Water sports and leisure activities France

Located in Saint-Piat, the Naturaquatique nautical base is a 17-hectare site offering a variety of aquatic and outdoor leisure activities. Just 10 minutes from Chartres, it's the ideal place for a getaway with family or friends. Activities on offer include flyboarding, towed buoys, banana boats, jet-ski baptisms, as well as electric boats and pedalos for exploring Swan Lake. In addition to these activities, Naturaquatique focuses on preserving the region's flora and fauna.

This high mountain guide has been accompanying you since 1987 on sporting outings in the Baracci canyon. The program includes walking, jumps, slides, tyrolean traverse and swimming for half a day. These activities can be practiced from the age of 7, but are of course reserved for those who love the aquatic environment and fresh sensations. Expertise and conviviality as a bonus. Possibility to privatize your half-day; small groups for more proximity and staggered hours to preserve the contemplative aspect and serenity.

Saint-Savinien is one of the most pleasant towns, offering a soft light for everyone who wants to stroll along the Charente. But the town also has a miniature port which is linked to the passion of one man: Jean-Louis Foucaud. This ship carpenter had the idea of creating model fishing and merchant ships for children. This was done as early as 1987 with the first four ships that delighted children. Today, 18 replicas are available, to the delight of children, who can take the helm for a moment. The most? The decors are particularly realistic and offer a resolutely pleasant atmosphere: plaice, bridge, bastion, dyke. Smart, parents are welcome and will be able to take advantage of the snack and lunch formulas offered by the snack bar on the shaded terrace, on the edge of the lake. On the site you will find the "île aux manèges" which offers other playful pleasures: carousel, swings and 1920's period merry-go-round, pedal go-kart circuit...

Aquaviva, a superb imitation of Total Wipeout in the USA! With family or friends, the Water Jump water park is located at Lac de la Cavayère, 5 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne, and boasts XXL inflatable games, giant slides, trampolines, catapults and obstacle courses covering an area of no less than 6,000 m², and is a real hit with young and old alike! Fun, exhilarating and... exhausting, this park makes you want to try it all and come back again! The less adventurous will enjoy watching the acrobats from the comfort of their deckchairs and hammocks in the shade of the pine forest, with a drink in hand (ordered from the on-site snack bar)... For thrill-seekers: the giant iceberg for climbing and jumping, and the Big Water-Jump with its 10 slides and two jumping platforms of 5 and 8 metres, suitable for young and old alike and the only one of its kind in the world! It's scary, it's adrenalin-pumping, and that's what we like! We appreciate the efforts made every year to improve the park with new features. You'll be equipped with buoyancy jackets, so you can set off in complete safety, supervised by six qualified lifeguards, with floating plates installed - a great success for this attraction, which involves going as far as possible without falling into the water. Practical: valuables can also be stored in the reception chalet. Aquaviva, a must-see attraction in the département, to share with friends or family!

Annecy otherwise? Embark for a lake tour with a panoramic view from the bridge. With its fleet made up of theAllobroge, the Belle Etoile, the Cygne, the Savoie and the famous and imposing MS Libellule, the Compagnie des Bateaux du Lac d'Annecy offers cruises to discover dream landscapes and the natural riches of the wild shores. Possible stopovers in the charming little ports of Veyrier-du-Lac, Doussard, Duingt, Talloires... The most romantic will dine on board.

In the heart of a 9.5-hectare wooded estate, this water park dominates the Airotel l'Océan campsite, with 5,000 m² of fun activities. The covered, heated area features a tropical ambience: wave lagoon, counter-current river, massaging jets. Outside: a wild river, waterfalls and pentaglides for adventurers, bubble baths and a swimming pool. For a little more peace and quiet, a spa offers four relaxation areas. As for the little ones, playgrounds and paddling pools welcome them indoors and out.

Nestled in the heart of the Plateaux, the Les Fins swimming pool offers the ideal facilities for relaxation, leisure and sport. Whether with family, friends or on your own, the complex offers a space designed to satisfy every desire. With a 25-meter indoor sports pool, a 200^m2 balneo-ludic pool, a bubble bench, a water current, an indoor slide, a sauna and a steam room, the complex is a veritable aquatic paradise.

The Ludéo swimming pool offers a wealth of leisure activities for young and old alike. Open from July to the end of August, it features a 25-meter pool at 28°C, a children's area with paddling pool and slide, a five-lane pentaglide, a 70-meter waterslide and a whirlpool for relaxation. A playground is also available, as is free rental of swimming equipment for the little ones. Swimmers can enjoy a snack bar with terrace and relax on the green beach after a swim.

There is a swimming pool located at the end of the complex de la Laune, next to the football fields and the campsite. As soon as the showers are over, there are two heated pools: one covered and one outside. The outdoor pool is only open in summer. Many grassy and well-shaded areas, ideal for relaxing, await the swimmers. It is possible to eat on the spot with a wide choice of drinks and delicacies. Nearby, there is a track for cross-country runners.

A pleasant way to discover Lake Rabodanges all year round. Come aboard the boat for a 1h15-hour cruise, or for a 2h30 lunch and dinner cruise, departing from the Putanges-Pont-Écrepin or Rabodanges landing stage, depending on water levels. The captain's commentary will introduce you to the local flora and fauna, as well as the workings of the dam. As for the menus, the Norman terroir, between land and sea, inspires the chef. All you need to do is make a reservation for a gourmet cruise!

Lake Champos is in the heart of an estate of more than 40 hectares where you can enjoy the various pleasures of a large leisure centre. Family swimming in optimal water quality, diving from the pontoons, windsurfing, pedal boat, large water slide (for a fee), fishing, etc. The Champos lake is also a starting point for horse riding, hiking or mountain biking to discover the paths of the Herbasse. The lake is now pedestrian for the nature and peace of the site! Also on site: a campsite.

The O Form is a 4 000 m ² space with indoor and outdoor pools with mineral and vegetable beaches, a spa area with spa, sauna and steam bath and fitness area. In summer, a good alternative to the region's lakes and rivers and to winter biking activities, as well as an additional source of relaxation. A form that offers a superb view of nature and the surrounding mountains.

A few kilometres north of Marvejols, near the Château de la Baume, this small lake has been designed for leisure and relaxation for both small and large. Many facilities allow you to spend a pleasant day: a restaurant, wooden chalets, a aquaglisse slide that makes children happy. It is also the foundation of Gevaudan's nautical club, which offers many activities: canoeing, pedal boats, sailing school… Swimming is monitored from July 15 th to August 15 th. Snacks and restaurants nearby.

The Beau Rivage beach is the private and family beach - and certainly the most pleasant - of the lake of Paladru. In this perfectly maintained space, you can settle on the grass or on the sand, rent a deckchair and enjoy real moments of vacation happiness with your feet in the water. A beach for safe bathing because the slope is gentle to splash around near the edge before swimming. It is the ideal place to have fun and relax with your family, because everyone can find an activity to their liking. Renovated pontoon for docking.

A good initiative of three guides, Guillaume Ferreri, Yohann Perissat and Renée Eymerie, who propose to unite their strength and their skills to make you discover, progress, evolve or simply have a good time. You will discover the secrets of the mountain activities of the island of Beauty: canyoning, via ferrata, climbing, aquatic trekking and mountaineering in complete freedom and safety. Follow the guide, be confident and surpass yourself in sports. A moment of rare intensity, which we strongly recommend.

Welcome to this lovely home, where you can discover the beauty of the Bay of the Somme in the gentlest of ways: on foot, by bike or aboard genuine wooden Canadian canoes. Paddle along the estuary of the Baie de Somme like an explorer, taking the time to observe the rich flora and fauna. Whether you're walking, paddling or pedaling, you'll enjoy the splendors of Samarian nature, between bay, seals and marshes: you'll forge unforgettable memories for the whole family!

Alice and Antoine's Jet 7 offers jet tours for all levels, accompanied by a qualified instructor, departing from Mancinu beach: in one hour, a loop of the Gulf of Valinco; in 2 hours, Porto Pollo, Cala d'Aguillia and Campo Moro, along the sublime coastline of the Conservatoire du Littoral; in 3 hours, Cupabia Bay, followed by a swim and a drink at "Chez Francis", finishing with the lights of Campo Moro. Jet-ski hire for the more independent, Fly Board for the fun, and underwater thruster for admiring the seabed and fish. Wow!

Le Moulin is the first canoe rental company in the Gorges du Tarn, and has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. And the place has a history, which Muriel, Jeannot and Charlie will share with you. Here, we work in good spirits and as a family... Located on the outskirts of the village, you'll be welcomed into a local heritage site. The mill will take you down the most beautiful stretch of the Tarn, from Sainte-Enimie to the Pas de Soucy, via the Cirque des Baumes. A magical descent! Slow bike rentals have recently been added to the range.

The Locanoë team manages a small fleet of boats and offers free canoe and kayak trips. Several routes are available, from the "zero-carbon" (2-hour) 6-kilometer run between Castelbouc and Sainte-Enimie, with a return walk along the Tarn, to the classic (afternoon or full day) 13-kilometer run between Sainte-Enimie and Rives Basses, or the "escape" 29-kilometer run over 2 days between Castelbouc and Baumes Basses. You can also rent a paddle on the Castelbouc lake.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, you will be able to explore the Capiglioli towers, the blue gorgonian rock, the cathedrals, the Provençal bank, the coral cave and many other sites that enchant the sea bed of the Gulf of Sagone, in depths adapted to your level. You will find Nautica Plongée at the beginning of the gulf, if you come from Ajaccio, directly on the beach. Good atmosphere thanks to Dumè and his team. As a bonus: kayaks, paddle boards, canoes and semi-rigid boats for rent to enjoy this beautiful nautical base.

The solarium of this pool is quite limited, being confined to the area around the pools. But we particularly appreciate the vast sliding roof, which bathes the space in light, turning it into an open-air pool in fine weather. No greenery here, but don't worry! Surrounded by the towers of the ^15th arrondissement, against a backdrop of blue skies, the setting is original. The youthful, friendly atmosphere also attracts sports enthusiasts. The large pool is Olympic-sized: 50 metres long, by 15 metres. A second 15-meter pool is available for younger children.

For over two decades, Patrice Clément, a qualified canyoning expert and mountain leader, has been organizing expeditions throughout Corsica, enabling visitors to discover the island's most magnificent wilderness sites. Between sky and sea, these escapades offer a variety of personalized canyoning options for groups of two or more, with equipment provided and booking essential. From May to October, you can experience canyons such as Riichiusa, Zoiccu, Pucaraccia, among the most renowned. Memorable experiences guaranteed!

This sandy beach is nestled to the south of the Bravone marina at the Riva Bella thalasso center. The kilometre-long naturist beach is narrow and bordered by the adjoining thalasso center and Riva Bella bungalows. To gain access to the estate, you'll need to show proof of identity at Riva Bella reception, and an access fee is charged in high season to guarantee the healthy values of naturism.

Altore was founded in Saint-Florent in 1993 by two sporty brothers, Olivier and Stéphane Leonetti. Subsequently, other outdoor activity sites were developed in Île-Rousse and Calvi, to the delight of thrill-seekers! In Saint-Florent: paragliding and microlighting. Calvi: "A Scimia Calvese" tree adventure course on the pinewood beach. In Balagne, paragliding with tandem flights. Flying sites: Montemaggiore, Lozari, Algajola, Corbara, Ostriconi, depending on wind direction and strength.

We never imagined we would be able to surf one day in the heart of the 15th arrondissement, but it is possible: Wave in Paris is an artificial wave 16 meters long and 10 meters wide, in a 1,000 m² center. On an inclined plane, the wave thus created allows children as well as adults to realize bodyboard and flowboard figures. Guaranteed sensations and additional activities, such as the adjoining squash rooms: nothing is missing here. The craze is already there, so think about booking before coming here!

In the heart of the Célé valley, Marcilhac, a unique site where a calm, shady river flows... Passion Aventure, a smiling, dynamic team, offers a range of canoe or kayak trips for hire, from 1h30 to several days, or paddle hire. The Célé is an easy river, ideal for solo paddlers, couples, families or friends. A fun and refreshing time guaranteed! Let yourself glide along the river, as the Célé valley unfolds before your eyes in complete privacy... Breathe. Enjoy.

Aquajet is the must-see leisure park in Narbonne! Set in 1 ha of greenery, its aqualudic pools are equipped with water slides. On the programme: 2 pools, 2 paddling pools and 6 water jump ramps at 8, 10 and 12 m. On land, inflatable games and trampolines await the youngest visitors. And if you don't want to get wet, you can take advantage of the sun loungers and snack bar. Tip: once you've got your wristband on, you can come and go as you please throughout the day.

The oldest canyoning club in Corsica allows you to discover the Alta Rocca canyons, among the most beautiful in Europe, in complete safety thanks to state qualified instructors and high mountain guides. You will be able to access the three canyons and thus make jumps, waterfalls and slides, as well as abseiling, hiking, via ferrata and climbing while contemplating breathtaking landscapes and invigorating green waters. The equipment is provided and the opportunity is great to treat yourself and exceed your limits!

Emotions, laughter and memories are guaranteed in the oldest adventure park in Corsica created by Jean-Michel Bordeaux and Eric Biancarelli more than twenty years ago: 5 hectares of lariccio and maritime pines, four circuits of different levels allow access to all. You can also discover the joys of the via ferrata, sign up for a canyon descent at Bavella or Piscia di Gallu, climb, either as an initiation or on a long route. And, of course, hiking on the whole island according to your desires and possibilities.

Local stand-up paddle surfing champion Alexis Deniel runs a surf school on Trestraou beach, where he began his career. The safe spot is perfect for beginners and experienced surfers alike. You can learn or perfect your surfing or stand-up paddling skills, for one session or a whole week. PSS also offers supervised stand-up paddle trips along the Pink Granite Coast, accessible to all. Children are of course welcome. Don't forget to book your session!

The largest beach of the Saint-Etienne dam is in Rénac. The activities are multiple.

You can practice several water sports. On the spot: animations, loan of buoys, water skis, wake-board, catways. You will also appreciate to eat on the terrace at the water's edge. Beach and sunbathing at will! Games are reserved for children. All the infrastructures are adapted to your needs. The site is really very pleasant. You will find in this club a friendly atmosphere and good advice to spend a good day at the water's edge.

Part of the Pontoise sports complex, the 33 m x 15 m pool is an institution and a meeting place for local students and dynamic executives. The site is famous for having been the setting for part of the shooting of Kieslowski's famous film Bleu. In addition to its historical aspect, we love the retro charm of this pool, with its glass roof and beautiful architecture, as well as its 160 cabins overlooking the pool: more than just a sporting moment, we come here to discover a piece of heritage.

The leisure center is dedicated to thrill-seekers. Supervised by a team of qualified professionals, try your hand at saddle or hand jet-skiing. Or try out the towed buoys for more fun. Beginners can try their hand at sensation baptism, while the more adventurous can try their hand at flyboarding. The leisure park has a playground, beach volleyball, badminton, ping-pong, pétanque and paintball courts. Issoire Plage offers birthday parties, seminars and team building, weddings and Koh-Lanta challenges.

Built in 1933 and listed as a Historic Monument, this 33 x 15 m sports pool is accompanied by a paddling pool, a massage bath and a wave ball up to two metres deep. In addition, apart from the swimming pool, the Pailleron Sports Area includes a fitness area, an 800 m2 skating rink and a cafeteria: it is a polyvalent place. One hundred and eighty-six old high-gallery cabins surround the basin, which is equipped with good light thanks to the windows and other glass windows. This pool which has an ancient and Art Deco style reminds of the past! Children will have fun under water jets or on the slide. A solarium can accommodate twenty people on sunny days, ideal for relaxing after an aqua-gym or baby swimmer session. The best asset: sauna, steam room, bubbling bath and vegetation. You will enjoy the nightlife during the week and the multitude of activities offered in this center. In addition, the dining area allows the organisation of a full day with children or friends and then to go back... with the desire to come back!

A setting made of water and greenery, on the site of a former clay quarry. In this outdoor leisure park, Éole promises sensational activities: water ski lift, body jump (10 to 26 m long ramps!), paintball (on reservation), 13 zip lines, acrobatic course in the forest, without forgetting the aquapark and its inflatable water games. Extra! You can recover from your emotions along the pleasant footpaths, along the quarry faces, or at the table, facing the lake, in the new brasserie open at noon all year long.

During a 30-minute sea walk around the nearby Cap Nègre, discover the seabed of the islands preserved by the coastal conservatory and the Natura 2000 classified area, with simple comments on marine bio-diversity that can be understood by young and old alike. The boat, an Aquascope A8 - designed by the architect Jacques Rougerie - is unique, half submarine and half boat, with a capacity of 10 people which makes the experience really intimate, all in perfect safety.

Located near Dijon, this bathing and leisure area is built on a former sand pit. The water quality is good and the temperature varies between 20 and 30°C. Supervised swimming and activities for youngsters, mini-park with inflatables, motorcycle circuit, trampolines and playground. Pedal boats, canoes and paddles are also available for hire. Enjoy the refreshment bar and L'Ombrelle guinguette, with live music on Friday evenings.

Swimming with a view of the Eiffel Tower is possible in this beautiful pool with its large picture windows. Its two pools, measuring 25 m x 12.50 m and 12.50 m x 6 m, have a capacity limited to around 30 people, so you can swim without jostling each other. The water lines also channel swimmers, who benefit from a certain order. Note that this pool is part of a sports center that also includes a stadium, several gyms and a sports field. A very nice place.

One click on one of the 2 Marty Surf or Bike Rental websites and you can reserve your surfboard, stand-up paddle, bodyboard & fins, shorty or full wetsuit for half a day, 3 or 5 days. But also, adult city cruiser bikes, electric bikes and, what's more, Lucy or Marty will deliver to your place of residence without you having to move. Located on the Bidart plateau, Marty keeps you informed in real time of the best waves according to the tide and accompanies you.

Located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris in the Cour des Lions sports complex, it has a 25m pool. Equipped with 6 swimming lanes, it is the kingdom of the length eaters, who can come there to work their endurance. The youngest will not be left out since a progressive slope allows them to get their feet wet and swim safely in this large pool. All year round, individual and group swimming lessons are offered, as well as support for pregnant women, swimming with flippers and aquagym sessions.

The town of Limoges has recently had its aquatic centre. Inaugurated with great pomp in January 2015, this 2 500 m ² space is located in Esther's area, not far from the cinema. There are for all tastes: 50 metre Olympic basin and removable diving for sportsmen, fun spaces for children, fitness room with gym and wellness area. Staff is available and very well informed about the operation of the site. During days of fine weather, you can enjoy the solarium outdoors. A place up to expectations and victim of its success… Avoid Wednesdays and weekends if you can, to save your tail. Easy to access and ultra modern, it is the place of sport and leisure that has been missing so far in Limoges.

This waterpark offers a relaxing getaway in the heart of the Haute-Saintonge region. Under a huge 10,000 m² canvas, the Antilles is a wellness area accessible all year round. The bold architectural design was created using geothermal energy to heat the water in the pools. The play area is ideal for family time, with an indoor beach and slide, while the relaxation area lets you unwind in the sauna, and the beauty and fitness areas allow you to pamper yourself.

A small club, founded in 1963, on a human scale but with no shortage of ideas or resources. Here, all technical levels are prepared, from levels 1 to 4 for amateur diving to Fédéral 1 for management. The courses, run by around ten instructors (from beginners to Fédéral 2), bring together around fifty members and take place at two sites, the Dauvin pool (^18th) and the Mathis pool (^19th). Nicolas Berthet, the club's current president, is also a teacher. Numerous sea outings are scheduled throughout the year to perfect your pool skills or simply discover extraordinary spots. The club also organizes day trips to a lake in Belgium. Several times during the season (except January and February), over a weekend, we offer the opportunity to discover the Mediterranean, an excellent training ground for all levels. Finally, around June, a major week-long outing takes members to an exceptional site (the Red Sea, the Caribbean, etc.) for leisure dives focused purely on pleasure. Other activities include biology courses (raising awareness of underwater flora and fauna). Last year also saw the introduction of single-fin and rebreather diving sessions. Last but not least, the first dive is offered free of charge!