Water sports and leisure activities Normandy

A pleasant way to discover Lake Rabodanges all year round. Come aboard the boat for a 1h15-hour cruise, or for a 2h30 lunch and dinner cruise, departing from the Putanges-Pont-Écrepin or Rabodanges landing stage, depending on water levels. The captain's commentary will introduce you to the local flora and fauna, as well as the workings of the dam. As for the menus, the Norman terroir, between land and sea, inspires the chef. All you need to do is make a reservation for a gourmet cruise!

A setting made of water and greenery, on the site of a former clay quarry. In this outdoor leisure park, Éole promises sensational activities: water ski lift, body jump (10 to 26 m long ramps!), paintball (on reservation), 13 zip lines, acrobatic course in the forest, without forgetting the aquapark and its inflatable water games. Extra! You can recover from your emotions along the pleasant footpaths, along the quarry faces, or at the table, facing the lake, in the new brasserie open at noon all year long.

Les Bains des Docks, just a stone's throw from the city centre, boasts resolutely contemporary architecture and recently renovated spaces. They were designed by architect Jean Nouvel, inspired by Roman thermal baths. The white and coloured volumes, together with the water in the pools, form a whole that has been hailed by the public as one of the most beautiful pools in France. A 50 m outdoor pool, several play pools for children, wellness and relaxation areas, fitness rooms, steam rooms, saunas and an institute... In short, much more than just a swimming pool!

Association of French underwater diving organising travel for its members on the island of Majorca. Teaching in English, French and Spanish.

Since 1977, the "Coral Club" organises courses and scuba diving courses that will allow you to discover the marine world, including for children. I, Nitrox and Recycler are supervised by confirmed professionals. Introduction by swimming pool or sea.

It's so nice to be able to swim in the open air, summer and winter, in this beautiful and almost brand new Olympic pool! The same goes for the diving pit. For those who are not so keen, the 25-meter indoor pool with its eight lanes and the activity hall with educational pools are ideal for both athletes and swimmers. There is a choice of aquagym, swimming with flippers, baby swimming and lessons against aquaphobia. Solarium and bubble bath are also available!

A charming port of call, Honfleur's seaport is divided into three basins, including the Vieux Bassin reserved for pleasure boats. The port also welcomes old riggings. With a capacity of 50 berths, including more than 30 visitor berths, the Vieux Bassin is accessible via a lock for boats less than 14 metres long. One of the particularities of this port is that it is both maritime and fluvial, given its location in the Seine estuary, between the river and the sea.

Bright and dapper - it was completely renovated 4 years ago - the Chemin Vert municipal swimming pool is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Schoolchildren come here on weekdays, but there are a few slots for the public, early in the morning, usually at lunchtime and in the late afternoon. Private and group swimming lessons for children and adults are organised, as well as a wide range of activities: baby swimming, aquagym, prenatal swimming, aquajogging, aquaphobia courses, swimming with flippers, aquabike... At weekends, it's the place to be for families in a very friendly atmosphere.

A must-see along the Saline, this facility with its resolutely contemporary exterior design faces directly out to sea. The reception offers a gentle immersion in the marine world, while the decor and, above all, the immense glass roof with its sea view set the tone. Sports pool, leisure pool with waterfall, play lagoon for the little ones with slide and equipment, outdoor river, pentagliss: the center offers a real panoply of entertainment.

Just 30 minutes from Rouen, this beautiful leisure park is ideal for walks, sports and swimming. Around the Mesnil and Deux-Amants lakes, you'll find a waterski lift, canoe, catamaran or paddle, 18-hole golf course, pétanque, table tennis... For lunch, there's a picnic area where barbecues are tolerated; otherwise, Le Nautic brasserie offers a choice of dishes. New features include a brand-new 18-hole mini golf course and a pentagliss open in summer!

In all, three zones make up the site: an aquatic centre with a Zen pool, a learning pool, a whirlpool, mineral beaches and an outdoor sports pool; a fitness area with a cardio-training room and group classes (bodypump, aquafitness, aquabiking, pilates, stretching); and a spa (hammam, sauna, hydro-massage showers, outdoor solarium, cabin treatments). While adults enjoy a swim or a thalassotherapy treatment, younger guests can take to the river against the current or go down the slide.

Lake Caniel is a site for the whole family. On this 70-hectare leisure base, you will have access to many activities: water skiing, skate park, summer tobogganing, kayaking and pedal boats. On the northern part of the lake, the ski lift allows the novices to have fun while the confirmed ones do a demonstration of aerial tricks. On the mainland, the site offers an indoor play area with bowling and billiards. Allow a full day to enjoy everything. On site, there are a variety of food and beverage options. Ideal for a relaxing afternoon.

The Chantereyne aquatic centre offers, in addition to its elevated pool which allows you to get close to the masts of the boats in the neighbouring marina, a relaxation area (whirlpool bath, hammam, sauna) for luxurious relaxation at a low cost. In summer, the large solarium, sheltered from the wind, will be a pleasant end to your break, whether for sport or for well-being. In the morning, the view of the sunrise over the port is sublime. A few dozen meters from the town hall, the aquatic center also has many free parking spaces.

The Saint-Lô Agglo aquatic centre awaits you in a green setting in the prefecture: with your family or friends, you can enjoy various leisure activities, relaxation and swimming in a unique environment. Young and old alike, there are many activities on offer: water garden, baby swimmers, learning, aquaphobia, prenatal gym, etc. Finally, let yourself be tempted and book your place in the Fitness Area with sauna, hammam...

The most central of the havraises pools, located opposite the train station. It's also the largest with a small children's pool, and a large 25 m pool for swimmers, which can also use the 5 m and 10 m plunge. Water garden on Saturday morning for children between the ages of 3 and 6.

Open since 2012, Aquanacre remains an architectural, ecological and innovative success. In terms of equipment, this 4,000 m² complex is very complete. The aquatic area delights the youngest with its paddling pool, its play pool (with geysers and swimming against the current!), its huge four-lane slide and its new 70-metre tubular slide. For experienced swimmers, the sports pool awaits you. Then, the outdoor pool, heated to 30°C all year round (in Normandy, it's better!), makes its little effect.

During the hot summer months, which are not uncommon in the south of France, the Mortain swimming pool is very popular. From June to August, you can enjoy its open-air pool and paddling pool, as well as a pleasant garden with a children's play area overlooking the Cance valley. Swimming and aquagym classes are offered regularly, and prices are very attractive - not to say very low. A place that children, as you can imagine, love.

This aquatic centre will satisfy all swimmers: from the 6-month-old floaty, thanks to the session designed for the little ones, to the older ones who will be able to choose learning, improvement, aqua training or aqua gym courses. It is also a play area with a slide, a relaxation area with a nice Zen area: bubbling bath, sauna, and hammam. The centre also has a beauty care area. The schedules are wide, and the prices low.

8 km from Vire, a 43 ha lake (swimming prohibited) for fishing and water sports activities. These are offered from March to November by the leisure centre: windsurfing, catamaran, rowing, kayaking, pedal boats and paddleboard... Ask for information at the MJC of Vire. Also on site, several hiking trails, including a 6 km trail that allows you to walk around the lake, as well as a 10 ha bird sanctuary that allows you to observe no less than 86 species of animals (ducks, coots, snipes, grebes...). Let's go green!