Where to practice an individual sport Central

On horses and ponies, you can make recovery, hiking and horse riding.

Vallée Valley and Jambette (2 circuits 18 km and 21 km). At the beginning of the Saint John Castle.

This circuit of more than 40 kilometres is the best way to discover the valley of the Loir and the Yerre. At the beginning of Chartres, which offers many remarkable sites to visit before leaving, the journey passes through Saint-Denis-les-Pont, Douy and its mills, Saint-Hilaire-sur-Yerre and Montigny-le-Galon with its castle open to the visit and its church Saint Gilles. The last steps are the municipality of Cloyes-sur-le-Loir, where it is possible to pause in the pleasant Emile Zola Park, and the numerous ponds that appear in this region of the south of the Eure-et-Loir.

This hiking tour has been marked by the association Eure-et-Loir Nature. On site, panels will give you explanations about the nature of the soil and the fauna and flora that coexist there. A beautiful hike in the shade of the trees that grow there and at cost thanks to the proximity of the river. A leaflet is also available from local merchants. It presents the most easily observable plant species throughout the course.

Discovery of fishing and its techniques. The federation's fishing school welcomes children from 8 years old every Wednesday afternoon. They will discover predators, predators, carpe and trout fishing. On request, it is possible to organize courses on a technique. The federation of Eure-et-Loir will inform you about the different fishing techniques and the many water plans in the region. Some are identified in this guide, but there are many others. Furthermore, three accommodation structures (bed and breakfast, furnished) in the vicinity have obtained the fishing label, guaranteeing the fisherman a specific reception in connection with his leisure activity (reservations from Loisir to Tel. 02 37 84 01 01).

Roguenette Valley (19,5 km). Circuit No. 1. Departure from the church at Dawn. To discover: Climb up from this circuit, Saint Prest and the valley of Roguenette, a small tributary that flows into the Eure in Saint-Prest, the mill of the Gravel. Despite its quiet air, this stream has been a lot of talk about it in the past, its floods have been deadly. Today the current is still strong, even the summer.

For more than 20 kilometres, the hikers tour the forest of Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais. In this circuit, land and water blend with the Blaise valley and canopy cover. By crossing the area, the two pyramids were used as benchmarks for the fox hunters as well as the water mills of Saint-Ange-et-Torçay and Fontaine-les-Ribouts. In the immediate vicinity of this promenade in Saulnières, accommodation of several kinds, including a campsite, is available.

Forest of Dreux-Bastions en Forêt (13,5 km marked). Circuit No. 22. Departure at the hunting pavilion on RD 928.

The Three Valleys Dreux-Brezolles (57 and 88 km). Circuit No. 3. Departure Place Mésirard.

On the edge of the forest of Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais, an invigorating family walk will take you to the discovery of the archery route of 24 targets. You can eat on-site for 15 € or picnic for € 8. In a farmhouse, there is a cozy and comfortable room for 3 people. Gîte de France 3 ears. Rates: 35 € to 47 € depending on the number of people, breakfast included. Guest table on reservation, at 17 € per meal.

Romilly-sur-Sour/La Ferté-Villeneuil (24 km). Circuit No. 5. Departure on the square, under Romilly's church. On Zola's steps, you will discover the valley of Sour: marsh with secret chasms and multiple springs drained by a small river where there are many mills. Romilly-sur-Sour-Rognes: Emile Zola, who stayed in 1887 in Dunois, drew the inspiration from La Terre to the Touche Farm. The fortified church of the th century was used in the period of grenier. On your way, don't miss Charray and La Ferté-Villeneuil because it makes good strolls in this charming old walled town.

Four hiking tours will make you discover Montigny-le-Gannelon heritage and its natural environment. Starting point: The place of the town hall for three of them and the water plan for the fourth, a planimètre will inform you about the courses offered to you. You can also obtain a leaflet in the tourist offices, or in the town hall. You can go on the steps of the Montrognon painter Mathieu Cochereau, follow the circuit Merle, Deer or Heron in order to know a little better the natural heritage of the commune.

Departure from Courgain water Mill. 4 km walk along the Loir valley and through wood. Panel in front of the mill, brochure in tourist offices and town halls. Nothing like a hike under the woods, with the freshness of the river nearby. Besides natural heritage - geological recognition, wood and bird essences - it is also a meeting with the small rural heritage such as a lime oven and another water mill. A pretty walk, informative.

This miniature golf takes place in the sports park and near the football stadium used for the weekend games. Rates remain variable. Call ahead for all information.

6 kilometres of aisles and deadlocks in corn over 2 metres high, in a theme course. Alcool bar, ice cream, picnic area, circuit with pedal cars (2 € 20 minutes), badminton and ping-pong area. Barbecue and punch offered during the night.

Argenvilliers/Beaumont/Miermaigne (3 marked circuits of 8,4 km, 12,4 km, 15,1 km). Circuit No. 42. It's a great start to the day. At the beginning of the th century, they were a meeting place where the news was exchanged. Often built on the edge of rivers or fountains, from an architectural point of view, the closed washing is distinguished, with the inclined slabs surrounding a water restraint, covered entirely or partly, and washing open on the bank and protected by a canopy. Passing through Miermaigne: the conservatory was created with the aim of preserving local and old varieties. Each year the conservatory is enriched with new varieties. The Saint-Pierre church, dating from the 372.1 th, th and th centuries, preserved a cathedral of exceptional refinement and the th century pavilion (private domain), transformed into the early th century in the style of "Anglo-Norman cottage" style, is visible from RD. By passing through Argenvilliers, Beaumont-les-Altars, Vichères (these villages are described in the guide), we discover throughout this hike of privileged and charming places, these little corners deserve.

The instructor, Stéphanie Laroye, will take you on the walk, but you can also take a few internships, take over, go back to the riding, the quarry and the cross, in a frame that is no longer to be described.

This magnificent lake is fed by the Thironne, a tributary of the Loir. Anglers can spend half a day, the whole day or even the whole night practicing their passion, either in a boat or on the banks. The étang de l'abbaye is particularly popular with carp anglers. Rates vary according to age and duration of fishing, with special rates for children and carp anglers. Thiron-Gardais offers a pleasant fishing experience in a magnificent natural setting.

If you cross the Auney, go through the Carlotti Square and take the path to the ponds. There is a archery site, the Archers Garden, where the passionnés décochent their arrows in peace.

Two ponds, the fountain at Jean and Les Aulnes, make the fishermen happy by the diversity of the fish there (perch, preserved, carp, pike, tanches, studs, brèmes, eels, rainbow trout and fario) and walkers who find it calm and can see some inhabitants of local fauna, including cendrés herons and ragondins.

The plain of Arrou between the valley of the Loir and the Perche-Gouët retains some beautiful specimens of hedges and wood typical of percheron bocage. On this site, the inas will appreciate the variety of vegetation and wildlife in the middle of the fields. Percheronnes farms, in isolated hamlets, present their typical constructions characterized by wood to the pignon casing. The walk allows you to visit Arrou, the Bois Ruffin, the castle. Situated in the countryside, the dungeon and the square tower dating from the th century, particularly well preserved, are among the most interesting defensive works of the upper Middle Ages in Eure-et-Loir.

Enjoy the beautiful equestrian walks around Arrou. Possibility of accommodation in dormitories.

Walks accompanied by a counselor can be arranged by appointment in summer only, or May to September, for the well-being of horses. Holiday courses are also available.

The 18 hole golf course allows you to discover the joys of an activity with family or friends. It finds its originality because it is played with a single cane with three faces and a flexible ball. Tariff: 7,50 €. Reduced Tariff: 5 €. Golf, 9 hole pleasure, English green for a course by 3 and 4. Tariff: course at 11 €. The Swin Bar is open every day except Mondays, from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. in high season and from 17 a. m. to 1 p. m. in low season.

Circuit A on the edge of the Ozanne (5 km). Circuit No. 6. Departure Place des Halles. Circuit B on the edge of Ozanne by passing through Yèvres (12 km). Circuit No. 6. Departure Place des Halles.

From Husk to Frazé, (50 km divided into 3 loops). Circuit No. 7. Departure Place des Halles. Apart from the churches and the beautiful sites, your promenade will take you on the banks of the Ozanne and its picturesque washing machines.

Adventure Park in Nançay is a fantastic adventure in trees adapted to all ages and at all levels. So you can come with your family without problems, or between colleagues. Over 80 games are distributed in ten growing difficulties adapted to all audiences from seven years ago. Juniors and adults will evolve on 7 routes (1 black, 3 red and 3 green) while children (7-11 years) will enjoy safely with the continuous 3 yellow course. And for 2-7 years of cabbage, there is a playground - La Citadelle - with trampoline and inflatable castle. Everyone has fun and is well-versed. Some examples of your future challenges: suspended scale, monkey bridge, Tyrolean, Tarzan jump, etc. This park also features a bar-restaurant and picnic area. While parents go to the Capazza Gallery or make another visit, children may be placed under the responsibility of a monitor. The site also offers paintball all year long on reservation. Possibility to recover from the snack and buffet.

The activity is authorized from 18 years to 12 years on parental agreement.

At the exit of Vendôme, on the route of Tours, shooting stand of 10, 25 and 50 m. Possible access without license or club card. Rental of pistol, 10 m rifle, compressed air.

The tourist office offers numerous marked mountain bike circuits (loop) between 18 km and 53 km, in the valley and slopes of Loir for connoisseurs and 4 bike circuits on mountain roads between 11 km and 30 km. Tours in Loir-Haut-Vendômois.

Free hikes (free) or accompanied by the Saint Ouen valley as well as nearby communes are offered through fifteen marked nature paths allowing for the observation of fauna and flora. For each of these trails, a pouch with a map and a description is available on a simple telephone request. Theme exit possibilities with observation equipment. Refer to the calendar of outputs, to be consulted on their site.

Ideally located on the banks of the Loire, just a stone's throw from Blois town center, this equestrian center offers beginners and experienced riders alike a wide range of activities: lessons, courses, rides, trekking, Loire bathing, show jumping, dressage, acrobatics for leisure or competition... Our little ones haven't been forgotten either, with introductory lessons from the age of 2, to introduce them to the joys of horse riding. A wide range of packages are available. Your mounts can also be boarded.

Around the town of Mondoubleau, there are many marked trails which can be enjoyed at leisure in order to discover the surroundings, you will only have an embarrassment of choice: various landscapes, méandres of the Perche Perche and the Loir valley. You will also have the opportunity to visit different castles, as well as Plessis-Dorin's swimming pool or leisure base.

The Issoudun skating rink, which will be completely renovated in 2019, offers figure skating and ice hockey lessons in addition to free access. Children can celebrate their birthdays here on Wednesday afternoons outside school vacations (booking required). A play area for children aged 3 to 6 is available every Sunday morning. Please note that gloves must be worn, and children under 8 must be accompanied. Theme evenings, such as Halloween. Cafeteria area.

10 km south of Loches, a superb ecological golf course of 9 holes on 25 ha in the middle of nature at the edge of the forest of Verneuil twinned with the golf of Saint-Andrew (Scotland) which respects the environment in its shape, its contours and its vegetation. Supervised by a state-qualified instructor, you will particularly appreciate the environment of the green, facing a magnificent castle. The Club-house has a reception area with drinks, fast food and changing rooms available. It will also be possible to rent a cart.

The team offers horseback riding along the Cher and the Loire, on the paths and undergrowth of the beautiful Touraine. Les Petites Rivières also offers training courses and lessons with an instructor who has a state diploma in sports education. Disciplines range from dressage to acrobatics and horse-ball. Everything is done so that you are ready the day of the competitions! To know, you can leave your horse in pension. Gift vouchers are also available.

Whether you want to take training courses or experience an obstacle race, the Loir Ranch offers a range of activities to satisfy the entire family. For those under 15, prices and walks cost € 5 and packages 10 h and 125 h are also possible (€ 65 and € respectively). For those more than 18 years old, walks and courses are set at 5 € with packages 10 h and 85 h for € 165 and € respectively. Finally, half-day courses are made on reservation. Count € 25 per person. For a pony baptism, it will cost you a small amount of € 8.

Do you want to take your time and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature? Everything is here in this new feature as we like them, which gives pride of place to soft mobility. Since June 2021, this former railway line that crosses the South Touraine has been transformed into a greenway. Between Descartes and Preuilly-sur-Claise, the first 26 kilometres are already open. Eventually, 42 kilometers will lead us to the gates of the Regional Natural Park of the Brenne. Opening planned for the summer of 2022. In the meantime, this route already has many surprises in store for you. Starting with its starting town. The city of Descartes, birthplace of the famous philosopher, welcomes you with its museum, but also in a bucolic botanical garden. We take the pedals and the handlebars towards Abilly and its mill. Then the Grand-Pressigny and its gallery of creators installed in the old station. Don't miss the Museum of Prehistory, perched on the hill. From its terrace, you will find a magnificent view of the whole valley. The journey continues: Etableau and the ruins of the castle, the Chaumussay dam and the Saint-Marc fountain, the Romanesque church of Saint-Médard... Finally, Preuilly-sur-Claise in sight! This medieval town is worth a visit! In the middle of the narrow streets and old houses stands the Saint-Pierre abbey, a jewel of Romanesque art.
A great way to discover the many little-known tourist and heritage assets of South Touraine!

On the banks of the Cher river, in a verdant setting, an ^18th-century farmhouse provides the backdrop for these stables, which offer a range of activities for children aged 3 and over, including show jumping, dressage, horse-ball, Trec, voltige, and trail riding. Around thirty ponies and horses await you. Boots and bombs are available for amateur riders without equipment.

L'Espoir Sportif du Beffroi is a judo club in Tours. Founded in 1971, it also offers courses in ju-jitsu, taïso, karate and kendo. The club has 308 members in its three sections. Training takes place at the dojo de l'Europe or at the gymnasium of the Saint-Exupéry school complex. The association's executive is made up of 12 volunteer members, representing each section. The president of the association is Eloïse Breil.

Golf lovers will find, in this wooded park of 70 hectares, an 18-hole course bordered by hundred-year-old oaks, with eight water obstacles, a three-hole practice course, a compact course (very recent) and a driving range. The club-house and its restaurant with terrace and lounges allow you to relax before or after hitting a few balls. To continue your stay, you will also find guest rooms attached to the Château d'Ardrée.

Athletic 3 Tours is an athletics club based in Tours. The club has various sections, including school and local sections. It also has a medical center and a club store. The club's website provides information on news, competition results, club records and photo galleries. The club also organizes its own sporting events.

The Tennis Club de Tours is a tennis club located in Tours, in the Parc de l'Île Aucard, along the Loire River. With its high-quality clay courts, it attracts both competitors and leisure tennis enthusiasts. The club offers instructional courses as well as competitions. It also has a bar-restaurant where members can meet up and share convivial moments.

Located on the Ile Aucard parking lot, Allée de la Loire, it offers a spacious, well-equipped play area.

Les Passeurs de Loire is a boat excursion agency based in Sigloy, Loiret. They offer trips on the Loire, enabling visitors to discover the beauty of this region. Les Passeurs de Loire also offer gift vouchers, making them an original idea for a tourist gift.

Fishing guide, Jean-Luc Pouget has been fishing since the age of 12 and has been teaching for decades. His speciality is predator (perch, brochet, wells…). He brings his clients to the region of Tours, on the Loire and the Cher: " The fish is there, just take the time and go to search it… " If he teaches new fishing techniques and takes some teenagers to street fishing on Tours de Tours, Jean-Luc Pouget designs his profession in total immersion in nature. In the summer it organizes mini-camps of 4 days for young people (10/17 years) with bivouac on the islands. Still in no-kill to preserve fish stocks.

Organised by the departmental fisheries federation, with the support of the general council and professionals in the field, this exhibition was born in 1996 and is still more successful. Today, it attracts more than 15 000 visitors. It takes place every year in February to develop fishing activity and fishing tourism, allowing fishermen to acquire promotional material and discover new equipment.

The FFPSC (French Sports Fishing Federation), whose origin dates back to 1951, is affiliated with the International Federation of Freshwater Fishing in the National Olympic and Sports committee. It intervenes with the various national bodies for the defence of fisheries and the protection of flora, fauna, the environment and, similarly, at European level. It is also empowered to animate fishing in fresh water.

Fifteen kilometres on foot, it uses, it uses, fifteen kilometers on foot, it uses the shoes… but nothing scares the hikers in the section Horizon Beaulieu Chartres. On the hoof, they go every Thursday through beauceronne and emigration lands. When the theatre of their pédestres is a little away from Chartres, visit the Mathurin Régnier College parking garage, rue Jules-Hetzel, at 13 h 45. Two courses are generally planned: One of eight kilometres, and the other, reserved for the experienced walkers, 12 to 15 kilometres away. From time to time, Nordic marches are also planned for Wednesday afternoons, and other excursions can interfere in the calendar, rather on weekends. Notice, to hikers of any hair, amateur or seasoned, who simply want to walk in joy and good mood…

Since 2005, Chartres has its squash school by the French federation, and contrary to what one might think, recruitment is taking place early. Specific facilities allow children between the ages of 4 and 7 to practice mini squash, a game of awakening that will take them to "squash sensation" from the age of 8, then to "champion squash" from age 13. Playful and technical, squash enables children to flourish in a sport that appeals to their tone and imagination, and, if they so wish, will also be able to move towards competition. By enrolling in the squash school, they will also benefit from free access to the club outside of training and other benefits. But of course, for adults and people who are not enrolled in the course, it is still possible to practice squash and badminton occasionally or regularly: after paying a fee of € 3 to join the club, simply purchase an entry to the unit, or choose a subscription to benefit from advantageous rates on the book books.