Water sports and leisure activities Franche-Comté

Ideally located on the shores of Lac des Settons, the Activital base offers a wide range of activities for nature and sports enthusiasts. Water sports such as paddle, canoe, kayak, dinghy, catamaran and windsurfing, as well as mountain biking on the region's many cycle paths of varying levels of difficulty. Last but not least, Activital also offers a wide range of green accommodation: rooms, chalets and teepees for a stay in the heart of nature.

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.

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.

The Carrousel swimming pool has a new look for all to enjoy. Every day of the week and all year round, this gigantic space welcomes families, individuals, day-trippers and experienced sportsmen and women. The pool, which dates back to 1952, was in dire need of renovation, both in terms of layout and eco-responsibility. The new concept has therefore been rethought and adapted to comply with the latest standards in terms of eco-performance and optimum functionality. A fully green roof, rainwater harvesting, bioclimatic equipment orientation, wastewater heat recovery and ozone water treatment. Easily accessible via the urban transport network and perfectly adapted for people with reduced mobility, it excludes no one. As for the pools, there's something for everyone! A 25 m pool for swimmers, a 220 m² educational pool with water jets for the whole family and a lagoon for the little ones. The complex includes a wellness area on the first floor, with a heated pool open all year round for a "Nordic bath" effect. Outside, open in fine weather to 500 m² of shaded green space, guests can spread out their towels and enjoy access to the restaurant area. The more adventurous can try their hand on one of the four lanes of the pentagliss, while others can take advantage of the 50 m² pool, the many water games or play beach volleyball. The Carrousel swimming pool is a place to relax, keep fit and get away from it all.

The deepest of the Jura lakes: it goes down to 40 metres. Unlike the others, it is not a glacial lake but formed after a collapse. A local tale gives another explanation for its origin: a beggar would one day have asked the inhabitants of the village for hospitality. All refused to welcome him except a miserable and blind old man... In anger, the beggar (who was a witch) caused torrential rains to fall on the village which was then completely swallowed up except... the house of the old charitable man. Since then, it seems that on Christmas Eve at midnight, we hear the rooster crowing from the village buried under the water. It is also said that a fairy once gave these waters the power to launder laundry, without detergent or soap! Today, the lake is a peaceful place, frequented in summer by fishermen, swimmers and guests of the municipal campground on its shore.

This small lake, 2 km long and 400 m wide on average, lies between Les Rousses and Bois-d'Amont. In winter, cross-country ski trails run alongside it, and you can admire its frozen shores and the surrounding peat bogs frozen in frost. In summer, it becomes a water sports base with supervised swimming. Sunday bathers and boaters meet anglers who try their luck in the clear, fish-rich water. Thanks to recent improvements, the surrounding area now boasts a pétanque court, picnic area with barbecue, bicycle parking... The nautical building is also the starting point for the path that leads to the remarkable natural site of the lake rock. Finally, a wooden walkway allows hikers to cross the surrounding peat bogs in complete tranquillity, without damaging the fragile ecosystem. A fascinating thematic trail where you can discover the flora and fauna typical of peat bogs. Worth knowing: of all the lakes in the Franche-Comté region, Lac des Rousses is the only one that forms part of the Rhine river system.

The swimming pool of Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur is a unique swimming place in the Dijon area. Its modern architecture and state-of-the-art equipment provide many pleasures, the highlight being its 25m outdoor pool. The pool has large grassy areas for sunbathing with a volleyball court. Numerous activities are proposed during the year, carnival evenings, zumba, games for children on or off the water..

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.

The Moulin de Tala fish farm, near Lac des Settons, is a trout fishing site with three themed lakes covering 3 hectares. In a bucolic setting, the facilities on offer enable you to spend a pleasant moment alone or with your family, whether you're an expert or a beginner (fishing initiation). What's more, a restaurant - reminiscent of a small guinguette - offers you the chance to spend a whole day by the ponds.

This water park, located near the lake, in the middle of a splendid green landscape, extends over nearly 3 hectares. Everything is set up to make sure you have a very active day! On the programme: five pools, including an Olympic pool and a large slide which is sure to delight young and old alike. Numerous activities are offered regularly. You can take advantage of the snack bar or a large picnic area to fully enjoy these special moments with your family! We like the very accessible price of the entrance.

It is the aquatic centre of Mâconnais Beaujolais Agglomération (MBA). This pole attracts numerous holiday-makers with its seven pools and it offers many activities: aquabike, aqua-baby, aquagym, etc. Some 10,000 m² lawn and 3,000 m² of open-air  beaches allow you to play or enjoy the sun. A sports field and a teenagers trail complete all this modern and functional equipment. Furthermore, there is a wellness area with spa.

Nautiloue is an aqualudic center that appeals to children and parents alike. It features the traditional indoor pool, but it's the outdoor facilities that are the biggest hit. As soon as the sun comes out, you'll be able to take advantage of the outdoor pool and slide (the 4-lane pentaglide is a big hit!), as well as the relaxation area where you can set up your parasol. There's also a playful area for toddlers, all under close supervision. A very popular spot in summer.

With an area of more than 300 hectares, the artificial lake of Settons is part of the Great Lakes of Morvan. Ideal for swimming, hiking and water sports, it is an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful days in the Nièvre. The Activital sport and nature base offers canoes and kayaks for rent by the hour on the lake. New since 2021 : e-foil "between lake and sky", initiation and rental, unique in Burgundy ! Rental of electric scooters. Disc golf for the whole family.

Price: according to the equipment rental.

Duration: 1 hour.

Difficulty: easy.

The Dijon Metropole Olympic swimming pool offers visitors state-of-the-art sports facilities, with four accessible areas: aquatic, diving, fitness and well-being. The complex has three pools: a 50m pool, a 25m pool and a "fun" pool. You can swim or do one of the many activities on offer: aquacycle, aquagym, aqua punch, baby swimmers, swimming lessons for all ages, and even lessons to overcome your fear of water. It is also here that you can dive, in these two pits, unique in Burgundy, 6 and 20 m deep. On the program: baptism and courses (levels 1 and 2), training course of apnea... It is the first pit of France to have obtained the EcoSub label. This "title" underlines the fact that the constraints and ecological responsibilities of the place are fully respected. Moreover, the pit is accessible at a very reduced rate and entirely secure. On site, we lend you the necessary equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, mask, fins, vest). Finally, if you are not a big fan of water, perhaps you will find your happiness with the fitness classes: aerobics, step, CAF, stretching, body sculpt, Pilates and Zumba. We are particularly fond of the wellness area where you will find a hammam and a sauna. The choice is vast, there is inevitably an activity that will suit you! You should also know that the pool regularly organizes competitions and events, including the diving festival.

This leisure center offers the joys of a day on the water and in the fresh air, with the choice of lounging or taking part in one of the many activities on offer: pedal boats, kayaks, paddles, disc golf, and even an inflatable water adventure course. Two of the three lakes are reserved for swimming (supervised in summer), the third for fishing. You can picnic here, or enjoy a meal at the Au bout du monde restaurant. A campsite is also available.

The Grésilles swimming pool is one of the oldest municipal swimming pools in Dijon. Its construction of 1970 does not make it dream, but it does not diminish. There are two basins covered. The small is ideal for young children and for those who learn to swim, which is also valid for adults. A few steps allow you to enter the water at its rhythm and then to walk. The large pool, for its part, allows to dive and take a few lengths in peace. In summer, it is possible to enjoy the sun by extending its towel across the window. On the side of the regulated activities, they are numerous and varied: swimming courses to aquabike by passing through gym, the agenda is well provided!