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The Bonifacio Sailing Club is located in Piantarella and offers you its school as well as catamaran, windsurf, dinghy, paddle-board and kayak rental; also, day and half-day cruises on board sailing catamarans. Stopovers in the Lavezzi and Cavallo islands and in the North Sardinia archipelago. Discovery formula or school formula. All these activities are supervised by qualified instructors and the school has the FFV label.

Oriented towards river and sea activities, the team organizes canyoning, sea kayaking, hiking, climbing, mountain biking and spring sports sports. The supply of the equipment is included. The activities are supervised by professional state-run professionals and the stay is entirely built in the form of multi-week, multi-monthly full-pension activities on all Corsica.

An ideal starting point for exploring the Hérault gorges, this watersports base along the river is bordered by cliffs. With family or friends, you can spend a few hours or a whole day walking and swimming. There are five routes, ranging from 3 to 17 km, from Laroque, Saint-Bauzille de Putois or Aubanel. You'll find all the amenities you need, including shaded parking, a refreshment bar and a private beach. A special package allows you to enjoy a descent at the end of the day, with aperitif, barbecue and bivouac.

Between Cantal and Aveyron, the river Lot is a real invitation to take to the water. To help you take the greatest pleasure, the ASV'Olt team offers you marked routes to go down the river and discover the most beautiful landscapes. You will have the choice between rafting, kayaking (club affiliated to the FFCK) or paddling according to your desires and your experience. The instructors ensure the evaluation and the training of the participants, in particular the children.

Sail on the Boulogne with friends or family, for an hour or a day, on one of these types of boats: boat, canoe or kayak. The boats can accommodate up to 5 people, for 2-hour trips; the canoes are for 3. For the youngest, there are water expeditions on part of the route. The youngest will leave in canoe-drakkar on the tracks of Vilma and Grim to find the runes allowing to open the chest of the Viking Sacred Stones. Challenges, observation, emotion.

Open air and a nice time with family or friends with these canoe trips and bivouacs on the Loire or the Cher, to discover part of the region along the water! The teams will explain the safety rules and the routes. Sporting or not, there is something for all levels, and the shuttles link the departure and arrival points. You'll love the lantern-lit night outings to discover the Château de Chenonceau and admire the sunset. As a bonus, an "aperitif basket" is available at the Bistrot Quai.

Expénature is the region's most comprehensive leisure facility! It offers a wide range of activities for beginners, as well as half-day, full-day, weekend or longer courses for sports vacations supervised by a state-qualified guide, and rentals for water sports activities. Disciplines on offer: Mountain biking, sea kayaking, paddling, climbing, canyoning, caving, trekking, snorkeling. The must : a weekend of kayaking with an overnight stay aboard a sailboat. Expénature raises environmental awareness.

In the heart of Pinarello beach, the small nautical base of Emilie, a state-licensed instructor, offers many ways of discovering the bay of Pinarello, mainly by kayak, in the morning for half a day with discovery of the underwater fauna and flora, and even tasting of local specialties at the foot of the square tower. Bonus: giant paddle, pedal boats, kayaks and electric scooters; paddle rides and paddle fitness. Possibility of training courses for children from 6 to 12 years old for mornings of discovery of all the activities.

On the beach at Vignale, Philippe Martinez offers holidaymakers in search of something to do, a range of water and land-based activities: jet-skiing for outings or rentals supervised by an instructor, water-skiing, ski-bus, pedal-boat, catamaran, discovery of the Urbino pond (oyster farming) and the Piana marshes, and even quad-biking accompanied by a guide for a two-hour ride along farm tracks and paths opened exclusively for Fun Orizonte... This professional establishment is accredited by the DRAJES.

Ginette and Bruno propose you to discover, with "Les Pieds dans l'Eau", the beauties of the Aveyron gorges and of a site classified Natura 2000. On the program, canoe-kayak descents for a moment of relaxation far from pollution and stress! You will get many advices to enjoy the region in all tranquillity. You can rent a canoe for a trip on the Saint-Antonin lake... or choose, on the contrary, to make a two or three days trip! An activity that combines adventure and nature!

To discover the gorges, you can rent canoes, kayaks and rafts from the beautiful medieval tower in the village of this Most Beautiful Village in France. There's a choice of 6 routes to suit all tastes and levels, all guided by professionals. Tailor-made courses can also be booked (by the half-day or week), from 10 km for families (from 6 years) to 105 km for the more athletic! Breathtaking view of the basalt organs of the perched village of Chilhac.

The club is a sports area that uses the magnificent body of water that is the Erdre, with the possibility of renting a kayak or canoe. Various formulas are proposed and the courses are varied, allowing to discover magnificent sites inaccessible without a boat. From this pleasant setting you can practice among others the following activities: paddling, kayak-polo, white water trips. A shuttle can take you upstream from Nort-sur-Erdre to the Moulin des Vaux to go back down the river. We discover the Erdre in a sporty and playful way!

To enjoy the most sporting river in the Mediterranean, there is nothing better than a canoe or a kayak. Grandeur Nature offers you to sail on this water in complete safety and according to your desires. The less adventurous can rent a two-seater canoe or kayak to canoe and stroll around the lake. For the others, the routes vary from 5 km to 35 km, the longest is spread over 3 days. Surrounded by instructors you will discover incredible landscapes, a charming calm but also areas with rapids, a dam with slide to cross... A beautiful walk!

In the heart of an exceptional natural site, classified Natura 2000, at the foot of the rock, relax on the waters of the Argens in canoes and kayaks or on paddles. You will discover little-known, preserved and peaceful sites, far from the hustle and bustle of the French Riviera, even if one of the 2 routes will lead you to the Mediterranean. You can also discover the trails of the Maures and Esterel forests on foot or on mountain bikes and e-bikes, play mini-golf on a tree-lined course. Activities are organized throughout the season.

Becalou Canoe Kayak was created by Sophie Bégin, a former top-level kayak-polo athlete. You can rent a kayak by the hour for a trip through the salt meadows. For a longer experience, you can take your picnic and sail all the way to the Arcachon Basin! If you'd like to be supervised by a professional, themed outings are available: sunset in the salt meadows, kayaking and astronomy, ornithology, botany or oyster farming, as well as a hike to Île aux Oiseaux and breakfast at sunrise.

The Dordogne, peaceful and authentic, awaits you for a descent by canoe or kayak! An unmissable trip in the region. On more than 120 km of descent, it offers itself to you as a gift from nature. Safaraid Dordogne, one of the very first canoe rental companies, offers a full range of reservations, by the day or for several days. Canoeing trips can be made from Vayrac or Saint-Sozy. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced canoeist, you will find your course without difficulty.

The Moder is the ideal river for family canoe trips (children aged 6 and over). H2O Passion offers a range of circuits, accompanied or unaccompanied. Equipment (life jackets, paddles) is provided. You can also learn to dive at H2O Passion with Frédéric, a state-certified diving instructor. And why not try your hand at paddleboarding? All in all, the range of leisure activities on offer is vast and caters for all tastes. The store also offers a wide range of equipment and accessories.

The meeting point is at Saint-Sériès in the Hérault department, but Kayak tribu offers you the chance to explore the Gard on kayaks ranging from 1 to 3 passengers, as well as paddles to navigate the Vidourle river and the magnificent Hérault gorges. Accessible from the age of 5, the activities include several courses ranging from 1 (for the paddle) to 14 km. An axe- and tomahawk-throwing stand has also recently opened. Lifejackets disinfected after each use, watertight containers and equipment are provided. Have a great vacation!

This multi-activity leisure centre - created by the team of viaduct boatmen - is located at the entrance to Millau. It offers canoeing down the Tarn. For sport lovers, we also offer a via ferrata in the Tarn gorges, stand up paddle on a stretch of water or in the river, but also rental equipment to venture on the via ferrata courses. Everything you could dream of doing in the area to discover the riches of this wild nature, with a team attentive to the needs and difficulties of each person.

Loire Kayak is a canoe-kayak rental service located in Vineuil, on the banks of the Loire lake. They offer a variety of trips on the Loire, with routes of varying distances and durations. Prices vary according to the trip chosen, and include transport by minibus, all necessary equipment (kayaks, paddles, life jackets) and a watertight canister for day trips, or a watertight canister per person for multi-day trips. They also offer stand-up paddle rental and Canadian canoes and single-seater kayaks for multi-day trips. It is advisable to book in advance and contact the company for shuttle times. Payment can be made by credit card, vacation vouchers or cash.

Discover Bayonne, Ustaritz, Cambo and Itxassou by canoe-kayak from the banks of the Adour and Nive rivers, following the rhythm of the downstream currents with Antoine and Aurélien, both seasoned experts in this discipline, which can be practiced by people aged 7 (accompaniment compulsory) to 77 (and over), provided they know how to swim and are in good shape. Guided tours are available in both calm and swift waters. Whether you're a family, solo or duo, or a group of friends, it's a time for sharing and conviviality. Spice up your outings, your weekends and your holidays in a whole new way.

This nautical base offers you canoes or kayaks for a descent of the Ardèche with or without a guide, from half a day to two days with courses from 8 to 32 km. La Petite Mer will spoil you: map of the descent of the gorges, packed lunch (on reservation), possibility of picnic on the base, swimming on the spot, coffee at the start, refreshments on the way back, rental of wetsuits, shoes and tents. And when Gino accompanies you, he offers you a different view of the caves, the bays, the springs, the fauna and flora.

The Club Nautique d'Ile-Rousse offers you a wide range of nautical activities in a warm and professional atmosphere in complete safety. The club's users can enjoy 60 different watercrafts (catamaran, windsurfing, kayak, liveaboard...). Affiliated center FF Voile, FFC kayak, label French sailing school and approved Youth and Sports.

The Ariège is rich in more than 500 km of watercourses including 400 km practicable and accessible to white water sports. The rivers are classified from 1 to 6 according to the difficulty of the course. From private individuals to organised groups, you will find in Foix all the formulas and activités : rental, accompanied descent, initiation, improvement, training courses. In addition, the Rebech white water stadium offers activities encadrées : canoeing, kayaking, rafting, inflatable kayaking and white water swimming.

The Louet, the longest arm of the Loire, extends over 25 kilometres. The nautical base offers many walks and hikes according to your level and your desires: paddle, kayak or canoe, alone or with others (including children). For the more experienced, descents of one to several days (bivouac) are proposed. A campfire evening on these sandy islands will leave an unforgettable memory. The instructors are very attentive to their clients. To finish in beauty, you can eat at the bar in a relaxed atmosphere.

An ideal starting point for adventure and white-water sports on the Allier river. With family or friends, the Haut-Allier gorges will reveal all their treasures. From the basalt organs of Prades to the remains of one of the first Cluniac abbeys, the Prieuré and its surrounding tower, you'll have a complete change of scenery. There are a variety of routes to choose from (full-day or half-day rafting, 1.5-hour to full-day canoeing), and you can even go for several days. Our instructors are always on hand to advise you on the best way to navigate the river.

50 m below the Abbey car park (access via the Abbey reception desk without going through the ticket office), this boat landing stage welcomes you for a stroll in the shade of weeping willows, ash trees and poplars. With a boatman, wander silently through the ditches, gullies and channels under the green canopy of pollarded ash trees. You can also go on your own, in a boat or a canoe, with your family or friends. Gliding on a carpet of lentils, you will travel through this labyrinth of canals and ditches, where green is king and nature is luxuriant.

The classic route, which lasts 3 to 4 hours, covers 12 km in the heart of the wilderness. Starting upstream from the village, there are no roads, villages or campsites. With short rapids suitable for beginners, you'll cross the Hérault gorges, an area accessible only on foot or by boat. Another 4 km route, starting downstream, is ideal for children. You can enjoy canoeing for as long as you like, picnicking, swimming and immersing yourself in the lush natural surroundings.

For over 30 years, this association has been canoeing the rivers of the Haut Languedoc. Tours range from 5 km to 36 km, or from 1.5 hours to 3 days (with bivouac), depending on level. Experienced paddlers can simply hire the equipment, while beginners will be accompanied by qualified, licensed professionals. Along the way, you'll discover the waterways and rapids of the Orb before your very eyes... In winter, depending on water levels, rafting is also available. You can also eat and camp on site.

I especially like this canoe rental company, which is very attentive to its customers. The reception of these ladies is adorable - even when it is crowded! -the advice is always precious, the equipment is reliable and robust. All the descents are possible: mini-descent of 6 kilometers, descent of 24 kilometers in one day, descent of 30 kilometers in one or two days and maxi-descent of 60 kilometers in three days with more technical passages of toboggan. A safe address for descents in the best conditions.

Angie's team invites you to discover the wild and authentic side of the Morvan, its lakes and rivers. Whether rafting, hydrospeeding or canoeing, you'll enjoy the thrills and spills of navigating this unspoilt natural environment. We particularly like stand-up paddling on Lac de Chaumeçon. Activities to enjoy with family or friends. A warm welcome and professionalism.

Want to discover the Little Amazon on a canoe trip? Aline and Arnauld offer canoe rentals with a focus on human relations and nature. From the age of 7 upwards, various half-day or full-day canoe routes, from 6 to 20 kilometers, allow you to observe a landscape dotted with historical vestiges, while taking advantage of the cool waters of the Gave d'Oloron for a swim between a few paddle strokes. Whitewater rafting is not just for the more athletic. All activities can be supervised.

The Avignon canoe kayak club has been paddling on the Rhône for over 40 years. Their base is located on the Ile de la Barthelasse, the activity is practiced all year round on the banks of Avignon and the surrounding rivers. It only takes a few sessions to feel at ease and to experience some sensations. It is a friendly club which organizes outings for its members. The staff are very competent and will listen to you. Sure that after your first outing you will want to join! A change of scenery is guaranteed, a breath of fresh air.

On the beach of Saint-Antonin, climb on a canoe to enjoy the river and its coolness. It meanders and curves through the greenery of a wild environment. In harmony with nature, the Vartiation Sport Nature base organizes half-day or full-day canoeing and kayaking trips. For adventure lovers, many outdoor activities are offered, on the trails (hiking, mountain biking), on the slopes (climbing, via ferrata), or even under our feet (speleology), or in the open field (archery).

Discovering the Aveyron by water offers new views on the nature and the surrounding villages. On board a canoe or a paddle, there are different circuits from Saint-Antonin to Cazals, from Saint-Antonin to Penne, from Lexos to Penne, or a one-hour discovery on the spot. The descent of the Aveyron is accessible to all from 5 years old. As the possibility of the boat tipping over cannot be totally excluded, it is recommended to know how to swim and to be in good physical condition. At the end of the trip, a shuttle bus will take you back to Saint-Antonin.

Single- or double-seater canoe trips in the Sioule gorges, alone or in a group, half-day or full-day, approx. 17 to 27 km or two days with bivouac. Easy-to-maneuver canoes. You'll be fully looked after. Safety equipment and watertight canisters protect your belongings. The shuttle picks you up on arrival. We also offer pedal-boat trips on the Ebreuil lake, and giant paddle-boat trips with 10 people on the Sioule. Day's accrobranche + canoeing. Velorail + canoe day trip. Bachelorette parties.

To discover the Côte Vermeille on a stable, fast and ecological boat. Aléoutes is a multi-activity leisure club where sea kayaking holds a central place that takes you to places accessible only by kayak with a mask and tuba break in wild creeks. We like the sunset formula with aperitif break, the camp-hiking, coastal trekking through the marine reserve to reach the Costa Brava or passing Cape Béar to enter the bay of Collioure. The more adventurous will appreciate the raids over several days.

If you are looking for adventure and three-dimensional nature, don't hesitate to come to Nature Escapade. You will be able to plan and book many outdoor activities for you, your family, friends and colleagues! Nature Escapade's first speciality is the rental of canoes and kayaks, from one to three seats, offering you routes on the Tarn, from seven to seventeen km depending on your wishes and your motivation. But you can also discover other activities, from via ferrata to mountain biking, via stand up paddle!

Kayak-Med offers kayak and stand-up paddle rentals, for beginners and advanced, as well as classic or electrically assisted bicycles. Several types of guided excursions on the Thau lagoon or at sea are proposed to discover Sète and the surrounding area with family or friends. The city center tour, to discover Sète in a different way: the canals, the port, the secret corners. Or, on the Mediterranean side with the port, the creeks and the sea caves. Or the fauna and flora of the Thau lagoon and the oyster beds.

Surprising as it may seem, you can canoe, kayak, pirogue or even stand-up paddle on the Garonne. With its pontoon and slipway, this associative nautical club based at the Chantiers de la Garonne also offers surf training and outings on the ocean. As a member of the club, you'll soon be able to master sea oars and paddle boards! From the clubhouse, you can also take advantage of the breathtaking view over the Garonne to enjoy a beer brewed by the Brasserie de la Lune, which shares the premises.

An outing for the whole family or a group of friends, to cruise slowly along the Dordogne, from 8 km in 1h30 (Vitrac), to 16 km in 3 hours (La Roque-Gageac) or 22 km in 4 hours 30 (Beynac). Multi-day hikes (2 to 7) are also available to enjoy a different view of the Périgord countryside, its castles and typical villages, not forgetting swimming breaks on the pebbles. This rental company awaits you 7 km from Sarlat to tell you all about the region and get you out on the water. They'll give you practical advice, transport you by bus and lend you all the equipment you need.

Let yourself be carried away by the sea air and discover the many water activities offered. Windsurfing, kayaking or paddling fans, there is something for all tastes and ages! The club is located in the enchanting bay of Piantarella, which enjoys the best winds for the practice of these activities. This windsurfing school also offers sea kayak and stand up paddle rentals, as well as supervised trips to the Lavezzi islands and the cliffs of Bonifacio; but it is advisable to book in season!

Just 200 m from the village of Sainte-Enimie, on the road to Florac, Le Canophile offers a range of rental options: lazing around by the hour or five routes from 5 to 40 km. The "discovery" routes, upstream from Sainte-Enimie, start from Prades or Montbrun, depending on the distance chosen. Neophytes can try their hand on the water before embarking on a descent. For the more experienced, 2 and 3-day courses (32 km and 40 km) are available. In all cases, the Canophile will advise you on a circuit suited to your pace.

Starting from Les Vignes or Le Rozier, the structure offers three routes of 7 to 17 kilometers lasting from 2 to 5 hours, and a possibility of a two-day descent, with bivouac at the campsite. The easiest circuit, of 7 km, reaches Peyrelade, on calm waters, for a duration of about 2 hours. The sportiest one of 17 km combines the family course and the descent of the fast and lively waters from Les Vignes. But each one allows you to discover the landscape at your own pace. For all, the equipment and the shuttle to reach the starting point are included in the price.