Sports and leisure activities Normandy

Wake up the Viking in you and get out your red and blue striped scarf! With a capacity of 20,300 spectators, the Michel d'Ornano stadium celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023! The team takes its name from a ^17th century poet from Caen. Despite the club's relegation to Ligue 2 in 2019, look back on a great record of achievements, including: two Ligue 2 French championship titles (in 1996 and 2010), a League Cup final (in 2005) and a French Cup semi-final (in 2018).

The climbing is a popular activity in the Andaines Forest which offers sites of exceptional wild beauty, with magnificent views of the bush and the country of the Andaines. Several climbing sites are accessible, totaling more than 250 open channels. 3 sites mainly: The site of La Cluse, in Domfront itself, on the Flers road (at the level of the picturesque tanneries district) with 72 tracks of maximum height of 22 m, the site of La Fosse Arthour in Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley, legendary site, perfect for all beginners coming to the joys varnine on 171 tracks with a maximum height of 23 meters, and the site Les Rochers d 'Andaine in Champsecret (with 40 channels), in the middle of the Andaines forest, the rocks reserved for seasoned climbers.

This fishing association is about 40 km along the Seine along the Andelys, Poses to Notre-Dame-la-Garenne, precisely from the downstream point of the island to the horse at the downstream point of the islands Livard and Tournedos. A long sector for angling with its méandres, secondary arms, islands, lakes and ponds. It is noted that this course is classified as carpe at night.

This association manages 500 hectares of water in five natural and authentic water plans waiting for fishermen during official opening periods. A dynamic team of volunteers works throughout the year to develop this very beautiful site for the greatest comfort of the fishermen. Many species are present and beautiful specimens are often caught and released. Intégérés at the natural leisure base of Léry Poses, ponds benefit from free parking free of charge to the fishing card holders of AAPPMA Carpe Carpe coated with the pond stamp of the current year. Rental of boats and equipment.

On the route of the Andelys and the Seine, you can make a hook by this charming site (72 km south of the Andelys). Fly fishing only for this fishing route offering four ponds bordered by the charming river of the river Arve classified as the first category. Opened since 1987, the fishing of the Potinière proposes, in the centre of a quiet green park, its beautiful tank in English. Two rapid rivers feed ponds, creating abundant regeneration of the environment. This bright and abundant water gives rainbow trout and aux a high degree of liveliness, offering lovers of good fighting! Friendly reception, careful maintenance of the park and quality of the fish fish: the Potinière proves to be an apt site. But beware, because the most beautiful pieces, which hunt in depth, can reach 3 kilos!

Here you'll find two ponds, in a very peaceful setting, to discover trout fishing in an enchanting setting. The first is for sport fishing enthusiasts, for a day or half-day. The second - and most popular - is for families who want to discover the joys of fishing. Here, we even lend you our equipment. For fishing enthusiasts with a lot of patience, it's a great way to spend a day, with the possibility of eating out and discovering the products derived from this tender fish.

This AAPPMA manages the Étang pond (0,8 ha) in Sourdeval. This 1 st class pond follows the general regulations on site. To access it, an additional contribution is requested. The association also deals with Sée and its tributaries in the first category, upstream of Cherence-le-Roussel. A rural and wild route where the waters are fougeuses and sports fishing.

The association takes care of a 7 km course on the river La Sée, Public domain, upstream of the mouth, of which the special route flies, its tributaries Le, Fire, Saint-Louis, the Sault-Besnon, the Palorette. There are some cotiers streams, the Lerre, the Chanteraine, the Lude, the Passous of Angey, and the René Forge water plan in Fumecon. The Amicale organizes the famous fishing contest of Fumecon Pond, the 1 ^st Sunday of April and the 1 ^st Sunday in May. Inquire with the President of the AAPPMA on regulation 

Come and discover the traditional navigation on board the most beautiful, the most covered and the most powerful workboat of the Norman coasts. In the past, these fishing boats were used for oyster dredging and trawling. Today, aboard the Granvillaise, you will discover the bay of Granville and the Chausey Islands. Going on board, with your friends, your family, your colleagues or your customers, is a great experience. The rates have remained unchanged for years.

The Centre Normand Études du Karst et des Cavités Souterraines (CNEK) is a must for caving enthusiasts in Canteleu.

The Club Alpin Français Rouennais is a sports club based in Rouen. It offers a wide range of activities, including indoor and outdoor climbing, hiking, Nordic walking and mountain biking. The club has two gymnasiums, the gymnase Dévé and the gymnase Mandela, where members can climb freely every day. Introductory courses are also available for those wishing to learn or improve their skills. The club also organizes mountain outings, including a summer camp in Buis les Baronnies.

Long tacks under spinnaker on a catamaran, a leisurely kayak trip or a paddle outing to discover the smallest folds of the coast and islands, the exhilarating speed of a sand yacht... The CRNG and its team will help you build your nautical holiday. Alone, as a couple or in a group, close to the town centre, stores, restaurants, beaches, harbours... With 48 sea-view rooms (2 to 4 beds) and a self-service restaurant, the CRNG has everything you need.

Launched at the initiative of Franck and Hué Renault, the center of the same name begins, gradually, to make a good, and deserved, reputation in Cotentin. Dances, the place is done for you. Yes, you have read well: dances in the plural because here, you can't choose which one, between zumba, bachata, rock, tango, hip-hop, etc., you can choose several here. On Wednesdays, courses are dedicated mainly to children and, the rest of the week, courses are delivered late afternoon after work, an ideal time for relaxation! Covering a surface of 600 m ², Renault Danse has no less than three rooms, and even organizes dancing evenings.

The little ones, but not only, love this place! The domain of La Carperie is indeed a vast park which proposes multiple animations: pedal boat, inflatable structures, trampoline, electric cars, miniature golf, mini-kart..., nothing is missing! Fishing enthusiasts have a beautiful pond to indulge their passion, and the complex has a nice restaurant where the dishes are generous. Finally, there are regular concerts. This summer, new inflatable structures, a "Ninja Warriors" course and concerts on Sundays are planned!

It is equipped with a starting mound, singles, pros, doubles and tables. The track is in good condition and has lighting. Admission is free and the track is located outdoors.

You already know this walk? Do not hesitate to repeat it because according to the season, it reserves different landscapes: you find them desert in summer, and swamp in winter. Starting from Trévières, it takes you in about an hour to Aignerville, La Rebourserie and the Beau Moulin, offering you a few nice panoramas, especially on Mount Saint-Pierre. Without differences, it is accessible to budding sportsmen and women, as well as to the most trained ones: So why not try it with family?

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

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5 hectares of corn fields set in a huge labyrinth, this is an unusual exit! With family or friends, exercise deductive and perspicacité to decipher the riddles that make you progress… And as there, organizers don't like routine, adventure evolves every summer. So, from early July, you can go on the trail of new stories! And if you prefer to ride instead of walking, the Labykart reserves a kilometre of running track.

Tariff: € 9 (8 € for children under 1,20 metres).

Duration: variable.

Difficulty: .

This large complex offers several areas dedicated to well-being and the pleasures of water. A children's pool, a 50 m outdoor pool, a sports pool and a training pool. This is where you can enjoy aquabiking, aquafitness or aquafusion classes taught by professionals. In the relaxation area, you'll find the sauna, solarium and tepidarium, that warm room between the sauna and the ice room, just like in Roman times!

At the beginning of the church of Moutiers-au-Perche, the path of the ford of Culoiseau takes you through the trees in the locality of Culoiseau. You can admire beautiful houses that recall the religious history of the town. This shaded path is ideal for a trip to children. Bird watching enthusiasts will also find their pleasure for observing the many birds (kingfishers, moorhens, etc.) that inhabit these wood.

Price: free.

Distance: 10 km away.

Problem: easy.

This nautical base allows you to taste the joys of nautical activities. It offers you to embark for a refreshing and sportive moment. All you have to do is choose your boat! Pedal boat, canoe, electric boat or paddle! Once you leave the pontoon, you will be quickly charmed by the beauty of the natural environment! Alone, as a couple, with friends or with the family, you can choose one of the different water sports routes offered. Young and old, beginners or experienced, will surely appreciate the soothing experience.

This is a gym, but not just any gym! Because here, it is indeed the electrostimulation which is at the base of your sports practices. Each athlete puts on a special outfit, which is connected to a device that sends small electrical impulses. Several muscle groups work in this way, while you follow the movements taught by the coach. The result: undeniable muscle strengthening for some, weight loss for others. The concept, which has more than 100 gyms in France, is working well!

The famous long-distance hiking trail, the GR®21, which follows the coastline from Le Havre to Le Tréport, starts from here, at the Fort of Sainte-Adresse, on the heights of the Ocean city. From there, head east towards the Montgeon forest, then towards the Rouelles park. After 45 km of walking, you will come face to face with the Aiguille d'Étretat... And more if affinity... This is a sublime walk to be done at your own pace, but be extremely careful because of the risk of landslides, and above all equip yourself! Walking sticks, maps and oilskins...

A unique experience, in a unique place. The airship hangar of Écausseville, untouched since its construction more than a century ago, is the setting for a possibility that makes you dream: fly with your own wings! The Aéroplume association takes advantage of this incredible space to allow you to take to the skies. You put on the special harness, you are weighed down - or unloaded - and the flight is yours. Like a bird, you flap your wings to move forward. Incredible!

Children, adults, teenagers, awaken the artist in you! By registering for the Earth and Fire Workshops. Choose your course from among sculpture, painting, drawing, comics, manga, modelling or ceramics. Artist-teachers will teach you the techniques of their field, while accompanying your creativity. The workshop also offers diploma courses certified by France Compétences and preparation for the major art schools, with an individualized program, from the age of 13.

What a school and what a reputation: here you are in the holy of holies! Chantal Ruault is ready to teach you all the rudiments of classical dance. She's worked with some of the greatest names in the business, and opened her own establishment in 1973! When you see all the talent turned professionals who have been spotted and trained by Chantal Ruault, you know you're touching the quintessence of dance in the most modest of ways.

In the heart of the Château d 'Arnouville area, a nine hole course stretches your arms. This green and wooded fairway is decorated with several pieces of water. The 6 holes school will allow novices to progress through special courses and intensive courses, so everyone can move forward at its own pace. To improve, golf has a training area with synthetic greens (putting green green and green approach with training bunker) and a practice of 9 posts. Club house and pro shop complete the equipment of this very welcoming golf course.

The Dieppe-Pourville golf course covers a total area of 60 hectares and offers a 9 to 18-hole course of 5,800 m. Don't let the superb view of the sea distract you from the course, which is punctuated by valleys, groves, and water hazards. The course is perfect for the experienced golfer, while allowing novices to improve their skills. The golf course includes a pro shop and a restaurant: l'Albatros, open every day at noon (in the evening, by reservation for groups). Chef Nicolas Quesnel offers a refined Norman cuisine.

The Condé-sur-Vire leisure and canoeing base is located in the heart of the Vire valley, in a green setting with excellent transport links. Whether you're interested in cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, archery, climbing or mountain biking, there's plenty to choose from. Special mention should be made of the descent of the river Vire, with circuits ranging from 4 to 12 kilometers, which you can complete at your own pace: an experience worth trying!

Located at the entrance to the former commune of Beaumont-Hague, the Hague Horse Riding Stadium is a wonderful complex for horse riding enthusiasts, whether they are novices in the field, more experienced, or simply spectators of competitions. The backbone of the complex, the rural horse-riding society, has more than a hundred members who ride and learn on no less than 12 hectares divided into three areas, two sandy and one grassy.

If we tell you, "Let's play a padel", does it speak to you? Of Hispanic origin and very popular with our Iberian neighbors, padel is coming to France and is starting to seduce more than one, direction PadelShot to get your hands on it. Mix of tennis and squash, in a simplified version, it is for all ages and is very satisfying for the player: fast progress guaranteed! If padel is the star of the establishment, you can also practice badminton. And after your match, why not relax by playing a little pool?

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.

With this school located on both the right and left bank, no more excuses! Two-person dances (rock, salsa, West Coast Swing), urban dances (Dance Hall and hip-hop L.A.), modern jazz, world dances (oriental and tap), you have the choice between several styles. With the relaxation and fitness section, you will do yoga, zumba, floor bar. A program on Sundays allows everyone to find their happiness. Children are not left out, they have a place in each section, except the fitness section. Come in and dance!

Has Junior always wanted to look like Tarzan? Or how about seeing the forest from the treetops? That's what Verticabana offers with its tree climbing park. Young and old are invited to conquer the zip lines, suspension bridges and other huts perched several meters above the ground. The park is open to children aged 3 and over, and is run by a very friendly team headed by Jonathan, the course designer. It's a fun way for youngsters to enjoy nature, just a 5-minute drive from Rouen city centre!

What a thrill! It is from the Lessay airfield that you will start a climb to several thousand meters of altitude before making the big jump! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skydiver, A'Air is a skydiving school which is not only for beginners, and also allows you to make your first jump - in tandem of course. You will of course be able to choose a video or photo option, and thus keep an incredible memory of this session, in a beautiful geographical area, sweeping the coast. Unique!

Are you and your dog in an accomplice pairing and are you tempted by a nice trip to Calvados? Come on, we'll take you to Flavien to discover his dog park, unique in Normandy. This professional, passionate and exciting musher offers a myriad of activities for the whole family, designed for the well-being of man's best friend. Let's mention the world of sled dogs, for an unusual experience, the adventure course, the training sessions or the educational farm. When we tell you that adventure is right here, right next door!

You can tie your boat for one day, one week, one month, etc. Port of 30 places, draught of about 1 m 50 (depending on the Seine) for the stop and 1 m for the pontoons. On the pontoons: water and electricity. Site in the quiet area, direct exit on the Seine. Stop river with possibility of picnic. Restaurants nearby.

When you go to the Accrosport at the Rives de l'Orne, the hardest part will be, perhaps, to push the door because - like us - once inside, you won't be able to do without it! You can let off steam, do cardio, box, run or lift weights... Believe us, no matter what you're looking for, under the guidance of a coach, you'll have all the equipment you need to quench your thirst for sports and sweat! Here you go! Why don't you start by testing the BodyAttack or the famous RPM. Don't forget to book online!

Located, as its name indicates, in the heart of the department, this 9-hole golf course, which offers a 2,800-meter course, is set in a green setting. Approved by the French federation, it offers to everyone, novice or confirmed, to evolve according to his level. The calm that reigns here makes it a renowned place. An intelligent and degressive pricing system allows you to swing at a lower cost in complete peace of mind. A beautiful place, and whose frequentation makes it possible to consider permanently not being submerged by the floods of golfers.

The local relief allows climbing enthusiasts to indulge their passion. To reach it, from the centre of Mortain, you take the direction of the Petite Cascade to reach this site which offers a dozen routes from level 4 to level 7. The Gobi crack which rises along the Aiguille de Mortain has made the reputation of this site where many amateurs come. In the sixties, this famous crack would have seen great names such as Lionel Terray and René Desmaisons pass by: it's up to you to become their worthy descendants!

Little known to the general public, the observatory in Rouen is nevertheless a true monument which has had all its importance in French astronomy during the last century! Founded in 1884 by Ludovic Gully, professor of mathematics in Rouen, the observatory was used to photograph the passage of Halley's comet in 1910 or the solar eclipse of 1912. Today the place receives the public free of charge on the ^1st Saturday of each month and opens according to important events (eclipses, Nuits des étoiles). A must for young and old alike.

La Fosse-Arthour is one of the best known and most popular climbing sites in the Normandy bocage. This very hard sandstone bar offers a pleasant climb in this listed natural site. 160 routes are equipped with varying degrees of difficulty depending on your level - and your abilities! Slabs, cracks, edges, overhangs, you will find all types of climbing. Don't hesitate to contact the Avranchin climbing club for more information!

You can practice leisure horse riding, work your horse for competitions, practice the volting, take hikes in the hides forest or the Bursary Forest, from half a day to three days, with a visit of castles, a cheese shop, etc. Note that the internships are accessible to children from the age of 4. the club welcomes persons in disability situations, all types of disabilities for meetings based on meeting and relationship. A lot of humanity and finesse in the approach of visitors as in learning. Natural camping area.

If taking a dip in La Manche isn't enough, you know where to go! The whole family can enjoy this green setting and its 60-hectare lake, with its many land and water-based activities. If you're a thrill-seeker, you'll love it! Pedalos, towed buoys, jet skis, canoes, paddleboats... For the less adventurous, there's a lovely park with miniature golf, a promenade, a great restaurant, and a beach or fishing area. It's all up to you!

Intended for people with a physical or motor, visual or sensory handicap, the Handisport Grand-Rouen club remains open to all. We practice swimming, wheelchair basketball, tennis, soccer, table tennis... in a relaxed atmosphere. The association also organizes and participates in all kinds of sports events such as Un vélo pour deux: en tandem pour la vue, or les Rendez-vous de la cervelle. Among the disabled sportsmen of Rouen, several have had very good results in national championships, so don't hesitate, go for it!

Since confinement, Marion Cherriere, a sports educator as smiling as she is dynamic, has transformed a former military medal room into the temple of Zumba: MC studio. Cardio and fitness, it's a dynamic group class that's sure to get you going! A friendly dance sport FOR EVERYBODY, even you gentlemen. You can also try Pilates, FAC, WOD, HIIT or yoga. Bonus: every year, Marion organizes a week-long non-stop Zumba cruise on a boat. How about shaking your booty on deck? Open 7 days a week, we'll see you on the dance floor!

Caen Saint Jean Eudes is an association located in Caen, more precisely at 18 Rue du Puits Picard. Founded in 1947, it offers a wide range of activities for all ages. The Clémenceau activity center is the association's main area, accounting for 90% of its activities. It offers activities for children and young people, such as leisure centers, day-care centers and homework help. A youth center is also available, offering weekly activities such as dance, circus, drawing and computer workshops. The adult/family sector offers local family leisure activities, support with administrative formalities, family trips and a shared garden. Finally, the sports sector includes tennis and Kinomichi.

La Maladrerie Omni Sports is a soccer club in Caen. The club also organizes tournaments and matches. The club is also looking for instructors for its 5, 8 and 11-a-side teams, at district and regional levels, for the 2023/2024 season.

The Club Alpin Français de Caen is a must for mountain and outdoor sports enthusiasts. 14000 Caen, the club offers a variety of activities such as hiking, climbing in natural environments (SNE) and indoors (SAE), mountaineering, mountain biking, and much more.

The city of Caen offers a wide range of sporting activities, including cycling. L'Etoile Sportive Caennaise is a cycling club that organizes races and training sessions for riders of all levels. The club has a website where you can find all the information you need, including the calendar of road events. The club also organizes training courses for young riders. Detolle. The club also organizes special events, such as the presentation of new jerseys with new sponsors. For cycling enthusiasts, Caen offers many opportunities to practice the sport and take part in competitions.