Sports and leisure activities France

All the horses on the farm were born on site. Many generations live peacefully for the sake of the riders who enjoy watching the tour. Along the way, she starts the conversation. History, gastronomy, she likes to share love of her country with the love of horses.

The originality of this equestrian centre is to offer night trips from May to October, every day, by appointment (36 € per person). Well-equipped with fluos front and gilets, we discover the forest in any other way with Didier Benne, the magic is total in the streets of the village of Biron, which is dominated by the castle.

Fun Golf, in Nastringues, offers you a new kind of golf. It is a nine-hole golf course, 60 to 160 meters long, accessible to all, especially to beginners. The place lends itself to the discovery of this sport which can sometimes impress. The course is 900 meters long and a 150 meter practice range allows you to work on your swing. On site, we lend you golf clubs, and we offer individual or group lessons. A good idea for a family day, especially since the picnic area is really nice.

Pottery will soon have no secret of you. In a friendly and friendly atmosphere, Valérie invites you to a pottery. Small and large will be able to try to manufacture various and varied stoneware and clay pots, pots and utensils. This guided tour, with a playful demonstration, looks very short.

Between Lauzerte and Montaigu (D 41), this school offers benefits for unique sensations (tandem jump, parachute parachute) as well as accommodation and camping… In short, what care is taken if you don't find the beautiful countryside to its taste. With the equipment provided, you'll be drunk from altitudes from Pilatus and Twin Otter aircraft for parachuting, freefly freestyle, freestyle and skysurf!

Isabelle and Frédéric Favrot's pony club welcomes children and teenagers, and offers a gîte, all supervised by four qualified teachers. Young riders are welcomed from the age of 4, with a programme of games to music and pony rides with the help of parents. For the older ones, the riding centre also offers initiation, improvement, the passage of the gallops until the competition. It is possible to go for walks and rides.

This 9-hole golf course, hilly and wooded, is located in the middle of nature and open all year round. It can accommodate you for a day, a weekend or a longer stay in charming individual houses. The Proshop has equipment for hire and for sale. Access to the driving range is free and tokens for practice are available at the Club House. A qualified instructor gives lessons throughout the year, by appointment. Access to the pool and tennis court is reserved for members and residents.

Sylvie Delmas organizes relevant and original tours, linking the driving forces of local tourism (craftsmen, restaurateurs, producers, artists, museum curators and health professionals) to the curious of the region, according to the calendar. The programmes of visits and stays are extremely varied, allowing everyone to find something to satisfy their curiosity and desire for discovery, whatever their physical condition.

Aqua'Causs is located on the river bank in a 15th century mill at the foot of the pretty village of Cazals. We are in the heart of the gorges. Upstream, Saint-Antonin and Feynerols; downstream, Penne and Bruniquel. Here, the river is descended by canoe. An ideal and original way to discover this exceptional region. Different departures are possible, from Saint-Antonin or from Cazals. On arrival, don't forget to have a drink at the guinguette in Cazals (if it's open!) and to stroll through the old stones of the village.

It's on a small street near the church that is this little boutique. In a renovated house and a refined framework, basketry production is highlighted: The Trolley, bakery baskets, towels, a convenient drawer. The host will tell you that in the area of wicker, everything is possible.

We come here to fish northern pike, cunner, perch, big rotangle and also frying, and it's going to start or cool.

we encounter forest charm, for walking and also sport. The site is equipped with 3 health course circuits of 1 700 m, 2 000 m and 4 000 m, at different levels, interspersed with explanatory panels.

In the immediate vicinity of the castle of Augeard, you can find the Écuries stables. Here, of course, horses are being bred, but not any: the horses of colour! There are also horse riding courses under a covered riding hall, and Nathalie and Raymond also offer horse riding or pony rides, or even a horse-riding ride. What a joy to discover the campaign in one of the ways of locomotion that was the daily of our ancestors or to overlap Jolly Jumper: the dream of all children!

Painter of the country of Armance, Pierre Monnet and his workshop are indispensable in the circuit, since his paintings represent local landscapes.

The observatory, situated in the countryside on the hills of Nantheuil de Thiviers, enjoys a clear sky over several tens of kilometres. The only city that could hinder observations with light pollution is Perigueux, but it is located 35 km. It is managed by the Club Regulus.

To make yourself a cut or a vase, here is a workshop to awaken you to the secrets of pottery, handle a tour, put your hand to clay… it's particularly instructive for the little ones, but the big ones can try the adventure, and if really you are not good, choose to buy the parts made in the workshop.

Isabelle Roberty, a confirmed winery, organizes tasting sessions at the Culturel Cultural Centre. Each session addresses a specific theme and the participants perform a tour of France in the year.

The lake of Castillon is 8 kilometers long and covers 500 hectares, set between the mountains. Under a blue sky (most of the time) the setting is splendid. A great number of nautical activities are practiced such as kayak, catamaran, water skiing, towed buoy... Night trips are also organized in canoe for the adventurous. Irresistible, with turquoise water, some beaches are equipped and supervised for the pleasure of young and old. Don't hesitate to explore the wild shores and to stop in some of the exotic creeks.

Are you a thrill seeker? Here is a kind of small paradise for nature lovers and more particularly for white water sports enthusiasts. The base located directly on the Ubaye river (direct departure for 30 rapids) guarantees you fresh sensations. Its team of mountain professionals invites you to practice aquarando, canyoning, via ferrata and an incredible number of other particularly fun outdoor sports such as hydrospeed or hot-dogging. What a great way to spend an unforgettable moment!

The Haute Ubaye offers particularly favourable sites to satisfy experienced climbers as well as hikers or anglers. Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, well situated, is a convenient starting point for these sports and nature activities. Hikers can take the GR56, which joins the GR5 in Fouillouse, another typical commune of Haute Ubaye. This site can also be reached by car, from the extraordinary Châtelet bridge, with its single arch between the sides of the mountain.

Fouillouse is a very popular starting point for mountaineers, as it serves the Maurin valley towards the sources of the Ubaye, the Brec de Chambeyron - 3,389 m -, the Pointe d'Aval - 3,320 m - or the tête de la Courbe - 3,088 m -, via the Col de Mirandol. From the Châtelet bridge, the climb continues to the hamlet of Maljasset (which can be reached by the GR6) and which marks, for all mountaineers, the starting point of many other mountain routes.

The simple hikers are also spoiled: many lakes (lake of Marinet), beautiful points of view, all the wild magic of Ubaye are here sumptuously offered.

Many establishments are present in the area to advise you if the need arises. Bivouac lovers will not be left out either, because in Ubaye, it is possible to pitch your tent wherever you want (for the night), as long as you respect this beautiful natural heritage.

In summer, you can take advantage of the chairlifts to climb to the top of the Aiguilles de Chabrières to admire the view of the Serre-Ponçon lake and refresh your ideas. In winter, Réallon becomes an authentic winter sports resort on the balcony above the Serre-Ponçon lake with 30 km of downhill ski runs, 25 km of cross-country ski runs. Exceptional 100% natural toboggan run - La Ripaa - which allows you to slide down 600 m of slope over 4 km of a specially equipped track (reservation recommended). Strong sensations guaranteed!

To get started and perfect for ice driving in winter or to drive kart and quad, here is the rendezvous of all lovers of fine mechanics. Do not miss the winter round on January 14 and 15 to slip into older sports cars.

L'Ubaye Parapente is the driving force behind the development of paragliding in the valley. The school, which holds the Ecole française de Vol libre label and is approved by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports, was founded in 1986 by Matthieu de Quillacq, who has over 30 years' experience to his credit. In complete safety, accompanied by experienced and passionate professional instructors, take to the skies to admire the world from above. The helicopter + paragliding experience offers a personalized appointment, a package unique in the world, for even more memories of Ubaye.

Who never dreamed of a dog sled ride? Franck Reinbolt invites us to share his passion for nature, mountain and Nordic dogs by offering us baptism and initiation to the conduct of dog sleds (possible all year through the use, in the absence of snow, of wheels), cani-hiking (connected to the dog by a belt belt and moving on foot if there is no snow. or in snowshoes if there is snow), snowshoes and discovery of the life of sled dogs and the one who drives them and sharing their lives (the musher) (with a visit of the pack all year, slide show, explanations, conferences on the Great North…)

ASG plongée Les Joyeux Têtards is a diving club based at the lake of Gérardmer. Beginners and experienced divers are welcome to dive and discover the fauna and flora so specific to fresh water. First dives are organised during the summer months. An area dedicated to baptisms has been set up after the last pontoon of the sail. The instructors know how to mix humour and fun with serious explanations of safety rules.

The Union Nautique offers a beautiful space for relaxation on the banks of the lake and activities. 250 m of fine sand, green spaces, pontoons, swimming facilities: everything is safe thanks to the presence of lifeguards. You will also find a giant slide, a diving board, and games for the little ones. A snack bar is at your disposal to eat. Changing rooms, toilets and showers are available for the comfort of users. Note that the water of the lake comes from the mountain: fresh, it will make you feel good during the hot summer days.

1,200 parking spaces are at the foot of alpine ski slopes. For children practicing not skiing, there is the childcare center Jean Macé (03 29 63 16 25) and the family (nursery and childcare center) - 03 29 27 12 20. For children practicing skiing, Club des Piou-Piou offers courses First slip for 4 or 5 years (03 29 63 33 23).

Many hiking trails are available from the village.

There are three areas for Alpine skiing:

At the tourist office in Le Tholy, you can obtain a map listing numerous nature walks. Among the options available, you'll find the Trou de l'enfer walk and the 3 km Badger trail! There's also the Clairière de Cellet walk, located 6 km from Gérardmer. This is where most of the scenes from Robert Enrico's 1965 film Les Grandes Gueules, starring Lino Ventura and Bourvil, were filmed - a particularly interesting piece of information for fans of the seventh art!

Located in Gérardmer, Skis L'eclair is a ski store offering a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. Skis L'eclair also offers online quotations and rental rates for the current season. Customers have left positive testimonials about the staff's warm, professional welcome, and the quality of the ski equipment rented. Skis L'eclair is therefore recommended for those looking to rent ski equipment in Gérardmer.

The lake of Bouzey-Chaumousey is located 8 km from Épinal. Fishing and sailing cohabit on this lake. Beaches have also been set up to cope with the summer crowds. For everyone's safety, lifeguards supervise a part of the lake. A magnificent natural site conducive to a moment of relaxation a few minutes from the city. For the sportsmen, a cycle track goes along the canal and connects Épinal to Bouzey, a walk accessible for all levels. A magnificent panorama that will move you in summer and winter.

The Images d'Épinal golf club welcomes experienced golfers as well as beginners who can play on a 5-hole school course. This 43 ha green is located outside Épinal in the direction of Jeuxey. The golf course offers a 200^m2 driving range, an 18-hole competition course and two putting greens. Visit the Club House to relax. For a gourmet break, the restaurant, open summer and winter, will satisfy you.

Downhill or cross-country skiing.

600 metres of indoor track for the delight of young, young and younger fans, of thrills. And what's more pleasant then a little break at the lounge bar. A very good time to relax with a view to the family or friends.

This stretch of water between the station and the bypass is in fact the result of the extraction of the materials needed to fill in the bypass put in place in 1988-1989, between the "Moulin" and "Bruyères" interchanges. With a surface area of nine hectares, the lake is perfectly equipped for visitors in search of greenery and leisure activities. On sunny days, a refreshment bar appears on the terrace of the latter!

A health course was recently built on 2 km on the outskirts of the baths of Bains-les-Bains. Nothing like this to keep a young man's heart or simply discover the forest, which abounds with bilberries and mushrooms in the beautiful season, filled with deer and deer. You just have to be discreet. Explanatory panels will guide the hikers in their between either from the park, behind the Potinière, or near the cemetery, between the two roundabouts of the siding, towards the Bertramont where the markup begins. Mountain biking can be preferred as the surrounding forest has no less than 150 km of marked circuits.

Open at all levels. Animations and contests all year round. The centre stretches over 10 hectares and offers lessons, sea and forest hikes (30 km away), as well as holiday accommodation (group accommodation weekend weekends) and green classes for groups of children.