Sports and leisure activities France

Xcat' is Franck Vidal's catamaran - with a merchant navy and surfing diploma - on which you can embark for a trip along the Côte d'Argent or to observe dolphins with the X-Dophin formula. From the age of 8, the X-Fish is ideal for sea fishing. For adults only, the X-Tuna version is available from September to mid-October. With the X-Clusive, you can charter the catamaran for up to 12 people! And let's not forget the X-Tapas, where you can watch the sunset with a few local delicacies...

Sometimes there's nothing like silence and a breath of fresh air. The Chemin du bien-être is a quiet, soothing 17-kilometre hike. The trail offers a variety of breaks, including a shiatsu point for self-massage explained on wooden signs. Gô Koku, Hya Kue, Ashi San Ri, Ten Sû, Yû Sen and other different techniques will help you relax, unwind the knots and tensions accumulated by your intense daily routine. Allow half a day to appreciate the experience.

For paddling enthusiasts, experienced sportsmen and quiet explorers, this is the ideal club. Rentals are available by the hour, by the day or for two- to four-day trips/bivouacs. The usual boating area stretches from the base to the Saint-Yrieix lake, a 4 km stretch of waterways where you can discover the flora and fauna of the Charente and Trouve rivers. Last but not least, you can try your hand at stand-up paddling and discover the banks of the river like a tightrope walker. Initiations are supervised by federal instructors.

Tree-climbing park enjoying a magnificent natural setting. It is a family place where everyone, from 3 years old, will be able to find a course at his or her feet. The forest cannot disappoint you and what better than a short stay in the heights to take off? 6 adventure courses in the forest, adapted to the motivation and aptitudes of each one. Note the passage through a small cave and on a rocky bank. For the thrills, count on more than 1,000 metres of zip lines, including one of 250 metres up to 20 metres high!

Take the plunge and realize the dream of many: flying! This is another way to discover the region, by admiring it from the air. The panorama is sumptuous: imagine the cliffs of Cape Griz-Nez seen from the sky or the bay of Wimereux irradiated in front of you by the sun's rays... You can even, for a few moments, take the controls. A pure joy! Take-offs are made from one of the three ultralight bases located at Calais airport, Nielles-lès-Calais or Equihen-Plage. Also, it is possible to fly in pendular and paramotor.

Gliss'Cool is the ideal spot for kayaking and paddleboarding in an unspoilt natural setting. Located in the most peaceful part of Lake Annecy, the "Petit Lac", it offers ideal conditions for beginners: calm waters sheltered from the wind and a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and nature reserves. Enthusiastic instructors will guide you through a fun and ecological discovery of the site. To complete this relaxing and discovery-filled interlude, you can relax in the green space. Free parking is available nearby.

At Coquelicot Bleu, your hands have talent! Estelle Juge's workshop-boutique welcomes you to the countryside, where you can take courses in painting on wood - but also on other materials (canvas, metal, glass, mosaics...) - with a true artist. At the boutique, open by appointment or during class hours, you'll discover a world of painted and unfinished woodwork. While Estelle Juge creates superb stylized and animalistic "regionalist" paintings, her inspiration extends to other horizons, notably Asian. Art therapy to express emotions. A confidential address for an escape from everyday life.

The Charente Sailing School gives children and adults alike a taste of the joys of sailing on the Saint-Yrieix lake. You can rent catamarans, windsurfers, canoes and mountain bikes by the hour or half-day. Introductory and advanced courses are available on reservation. Finally, around the base, you can take advantage of the many activities available: jogging and mountain bike tracks, playgrounds, handball, five-a-side soccer... Of course, you can also swim in the lake!

The Grand Bleu aquatic center, set in an exceptional green environment, offers modern facilities suitable for everyone. Swimmers will find a 50 m heated open-air pool with 10 lanes, a 25 m heated open-air pool with 5 lanes and massaging jets, as well as a paddling pool for the little ones. A beach volleyball court and weights room invite you to vary your sporting pleasures.

Located near Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, 30 minutes from Montpellier, Borg canoe-kayaks offers you a sporting experience along the gorges and rapids of the Hérault. Nicknamed the "green canyon", this unspoilt area is a veritable ecological paradise, home to exceptional flora and fauna. Join Hubert and his team for a canoe or kayak trip of 3 to 14 km, lasting from 1h30 to 4h30. This enthusiastically-guided excursion will enable you to discover the region far from the hustle and bustle of the beaches.

The track was approved as "national track" in 2014. On the site, there is a track for beginners who can initiate the discipline and another larger for those who already have experience, the pilots like you like to call them in the club. The club inserts courses but also courses, the calendar is online on the website. A beautiful site to practice this extreme, physical and technical cycling sport or to attend the major races and championships.

Beginners and experienced drivers alike will have a blast on the 603-meter track of this open-air karting facility. Three types of karting are available, depending on your level. Competitions and challenges are organized on a regular basis. From 8 participants upwards, you can take part in speed or endurance races, by reservation only. Opale Karting also offers rental of handikarts and two-seater karts from age 4 upwards. Children can also celebrate their birthdays at the karting track! Don't hesitate!

This workshop very close to the city of Tours actually hides a communication agency very wide on the web design and new techniques of com '. Xavier and Laure Célanie thus broaden their scope and become more accessible to emerging-market graphics. The studio is also a place of exhibition that moves and renews thanks to the artistic vitality of youth biemont, young to which the studio Célanie allows to provide its advice!

Chocolaterie Castelain is an artisan chocolatier located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They offer a wide range of quality chocolates, including prestige boxes of dark and milk chocolates, boxes of organic tablets, palets des Papes and cocoa-coated almonds.

Located in Socoa, this small nautical base has its feet practically in the water and is bursting with activities. Jet-skiing along the Basque coast to discover the magnificent landscapes, made up of creeks and rocks, from Hendaye to the Landes. D.E. instructors will guide you on these tours, which are suitable for everyone. If you have a coastal license, you can rent a jet-ski for a solo or duo outing. Another activity is Flyboard, with which you can fly over the water using a powerful water jet and pressure. Sensations guaranteed!

Little brother of snowboarding in aquatic version, wakeboarding appeared at the end of the 80s. On the water or in the air, you will have a blast! Supervised by Laurent Delacroix, captain of the French team from 1998 to 2000 and coach of the French hopeful team, the Wakelagoona wakeboard school is located in a very nice spot. At Osmosia Wakepark, Tom Gradt, a competitor with a BP Jeps diploma, is in charge of the wakeskate, wakesurf and ski lift sessions.

Just 10 minutes from Bidache, the Poney-club des Iles team welcomes you in a safe, family atmosphere for an introduction to horse riding. From the age of 3, your children can be accompanied by DE instructors and gradually tame this intelligent, soft-coated creature. Whether outdoors in the riding arena or indoors in the indoor arena, this activity is available all year round, whatever the weather. During the school vacations, courses and rides are organized. Your children will love this privileged contact with ponies in the great outdoors.

Located on the beach, next to Saint-Cyprien Tiki; you will enjoy rental windsurfing, funboards, Hobie-Cat 15/16, funboat, pedal boats, sea kayaks and stand up paddle. Lessons and group lessons on Optimist, catamaran, funboat, board, with independent qualified instructors State.

This game trail offers families and children a fun experience in the heart of Saint-Hymetière. Equipped with your Adventure Bag, you set off on your own to help Esfandyar find the code to the secret passage that will lead him to the sacred Moyamoyas spring. The Adventure Bag accompanies you on your quest: it contains a map to help you find your way, a lamp and all the items you need to solve the riddle!

Whether you're a fan of water sports, jet-skiing, towed buoys or boating, Memphis Jet offers a wide range of activities. Professionals of the sea who welcome you to Hendaye in a friendly atmosphere from the ocean. Jetskiing, flysurfing, towed buoys and sea walks along the Basque coastline are just some of the activities you can enjoy. For evenings out with the family or in a group, San Sebastian's night-time outings in August feature the most beautiful fireworks festival facing the sea. A great gift idea.

In the heart of La Bastide-Clairence, a village classified as "France's most beautiful village", Jungle Canoë offers an ecological experience for all to (re)discover the Basque Country and its lagoon. How does it work? By paddling the Joyeuse, a river that turns into the Aran before flowing into the Adour. You'll explore lush green vistas as you explore the Basque cultural and natural heritage. The duration of these canoe trips varies from 1h30 to 2h, offering you the opportunity to visit a calm and wild environment.

For decades, this structure has been breeding horses and ponies that it rents out to riders, with a loyal clientele that has followed it from the beginning. Whatever the duration chosen (by the hour, by the day, by the week or even longer), the prices are very soft, and the horses are used to the outdoors. But beware, you will not have an instructor or a companion: the horses are therefore reserved for riders who are already experienced! Perfect for a horse ride in the heart of the Margeride. Reservation is compulsory.

This adventure park is unique in Europe! It offers everyone the chance to become a "gabier" and climb the ropes. Children aged 3 and over will enjoy the unique setting of the famous dry dock where a replica of the Hermione was rebuilt. Older children will want to reach the top to admire Colbert's city. And if you're feeling smart, take the opportunity to visit the Corderie Royale or quench your thirst at the Rade de la Méduse.

Created in 2009 by Marjorie Taylor, former chef of the Ruby Beat Gourmet restaurant in Phoenix, Arisona, The Cook's Workshop is a cooking class for beautiful and good things. Its installation in an Alsace street loft makes the place very endearing. Since November 2013, The Cook's Workshop is located above AP Wine, the fine wine and grocery store that is now part of this environment. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, market days in Beaune. From 10 a. m. to 2 p. m., with Marjorie after the races, you learn to prepare 5 dishes that you enjoy with your teacher and friends. The formula, including wines, is 250 € person. A cooking lesson from an American lover of Beaune who translates French-American friendship through gastronomy!

Tag is a gallery and an association, which also offers workshops. Here, you can improve your drawing skills, perfect your oil painting or learn the ins and outs of watercolor painting. In other words, here you can show off your artistic talents. What's more, you can also take part in a collective creation. Painting, drawing and photography exhibitions are also on offer.

Located in the heart of the Périgord Noir in the Dordogne, the La Marterie golf course (Par 73, 5,748 metres) is part of the Glofy network. It offers players a beautiful hilly course (good legs or an electric cart are required) of 18 holes with water hazards and bunkers, between forest, heather and broom. La Marterie golf course offers visitors a practice area, a putting green, a pitching green and a practice bunker. The main advantage of this course is that it can be played all year round, as rainwater does not stagnate.

Situated at the foot of the Rhune, the Centre Equestre Sainte-Hélène, the largest in the Basque Country, enjoys an exceptional setting between land and sea. Its outstanding facilities include a covered riding arena, a small arena, a stable for clubs and owners, a round pen, an equestrian stadium and a club house. From the age of 2 to the most experienced riders, a team of professionals is on hand all year round to guide, accompany and introduce you to the art of horsemanship.

The number 1 golf course in the PACA region, Provençal Golf features a 9-hole course and a high-performance golf school, the Académie Provençal Golf, which has been awarded the FFGOLF sports label. Some thirty driving range stations are available to members, as well as a short game area with 2 putting greens and 2 approach greens. State-certified instructors are on hand to help you learn or improve your game. There's an equipment store and Le Club restaurant for a gourmet break.

Olivier, your guide, is fascinated by nature and migratory birds. He specializes in environmental engineering and offers you a dozen tours: a trip to the cliffs of Ault, the seals of Hourdel, crossing the Baie de Somme, the grand tour of Marquenterre, the wonders of the Baie d'Authie, the magic of the waves... The hikes range from half-day to full-day, and the way he describes the places and unveils their secrets captures everyone's attention.

In the lush Gers forest, the Base de Loisirs at Aignan is a pleasant surprise. Its sandy beach is almost reminiscent of the sea, and its lake invites refreshing swims in July and August. A waterslide is available for children. Fishermen and sports enthusiasts are not left out, with a volleyball court and marked trails for hiking, cycling and horse-riding. Picnic tables dotted around the forest invite you to relax. As an added bonus, a guinguette offers meals and snacks in summer.

Sports lovers, need to relax or get in shape? The Complex may become your favourite place. This huge loft space offers you a multitude of activities to spend you: squash, badminton, room football (futsal), zumba and fitness. Squash courts are certified competition by the French Squash Federation. To work your "cardio", you will have the opportunity to participate in zumba courses to spend you in a playful way on world music. Or maybe you'll choose cardio combat? With a combination of martial art, combat and fitness sports, it allows you to work your muscles in a vigorous, but also playful way, since movements are performed in music. After your workout, you will probably enjoy relaxing a few minutes in the lounge chairs with a refreshing drink. The staff were friendly and helpful!

Ti Goui Goui is a 1,000 m² playroom for children aged 0 to 12. On the program: jumping, sliding, climbing, running, climbing, dancing... A special area for 4-12 year-olds features giant slides, ball cannons, a spider tower, zip lines, trampolines, mini karts, ball pools, a construction zone with large interlocking blocks, and even a mini disco! The 0-3 years area offers motor accessories, a slide, a ball pool and soft elements. Children can celebrate their birthdays here, and some areas can be made private.

Escape guaranteed! Just a step away from the Vesle bridge between Trigny and Muizon, get on board a two-seater canoe and discover the richness of the Champagne heritage by going down the Vesle. A 6 km bucolic escapade, ideal for a good time with family or friends. Cycling enthusiasts can opt for the free option and ride their bikes (with or without electric assistance) through the vineyards and forests of the Saint-Thierry massif before continuing the ride along the river. This will allow you to explore the region at your own pace.

Inspired by Sherwood Forest, the park offers a variety of activities including tree climbing, zip lines, quad biking, archery and paintball. Tickets can be ordered online for immediate confirmation. The park is easily accessible from Paris, in the Île-de-France region. So don't hesitate to come and discover Sherwood Parc and experience unforgettable moments in an exceptional natural setting.

Nicolas, a native of San Nicolao, created Isula Muntagne in 2004 and invites you to the Canyoning base in Costa Verde for a discovery of the activity, or for an improvement. Sensations guaranteed in any case. In a preserved nature, you benefit from the knowledge of qualified instructors. Via cordata, jumps toboggan, tyrolean, caves, abseiling for all levels. Multiple formulas are proposed including hiking or mountain biking in this territory of Castagniccia starting point of more than 200 km of trails.

If the relief is undulating and extremely wooded setting, the lake Lacoste of 13 hectares extends under your eyes like a huge gleaming mirror where the sky is reflected. In this peace, do not hesitate to plunge and throw you to water: in summer, the site is supervised by swimming instructors and in a delimited perimeter, with you the pleasures of the bathing! When you have some enough, a beach of fine sand enables you to deploy your towel and to leave Gers to regain the seaside which you will want to imagine well. One will not lie you, the site is fabulous, very full with many proposals for activities like the canoe-kayak, the paddle and even the canoe. The fishermen know it well and there do not hesitate to come to tease fish! La Guinguette, brasserie-snack, are the emblematic gourmet point of the lake and gastronomy and conviviality marry there in the laughter during all of summer. Local produce, local cuisine and exotic or break afternoon snack, up to one hour of the morning one is there well and the concerts put rhythm into holidays.

This route of almost 9 km highlights the work of the painter Emmanuel de La Villéon (1848-1944). Of Breton origin, he lived from 1900 to 1936 in a mansion in the hamlet of Salvard, in the commune of Bitry. A fervent admirer of Monet, he adopted most of the characteristics of Impressionism. Punctuated with panels containing reproductions of the bocage poyaudin and commentaries, this loop allows you to observe the places painted by the artist.

Nature outings, micro-adventures, walks in the bay: Maxim Marzi, a passionate guide, will help you discover this still wild nature through several walks starting at 2h30. If you're lucky, you'll come face to face with seals, and discover the treasures of the area: strange pebbles, mud, birds and more. The more athletic can try their hand at wading through mud, climbing micro-cliffs and walking on salt meadows. Snacks provided and equipment available on loan!

Discover the walk around the village (1 hour) which leads to the ruins of the Saint-Antonin chapel (15th century). Another path starts from the Col de Castillon where the ruins of two old villages are located and leads to Sainte-Agnès by the forest track (2h one way); a walk without major difficulty on this old mule track. A short path (10 minutes) starts under the Caramel viaduct and leads to a climbing site. You can also explore the forest of Ubac Foran (1h) where at the top, an orientation table offers a breathtaking panoramic view.

Apach'Évasion offers outdoor activities for people with disabilities.
Alone, with your family or in a group, join the tribe and enjoy the benefits of nature with our team of qualified volunteer pilots. It's a great way for this association to help people from all walks of life. And it's a great way to experience intense moments through nature-related activities. Summer or winter, on land, in the air or on water, come and share moments of conviviality in the heart of the Jura mountains!

Founded in 1944, the Issoire - Le Broc aerodrome invites you to a baptism (discovery flight) to appreciate the sensations of a flight in a two-seater glider. At an altitude of 900 meters, enjoy 20 to 60 minutes in the air depending on the weather. It is also possible to opt for a 20-minute flight in a small plane (up to 3 passengers), always accompanied of course by an experienced pilot! Nothing like it to appreciate the beauty and richness of the Issoire region. You can also ask to fly towards the Sancy or the puy de Dôme.

Activity providers have put in place appropriate sanitary measures to ensure your safety. Hiking and trail biking are very popular in the region, as are mountain biking and bicycle touring. Climbing, canyoning and via ferrata enthusiasts can also indulge their passion. For those who prefer aquatic activities, there are a variety of water sports available. Thrill-seekers can go paragliding. Equestrian activities are also available. And for golf enthusiasts, there's a course in the region. Digne-les-Bains offers a wide range of possibilities for enjoying nature and outdoor sporting activities.

Attention anglers and nature lovers: a pond on the D135, in the commune of Vestric-et-Candiac, welcomes you every day. Tables, benches and barbecues are available under the shade of the trees lining the pond. You may well catch trout, carp, pike and zander, although the number of fish is limited to five per angler. Bait is sold on site. It's a great way to share a moment with fellow anglers, or simply with the family and the kids.

At the gateway to Biarritz, you'll discover the Arcangues golf course and its exceptional setting, a favorite of professional golfers, created in the 1990s by brothers Guy and Jean d'Arcangues on the property surrounding the village. Set in a 70-hectare estate, the golf course, designed by American architect Ronald Fream, is part of the^2nd generation of courses on the Basque Coast. This magnificent golf course features some twenty holes dotted around a wild landscape. The Arcangues golf course hosts numerous competitions throughout the year.

The Canal du Midi map is an interactive map of the greenway where you will find a lot of useful information. The greenway stretches over a distance of 250 km and includes a 65 km stretch of cycle track between the Tarn and the Garonne. You will ride in complete safety because it is entirely reserved for non-motorized travel, unlike the véloroutes. Ideal to travel by bike and discover the treasures of the Thau Archipelago.