Sports and leisure activities Normandy

Les Conquérants de Caen Football Américain et Flag is an American soccer and flag association in Caen since 1986. They have an American soccer pitch in Ifs, at Rue de la Pomme d'Or, 14000 Caen.

Caen has plenty to offer joggers and runners. The Orientation Caennaise association offers activities in this field. Take advantage of your stay in Caen to discover its many parks and green spaces, where you can indulge your passion in the heart of nature.

Caen Triathlon is a leisure and individual sports club based in Caen. The club offers training and courses for adults, as well as a triathlon school for children. For more information, you can follow them on social networks.

Caen Venoix Basket is a basketball club based in Caen. It's open to everyone, from boys to girls, aged 5 to 75. The club is based at the Maison de quartier de Venoix, 18 avenue des chevaliers, and uses the gymnasium at the Cosec de Venoix, on the allée Livermead.

Caen is a city known for its cultural and historical richness. Among the many activities on offer in the city, the Union Sportive la Folie Couvrechef (USFC) offers a variety of sporting activities for residents and visitors alike. The USFC offers gym, dance and other activities to relax and tone the body. Registration for next season is now open, with a special period for members and another for non-members.

With several Normandy championship titles to its credit, this non-profit club has been going from strength to strength since 1998. Since the inauguration of the track in 2003, the Caen a BMX club has benefited from a terrain that is truly adapted to the practice of the various bicross disciplines. Looking for a thrill? Don't miss the Caen BMX Festival: 2 days of international competitions and urban entertainment, held at the Zénith (usually in February) and attended by over 6,000 people. See the full program on the website.

The departmental committees of Upper and Lower Normandy merged in 2017, combining their strengths. Answer the call of Normandy and hike in Honfleur, Falaise, discover the castles of Bizy, Vasceuil, the Nez de Jaubourg, Mont Saint-Michel, Tahitou Island, the Roche d'Oëtre... Normandy includes three regional nature parks: the Parc des Boucles de la Seine Normande, the Parc Normandie Maine and the Parc du Perche.

Golf fans, get set! Located near Caen, Golf Compact, opened in 2011, is a shortened 6-hole course. Short but strategic, completed in around an hour, it enables beginners to understand the subtleties of the game (introduction to solid fundamentals) and more experienced golfers to progress in gesture, precision and technique. With its top-quality facilities (driving range with colored synthetic targets, practice bunkers, etc.), this golf course has all the makings of a great one! Are you convinced? Run out and tee it up!

Sophie's dance studio teaches you almost every step! Dance initiation for the little ones, modern jazz, zumba, tonic dance, hip-hop, oriental dance, tribal, ballet, Puerto Rican and Cuban salsa and even rock or pole dance (yes, yes!) with twelve qualified and passionate teachers. There's something for everyone! Don't tell us you don't fancy anything, we wouldn't believe you! So don't forget your dancing shoes!

Located in the heart of the Eure valley, the Aventur'Eure association offers canoe and kayak and tandem mountain bike rentals. Discover 25 kilometers of river between Ménilles and Acquigny for the day. Since several years, it is also possible to practice stand-up paddle. Aventur'Eure organizes your birthdays, seminars or bachelor parties. The raft-barrel, the rando-orientation, the bubble soccer and the archery games come to complete the activities of the association for the biggest happiness of all!

Whether for special occasions or just for fun, Funny Cooking Traiteur offers appetizers, gourmet cakes, entremets, tarts, macaroons, cheesecakes and many other sweet and savory delights. Individual portions make tasting easier, and avoid the chore of cutting. Orders must be placed in advance and collected on site. Funny Cooking Traiteur requires a 33% deposit to confirm orders.

You imagine discovering the beaches of landing otherwise? Threats like a bird above the cliffs of Du or flying over Arromanches Harbour, embracing its entire expanse? Elementair Paragliding School, pilotée by Claude Bellessort with an elite squadron, makes this dream accessible to all. Yes to everyone. Even if you are stuck in a chair, free flight is possible. Baptism in tandem, initiation course, discovery day… A beat of wings, a heartbeat and a heartbeat that you want to learn to fly alone!

Did you know there was an American soccer team in Rouen? The club, founded in 1996, has no fewer than 350 members, all fans of this demanding sport. Spectacular, ultra-physical and technical, American soccer requires sustained training, the repetition of meticulous tactical combinations, flawless coordination and collective commitment from start to finish. A flag soccer section, a non-contact variant but with just as much physical effort and feints, is open to both boys and girls.

Far from the sultry clichés, pole has gradually established itself as a sporting and artistic activity. A complete discipline, it involves the whole body and builds self-confidence, fluidity of movement, tone and flexibility. Fifteen weekly classes are available for beginners and experts of all body types. The establishment also offers private lessons, workshops and EVJF. Our team of professionals is waiting to show you around.

Aventur 'Eure offers you to discover the Valley of the Eure in canoe. Rich in history, the region is also rich in kind. On your boat you will be able to admire the green landscapes fed by the waters of the Eure. Several course ideas are suggested depending on your level and time: a 10 km course for a half day or a day (with picnic breaks, perfect for families). It is also possible to make a 20 km journey, but it is reserved for seasoned athletes. The 10 km is accessible to beginners and includes only one pass, which is more a entertaining step than a real difficulty.

Tariff: from 21 to 32 € half day in kayak, from 34 to 53 € in canoe.

Duration: half day or day.

Difficulty: easy

Known for its harbor, Le Havre is a city with a sea view. It is a crime to live without trying water sports! Located on the beach of Le Havre, the Beach Point proposes to remedy it by rented a boat the hour or half day. You can choose between canoes, paddles, funboats, skim boards or paddle boards. No excuse for not going to throw you in the water!

Tariff: from 6 € for the rental of a single canoe, 8 € for a double canoe or a paddle stand.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: easy.

It is a beautiful kilometre-long walk along the Sélune River, from the village of Ducey to the entrance of the Ardennes wood. On a regular basis, you will be able to discover the surroundings and to find yourself geographically. Certified Tourism and Handicap, the site is accessible for disabled people and is a nice place to walk.

Welcome to the first trampoline park in the Caen area. 700^m2 are waiting for you and promise you more bouncing animations than the others. Ninja course, foam tank to try acrobatic figures, multi-sports zone to improve your basketball dunks. Cardio wall and trampo fitness are also on the program, and even baby jump, a playful way to teach the little ones to jump, roll and fall. In short, something to entertain the whole family without running the slightest risk (you can go there, the ceiling is 6 meters high!).

Open at all levels. Animations and contests all year round. The centre stretches over 10 hectares and offers lessons, sea and forest hikes (30 km away), as well as holiday accommodation (group accommodation weekend weekends) and green classes for groups of children.

Located in the creux of the valley, this trout fishing pond has all the facilities necessary to host the entire family for the day.

Amateurs have some good times, with first class rivers: La, La Rouvre, Noireau and Boulaire. Fishing on the Toc, Posé, Fly or other lures can be practised there. And Orne is classified in the second category, that is, it is open all year to the practice of this sport. There, Fishing at the Coup and Fishing à la Mouche are rigorous. It is easy to get maps that allow for day-to-day fishing at the Ouilly Sports Bar and the Bernier garage.

Affiliated to the French Sailing Federation, the OCEAN association was born from the grouping of the Ouistreham sailing and sand yacht school (SRCO) and the Colleville-Montgomery sailing school (Wind 14). It offers various activities on the sea, the canal or on the sand in Ouistreham-Riva-Bella, Colleville-sur-Mer and Lion-sur-Mer. Finally, the Nautical Activity Centre (CANO), created in 2020, aims to make the sailing school the first in Normandy.

The courses are animated by the specialist of watercolour, Agnès du Mont-Anis, but at your request the artist will be happy to introduce you to the dry techniques, including sepia and black stone. In order to help you make truly original holiday memories and according to your tastes, in the themed workshops on wildlife, landscaped, floral, etc. To amaze friends and family.

Moored at the edge of the Orne, Drakkar Drakkar, built hands clever hands of Jean-Pierre himself. For years, he assembled, piece by piece, this boat of another time. An excellent idea to organise an original reception (a selection of caterers can be proposed) or stroll through the water by discovering the beauty of the landscape and the starry sky, which is made of optical fibres - for more realism - by our self-taught worker.

Fans, professionals and amateurs regularly meet on the green of the golf course of the coast of the islands. Its big advantage? A sandy ground, which is called "dry feet" because it allows playing in all weathers... A quality of ground essential given the local weather with, in addition, an exceptional environment! The 9-hole course, more technical than long, requires the golfer to deploy all his know-how.

Tennis Club Coutainville is a tennis club located in Agon-Coutainville. Founded in 1898, it offers a variety of activities linked to tennis, swimming, fitness and Nordic walking. The club offers tennis instruction for all levels, as well as summer camps. Registration for annual courses in 2023/2024 is now open. Tennis Club Coutainville is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and is organizing various events to mark this special occasion.

In the centre of town, close to tourist attractions and shops, the 18-hole Coutainville Golf Course is only a short distance from the sea. Founded in 1919, this golf course has always had a well-deserved reputation: sand and grass blend harmoniously for an interesting technical course. For the guests or their companions, the golf course is equipped with a clubhouse, a bar and a restaurant, from where you can watch the players' progress through the bay window. On sunny days, tables and chairs can be set up outside!

Whether you're a novice or an experienced sailor, young or old, there's no place more open to your passion for water sports (and no better location either!) than the Coutainville Sailing Club. The club offers a wide range of water sports, including catamaran sailing, windsurfing, and sand yachting, all of which are available for hire or private tuition. Our favourites include stand-up paddling and water walking!

What a great experience: such a region, such beautiful landscapes, seen from the sky... Frédéric Fortin, your instructor, offers introductory flights, first flights and microlight flights: he will give you useful advice and make you feel at ease. Walks in the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, flying over the islands Chausey: what to get a good view, without being risky. This is an original birthday gift, which combines strong sensations, discovery of incredible aircraft and enriching explanations.

22 m x 44 m hall with stands, 400 m² dojo, 200 m² physical activity and expression room (APEX), 100 m² body-building room, 100 m² boxing room, 36 m x 36 m gymnasium (2 x 1,296 m² sports arenas), 800 m² 20 m x 40 m gymnasium, community facilities (including a clubhouse) and the Sports Department.

A flying club like no other for many reasons: firstly because of its location, a few minutes flight from Mont Saint-Michel, by the sea, what a pleasure! And also because the range of activities offered here is rich. You can become a pilot, and take the necessary tests, but also take your first flight and make initiation flights. The fleet, which includes no less than 6 planes, will invite you to take off for a flight over the Chausey Islands, for example, or Mont-Saint-Michel, a little further south!

The 1,345 m long track is now open to all and is ranked in the top ten French tracks, allowing it to host outings with friends and national-level competitions. And the circuit makes it a point of honour to welcome everyone: for the youngest, it is the driving school which allows them to practice mini-kart. In a group or in a company, from 10 drivers, you can take part in the challenges especially planned for you. Hourly packages are available for all those who want to drive safely on this track.

This pretty 9-hole golf course runs alongside the beach, so you can play in a particularly enchanting setting. Well-kept and dynamic, the course of this golf, long of more than 2,000 meters, is managed by the sports association of the Golf of Bréhal. A place of competitions, it is also, provided you have a licence, accessible to all. Note the particularly low prices for such a beautiful place! Here, golf is practised in a friendly and sympathetic atmosphere, far from the standards sometimes stuck in the matter.

The Hague Model Air Club is a model airplane club located in Flottemanville-Hague, in the town of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Since 1974, the club has been offering model airplane activities, with competitions and regular meetings. The club has had premises financed by the commune since 2019, as well as two asphalt runways. It has around 60 members, including more than 15 competitors in various categories (planes, gliders, helicopters, models). The club has won numerous titles, with over 63 gold, 20 silver and 27 bronze medals, including 14 individual and team world championship titles. The Hague Model Air Club also organizes events such as open days and large glider meetings, and recently hosted the French Aerobatic Championship in 2023.

Europe's largest artificial harbour is home to one of those sports where conviviality is the watchword. Whether you're a sailor or a beginner, sea kayaking offers the advantage of being able to navigate without any apprehension and enjoy the scenery. The club is also a school for paddling, eskimo rolling, ocean racing, surfing, skiing and pirogue. All instructors are state-qualified. The club also offers training for the FFCK initiator's diploma, sea option of the Normandy league.

In July and August, the aubaine club set up its summer quarters at the peak of Agon! And there is the passport for freedom and large spaces, for the great pleasure of ponies and horses and cavaliers. Michel Leroty organizes internships during school holidays and prepares for «gallop». The mini-riders can start initiation from 5 years.

Gym and swimming courses.

On the Sée and Sélune rivers, the Avranche canoe club, starting from the Parisy leisure centre, offers you many trips. On site, you can hire equipment for a trip on the water, either on your own or accompanied. If you are a tourist, you can choose to learn or improve your skills, or to discover this pleasure without any fear. The club also welcomes groups, schoolchildren and holiday centres. You can also choose to go out beyond the base and sail around the Mont-Saint-Michel.

This is a karting centre to discover or rediscover, with a wide range of hours and time to spend a good moment of relaxation. It is also possible to reserve this space for events such as seminars, birthdays and, in general, your private moments. You can also organise your challenges between friends, a rare offer today in the sector. Finally, the place proposes various animations, like these 24 hours (yes, like at the Circuit de Le Mans!) which are held in May!

On this vast beach between the nose of Jobourg and the cape of Flamanville, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at sand yachting. And if there is one place in the Manche where you can enjoy this sport, it is this part of the west coast of the Cotentin, judging by the colourful sails that fly at full speed on the magnificent (and often deserted) beach. For the discovery and initiation sessions, ask beforehand to prepare this experience.

It is in the heart of the Boisjugan urban park of 50 hectares that this pretty golf course is located. It is a precision course where beginners or experienced players will find their happiness. Very beautiful greens where players will have the pleasure to learn the swing or to work on the approach shots in order to improve their handicap. A qualified instructor supervises young people who want to discover this sport. Occasional amateurs can rent equipment on site. A friendly golf course with very attractive prices.

The site is ideal for the operation of a horse breeding. About 20 horses and ponies are allowed here in pension or half board, for breeding, training or competition. The quality of the centre, which is also known as the École Français d'Riding Riding, is the preserve and care of animals. By coming here to discover the joys of the horse to your children or to offer you a little walk, perhaps you will be marrying Laurine Liotard, a young hope for equestrian competition. For Sylvain Liotard, the ambition is to meet with 19 new boxes, 11 of which are reserved for competition. The equestrian centre offers horse riding in the dunes and the surrounding area of Port-Leaseback for groups of between 10 and 12 people. From April 2009, you will also be able to take part in half-days of hiking with a meal step.

Zip lines, nets, footbridges and bridges line Forest Adventure. The park is family-friendly, and colours indicate levels of difficulty. Climbers, runners, budding stuntmen, go for it! Thrill-seekers will no doubt dare to let themselves be tempted by the park's latest attraction: the speed roll, a rotating zip line suspended 15 metres above the ground. Like a bird, you will go around the park above the trees. A great experience.

Since 1996, this association has been offering creative writing workshops for everyone. Initiate yourself to the short story, a literary genre of its own. You will be accompanied step by step until the completion of your story. "What's this baz...art?" helps you to take the plunge, to dare literature by demystifying the act of writing: everyone has something to tell. Free your mind and find the right words, yours: forget the fear of the blank page, the story can begin!

Welcome to Bazarville! Housed in a huge hangar on the Presqu'île, Bazarnaom has plenty of room to work. An artistic collective dedicated to the performing arts, this multi-disciplinary venue, which includes set design, costumes and radio production, also organizes festivals and other events. A genuine artistic factory with a collective, cooperative approach, it is home to permanent staff who pool their know-how to manage their workplace on a voluntary basis. A mini-company of artists!

Discovering the region while doing sports, and not just any sports, is a good idea! The Club Kayak Granville-Chausey is there for that. In addition to river kayaking, practiced on the Sienne, you can navigate on the open sea, and go to the archipelago located opposite Granville! Whether you want to start practising this discipline regularly or whether you intend to offer yourself (or someone else) a baptism, this is the place to be!

The aces of the cane meet in this small society, because they are all on the same line: the sea and sport above all, the name of a hook!

This association brings together fishing enthusiasts who regularly organise sea fishing competitions.