Water sports and leisure activities France

Book a day, a weekend or a week and try out all the activities on offer at this water sports center. You'll benefit from over 20 years' experience in canoeing and kayaking. A fleet unique in the Ardèche, with 600 polyethylene boats, regularly renewed and courses ranging from 5 km to 36 km. The base also offers a wide range of equipment for sale - both used and new. Buses ensure your return.

Summer and winter alike, the village of Astet offers many recreational options. In summer, kayakers enjoy the wild river punctuated by rapids. In winter, Nordic skiers take over, plying the 14 cross-country ski trails ranging from 1 to 20 km. Snowshoeing is also in the spotlight, with 9 circuits. There's also a toboggan run, a groomed pedestrian trail and a play area. Equipment available for hire on site.

What's on the agenda? Discovering kitesurfing, learning to windsurf, wakeboarding or foiling (that's new!), a leisurely paddle or canoe trip.... And a good dose of fun on water skis, but especially on a towed buoy with the whole family (up to 8 people), guaranteed fun! With or without a license, you can also rent a motorboat for an outing on the lake, go fishing or spend a whole day on the water... The H2O Kite School hut is located on the beach in front of the Mayotte Vacances campsite.

The Ardèche, one of the largest sports and discovery fields in the nature of France. To discover all the facets, a professional who takes us safely practice canyoning in the canyons of Haut-Chassezac and High-Borne, caving in a rich area and via corda in the Chassezac gorges. Ambience and thrills guaranteed!

Surprisingly few lakes dot the mountains of the Ardèche. The few you do find are man-made. Such is the case with this lake, situated at an altitude of some 1,000 metres, which is a welcome refreshing stopover in summer. Swimming is supervised from mid-July to the end of August. The beach is equipped with a slide and water jets for children. Other services include a snack bar and various boat rentals (pedal boats and canoes). There's also a camper van park just a few steps from the lakeside.

André-Noël, Guilhem, Benjamin, Julien, alias the intraterrestrials, have been opening the doors to adventure in the Ardèche since 1988, competent instructors for thrills without the risks. You can explore the caves of the Ardèche - beware, never venture into them alone! You can also try canyoning, kayaking, via ferrata, climbing and hiking. An intimate way to discover the Ardèche with enthusiasts who know the terrain inside out. The intraterrestrials will even accompany you in the extreme: bungee jumping.

The Vizzavona Aventure park offers a forest acrobatic course on the site of the Vizzavona forest and its waterfalls. The structure also offers canyoning activities on the Richuisa river in Bocognano, hiking. Dare to try the 100 m Tyrolean traverse and the Tarzan jump. The 14 courses are located on laricio pines and beech trees. Let's go for 4 hours of thrills and challenges for the whole family. Helmets and harnesses are provided.

Located in Tizzano, near Sartène in southern Corsica, Altra Manera is a diving center that offers divers the chance to discover an unspoilt coastline. The center offers untouched dive sites, far from the tourist crowds. In the morning, an exploration dive is organized for certified divers, departing at 9 am. The afternoon is reserved for training and first dives, departing at 2 pm. Certified divers are asked to arrive half an hour before departure, with their diplomas and medical certificates.

Aloha: welcome to this aquatic centre which is like an oasis in summer and very pleasant in winter. With its two pools, one of which is an Olympic-size 25 m pool that can host international competitions and a capacity of 1,000 people (!), you can dive into the world of water pleasures - swimming against the current, an 80 m slide, a fun pool, a paddling pool and a bubble bath. Outside, 4,000^m2 of greenery for picnics or table tennis. You will appreciate the 4-lane outdoor pentaglide which ends in the pool and the restaurant.

The Ardèche is not the only river where you can go white water rafting. The Drôme also offers some great sensations. Of course the flow is not the same and at the height of the summer, you will sometimes have to push your canoe on some dry areas. Anyway, this is a very nice way to discover, along the water, the Drôme landscapes. Going down the Drôme on portions ranging from 2 to 49 km, in a few hours or in two days, you will be able to admire the singular mountain of the Three Beaks under all its aspects and its colors according to your picnic or swimming stops and according to the time. Canoë Drôme has been established in Saillans for more than thirty years and offers you 400 boats spread over two bases, one in Saillans (Lido, the pioneer of canoeing bases in the Drôme, installed more than twenty years ago) and the other in Crest/Aouste-Sye. You have a choice of boats: canoe-kayak, raft, mini-raft or hotdogs (inflatable canoes for two people). Please note: we provide you with life jackets and waterproof boxes to store your belongings, and we pick you up by shuttle upon arrival. Those who are allergic to water can rent electrically powered bicycles to ride the "river path" along the Drôme. In season, there is a snack bar (meal tray or more elaborate menu), a convenience store (sun cream, tee-shirt, glasses...) and wifi access to send live pictures of your exploits! Discount for reservations on the website.

If you can rent a peaceful canoe-kayak that will lead you along the Drôme - not always well hay - to the Rhone, you can still indulge in less relaxing and exciting activities such as caving, rafting, canyoning, via ferrata, mountain biking and climbing.

This public aquatic center offers a full range of water-based activities. Set in lush green surroundings, it's the ideal place to pamper your body. A body that can choose to exert itself in a 25-meter sports pool, have fun in the jets of a leisure pool, or relax in the warmth of a sauna or hammam. The leisure offer is completed by a paddling pool, an outdoor pool with slide and waterfall, and a year-round program of activities

This is the private beach of Beau Rivage.

To learn how to control your car at high speed and to get some thrills by pressing the gas pedal, head for the largest circuit in Rhône-Alpes, the Laquais circuit. What we like is the choice of exceptional sports cars: Ferrari F8 Tributo, Ferrari 488 GTB, Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Porsche 991 Carrera S, McLaren 540C, Audi R8.V10 and Ford Mustang GT V8... Without forgetting the Alpine 110. Driving school since 1993, the Laquais and its team of professionals have proven themselves. A must-see.

The club of Mayenne is the ideal place for discovering or expanding, canoeing or kayaking. No less than boats are available for courses, internships, rentals or competitions. The practice is on Mayenne (the club is located just on the edge, in the middle of the city), but also the Varenne, the Colmont or the Aron.

This beautiful 70-hectare lake is a former gravel pit - swimming is prohibited outside the supervised area - where all kinds of water sports are offered: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rowing, supervised swimming from the beginning of June to the end of August. Note the only aquapark in the Beaujolais region with a fun course to test your agility on inflatable structures. Mountain biking or hiking on marked trails. The site is accessible by the Anse tourist railway.

Created in 2007, this association "law 1901" affiliated to the French Federation of Underwater Studies and Sports (FFESSM) gathers passionate volunteers. Lake or sea explorations, baptisms... Accessible from 10 years old, the Club has a slot at the Aygueblue aquatic center on Friday evening for winter dives. You will find this Landes underwater school at the Rey beach, behind the snack bar Le Cabanon, two fins away from the Hossegor canal; a unique shallow natural area. The deep dives off Capbreton are reserved for the initiated.

The Nautical Base hosts the sailing school and the Dunkerque nautical associations, in particular the kitesurfing and longe-côte club. It is located between Malo and Leffrinckoucke, on the edge of the Parc du Vent. At the Base de la Licorne, you can try your hand at sand yachting or kitesurfing, windsurfing, catamaran, giant paddle... Do not hesitate to contact the team who will advise you according to your level and your desires.

Young freshwater sailor or sea wolf, there is something for all ages (from 14 years old) thanks to the formulas proposed by the cruising school of the Centre régional de Voile Pascal-Leys. The choice of activities and formulas are numerous and you will always be accompanied by a professional skipper who will guide you in this discovery of sailing. This centre also allows you to participate in training for competitions, regattas and safety courses at sea.

At the Clos Fleuri water sports base, it is possible to practice a wide variety of water sports in complete safety and in a friendly atmosphere, in the natural setting of the northernmost seaside resort in France! Kitesurfing, sand yachting, windsurfing, funboat, stand-up paddle, kayak... Available for simple rental, these equipments are also to be discovered during training courses. Do not hesitate to contact the team who will guide you according to your desires.

The ideal place to spend a day with a family, provided of course that the sun is the party. Between the mini golf, the health course, the discovery pool, the plant labyrinth and interpretive itineraries, the possibility of climbing, you will have only an embarrassment of choice. The less sporty will also be able to enjoy the pleasures of fishing and the promenade.

A paradise for lovers of contemplatives walks. Two rivers, ponds, a marsh, Bruyères Park, which spans a surface of 80 ha and is managed by the National Forestry Office, have an important ecological wealth, and provide a valuable framework for who can see the beauty of nature. Rare species can be observed such as lying carnation or pine locust, or cross cows, sheep and donkeys.

To spend a good time near Soissons, nothing like rowing! Société Nautique Soissonnaise is there to accompany you in this outing, which promises to be a pure moment of pleasure, relaxation and sports effort at a time, under the careful and professional supervision of the club members. Note: the club can take the glory of its brand new Vice de France Minime in 2011: Jade Besse! Congratulations to her and her club!

This site is a must for bathing in a natural environment. During the summer season, lifeguard surveillance is provided by a qualified lifeguard. As a family, with friends or on your own, you'll enjoy the beach around the lake. And if you're feeling more playful, there's a sports area where you can play volleyball, basketball or table tennis.It's a pleasant place to spend a day in nature and enjoy the good weather at a lower cost. There's also a refreshment area where you can eat and drink between two dives!

Le Touquet beach, 4 km long, is the ideal place to try sand yachting. The discovery session is accessible from 12 years old. For courses, book 3 weeks in advance. The nautical centre also offers kitesurf, kite & wake and paddle lessons from April to October. In July and August, don't hesitate to try the longe-côte, great for the muscles and blood circulation. Le Touquet regularly hosts national and international competitions.

Created in 1965 by enthusiasts to make sand yachting accessible to as many people as possible, the club has developed to the point where it has won several world, European and French championship titles. Whether you are an amateur or an experienced sailor, the instructors are there to help you in your practice of sand yachting. You will discover an exhilarating feeling of freedom and a sensation of perfect harmony with the elements. On the beach, you can also take part in trips to the Bay of Canche or the Bay of Authie.

Since 1969, the Canoe-Kayak Club of Berck has been delighting sportsmen and women who love the sea. Thanks to him, you will be able to make many discoveries according to your level and your desires: desalination, eskimo roll, maneuvering of the kayaks, excursion in sea and river, school of paddle in swimming pool, outings kayak in sea, river and water level, paddle, competition in sea... You will always be accompanied by a qualified instructor. The activities are planned according to the tides and the weather.

A swimming pool that is universally accessible. You will find a 1,90 m pool, another 1,40 m with a bench seat and massaging jets, as well as a fun pool for the smaller ones. Whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, allow you to relax… The swimming Pool is also 25 sun loungers to enjoy the sun, two master swimmers constantly in charge for the monitoring of the basins and a collection of workshops and animation for babies, pregnant women, adult and senior gym, internship to overcome her aquaphobie and school of swimming.

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, the Goût d'Aventure leisure center in Aniane is the place for you! Between water, rocks and breathtaking landscapes, their team offers a variety of sensational or relaxing activities. Whether it's via ferrata, rock climbing, caving, archery or hydrospeed, you'll be spoilt for choice for exceptional moments with family or friends in an extraordinary natural setting. The vast nautical base offers canoes, kayaks and giant paddles for hire... There's even an aquatic zip-line!

Activities over 15 hectares: fishing, canoeing, sailing, water activities, health courses, children's games, picnic. On-site: Bike rental and departure of circuits.

Rental of canoes. Descente descent (11 km and 23 km). Plan ½ day or full day.

The Lormaye water plan is housed in an ancient ballastière on 7 ha, of which 5 ha of water. Since 1984, it has belonged to a union of @, Faverolles, Lormaye, Nogent-le-Roi, Ormoy and Senantes. Access: on foot, by the footpath of the Eure at the Pont bridge in Lormaye, leaving the car Place du Pilloried. By car, by Candlelight. Activities: pay for visitors on presentation of a card (annual or per day) to buy in Lormaye town hall, picnic area, health course and children's games.

Chartres Métropole Canoë-Kayak is a canoe-kayak rental service located in Chartres. They offer quality equipment that complies with international safety standards. Their website also offers information on the history of canoeing and kayaking, and advice for beginners. The club aims to support people throughout their journey, whether to become a professional in the discipline or simply to enjoy this leisure activity. They also offer lessons for beginners and reservations for access to their equipment.

The company proposes at the departure of Fermaincourt, various downhill routes of the Eure in the canoe, for every audience.

An open-air swimming pool which was opened near the forest. Ideal in summer to refresh after a good hike through wood. Briefs are not allowed, so bathing suits are mandatory.

On this water level, you will indulge in the quiet pleasures of the sailing and the slightly more rhythmic jet-ski.

This structure is part of the 5 clubs of Eure-et-Loir affiliated with the Canoe Federation.

The Rand'Eau Loisirs base offers you the opportunity to discover the Tarn and Garonne valleys by bike, canoe, kayak, boat or stand-up paddle. Each activity is available for hire or with an instructor. Those who choose canoeing can try their hand at this sport on the Moissac waterway, or go for a hike. A shuttle bus can bring you there, depending on your choice of route. Two hours will be enough, for example, to cover the five kilometres that separate Moissac from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave.

All year round, you will be able to enjoy pleasant walks while enjoying pleasant boats. Introductory courses and hiking courses allow you to get involved in kayaking and canoeing techniques. Different formulas are proposed. Soon, a pool of energetic waters will complement the club's equipment. With family or friends, you can sail on the Loir, in the moat, at the foot of the fortifications: an original way to discover the country of Ronsard and Proust.

Located in Brou, in the Eure-et-Loir region of France, the Yachting Club de Brou is a sailing club offering water sports activities such as windsurfing, dinghy sailing and catamaran sailing. The club also offers paddles for hire. The Parc Aquatique et de Loisirs de Brou is another of the town's attractions. It is located on a vast 28-hectare lake, next to a beach, the sailing club and the municipal campsite. The park offers water, fun and adventure activities, providing an entertaining experience for visitors. Brou offers water sports and water leisure enthusiasts a wide range of entertainment possibilities.

Stand-up paddle, water ski, water games and other splashing fun await you in Vercheny. Between rivers and mountains, this artificial lake is a friendly water sports base where you can meet with friends or family to share moments of sliding, stand-up paddle sessions, challenges on the water games, have a drink at the snack bar or simply enjoy a terrace ideally located. A qualified team welcomes you to make you live great sensations. Materials and equipment provided.

Les canoës-kayaks du Vendômois offers you a range of canoe and kayak river trips, either for beginners or advanced levels. This activity is supervised by a federal instructor on request, at certain times of the year only. Minimum 8 people. Please note that this activity is by reservation only: remember to plan ahead for full-day or half-day activities. With family or friends, it's a great way to discover the Vendôme area on the river Loir!

This association offers in season, but also off-season, the gorges of the Loire with discovery of castles, wild landscapes ligériens, but also heritage, and the possibility to combine nature animations and itineraries. Several formulas are proposed to you: mini-runs over 5 km of length of about 1 hour, running half-day or day with the possibility of stopping on the islands of the wild river. With a little luck, a beaver will pass at the time of your stop!

To discover the Loire, what could be more fun than to sail at your own pace aboard Canadian canoes, accompanied or not by Monitors or Brevet d'Etat canoe-kayak. Let yourself be tempted by the adventure with family or friends, during the day or in the evening, guided or on your own. There is something for everyone depending on the time you have available. During your trip, you will be able to stop for a picnic, discover the sights and the nature of the Loire.

A beautiful leisure base to spend a relaxing time with the family. Because in the summer, the lake and the beach come alive! Many activities are offered: pedal boat, supervised swimming in July and August, from 1pm to 7pm, canoeing, fishing, miniature golf, table tennis, picnic areas, bar, fast food at the Bistrot Capitaine, petanque and volleyball courts. The park is accessible all year round and of course free of charge: enough to go jogging or to walk in this pleasant greenery and contemplate nature. A good breath of fresh air guaranteed!

Originality to test boat rental without a permit from Ideally Le Corbusier in Kembs which makes inland navigation a moment of intense happiness to share with family or friends.