Where to practice an individual sport Normandy

Put on your rollerblades, helmets and protective gear, and come and discover this original, even madcap sport that's all about respect. The atmosphere is gothic, punk, rock and gore, as evidenced by the names of the teams: the Croque-Morts, the Faucheuses and the Veuves Noires. Derby calls for technique, commitment, speed, fighting spirit and team spirit, like rugby on wheels on Halloween night. Women make up the majority of the membership, but the club also has a men's team and welcomes rookies from the age of eight.

You will find this very nice area in the immediate vicinity of the castle of Torigny. If you can rent a boat to go for a ride on the small lake, the heart of the offer is the possibility to enjoy the accrobranche. Among the proposed courses, one of red color, the other of red and black color (as in skiing!) according to the difficulties. Children are not forgotten, and benefit from an offer just for them. You are obviously in full safety here, and ready to let off steam!

Fishing enthusiasts will not miss this place where there are seven ponds that will allow them to enjoy their favourite leisure.

Near the old spa station, Danièle Fabbri offers you walks, equestrian games, horse riding and club ponies. Five training horses and ten Malthusian ponies are at your disposal for horseback riding lessons, dressage (on horseback or career) and outings in the Bois wood.

This "spot", located next to the Lycée Malherbe, is well known to urban skaters. Ideally located so as not to disturb local residents, the park comprises four modules with platforms, mini-ramps, inclined planes and sliding bars. The park welcomes skateboarders, BMX riders and rollerbladers, experienced or beginners, in complete serenity. And because riders are becoming increasingly numerous, the long-awaited rue d'Auge skatepark is set to open in summer 2023! Larger and more modern, it will also be accessible to scooters!

Close to Caen, this superb 92-hectare playing field is equipped with a practice range and a total of 27 holes. Between wooded and hilly parts, it offers beautiful spaces to experienced golfers as well as to beginners. The club's sports association offers courses and competitions throughout the year. The golf restaurant La Caentee'n is an ideal stopover and welcomes golfers and strollers in this beautiful environment. The first time, you will look at the others and then the desire will quickly titillate you to "hit balls" or "make a bucket".

On the equipment side, Petit Dan stables have two rides (one of 42 x 20 m, the other of 30 x 20 m), a career of (40 x 20 m), a spring garden, and a safe road. On the disciplines, we find all those of traditional horse riding: selle, team games, manoeuvring and address paths, dressage, obstacle, cross, Amazon courtyards, or coupling, and aerobatic. All under the watchful eye of Yannick, the director, and Céline, the state graduate teacher.

This unique fishing place is perfect for bald, fly and vif enthusiasts. L flows here after the junction of three rivers, Béthune, Eaulne and Varenne. A lake of pike angling also exists (bait fishing and fly fishing) for amateurs. The address is also a store, Arques Leisure, the other fisherman's paradise.

Trout fishing in the Bresle river on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and public holidays (compulsory permit). Possibility of fishing the carp and roach every day in the pond at the Villa des Holly and À.

This equestrian center, close to Lake Rabodanges, is a dynamic business. Located in the heart of Normandy Switzerland, where a friendly, family atmosphere reigns, the establishment offers a wide range of equestrian and horse-related leisure activities: rides to Mont-Saint-Michel or along the route des châteaux, western camps, pony rides, equestrian courses... You can also spend the night in a teepee or a gîte, and even take part in nature escape game days!

Not far from downtown Flers, this 9-hole, 2 putting-green and 12-practice golf course extends over 20 hectares of rolling meadows. As part of a dynamic and committed approach, the golf course set up a handi-golf school in 2008, which has been accredited by the regional Olympic and sports committee. Recently, it was awarded the "Golf pour la diversité" label by the FFGolf. Visits to discover the golf course's biodiversity are available. Lessons, training courses and competitions are available. Preferential rates for licensed players from Normandy.

Close to the abbey, this 13 hectare pond offers fishermen the possibility of beautiful catches: squash, carp, pike, tanches, conserve, trout… You can get a card from local merchants. Night fishing is also organized.

Brochure and description of courses and their difficulties at the tourist office of Gacé for a rate of € 2,50. These are a dozen of the guided circuits listed in a booklet and suitable for all hikers.

In river 1 st class, fishing can only take place half an hour before sunrise and only 2 hours after sunset, except for carp fishing. Maximum 10 trout per angler. Fishing cards for sale at the Tourist Office: 02 33 37 85 66. Fishing authorized before p. m. and after p. m. on the lake bridge and at the bottom of the lake gardens.

The Saint-Saëns golf course offers sumptuous views over the valley. In the heart of the Eawy forest, one of the most beautiful beech forests in France, the course extends over 85 hectares of wooded and hilly terrain, where the Varenne river flows. The golf course, which offers initiation and improvement, includes a bar, a hotel with about twenty rooms, a restaurant, a billiard room and a club-house in the magnificent 19th century château du Vaudichon. It is an ideal place for a complete weekend.

This equestrian centre, which has been awarded the "French Riding School, Cheval Qualité France, Poney Club de France and Cheval Étape" label, offers various activities for all levels: initiation, dressage, obstacles, passing federal exams (gallops 1 to 7) and rides in a private forest. Courses are also organized over several days. In addition, the club takes the horses and ponies to boarding. A team of professionals takes care of breaking in the young horses and working the others in the absence of their owner. All this in a setting including two rides, two quarries, a reception chalet and a clubhouse, all of which are adapted for people with disabilities. In short, the right address to climb whatever your level or your desires.

Between Gisors, capital of the Vexin Normand, and Gasny, discover these 28 kilometers of greenway running along the Epte valley. The route is lined with castles that once marked the border between Normandy and the royal domain of France. Green, undulating landscapes, passing through authentic little villages such as Fourges, Aveny and Château-sur-Epte. Discover the Seine valley and continue on to Giverny and the Claude Monet house, Vernon and La Roche-Guyon. A beautiful walk, rollerblade or bike ride, as you wish...

The pond of Aulnaie, accessible by the camping of the same name in Dangu, welcomes the fishermen to the day. Carpe: 26 € (card 24 hours), other fish (3 lines): 10 € adults, 5 € for children.

Meetings or fishing days (fly, lure…) for beginners or insiders, adults and children, are organized with the services of an experienced guide. They take place in the vicinity of Evreux, on the Iton or on the pond of the region.

Would you like to explore the Eure? The former Évreux-Honfleur railroad line has been transformed into a signposted and equipped itinerary that allows walkers - with or without baby carriages - cyclists, and skaters to cohabit. The Voie Verte links Saint-Georges-Motel to Bueil over a distance of some twenty kilometers. Take advantage of the picnic areas for gourmet breaks with a view! And don't forget to visit the traditional villages along the way.

Nature walks and guided tours are also offered in July and August, during school holidays and weekends from April to October, to discover the cliffs of the Vaches-Noires, the marshes of Villers (a 3-hectare lake with a bird island) or Villers in the time of the dinosaurs. Two other themes of walks have been very successful: the grand tour of Villers (a medium level walk of 8 km) to discover the resort on the sea side and the countryside side, and the tasting walk, an easy 6 km walk, with a visit to a honey producer. For curious gourmets.

The greenway runs from Bernay town centre to Broglie, passing through beautiful countryside dotted with working mills and charming, authentic Norman houses. In all, the 13-kilometre route takes you through the picturesque Charentonne valley. Cyclists, rollerbladers and walkers rub shoulders on a small asphalt road closed to motorised vehicles and horseback riders.

Lyons'forest is an enchanting place for horse riding. Experienced riders can walk freely, with their horse or a club horse, without an attendant. The others will follow one of the group walks organized daily. Day trips are scheduled from April to September. Lyons's Etrier also takes your horses into a pension, whether they are leisure horses or fox hunting. There is a possibility to sleep on stage or/or take advantage of club-house to relax. Your mount will be abreuvée and hosted in box (10 € at night, food included) or at the meadow (3,50 € at night). Group home in July and August.

Created in 1962, Le Vaudreuil is the oldest golf course in the Eure department. Situated on a 95-hectare site, its 18-hole course was designed by English architect Fred Hawtree in 1961, in the middle of a vast park planted with thousands of hundred-year-old trees of various species, in the heart of one of the loops of the Seine. You don't need to be a seasoned player to appreciate the beauty of the setting. Just take a seat at the restaurant table to appreciate the surroundings. The restaurant is housed in a superb ^17th-century tithe barn.

One of the largest accrobranche parks in the département. Come and discover secure courses with multiple activities and guaranteed thrills: the Viking village for children aged 2 and over, 6 courses plus a zip-line course, not forgetting the paintball field. All set in 5 hectares of woodland, with a continuous lifeline running through the entire park. On-site refreshment and snack bar, picnic tables and barbecue facilities. An ideal place for a family adventure 100% laughter and thrills. Face painting for children one Wednesday a month.

Created in 1990, this 18-hole golf course boasts many century-old trees and rhododendrons. Set in a historic 60-hectare estate, the course, renowned far beyond the region's borders, follows natural valleys and crosses water features. It plunges deep into the woods, allowing you to discover the unspoilt nature of the area. On-site facilities include a driving range, a pro-shop stocked with equipment, sportswear and accessories, and a restaurant.

L'amicale pour la mise en valeur de la voie ferrée Caen - Flers has installed a 13-kilometer round-trip vélo-rail between Pont-Erambourg and Berjou to combine relaxation and discovery of the Noireau and the countryside. The principle is based on two bicycles side by side (on which the less lazy can ride) and in the middle a "bench" where two people can sit, all on the rails. At the station, the food truck promises a gourmet break.

Located on the Granite Trail at La Roche d'Oëtre, you'll find this service business in Bréel, run by two mechanics with a passion for bicycles. They offer bike rentals (electric-assist bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, tricycles) and equipment (helmets, baby seats, trailers, etc.), as well as bike electrification and repairs. Discovery workshops and training courses for professionals undergoing retraining are also organised throughout the year. So don't hesitate! Clément and Stefan will be delighted to welcome you.

Here is a 100% natural site, 10 minutes from Granville, where you can move from tree to tree in complete confidence. The tree climbing courses of the Elf Forest are adapted to a very large public. A qualified guide will follow you on the ground to help you at any time. You have the choice between more than fifty different workshops. On the program, 10 zip lines up to 26 m high, Tarzan jump, monkey bridge, log bridges, nets, footbridges. The Elf Forest is also home to paintball activities, self-defense, and survival courses.

The Granville racecourse, located very close to the town, in Bréville-sur-Mer to be precise, is the antechamber of the great trotters of tomorrow: it is indeed on this 1,400-metre grassy track that many future racing champions train. But that's not all: in addition to the possibility of attending races, you will have the opportunity to eat here, children will enjoy the equestrian show and can even indulge in equestrian pleasures, starting with pony riding. A beautiful place!

La Manche is a region rich in unspoilt nature with many faces. Between land and sea, the trails wind their way through exceptional landscapes: the granite and sandy coasts, the Cotentin marshes, the green bocage of the Pays de Coutances, the craggy relief of the Mortainais, and then... the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Attitude Manche provides you with all the information you need to prepare for your discovery of all the hiking trails in the Manche department.

It is in an absolutely magnificent setting that you will discover and play this golf course. In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Marais, it is located between orchards and groves, offering a slightly undulating course. You will have here a course of 9 holes, difficult just as it should be. The whole is done in a light and serious atmosphere at the same time! At the end of the course, you will have the possibility of spending a nice moment in the clubhouse, held with efficiency and professionalism by Arthur and Lionel, and which is open all year long.

Near the bay of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, an 18-hole golf course for players of all levels. The setting is exceptional because it is in the middle of the natural park of the Cotentin and Bessin marshes, with the sea in the immediate vicinity (the wind and the sea spray shape here a wild and sublime nature). Nature is omnipresent and makes this golf course a place like nowhere else. A school has been created. You will also find a practice range and a putting green.

On the heights of La Glacerie, the Cherbourg golf course overlooks the city's harbour in a veritable green setting, so charming that it has been ranked one of the most beautiful courses in the region. The 9-hole course is fairly flat, with narrow fairways and small, well-designed greens. Conveniently accessible, it also offers lessons and equipment hire. A golf school is available for younger players, and please note that carts are prohibited to preserve the course.

So unknown three years ago, the signs selling electric bikes multiply in Rouen. Last born, this boutique offers a wide range of electric assistance bikes to less than € 1 000, foldable or not. A way of transport for the future because it allows you to cross the coasts without any problems and to travel a large number of kilometers without deflation. The lithium polymer battery is recharged simply on a power outlet! Forgotten the price of gasoline, insurance and parking costs related to the use of the car. The purchase price is very quickly compensated by fuel savings. This really makes us think…

The Conseil des Chevaux de Normandie is a non-profit association for the promotion of Normandy's equine excellence and the development of the industry (which represents 18,000 jobs). Born from the will of all the professionals of the equine sector to be organized regionally for the future, this association has a role of interface between the professionals of the horse in Normandy and the public and private institutions (communities and services of the State).

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 

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.

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.

Difficulty: .

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: .

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 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...