Sports and leisure activities France

After visiting the typical village of Royaumeix, do not hesitate to take a walk in the nearby Queen's forest, where you will discover the path of tall trees with its majestic oaks constituting one of the most beautiful natural forests in France, but also the many superb forest ponds. A true natural paradise which, thanks to the avifauna and flora, attracts more and more visitors.

At the end of the carriage road that leads to the coastal residences of Formali and Fonaverte, follow the customs path to the Mortella point. Built in the 16th century by the Genoese, the tower was bombarded in 1794 by Admiral Nelson's English fleet. Consolidated in its current state by the Conservatoire du Littoral, it offers visitors a superb cross-sectional plan which allows them to appreciate the thickness of its walls. In spring, you will be conquered by the maquis.

From Meria, a walk takes you to the beautiful ghost village of Caracu. Between land and sky, this aerial route offers superb views of the eastern tip of Cape Corsica and the Tuscan archipelago. The trail is mostly flat and rocky. At the start, you'll discover monumental tombs, each more impressive than the last. Once you've reached the abandoned village, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that surrounds the ruins.

Following the stone-paved lanes of the hamlet of Ortale, ancient mule tracks run through the memory of the Cape Corsican cradle. Following the wanderings of the Funtanaccia, an ancient water mill stands like a rock wall, shrouded in the golden ether of the undergrowth. You'll then cast your gaze over the remains of a Genoese bridge, before crossing the stones of the Savina mill, whose activity continues unabated despite the patina of the ages, conferring immemorial bliss on this journey from beyond time!

A real adventure village, Tépécap offers a lot of surprises: Nordic tipis for unforgettable nights, the Tépacro'c snack bar to go back to the adventure and more than a hundred games, both fun and sporty, to experience with your family for a day or more! You will be able to evolve here all day long and challenge yourself, perched from 3 to 12 meters in the trees. You will also find a trampoline and activity area for the little ones, treasure hunts and orienteering races, as well as a course to develop your flexibility, from toddlers to seniors!

Opened in 2016, this 2,000^m2 indoor complex features ten badminton courts and two padel courts. This little brother of tennis boasts luxury floors and indirect lighting. The changing rooms are equipped with lockers, showers and washbasins in an attractive wood decor, offering a warm atmosphere. A clubhouse with terrace, fast-food facilities, match broadcasts and top-quality equipment store welcomes you. The clubhouse offers its members a card offering 10% off all bookings, plus 45 free minutes per week.

Just 5 minutes from Biarritz and Anglet town centers, 9 clay and hard courts and a mini-tennis court are set in an exceptional dream location between the forest and the ocean, with panoramic views of the golf course, lake and pine trees... You'll enjoy the clubhouse and in situ, you'll be able to take lessons, for children, adults, individual lessons... And maybe meet a few tennis VIPs who are discreetly training.

On this hike, you'll discover the Santa Maria tower and enjoy a superb view of the Finocchiarola islands, classified as a nature reserve. From the port of Macinaggio, follow the signs for the U Stazzu campsite, then reach the Tamarone beach. Cross the beach and continue along the path, either along the coast to the right, or inland to the left. Choose one of these paths on the way out and the other on the way back, to enjoy different views.

At an altitude of 1,500 m, in a wild mountain setting, the village resort of Aiguilles-en-Queyras and the Haut-Guil valley offer a number of slopes to suit all levels. In Aiguilles, a play area with modules for beginners, play areas, a large Air Bag and an original toboggan run. For downhill skiing, head for Abriès and the Haut-Guil ski area (16 runs). For Nordic ski enthusiasts, there are trails leading to Abriès and Ristolas, the lookout point for Mont Viso. Free-riders are also in for a treat.

The departure is metres from the famous stone arch of Capo Rosso. At this place, a dozen rocky pitons with the pointed shape go back between 2 and 3 m from the surface, they are placed on a sandy background, from which some bouquets of oceanic emerge. Exploration consists of visiting the peaks one by one, while progressing towards the bottom. In the natural infractuosités that dig the walls, it is not uncommon to observe beautiful morays specimens. The Piton… is located on the north-east side of the city, where the...... is located in the heart of the city. The area is frequented by six or seven pretty familiar groupers who, by curiosity, come to meet the palanquée. One of them, particularly large, lives in a cave that opens in one of the lifts. Some beautiful underwater passages are available for divers. On the sand, at 35 m, you may have a great raie skate in the digestive nap. While you're going to make your level, along the peak that goes back 2 m from the surface, don't forget to admire the grace of the flabelline that's in silence.

The island of Vardiola is a block of ochre and red granite on the southern shore of the Gulf of Porto. The dive takes place from the island in the left hand to reach its end. We cross a valley of deep sand about 20 m. On the other side, the lift is very cut and behind it is the diving! 32 m descent in a clear sand garden locked between two beautifully decorated rocky walls. From 26 m, the rock falls from a delicate forest of red coral. Under the beam of a powerful lighthouse, there is a vermillon red explosion. Well fed by a small current, coral is bloom with millions of white stars. It's amazing! By continuing to the wall that faces, we discover a huge vertical flaw which goes back in a few meters from the surface. Looking upwards, we see two large blocks that are stuck in narrow gully. Often, a interminable banc comes to play the stars in scintillating scintillating in the chimney.

The location lies along the northern flank of the tip of Ficajola in the middle of the Cove Cove. Basically a funny mountain, raised 20 m, waits for the diver. By bypassing it in the west, it is surprising to discover a real saucer. Above, rocks have the form of an Indian head and, at the foot of the nose, a very beautiful mother is planted on its 18 m sand terrace. While continuing in the same direction, the narrow entrance of a tunnel leads to another massif where coral is very present. You have to go east to reach a slide zone, this part is not great, but at the end it is an explosion of red red coral, covered with white polyps pile like cotton. At the back, new change of decor, the entrance of a crack is discovered around 6 to 8 m. We feel like diving diving into fresh water! This slit, 15 m long, is very obscure. It's better to have a torch. By lifting your eyes, you can see the surface that you can die (attention at the levels) to turn off the lamp. Very beautiful vision of this blue hole flooded with light, contrasting with the burning of the hose.

Located 5 minutes away from Porto. Cormorants taking the sun welcome us on this multi-level site. Three rocks out of the water tell us the different dives. The first, the most important, shows two cavities dotted with red coral at about -28 m, continuing to sand a small forest of red gorgonian at -40 m and back to anchorage by finishing it. With some luck, you may see a ray going into the water. The rest of marine life ranges from nudibranch to lobster, passing through the corbs with the eternal ballet of saupes and sars that are there permanently. The other rocks allow us to discover groupers and octopus through a suite of small canyons. The grelles follow us for our great pleasure.

Aquabike, prenatal aquagym, swimming school and courses, aquaphobia, water jump, restaurant, fitness classes, balneotherapy area... The UCPA Aqua Stadium in Mérignac is a great aquatic and sports destination! While the complex has been designed to control, reduce and optimize water, heating and electricity consumption, it is also a national competition center. With over 100 slots of aquatic and fitness activities supervised by UCPA instructors every week! Take public transport to get there.

Agence les Corsaires organizes exciting geological hikes led by Pierrick d'Alleman, an FFFM-certified geologist with a passion for rocks and ancient history, who takes even the most daring hikers on a journey into a world that reveals the existence and secrets of a 65-million-year-old ocean of rocks beneath our feet. On the program: the cliffs of Bidart, Biarritz, the Hendaye coastline, La Rhune, Mondarrain, Artza Mendi and the fossils of Urculu.

Between the ocean and the Izadia ecological park, Anglet's Skate Park extends over 2,500 m². Here you can practice both skating and rollerblading. There are two bowls and a street area with slopes and other modules. BMX is also available, and helmets are compulsory. Right next to the Skate Park, there's an area dedicated to toddlers, where they can skate. It's easy to get to, with ample parking and catering facilities.

Center de danse LAROCHE is a dance school located in Limoges. The center offers dance classes at various levels, from 1st to 4th degree, as well as practice classes and Zumba. Center de danse LAROCHE is highly rated, with a score of 4.8/5.

If you can swim 25 meters, treat yourself to a Polynesian pirogue ride in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure! Calm and fun for some with a simple tour of the bay, sporty with sensations in the waves for others in a pirogue, wave ski or even an inflatable Stand Up from 4 to 8 places - guaranteed sensations! You can also opt for a kayak and learn the basics of navigation, followed by progressive sessions. From initiation to perfection in all these activities, for all ages and budgets...

I love this hike, which can be completed in half a day. When you leave the village of Bonloc in the direction of Saint-Esteben, keep an eye on the kilometre marker: at the Saint-Esteben milestone (3.5 km), take a small road to the right. And you can stop the vehicle as the road becomes a path: after crossing a stream called Garraldako Erreka, the world is yours! This ascent takes around 2 hours and is accessible to all.

This beautiful granite arch is also known as the Scandulaghju arch or the Padule arch. It starts near the parking lot at the foot of the citadel, a little higher up than the path leading up the Tavignano to the refuge de la Sega (a sign points the way to the arch). Although the arch is not very far from Corte, the climb is very tough (1,000 m ascent on rocky ground) and the first part of the route is totally exposed to the sun, with no possibility of shelter. Bring plenty of water and set off early in the morning.

Alice Delights, the city centre shop offering a wide range of kitchen utensils or recipe books, also organizes times a week of free kitchen demonstrations by a chef. In Amiens, these demonstrations take place on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 15 pm. And every day, his recipe. The schedule is available on the brand's website, as well as the recipes from previous months, which will allow you to éxercer once at home!

Come and paddle a quarter of an hour from Paris: the paddling school awaits you. Situated between Sèvres and Issy-les-Moulineaux, this club is designed for all white-water enthusiasts. The program includes canoe and kayak outings, as well as paddling, freestyle, introductory and advanced courses. All year round from the banks of the Seine! Bac Canoë-kayak organizes almost 25 outings a year outside the département, accessible to all. Baptism sessions are also available, if you'd like to try out this activity.

Peillonnex is a town in the Haute-Savoie region of France. For cooking enthusiasts, there's an interesting activity to discover: the cooking classes offered by In Cucina Con Ilaria. Ilaria, who is passionate about cooking and gastronomy, offers home cooking lessons in the Haute-Savoie region and Geneva. She will help you discover the richness of Italian and French products, as well as the flavors of the region. Ilaria also offers in-home chef services, where she takes care of everything from shopping to meal preparation.

The Vallée de l'Ornain greenway runs along the former towpath of the Marne au Rhin canal, between Fains-Véel and Saint-Amand sur Ornain, passing through Bar-le-Duc and Ligny-en-Barrois. Some 30 kilometers long, it allows you to discover all the nearby villages by bike or on foot, on a bucolic walk linking 30 numbered locks. Picnic areas have been set up along the way. Rollerblading not possible.

Atelier Maine Déco is an art studio located in Verrières-en-Anjou, in the town of Chambreville. It offers courses and workshops in creative hobbies such as art framing, cardboard furniture making, mosaics and patina. Art enthusiasts, whether beginners or initiated, are welcome to share their ideas and skills in a convivial atmosphere.

With thirty years of experience, Pierre Rambow and his team will take you to discover exceptional sites, the seabed around the Golden Island to the Lion de Mer, including the wrecks of the Anthéor barges or the Rubis submarine. The center, located on the Campéole campsite, is now open all year round. It is also accessible to non-resident divers and beginners, for a simple baptism or a real initiation.

15 Km from Ligny-en-Barrois, the school of horse and carriage is located in the heart of the village of Biencourt. It is run by Jean-Marc Wozniak, qualified instructor. Visitors can follow particular lessons to learn how to run a horse and carriage or horse riding. The school also offers carriage rides, and pony or horse. Guest rooms are available for Overnight accommodation (+ breakfast for two people at €).

L'atelier Laurel offers cooking classes as well as culinary advice in the heart of Provence. Stéphanie, the owner, is Californian and after studying at Ferrandi and working at Baumanière, she offers courses in her workshop or at home. Her flagship herb is Laurel. She excels in cooking with local products. Red mullet, tians, rack of lamb from Fontvieille or small stuffed dishes. From September for the locals she offers the basics of the great chefs: cutting, making a broth, etc. To offer or to offer yourself!

The "tele-feric" gondolas literally take us off, as we are offered a 2,150 m climb in 45 minutes to reach the summits! From La Grave, this exceptional and vertiginous equipment gives access to the high mountain with its two sections from 1,400 m to 2,400 m and from 2,400 m to 3,200 m. And two summit lifts lead to 3 550 m in winter. If the weather conditions do not prevent it, a connection is then possible in both directions with the big resort of Les Deux-Alpes. And if your technical level allows it, you will soon enjoy one of the largest off-piste skiing areas in Europe. A freerider's paradise. At 3 550 m, the view is exceptional: you can see the Ecrins National Park to the south-southwest, Italy to the east and finally the Mont-Blanc to the north! A breathtaking 360°. The direct itinerary of the 9 km long descent is accessible to skiers of average technical ability, but beware, it is an off-piste run, which implies professional guidance and good equipment. Good snowboarders and the best off-piste skiers have their own privileged spots, however, from the top of the cable car: les Vallons, Peyrou-d'Amont, brèche Pacave, col du Lac and refuge Chancel. In summer, at an altitude of 3,200 m, you can walk on the Girose glacier, a species in danger of extinction! A magical hike to do with a guide in complete safety.

Val de Form is more than just a swimming pool. A real living area on 3 000 m 2, this modern and multifunctional equipment offers an aquatic space, a fitness area and a wellness area. Equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, hammam: The floor is dedicated to fitness and well-being. On the ground floor there is the large swimming pool with a sports pool and a playful pool. Each day, courses are also offered. Do not hesitate to find out how to get detailed planning of the various benefits. Attention, the timetables of the fitness and wellness space are different from those of the aquatic space with a larger schedule.

On the Saint-Eutrope hill, take care of your shape with the 16 aircraft distributed on a course.

It is located at the entrance to Vaison by coming from Roaix. Open to all, it is in a green setting, on the edge of the Ouvèze, which you can train. Nearby is the site of "menhirs" erected in memory of the victims of the floods of 1992.

This Tournesol-type pool is emblematic of the flying saucer-like pools of the 1970s, with their round architecture and portholes. It features a roof that can be partially uncovered in summer, allowing the sun's rays to shine through, as well as a 25 m multi-season pool. With increasing depths, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced swimmers. It's open every day.

This leisure base on nearly 200 hectares will seduce enthusiasts of outdoor activities. This park, which is imperative and respectful of the environment, offers many activities and internships including mountain biking, orienteering, swimming pool, golf, disc-golf, tennis, climbing, fencing, biathlon or hiking. Children's playgrounds and mini-camps with nature animations and sustainable development are offered. With regard to restoration, a self-service space with a capacity of 150 seats is open to all. A residence and residence residence has also been created and offers a capacity of 96 places - two rooms accessible for persons with reduced mobility - in order to provide the groups, institutions or associations with a lasting welcome. And for those who enjoy sleeping in the beautiful star, 150 campsites and 20 cabins (6 seats each) await you. A nice opportunity to take the time to breathe and savour nature.

For climbing enthusiasts or the simply curious, Châtel offers some remarkable routes! Two sites are available for free climbing: the walls of Plaine Dranse, comprising 23 routes of 5 to 10 meters, and the abseils of the L'Essert waterfall, offering a descent on the left bank with 9 abseils of 30 meters. Detailed guides are available from the tourist office. Under the guidance of qualified instructor Jean-Yves Fredriksen, all climbers are supervised and initiated. Initiation from age 8.

the bathing lake, at the heart of the Parc de Loisirs du Pontet, offers a wide range of activities: donkey hire, polar dog park, kayaking, rowing and pedal boats, climbing, equestrian center, adventure trail, tennis, golf, miniature golf, archery, quads, beach volleyball, children's games, pedal horses, walks and picnics... A beautiful setting for the whole family. In the heart of the park, the Chalet du Lac restaurant welcomes you all year round for a delicious meal.

Located by the river, in the heart of the picturesque Gorge landscape, the Nordic Park invites you to explore 25 km of carefully groomed trails, perfect for Nordic skiing. The area includes a free beginner's zone, two specially dedicated green runs, and three trails of varying levels to suit all levels of skier. For those who prefer to diversify their winter activities, snowshoeing, biathlon and even snow golf are available to enrich your experience in this superb environment.

Nestled on the Confins plateau, surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Aravis massif, this compact, twice four-hole course is an ideal opportunity to learn golf and perfect your skills. With a driving range, putting green and approach green available, golfers can hone their swing and accuracy before tackling the more technical compact course. Qualified instructors are on hand for individual or group lessons, to help you progress.

Our guides lead nature outings all year round, for a few hours or a few days. In winter, it's off for ski touring on the Aravis mountain range or ski raids all over Europe. Trained in off-piste risk management, they also offer snowshoe treks, icefall climbing and even heliskiing. Summer activities are just as attractive: hiking, via ferrata, canyoning... Some of our original outings introduce visitors to mountain culinary and medicinal plants, astronomy and more.

Ride on horseback, for one hour, half a day or a full day. Ponies straps for toddlers are organized from 2 years old.

On the edge of a motorboat, go to the discovery of sports fishing and carry out cruises on the half day or at the day, towards the islands, along the coast of Var. Let's also practice night fishing.

The Annemasse Mont-Blanc canoe-kayak club offers all year long the possibility to practice white water sports on the rivers of the Haute-Savoie, but also in the swimming pool (on Thursday evenings in Annemasse, upon reservation). This discipline is aimed at a large public (minimum age 13 years) with the only condition: to be able to swim a distance of at least 25 m and to be able to swim under water. The club is affiliated to the French Federation of canoeing and kayaking and therefore provides serious supervision.

Adapt its step to that of the mountain, enjoy nature in complicity with its horse, follow the trails to rediscover Haute-Savoie… No longer dream, the department is walking as well as on horseback and some loops take you to the high mountains in the country of Mont Blanc, in the Grand massif or to the Portes du Soleil, not to mention the splendid mouth of Léman-Chablais, that of the Avant or, closer to Annecy, on the Glières plateau: in all, it is about 1 500 kilometres of unspoilt trails waiting for the riders. Arrow routes for which the descriptive sheets have been published which are to be obtained from FREF 74, ATD, in tourist offices and in the cottages that host equestrian hikers.

The Cordon ski area includes 5 ski lifts and 10 runs over 11 km. The on-site French ski school will guide you through the beginner and advanced areas. 8 marked snowshoe trails are available free of charge. There's also sledging and dog sledding. Of course, these trails are also accessible in summer. The ski area is part of the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area, which is always linked by ski-bus shuttle.

Besides its activities as manufacturer and importer of spare parts for gliders and gliders, this company is also a well-equipped ULM school. Possibility of baptism: tandem and ULM piloté. This base is located about kilometres south of Thonon, near Perrignier.

A highly professional paragliding school caters for beginners and experienced paragliders alike, offering courses to suit all levels. A warm welcome awaits you. During the winter season, the school also offers speed riding courses for experienced skiers. The guide office offers a wide range of other activities, including snowshoe trekking, ruisseling, ski touring, heli-skiing, ice climbing, caving, canyoning and more.

The International Ski School, accredited by the French Ministry of Sports, has 95 schools in France, Switzerland and Italy, offering ski, snowboard, skwal and Telemark lessons. Lessons, given by ENSA-trained instructors, are available from Sunday to Friday, mornings for skiing and afternoons for snowboarding, starting at the top of Le Signal. Private lessons, on or off piste, and private days with an instructor are also available.

With the mythical Col de la Colombière often visited by the Tour de France, Le Grand-Bornand is a paradise for sport cycling. The resort also has its freeride mountain bikers who swap their snow equipment for their downhill and speed bikes in summer. In summer, discover 8 itineraries (75 km of marked trails) at the top of the Rosay gondola, and 2 trails from the Châtelet chairlift! The Aravis ski pass is 200 km of slopes in 3 resorts. Possibility to learn or ride with a guide in the freeride area.

Thrills guaranteed! Created in 2009 by Haut-Savoyard Jean-François Michelin, Bun J Ride is the world's first bungee jumping site. By bike or on foot, alone or in tandem, you can launch yourself from a 28-metre-long springboard anchored in a cliff, for a 40-metre jump with free figures over the torrent. A second Bun J Ride site is open in Tignes during the winter season, offering jumps on snow. There's something for every thrill-seeker!

It is not common to combine contemporary art with ski resort! Flaine has been successful since its inception. This cultural centre welcomes throughout the year exhibitions of modern artists and each week offers a free visit of the station to discover a unique architecture and works of art signed by the largest: Picasso, Dubuffet, Vasarely…