Water sports and leisure activities France

The AquaBresse aquatic center is a beautiful 2,000^m2 facility in the heart of the Bresse town, for amateur and experienced swimmers as well as families. The facility features a paddling pool, leisure pool, aquabike, massage areas for splashing around and relaxing, and a sports area for swimming. Outside, there's a beach volleyball court and sunbeds for sunbathing. AquaBresse also breaks the routine by organizing a number of events from time to time. Relaxation guaranteed in this bright, spacious space.

The Municipale municipal Swimming Pool is a outdoor swimming pool open only during the summer season. It is lined with tiled trees and offers a pleasant setting to relax in the summer or to take swimming lessons with the master swimmer. This swimming pool is made up of a large 25 m tall basin with a depth of 3,80 m, a small 12,5 m pond with a depth of 1,20 m and a children's paddling pool. Around the basins, the engazonnés spaces allow you to enjoy the sun between two loons.

Climb aboard a sailboat, take to the open sea and learn to sail with the Haizea Spi en Tête sailing school, which offers outings off the Basque coast. Excursions with iodine are well worth the detour, from Hendaye to Hossegor, or further south to San Sebastian, from Getaria to Getxo. Cruises too, for a taste of all the pleasures of sailing. Come aboard with family and friends, in complete safety, and take advantage of the various packages on offer. And if you want to learn to sail, professional skippers will teach you how to trim a sail.

The XXL aquatic center offers all the facilities that budding and experienced swimmers dream of! Surrounded by greenery and bathed in natural light, it invites its visitors to challenge themselves physically in its 50-meter Olympic pool with 8 water lines, to push back the limits of depth in its diving pit, and to perfect their skills in a 25-meter learning pool. Aquagym classes, swimming lessons and other aquatic activities are offered in the latter. Outdoor pools and a balneo area complete the offer.

Far from the crowd of the seaside, the lake of Escoumes of Vinça, with in panorama our beautiful Canigó, proposes you nautical activities for the children from 3 years, thanks to a mini-park especially conceived for them. From 6 years old, inflatable games on water will make the joy of the biggest with the Aquagliss. But teenagers, adults and seniors are not forgotten, paddles, kayaks and pedal boats for a lot of fun. You think the water is too cold? Then enjoy a quad bike tour from 6 years old or a game of laser-game (on reservation).

Rym and his team welcome you all year round in the magical setting of the small port of Erbalunga. Dives from exploration to training. Autonomous dives, night dives, dives on wrecks or barges of the Second World War, education in underwater biology during dedicated dives. Spots to visit: the P47thunderbolt plane, the wreck of the Insuma gunboat, the mimosa rock, the aquarium, Scoglio, the finger of Saint Anne or the camel. From the south of Bastia to the northern tip of the Giraglia, there are a host of beautiful sites to discover!

On the menu: water hiking, tree climbing, climbing, or 6 feet underground, around a good sausage and a aligot-magret, sliding all schuss along a canyon ... Vert Tea Jeu offers an anthology of outdoor recreation, super fun and accessible to all generations. The team has found the best spots in Aveyron for kayaking, caving or via ferrata. Along the Lot river in Espalion, at the bottom of the canyons of Salles-la-Source or on the trees of Combelles, in the water or high up, Vert Tea Jeu invites you to get a maximum of sensations.

Since 2009, this first surf school in Ille-et-Vilaine trains those who want to play with the waves of Longchamp in bodyboard, surf or paddle. The spot is ideal for beginners, the sandbanks form rollers accessible to novices and the orientation of the beach allows the swell to rush in regularly. For beginners and advanced surfers, the Surf Harmony team will guide you according to your level: all the equipment is provided. You can also rent a board or a paddle, and a wetsuit, for the day or half-day.

Come and discover Josselin and its surroundings from the Canal de Nantes in Brest! From the Josselin nautical base, at the foot of the castle, take one of the electric boats and let yourself go to the calm, admire the nature and beauty of the Breton landscapes! No need for a licence, the rental of these boats is accessible to all. You can choose between 2 models: "Ace" for 5 people (3 adults and 2 children) and the "Scoop" for 7 people (4 adults and 3 children). Then put on your captain's cap and cast off!

Open to groups, associations and individuals, the Pagaie Passion club offers all kinds of outings related to canoeing. Freestyle, slalom and whitewater river descent, navigation courses, water trekking, equipment rental to navigate on the site... It's the place to spend a good time with your family, whether it's for an hour of relaxation or a whole day of adventure! Several routes between Acquigny and Criqueboeuf have been set up and are open to all, offering beautiful walks along the Eure.

It is one of the three swimming pools of Ajaccio and the first one to have seen the day in the town almost 50 years ago. Complementary to its companions, the Pascal Rossini swimming pool is designed to welcome the public in its stands, who come en masse to attend competitions held in its large 25 m pool dedicated to sports practice with its 5 materialized water lines and its large diving board. Another, smaller pool, welcomes in particular beginners for a learning experience and babies swimmers for a first contact with water.

Managed by a qualified team, this nautical center offers many activities accessible to young and old alike: windsurfing, optimist, catamaran, windfoil, urban gliding... Everything is there to live an unforgettable experience, alone or with your family. The nautical center has two spots all year round: the Miaille and Munoz base on the pond side, and the F. Pascal base on the sea side. In the form of training courses, group or private lessons, everyone can discover the pleasures of water sports.

To practice a sport or a nautical activity in a friendly spirit, this association gathering surfers and lifeguards is perfect. Nautisurf offers training courses to improve your sports skills as well as eco-citizen actions to raise public awareness of environmental protection, such as beach clean-ups. You can take surfing, bodysurfing, aquajogging or first aid courses. Not forgetting the little lifeguards club for 5 to 15 year olds for initiations to life saving, swimming in the sea...

The Etang de Gondrexange covers an area of 700 hectares, rich in biodiversity. Numerous activities have developed around the pond, including hiking, cycling, mountain biking and nature observation. Created by fish-farming monks in the Middle Ages, the pond is also a popular fishing spot for connoisseurs who come to track pike-perch, pike, carp and perch. A sailing, diving and underwater sports club has recently opened. For swimming, which is subject to strict regulations, contact the town hall.

Enigma tour around the Gondrexange pond, available online from Randoland or from the Sarrebourg tourist office. A fun family walk of 5.1 km (2h30), with different riddles for 5-9 year olds, based on fishing, and for over 10 year olds on the ornithological wealth of the site.

Speed, foam and gliding sensation guaranteed! With or without experience, you can rent a jet-ski for different rides. You don't need a coastal license to ride on this sea bike. It is important to know that all the outings are supervised by a state-qualified instructor. Jet-Ouest also offers a towed buoy tour (round buoys or banana buoys) and flyboarding. Not to mention boat rentals. As you can see, there is plenty of fun to be had! Speed and sensations guaranteed!

This is a particularity of the beaches of Dunkerque and of the art of living in Dunkerque. The coastline has 180 beach huts for rent, which are in great demand in summer. They can be booked the rest of the season, at the tourist office of Dunkerque Plage, place du Centenaire, by the week. There are 11 types of them, with different shapes, colors and illustrations. It's not just a shed where you store your parasol, balloons or windbreakers. We meet there to have a drink, admire the sunset... Not to be missed!

The club has a wide range of equipment at its disposal: 12, 14, 16-foot catamarans, optimists, windsurfing boards, foils, paddles, kayaks, sand yachts..., for club members, but also for beginners and those who would like to do a one-off session. The real asset of the club is its location, at the bottom of the bay of Saint-Jacut and facing the Ebihens archipelago. The water is protected from swell and chop and offers very interesting sailing conditions.

The summer swimming pool is open, as its name suggests, from the end of June to the end of August. The grounds are planted with trees and the beaches are grassed, with deckchairs, parasols and a picnic area. The pools: a paddling pool and two pools, one of which is 25 metres long for swimming and playing. In summer, group swimming lessons are available for children. Numerous facilities: table tennis, table football, beach volleyball, beach rugby, beach soccer, for a moment of family relaxation, refreshing and privileged, in a pleasant setting. Free and accessible parking.

The only establishment in Finistère to offer seawater pools, this aquatic center located in front of the sea invites you to discover new sensations! You will be able to swim and have fun with your family in the pool area, which has a 25 m pool at 29 degrees, a 72 m slide, a paddling pool and a whirlpool. Numerous activities are offered: baby swimmers, learning and perfecting swimming, aquagym, water walking... Note: the center, managed by UCPA, is strongly committed to health and sport for all.

Wam Park offers an unforgettable experience at the heart of a water sports leisure park. Located on a 900 m² island, the park is a veritable playground for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Whether you're an experienced boarder or just looking for a good time, Wam Park welcomes you with a variety of water activities including wakeboarding, wake-skiing, waterjumping and a floating inflatable course.

It's Thomas who hides behind the name of the big clawed plush that you don't spontaneously imagine on a surfboard. He started surfing around the age of 15, on the same wild beach that he offers you to discover by the wave. You will enjoy learning or improving your surfing skills with this cheerful and attentive instructor. The stand-up paddle rides are done around the Verdelet islet, to the great joy of sea bird lovers. Quality equipment is provided and can also be rented.

You can discover the Leyre and its delta without tiring yourself out on a boat called a Galupe. This flat-bottomed boat, once used to transport goods by river in the Landes region, is steered by a boatman using oars and paddles to preserve nature. This guided tour, interpreted and supervised by Guillaume and Yannick, is open to all. Depending on the tides, you'll discover wilderness areas. You can observe the flora and fauna of this river, nicknamed the Little Amazon for its amber color due to iron hydroxide.

Located some ten kilometers south of Dinan, this small leisure park is ideal for families looking for relaxation and sporting activities. The beach offers all amenities (shower and WC, wifi, snack bar open from May to the end of September) and water sports activities are available on reservation (sailing and canoeing). The fun continues around the pond with a 3 km hiking trail featuring barbecues, mini-golf and sports courses.

Géraldine and Christophe's water sports center is located on the banks of the Pissevaches lake. Many activities are available: paddle, giant paddle, kayak, wingfoil, wingsurf, kitesurf, ski lift... Depending on your choice, you can practice your hobby on the sea or on the pond. Glisse & Kite also offers a most unusual experience... Imagine yourself at sunset, on a floating pontoon in the middle of the water, comfortably seated on deckchairs and enjoying aperitifs and tapas with friends, family... or just the two of you!

Fancy a nice escape at sea? Maestro cruises offers you to discover the charms of the coast, from a superb and spacious sailing catamaran. Olivier, the skipper, has put aside his racing past to take you for a ride and help you discover the cliffs of Plouha, the Saint-Quay islands, even Bréhat or Cape Fréhel. Early in the morning, for a snack, an aperitif at sunset or a whole day, it's up to you to choose the formula that suits you. Possible departure from Saint-Quay-Portrieux or Binic, depending on what suits you.

At the confluence of the Vonne and Clain rivers, Vivonne's canoeing and kayaking association promises great fun on the water! Rent canoes, kayaks or stand-up paddles from Les Pagayous. All equipment is provided. There are three itineraries to choose from (4, 7 or 13 km). You'll be transported upstream from the base, and then all you have to do is enjoy the ride through nature, at your own pace. A real treat on a hot day! And as an added bonus, take a quiz along the way to learn more about the local fauna, flora and heritage.

Have you always wanted to go canyoning, but didn't feel like going too far? Good news for Nantais and other lucky residents or visitors to the Loire-Atlantique region! Qualified instructors from EL Cap climbing gym in Saint-Herblain have launched a new sea canyoning activity for summer 2023! It's all about climbing, walking, jumping into the ocean, diving and zip-lining from one rock to the next, all in complete safety! Accessible to people aged 12 and over, provided they're in good physical condition, but open to beginners, this is your chance to enjoy this superb outdoor activity. Departures are from Batz-sur-Mer in the Baie du Carbonet. The instructors are from the El Cap climbing gym in Saint Herblain, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024! Let's go to the wild coast, and experience the thrills of climbing and canyoning at the same time!

Lake Achard is a favourite destination for summer visitors looking for a little freshness for swimming enthusiasts. If you prefer to fine-tune your tan and bask in the sun, the long beach will allow you to place your towel or deckchair facing the water. And for your comfort, 115 m² of new sanitary facilities, including 21 adapted showers. And to offer swimming choices to all, the pier is equipped with a water chair. Go there with family or friends, for a relaxing moment or a picnic!Bring your mask and snorkel, as the area has a great wealth of aquatic life (carp, pike, catfish, crayfish, eels...).

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer, you will be able to surf even in the middle of winter with indoor temperatures that will make you drop your shirt. After a 5 minute briefing, you're off for 50 minutes of laughter and sliding under the eyes of your instructors who will help you to stay upright in the first moments, before "letting go" on the wave in complete safety, but only from 8 years old. On the trampoline side, if you are over 6 years old and weigh less than 100 kg, you will lose your calories during 1 hour bouncing in your space. Ideal for birthdays.

Base Nautique des Camboux is a small oasis located in Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge, in the heart of the Cévennes, on a superb 8-hectare lake. With family, friends or on your own, you'll enjoy a wide range of water sports: pedalos, paddles, canoes and kayaks for hire. A refreshment bar and light meals are also available on site. The Graine d'Explo association also offers a variety of outdoor activities to explore the surrounding area. Canyoning, caving, hiking, mountain biking... there's something for everyone! All just 15 minutes from Alès.

Beaupréau kayaking base welcomes you on the Loisirs Loisirs, road from the Fief Sauvin to Beaupréau to discover Evre in canoe or kayak. This year, the club invested in new kayaks, including 4-seat kayaks, to be discovered during your next rentals.

Cap Cerbère is ideally located in the heart of the marine reserve, the marine park and a few miles from the Cape Creus reserve in southern Catalonia. Exploration dives, training dives, snorkeling, but also photo courses (underwater), bio courses (underwater life), ice diving (in winter). A lot of activities for a dynamic center with a legendary welcome. In addition, you will love Cerbère, this small village at the end of France, less frequented than its brothers and sisters on the Côte Vermeille, and with such an authentic atmosphere.

It jumps, slides, bounces and splashes in the water! Welcome to the Aqua Jump at the lake of Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, a fun and sporting activity for young and old. Several courses installed on inflatable modules placed on the water are proposed to you. There is something for everyone: slide, catapult (we loved it!), trampoline, moonwalk (try walking on a wet carpet that slides!) and climbing wall. Fiesta, good atmosphere and fun guaranteed under the watchful eye of two B.N.S.S.A. monitors. Very refreshing!

The Basque Country at the pace of paddling and kayaking, with professional supervision and tailor-made services. An original and sporty way to discover the ocean and mountains, its coastline and its French and Spanish Basque rivers. On land, from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Bayonne, with customized courses: aqua-rando, airyak, rafting and canoraft. Sea side, from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to San Sebastian or Bayonne: Esquimo kayak, sunset hike. Tailor-made private packages for companies and groups.

The municipal swimming pool has a sports and family vocation, with a large mixed pool covering 900^m2, dedicated to continuous swimming in lanes as well as to leisure swimming. All year round, it is also the scene of numerous swimming courses (initiation and improvement) for children and adults, as well as aquatic activities led by a team of lifeguards (aquabike, aquagym, etc.). The ideal place to enjoy the benefits of water on the body and mind.

This site is composed of a lake and a rural camping, with a bar-restaurant. Families can rent pedal boats for a family outing on the lake, and teenagers can try their hand at paddle boarding. And for fishing enthusiasts, the waters are full of fish, so you can indulge in this hobby-passion. The campsite has 16 bare pitches to pitch your tent, caravan or camper, as well as 10 chalets and 4 luxury safari tents.

Nestled in the middle of a park, you feel like you're in the middle of a garden with trees when you come to swim at the pool. Built in 1998, it has recently been renovated and equipped with new areas such as the wellness area of 400^m2 with sauna, hammam, sensation showers and fitness equipment. It offers to the children beautiful installations like the wild river, the giant slide, the wave pool or the 4 lanes slide, here one does not get bored! Parents can sunbathe on the sandy terrace or inside depending on the weather and the season.

The capital of Flanders is a pleasant place to discover from the Deûle! Marin d'eau douce offers electric boats for hire without a license. You'll be able to enjoy unparalleled views and discover the city's architecture in a whole new way. You'll also have the opportunity to observe a wealth of wildlife, including herons, ducks and moorhens. For those who'd like to enrich the experience, it's also possible to book an aperitif basket. A cruise with friends or family that promises to be a most enjoyable experience!

Would you like to discover the seabed of Finistère? Arimair offers you the chance to explore the riches of the Brest and Iroise seas. Accompanied by a team of professionals, you'll have a wide range of possibilities, from beginner to advanced. You can marvel at the beautiful biodiversity of our Breton coasts, or explore mythical wrecks such as the Swansea, the British cargo ship that sank off Camaret in 1918. You can also dive in their heated indoor pool. Marine fun guaranteed!

Close to Angoulême, this marina is the ideal setting for a waterside break, and offers a variety of activities: guinguette, departure point for river excursions, boat hire without a licence, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, stand-up paddles, bicycles.

40 berths for boats (maximum length, 25m) in this Blue Flag-labeled harbor, with all the services a yachtsman needs. Just a stone's throw from the port: Velostan boutique (bike rental) also offers walking tours. Summer events punctuate your stay, such as the Fête du Nautisme in May. Along the canal or in the nearby parks, you can enjoy walks, jogging, mountain biking, a swimming pool and a cyber-café. Ideally located for exploring the town and surrounding area.

Discover a trendy sport, stand-up paddling, in Joinville-le-Pont on the Marne. An easy, accessible and trendy spot with a circuit that will make you discover the Fanac island, the "guinguettes" of the Marne banks, and the Polangis canal, which offers a natural setting and a unique calm. A 1h30 initiation for beginners and initiated. Fun too, the "fun bike": Grand Bi, back-to-back tandem, microbike..., lots of crazy bikes to try out with your family. From 8 to 78 years old, an intergenerational activity to create fabulous memories.

Since 1982, Au Fil de l'Eau has been working to preserve and enhance the aquatic heritage in Ile-de-France. The association relies on its two professional integration projects that reconcile solidarity and preservation of the environment. It runs waste collection campaigns to combat water pollution, creates floating events and offers tailor-made cruises aboard its flat-bottomed catamarans and its passenger boat, the Francilien.