Water sports and leisure activities Loire

Just 20 minutes from the metropolis by car, the Lorette swimming pool welcomes you during the summer in a relaxing and family setting. Here, the water comes from the Dorlay (river of the Loire) and is treated thanks to plants in the filtering garden, nothing more natural! The layout of the place is also very well thought out: you can come and have a picnic on the grass or stroll on the wooden pontoons, with your feet in the crystal clear water. A handi-accessible place thought out for children (who must be accompanied by an adult), where everyone can be sure to spend a pleasant day! The snack bar welcomes you all day long and offers cold drinks, pancakes and fast food.

The marina of Bully is a port dedicated to sailing boats and or motor boats. It offers several hundred places thanks to its two pontoons and proposes the rental of boats for boaters, sailboats and fishermen (Pêche or Pike fishing from May 9, 2009 to January 31, 2010). This lake lake on the River Loire is famous for being very fish, from perch to carp, perche and wells. Therefore, all fish species are represented and mainly predators. This year the port of Bully under the aegis of LA and AAPPMA Roanne and Region hosts the second edition of the Open de Villerest: manche tour, national circuit of Predators Fishing. The port's guests can enjoy the 35 km of navigation of the lake by joining the first castle of the Loire, the chateau de la Roche or the beach of Villerest. For recreational boaters: introduce yourself to the harbour: water is free!

Enjoy the beautiful lake in the wild and natural surroundings and rent a boat! You can fully enjoy this wild and unique site with a small, convenient and childish leisure gear. You can also discover the Loire in canoe-kayak, among friends, or family watching landscape and nature! Tranquility, sensations and relaxation will be a pleasure to invade! Or, if you want to walk, fish, rent a motor boat with or without a licence. And after effort, comfort with the frog legs and frying frying to enjoy the panoramic restaurant of 60 seats or on the shaded terrace of 55 covered with view on Lake Villerest. You can also relax with a drink or a drink in the bar.

Created in 1981, this is a sensational lake. A man-made river with a natural feel, it stretches 700 meters along the Rhône, with a constant flow of 14 m3/s. The white-water area is the perfect place to learn about white-water sports, including white-water swimming, rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Numerous other services are also available, including water excursions, water trekking, multi-activity day packages and even Pilat scooter descents.

Situated halfway between the castle of La Roche and the Villerest dam, the port of Bully was designed especially for pleasure craft and water sports enthusiasts. Its water base offers kayaks for a single hour in a full day. On the peaceful waters of the Loire, you will be able to join with paddles one of the nineteen municipalities bordered by this 35 kilometre reservoir of water. The shores of the lake are punctuated by hiking trails, botanical trails or picnic areas where it is good to take a break.

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Located in Montplaisir, the Yves Nayme water sports center has 3 large pools: a deep sports pool, a play and learning area and a 50^m2 area dedicated to children. Open to all, the water sports center provides facilities for disabled people with the loan of carts and a secure device for installation in the water. The water sports center is quite modern: massaging jets, aquatic river with counter-current, waterfall...

Andrézieux-Bouthéon is the place to discover this new, modern and innovative concept. Once inside, you'll be immersed in a beach atmosphere. The decor, the cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and the wide range of poke bowls are just the thing. There's something for everyone: salmon, chicken, shrimp, falafel. And it's here that you can discover the thrill of surfing on an artificial wave. This fun and sensational activity is accessible from the age of 5. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, the indoor wave invites you to come and enjoy yourself in complete relaxation. A great idea for a family or friendly event (birthday, EVJF or EVG).

Between meadows and forests, Belmont-de-la-Loire invites you into the heart of its beautiful hills. The leisure center, with its campsite and gîtes, welcomes you to a green and peaceful setting. On site you'll find a variety of activities for the whole family: playground, hiking trails, boules, paddling pool, fishing, trails around the lake, pony rides, picnic areas with barbecues... For sports enthusiasts, there's a climbing wall, mountain bike hire, tennis court, volleyball court, basketball court, ping-pong table, soccer pitch and fitness trail. Watch out, you'll love it!

Opened in 1978, the Raymond Sommet swimming pool was classified in 1991 as the "best swimming pool in France". It has three covered pools including a diving board (jumps from 1 m to 5 m). There is a large pool, but also, for the pleasure of everyone, a learning pool and a paddling pool for the youngest with a water piano, an outdoor pool with giant slides for water games and a vast green space to sunbathe on sunny days. In short, a lot of fun for the whole summer season!

The Centre Nautique Roger Couderc is one of the sports facilities managed by the town of Saint-Chamond. This municipal swimming pool has several pools, for swimmers who want to lap after lap, as well as those who prefer to splash around. There's also a slide. Competitive swimming clubs come to train, but there are also activities for baby swimmers.