesurfing and boating license school. Founded in 2003, it is one of the first kite schools in France and is located on a magnificent spot on the Atlantic coast. Protected from the ocean waves, the school offers a safe environment for gentle learning. Located 15 minutes from Royan, Bonne Anse Bay offers ideal conditions with its numerous sandbanks. The school is equipped with brand-new DUOTONE equipment. We offer courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Lessons last between 3 and 4 hours, and each student progresses at his or her own pace. The team of instructors, all state-certified, is on hand to guide students towards autonomy. The school also offers private lessons for those wishing to progress on specific themes.

Christophe's Ateliers Pâtissiers are a must-see tourist attraction for pastry enthusiasts. Run by Brissard Christophe, these workshops offer the chance to take part in pastry-making classes on a variety of themes, including macaroons, canelés and Basque cakes, chocolate-making and much more. To get there, you can park near the village church. Champagnolles is ideally located, just 20 minutes from Jonzac, 30 minutes from the sea, 1h15 from Bordeaux, 1 hour from La Rochelle, and 30 minutes from Saintes. Christophe's Ateliers Pâtissiers is a must for all gourmets visiting the region.

Haru No Koe is a Japanese calligraphy and language center located in the Charente Maritime region of France. Run by Yumi, a qualified Japanese calligrapher, Haru No Koe offers workshops and courses for individuals, associations, companies and local authorities. Whether you want to discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy or learn the Japanese language, Haru No Koe offers a unique and enriching experience.

La Flotte, located on the Ile de Ré, offers a boat rental service with the Bateau Ecole PC. You can also take your river, coastal or offshore boating license.

With over 30 years' experience, Christophe offers small-group workshops in which he shares his expertise and love of pastry-making. Participants will have the opportunity to make chef's cakes, and will leave with their culinary creations and a recipe booklet to reproduce them at home. Workshop themes range from macaroons and tarts to chocolate making and gluten-free pastries. Finally, for those looking for supplies, a list of good addresses is also available.

Les Ânes de la Rêverie is a tourist attraction located in Saint-Césaire, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. They offer donkey rides, ideal for discovering the region in an original way. Rates vary according to the length of the rental and the number of donkeys hired. It is also possible to hire donkeys for a full day, or for 2 to 7-day itinerant tours. Les Ânes de la Rêverie provide all the equipment needed for the hike, as well as an itinerary based on an IGN map and safety instructions. They also carry professional liability insurance.

Seville was never so close to La Rochelle. For several years the flamenco has had its academy led by a Andalusian, which has dance in the skin. Carmen traveled through this music learning with the greatest masters (Manola, Debla) and occurring worldwide: Japan, Seville, Stuttgart… A renowned choreographer, she chose to open this school in La Rochelle to make known all the richness of the flamenco, which is for her "a very deep way of being in life, to tamper with it, to face it without fear." All courses are provided, from its simple initiation to the most technical level and to the guitar courses. Futé, the academy is no longer in the district of Lafond but in the municipality of Saint-Xandre.

Located in the town of Dolus-d'Oléron, Wind Oléron Club is a sailing club offering courses and activities for all levels. With over 20 years' experience, the team of passionate professionals is ready to welcome you and pass on their passion for sailing. Located on the west coast of the Ile d'Oléron, Baie de la Perroche offers a wild and ideal setting for sailing. The fine sandy beaches and rocky plateaus offer a sailing area that can be used at any time of the tide.

The Centre Nautique Charline Picon is a sailing club located in La Tremblade, opposite the Ile d'Oléron. It offers optimist and sailing courses, as well as equipment rental (catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks, etc.). The Centre Nautique is located in the heart of Ronce-les-Bains, in the commune of La Tremblade, and boasts a vast, sheltered stretch of water for safe sailing. The Centre Nautique's experienced team is on hand to help students achieve their goals.

CNPA Bassin de Marennes is a sailing club located in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus. The sailing school offers a variety of courses for all levels and ages, including windsurfing courses, optimist courses, catamaran courses for children and adults, and private lessons. In addition to courses, the club also offers sailing equipment rentals, such as catamarans, dinghies, paddles and kayaks. The CNPA also has parking and mooring facilities for boats.

The Centre Nautique Couardais du Goisil, located on the Ile de Ré in La Couarde-sur-Mer, is a sailing club offering activities for all levels. The club holds the "École Française de Voile" quality label awarded by the French Sailing Federation. It has an initiation basin and offers the opportunity to practice sailing at sea. Lessons are given by a team of 10 experienced instructors. The natural site of the CNCG offers a safe setting for nautical activities. The club offers sailing courses, private lessons, baptisms and activities for all ages.

This adventure park, located in the immediate vicinity of La Rochelle, aims to give everyone access to a wide range of activities. Stéven created this structure to be accessible to as many people as possible, accompanied by Laurent, who wanted to emphasize emotions. And there are plenty of them! Disabled and able-bodied visitors alike can enjoy a wide range of activities in this large space, including accrobranche (bridge, footbridge, night-time area) for children aged 6 and over; rock climbing on a 70 m² freeform wall and an area with over 20 routes; and the caving area, ideal for testing out new sensations, with 100 m of galleries! A snack area is also available.