Sports and leisure activities France

The history of this base could be written in a textbook. The Polygone airfield was home to the Kaiser's armies, the prestigious Cigognes fighter units and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Today, the Aéro-club d'Alsace offers a wide range of leisure activities, from motorized and gliding flights to parachuting. If you're a beginner, you can take your first flight, and the younger ones can take their "brevet d'initiation aéronautique". Finally, if you'd like to become a pilot, your dream is perfectly attainable. Please visit our website to find out the exact conditions and prices.

The paramotor is an easier-to-handle type of microlight, accessible from the age of 15. To take off on foot, simply run a few meters with the engine harnessed to your back, then use the throttle to climb. Pierre Fritsch is the club's instructor, offering introductory courses and the use of a flight simulator. It's a great experience, especially as he also offers complete training courses so that you can eventually take off on your own.

Budding artists or future music professionals meet in this school created in 1994. Just a stone's throw from downtown, on the other side of the Loire River, professional musicians teach the practice of modern and amplified music. The leisure courses are aimed at experienced amateurs, while the teachers also offer training courses leading to a diploma for future professional artists. Professional artists are also accompanied to finalize their project. Group workshops, individual classes and master classes are part of the school's daily routine. And to get on stage, the school offers multiple opportunities, at the music festival and in partner festivals.

There have been many twists and turns in recent years for Tours FC, the Tourangeau club ranked in Ligue 2 in 2018-2019, then downgraded to National 3 and then Regional 1 following successive administrative demotions. Finally, for the 2023-2024 season, the club is still presided over by Jean-Marc Ettori (and has been since 2013), and it's in National 3 that the Ciel et Noir players are once again playing, still supported by loyal fans! The Ligue 1 of the 1980s is a long way off, but let's keep an eye on what's next!

Rowing is an endurance activity that can be practised outdoors, in a setting that's ideal for getting away from it all. You can row on your own or with a crew, and the club also offers group AviFit classes, a rhythmic, musical activity supervised by a certified coach.

The Tempo Loco is the place that was created by the city of Tours to accompany music groups lacking rehearsal or recording space. Specialized in contemporary music, this centre for creation and information provides musicians with five rehearsal studios, four soundproofed and equipped with equipment (sound system + drums + guitar and bass amps), one of which is accessible to the disabled and a specially equipped studio dedicated to electronic music. It is also possible to record there, with professional equipment. A meeting room is at the disposal of the associative actors, and a documentary collection (press, guide...) is available for free consultation.

The Tennis Club de Tours is a tennis club located in Tours, in the Parc de l'Île Aucard, along the Loire River. With its high-quality clay courts, it attracts both competitors and leisure tennis enthusiasts. The club offers instructional courses as well as competitions. It also has a bar-restaurant where members can meet up and share convivial moments.

The TVB, a legend? It is in any case the great pride of the Tourangeaux in terms of sport. The club has won prestigious European titles, in addition to its 10 French Cups and 8 French championships! When you enter the Palais des Sports and its Grenon hall, you enter the cocoon of the French and European volleyball elite. Moreover, in 2022 the team is in contention for a new CEV European Cup! In its ranks, we find this year an Olympic medalist volleyball player, Kevin Tillié, and the cream of European players. We can only advise you to go and see a match in the arena of Grenon, guaranteed atmosphere around the floor!

Located on the Ile Aucard parking lot, Allée de la Loire, it offers a spacious, well-equipped play area.

This karting company moved from Joué-lès-Tours to Saint-Avertin in early 2022. The new complex boasts a clubhouse overlooking the 450 m-long FFSA-approved circuit. Whether you're with friends during free hours, or hosting a corporate event on site, the challenge is yours! Of course, it's possible to warm up before the start, so you can get to grips with your car and be at your best when the chequered flag drops. Students and children benefit from reduced rates, as do members - ideal if you're a frequent visitor. To continue the adventure, head for the company's second circuit, in the Indre region of France.

A bailar ! This Tourangelle association specialized in Latin dances puts on a show and animates your evenings in salsa, samba, merengue and bachata with performances ranging from 20 minutes to 1h30 of show. But also and above all, it's up to you to dance thanks to the many classes offered by the Salsa Rica dancers! For initiation or improvement, classes take place all year long, in different gyms of Tours centre and Tours north. Salsa, bachata, but also kizomba and zumba are on the program for all levels, with many classes every week and confirmed teachers. Ideal to train before going to practice in the Latin dance evenings!

To show a seasonal product, harmonize tastes and flavours, discover in practice the techniques of the chef of the château d'Artigny, Francis Maignaut, these are the ambitions of these culinary appointments. The herbe are therefore expected twice a month, Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm in the city of perfume of the château d'Artigny. At a lunch with the Chef, they then irresistible the fruits of their new know-how. And to perfect these festivities, the castle sommelier will offer them to taste the wines that will best agree with the dishes made… Example of cookery lessons: cocktails and appetizers, spices and perfumes, foie gras en bowl, truffle, trends and exotic desserts…

The Iceberg offers a superb setting for ice skaters and visitors. The Etoile Noire de Strasbourg field hockey team trains there regularly and very dynamic matches are played there during the season. With its 1,500 square meter ice rink dedicated to amateurs, the Iceberg offers a great time zigzagging and frolicking on the ice with lively music. Note that it is possible for children to organize their birthday party.

Nestling in the heart of the town of Soustons, the lake stretches as far south as the village of Azur. At the Parc de la Pointe des Vergnes, you can enjoy the natural surroundings and observe grey herons, squirrels and wagtails. Stroll along the water's edge, enjoy a bike ride or a spot of fishing, or try your hand at sailing, stand-up paddling or canoeing (hire from the Centre Sportif de L'Isle Verte) in absolute peace and quiet. You'll also find a picnic area, as well as restaurants overlooking the water.

The method of collection cards does not wane. Magic, the reference card has always been so successful for 77 years, which makes the age of its followers grow with it, players now have 7 years to years. It is not surprising that a new space has been opened. In the first room you can buy all kinds of cards, Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh! , Les Pokemon and all the others. On the other side of the partition is the open games room with tournaments on Saturdays.

If you combine your passion for tea with that of knitting, or just one of the two, go to this tea room just a stone's throw from the Cours Julien. An amazing and passionate concept opened by Chloé in early 2020. A warm and cosy place where you can drink tea, enjoy a pastry, and buy all the supplies you need for your good knitting practice: balls of wool, needles, hooks, buttons... Chloé does not compromise with quality and sells only 100% French wools and natural: Bergère de France, Makeda, We are knitters... Open wool workshops, beginners workshops are organized to get you started. Original and welcome!

Already 38 years old in 2024 for the Conta workshop, quite a longevity for this quasi institution. The courses are given there, since 1986, by Jean-François Conta, graduate of the École Supérieure des Arts Modernes et du Design Contemporain de Paris please! Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, here we sketch, and especially we progress in the various techniques throughout the year. Classes for children but also adults, summer workshops, and the possibility to rent a gallery from Friday to Sunday evening to exhibit one's works as a budding or confirmed artist.

With some 1,600 students, 105 teachers in 41 disciplines, almost 200 free events each season, 46 classrooms, 3 dance studios, 15 studios for students to work in, 2 auditoriums and a documentation center, the Conservatoire de Caen offers a wide range of artistic disciplines from the age of 6. With registration or an entrance exam, you can progress through different courses right up to the final diploma. The Conservatoire is also home to the Orchestre de Caen and the Saison Musicale.

Courses and courses around oriental and tribal dances, for small (6 years old) and large.

This "spot", located next to the Lycée Malherbe, is well known to urban skaters. Ideally located so as not to disturb local residents, the park comprises four modules with platforms, mini-ramps, inclined planes and sliding bars. The park welcomes skateboarders, BMX riders and rollerbladers, experienced or beginners, in complete serenity. And because riders are becoming increasingly numerous, the long-awaited rue d'Auge skatepark is set to open in summer 2023! Larger and more modern, it will also be accessible to scooters!

Close to Caen, this superb 92-hectare playing field is equipped with a practice range and a total of 27 holes. Between wooded and hilly parts, it offers beautiful spaces to experienced golfers as well as to beginners. The club's sports association offers courses and competitions throughout the year. The golf restaurant La Caentee'n is an ideal stopover and welcomes golfers and strollers in this beautiful environment. The first time, you will look at the others and then the desire will quickly titillate you to "hit balls" or "make a bucket".

On the equipment side, Petit Dan stables have two rides (one of 42 x 20 m, the other of 30 x 20 m), a career of (40 x 20 m), a spring garden, and a safe road. On the disciplines, we find all those of traditional horse riding: selle, team games, manoeuvring and address paths, dressage, obstacle, cross, Amazon courtyards, or coupling, and aerobatic. All under the watchful eye of Yannick, the director, and Céline, the state graduate teacher.

Located on Caen Harbour in the city centre, Canoe Club Caen offers canoe and kayak classes of different types.

Under its hangar, this indoor skate park is a beautiful piece of equipment much appreciated by young people. An arena for beautiful tricks, it serves as a training ground and thrill zone for the region's youth. Friendly or more competitive events are organized throughout the year, for example on Halloween. Skateboarding, rollerblading and scootering put on impressive shows. Featuring wooden modules and a wide mini ramp, the indoor skate park is the largest in the Grand Est region. Keep riding and have a good run!

"Akila Gruissan Pôle Étang" is a sailing school for beginners and advanced sailors. The certified staff is very attentive and able to teach different levels. Several sports are practiced such as wing foil, windsurfing, funboard, optimist or canoe... The material park is of very last technology to progress in the best conditions. The magnificent pond of Mateille is a secure place ideal for learning these various disciplines.

For those who are not afraid to hit the ball, squash is certainly one of the sports where you can let off steam the most, but beware of those who lack breath! Another alternative of racket games: padel, we play with 4 players, it's fun and accessible to all and if you miss a partner, don't panic, Whatsapp groups are available to members to solve this problem. The club also has jorkyball (soccer 3) and soccer 5 fields, petanque and other various games. Great team available and dedicated to a good atmosphere.

Practice range, putting green, 18-hole Pitch&Putt course, clubhouse and pro shop, this is what this quality site includes, where the welcome is very pleasant. Golf school and courses for children and adults. The course, even if it is concentrated on a minimum of space, is quite pleasant, and you can even prolong the pleasure with 6 extended holes. A bar is open all day. The Green Fee restaurant is open for lunch (except Monday), Friday and Saturday nights.

Close to the Gouffre de l'oeil Doux, between Saint-Pierre and Les Cabanes de Fleury, this beautiful Conservatoire du Littoral property offers a wide range of activities. Its 630 hectares are ideal for hiking, horse-riding and mountain biking. A mini-farm housing cows, donkeys, billy goats, goats, pigs, rabbits and other animals is also available to visit. In fine weather, pony rides for children are also available. Everything you need for a great family outing!

Since its creation in 1978 by Robert Margé, a passionate bull and horse breeder, this manade has become the most important bullfighting farm in France. The farm includes four breeds: toro brave, black argus, wagyu and porc noir. The family-run farm offers activities for the whole family, including cattle sorting, horseback riding and evening events. You can buy the estate's bull and black pig meat and enjoy tapas evenings with DJ or at the restaurant "Les tables de la Bâtisse". Guest rooms are just a stone's throw away.

Created in 1964, the only ski resort in the Aude region welcomes holidaymakers until April, depending on snow conditions. With 4 ski lifts, a cable car, 11 downhill ski runs and 2 snowshoe trails, you'll be in the midst of unspoiled nature. Straddling the territories of Camurac and Montaillou, on the edge of the Ariège department, come and breathe and discover a mountain accessible to all, as well as a breathtaking panorama of the entire Pyrenean chain! This family-friendly, medium-altitude resort has retained the authenticity and warmth of a mountain village. Particularly well-suited to beginners, with its ski school, there's something for everyone. Restaurants are located at the foot of the slopes. In mid-February, don't miss the new edition of the Camuraquette, which has become a not-to-be-missed event: over two days, you can take part in 3 snowshoe hikes (different levels: from beginners to full-day outings), as well as several afternoon activities: snowman and igloo building, D.V.A. detection and mountain rescue activities, etc. A themed evening on Friday evening, with stargazing at the end of the afternoon. For a different kind of fun, the resort offers the chance to try out new activities off the beaten track on snowscooters, or why not take the opportunity to try your hand at paragliding?

Sud Rafting is an outdoor agency offering thrilling water sports activities. Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned rafter, our professionals will share their passion with you on the banks of the River Aude, in complete safety. Canyoning, canorafting, rafting, hydrospeed, accrobranche, via corda, quad biking, horseback riding... Twenty years' experience for state-qualified instructors who will supervise you to the best of their ability, whether you're with family, friends or in a nature seminar. Leisure center and snack bar on site.

In the gorges of the Aude, 5 minutes from Axat, on the road Do-Romeu, Pisciculture Pisciculture is an ideal place for lovers of nature. In group, in family, in couple you can try fishing. Samuel will be happy to have you visit his fish farm and discover his know-how. Several forms are proposed: trout fishing (equipment made available), retail sale of the four different colours (fario, rainbow, fountain salmon, Arctic char), educational visit tracing the different stages of rearing. 150 000 fish are born here every winter! Most of them are detinée to the repeuplement of rivers in the region. The site is very pleasant for an introduction to fishing. Fishers leave with their fish paid by weight: € 9 per kilo.

This aquatic complex of five pools (two of which are outdoor) invites you to enjoy water in all its forms: water jets, pools, whirlpools, massage bench, bubble plate, water slide... Three open and uncovered pools are accessible all year round with water between 28°C and 29°C. Mineral beach outside. A very pleasant area has been set up on the edge of the forest for picnicking with a dozen tables and benches laid out on a perfectly mowed lawn. The centre offers many activities for all ages.

Situated on the edge of a small historical town, this lake is pleasant and well-appointed. Rental of atvs, kayaks, pedal boats, bathing is supervised and children's games as well as a mini golf are offered.

A riding school with a state-run instructor welcomes, from Monday to Friday, adults and children from 4 years old for lessons of initiation or development. Courses in half day or full day with aerobatic, promenade, coupling. Preparation for federal reviews.

Covering an area of 42 ha, this artificial lake was put into water in 1984, fed by the Farges stream. Swimming is supervised in summer. The leisure centre offers a number of nautical activities: sailing, windsurfing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking, children's playground, rental of dinghies, pedal boats, rowing boats. Fishermen will settle on the beaches to tease trout, roach and carp. The four-kilometre trail that borders the lake is passable on foot or by ATV. A fitness trail and a "leaves-in-leaves" hiking trail (18 km) await the more sporty. Bar-grill on site.

Reg Alcorn is a conference artist, painter and animator of painting workshops, dance, percussion. Passionate about painting and music, after studying England and staying in different countries, he discovers the music workshops in Paris. Drummer in different jazz and improvisation orchestras, he meets with African, French and American musicians. By creating interdisciplinary workshops (percussion, dance and painting), he develops his own plastic expression. The "performances", the large paintings in front of the public, are the most obvious testimony.

Equestrian centre. Pony club, children's and adults'courses, walks, preparation for examinations, participation in competitions.

An artificial water reservoir on the Vézère river, the 100-hectare, 25-metre-deep lake has been awarded the "European Blue Flag" label thanks to the efforts made in environmental matters. It is the ideal place to relax and have fun, with family or friends. In an exceptional setting with a variety of meadows, wooded areas and rocky walls, the "nature sports resort" offers a wide range of seasonal activities: canoeing, rafting (on request outside the summer), pedal boat hire, mountain bike hire and trekking, with the possibility of introductory courses without accommodation. Beach with games for children and entertainment in summer: volleyball, petanque competition, table tennis and concerts at the snack bar. For fishing: lake rich in cyprinids and in particular in roach and carnivorous fish. Catering on the spot in season.

The University choir in Burgundy is changing its name this year to become Voice Adventures. This changemet of identity comes from the willingness of the chorites to be more representative of the work they evoke. Indeed, every year is an opportunity for amateur or experienced choristers to form singing thanks to their head of heart, Frédérique Magnien, and occasional speakers who are professionnes of different aspects of vocal technique. This vocal and especially human experience repeats every Tuesday evenings, in tutti and by desk, from to, in one of the rooms of the Nantes House on the university campus (17 Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard) between Jeanne d'Arc Chapel and the Faculty of medicine. Moreover, the choir works two or three weekends in the year, either in Dijon or outside.

With the undeniable return to favor of silver-based photography, a passionate collective of Marseillais has been working since 2018 to offer quality developments and, above all, to train you in the necessary techniques. Formerly based at the Couvent Levat on the Belle-de-Mai, the Olab collective now has its own little shop-workshop a stone's throw from the Cours Julien. Here, you'll be able to take part in training workshops on the development of black & white or color silver-based work. And for the first time, a darkroom is at your disposal, with state-of-the-art equipment to help you express your photographic talent to the full.

The club rents windsurfing, optimists, sailing boats, pedal boats, canoes and kayaks, and offers training and development courses, without accommodation, for small and large. For those who do not want to get wet, it is also possible to practice hiking, archery and fishing. Rowing is here the king sport and practice all year round, in competition and in leisure.

Trout, crayfish. Angling with tables for picnic and playground for children.

In a 165-hectare park, this golf course is set between chestnut, beech, larch and birch trees. Slopes, counter-slopes, overhanging slopes, forests, water and other bunkers add to the challenge. Console yourself, in spring and autumn, by looking for your ball in the edges, you might be lucky enough to bring back a porcini mushroom or a handful of chanterelles.

A treetop adventure course in a 4 ha park. On the menu: Tarzan jumps, zip lines, monkey bridges, suspended ladders, rope walls, swing bridges, paintball. Nine accrobranche courses are for juniors and adults (beginners, discovery course, sensations, adventure and challenge), one course is reserved for 3-6 years old. A multitude of activities are also proposed to you in the tourist centre of Coiroux: mini-golf, climbing wall, inflatable playground...Catering is possible on the spot. The park has a free beach access.

The quad will offer on some portions two easy, easy-to-use routes, allowing all pilotage levels. Two test tracks are reserved for new models and another for young quadeurs.

Located just 10 minutes from Dijon, the Bluedreen golf course in Quetigny offers a vast area of greenery and valleys to all golf lovers. Created in 1990 by the architect Chris Pittman, it represents a beautiful training area with 90 practice stations. The 18-hole course, crossed by the Mirande river, will be the occasion of a beautiful stroll appreciated by all profiles of players. The inhabitants of Quetigny will benefit from a special rate, while adults as well as children will be able to take lessons from a professional in private or in group.

Arc-sur-Tille, located in Burgundy, is home to Alliance Dijon Arc Voile, a sailing club offering a variety of nautical activities. The club has a website where visitors can find out more about sailing courses and paddle, windsurf and catamaran rental. The catamaran is the main boat used by the club. It's easy to access and ideal for beginners. It is equipped with a mainsail and jib. Catamarans enable you to sail safely with friends or family. What's more, they are adapted for people with reduced mobility, enabling everyone to enjoy the water. The club has 20 catamarans at its disposal, and also offers memberships for those wishing to join.

Burgundy is the ideal region for cycling or mountain biking: small roads, charming villages and beautiful landscapes will always be present throughout your hikes in Côte d'Or. At Randonneurs Randonneurs everyone can practise their favourite sport, without any spirit of competition competition. The club is made up of two sections, one of which is wheelchair touring (Road section) and the other is the green bike in roads and forests (mountain bike section). The club has 138 members, so it is one of the largest FFCT clubs in the Burgundy region. To allow the largest number of participants, each section is divided into groups of levels.