Water sports and leisure activities Normandy

To admire the seabed or to hunt the fish to the harpoon, L'Agachon is all indicated. It brings together divers from all sides with the possibility if you are a novice and not to miss the air, to train at the Edouard-Thomas swimming pool with registered members.

The yacht club Le Havre welcomes its guests in its new swimming pool, open every day from May to the end of September between 9 am and 20 PM. A renowned sports club, whose coach Christos Paparrodopoulos sent five high-level athletes to the last five Olympics, including Hugues Duboscq. Activities: swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, teen sports club, gym, gym, volleyball.

In the Champs Perch area.

Kite surfing, a sport that combines the qualities of paragliding and windsurfing, through the two elements of water and sea. A school allows Le Havre to learn this complete but risky sport: the Max Kite School. A state-run instructor teaches movements and techniques to evolve under the best conditions.

A dynamic association that offers a slot - Saturday morning from 8 am to noon - for babies'activity in water. Marmots are allowed from 6 months to 4 years accompanied by both parents if they can. Children are divided by age group and supervised by a team capable of getting children to enjoy water fun. Of course, this is heated at 32 ° C for the occasion. This is something that our little Tim loves.

Information: (tel.) 02 35 55 51 59 with answering machine to leave a message or address: 9, residence of the Manoir - SAINT-MARTIN-DU-MANOIR.

Whether for competition or leisure, this benchmark club offers a variety of crossings all year round throughout Normandy: Val-de-Reuil, Beaumont, Montfort-sur-Risle or Pont-Authou... You'll also learn the art of in-line racing and slalom racing on white or calm water, if you feel like it. At the beginning of the school year, a discovery session will enable you to experience the joys of sliding and appreciate its benefits. As a family, with friends or for special occasions, it's a great idea!

On the beach, in Siouville-Hague, all the options are open to you all year round! The youngest are welcomed at the wave garden. Equipment rental to surfers, organization of days with other organizations, opening of activities to the disabled, training, licenses... And because we don't surf at random on the waves, the organization takes care of your safety : all the instructors are qualified with the national water rescue certificate

These two ponds, fed by the Bief des Quatre Moulins, are located to the south of the town. Surrounded by greenery, including vast grassy areas, it's a popular place for families to stroll, with plenty of games for children and a mini-golf course. From mid-July, the town council is installing an inflatable sports field where you can play beach soccer, beach volleyball and sandball, in other words, beach soccer, volleyball and handball. Pets are welcome.

Ten kilometers from Dieppe, in the heart of the Caux region, the Ludi'Bulle aquatic center welcomes sports and well-being enthusiasts. Whether you want to learn to swim, keep fit, relax with your family, take a break for a sauna or a hammam or discover the joys of skiing at the ice rink, the place alone offers a wide range of activities. A beautiful facility on the Seine-Maritime coast that allows everyone to have fun or to practice more strenuous sports such as fitness, biking or aquagym.

Founded in 2002 by Damien Burnel, this kitesurf, stand-up paddle, and wingfoil school is a benchmark in Normandy. It offers a unique structure with a store, changing rooms, hot showers, storage lockers... All grouped together in a single space on the beach at Merville-Franceville, a kitesurfing spot renowned even beyond Normandy's borders. After the thrills, riders and curious passers-by meet up at the recently opened Aloha bar, on the south-facing terrace, for a beer, cocktail, or homemade iced tea... Aren't we good?

If you were asked what most symbolises the Normandy coast, you'd probably answer: a pretty parasol planted in the sand with the sea as a backdrop! Well, it's this sunny cliché that the Etablissement des Bains de Mer perpetuates. Umbrella and deckchair hire, beach cabins - the kind that characterise the coast. Children will be delighted by the Mickey Club, whose success has spanned generations.

This vast, modern complex is located in the heart of the city. Here you'll find a vast swimming pool, complete with a huge slide, where you can indulge not only in swimming, but also in aquabike and aquagym. Fitness classes are also available for all levels (gentle, tonic, cardio). Last but not least, a fitness room and bowling alley complete the picture. Opening times vary according to the season.

A place of relaxation and aquatic games for the whole family: between a play pool with water jets, a massaging bench, counter-current swimming, a 62-metre slide and a 25-metre sports pool... All surrounded by green spaces, large beaches that are very pleasant in summer, and covered by a full sunroof for the good weather. In this fun and well-designed area, young and old alike can swim, play or sunbathe. Or they may prefer to take part in the many activities offered by the establishment, such as aquagym or baby swimming.

The valleys of the Andelle and the Seine are full of magnificent natural spaces that Authentik Aventure treats with respect for the greatest happiness of the participants. From discovery to development, the adventure is for everyone, including those in difficulty. You will discover local land by canoeing, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, or orientation race. You can even indulge in caving in the Rock Percée cave! Holiday camps for children and teens, but also adventure club on Wednesday afternoon, tailor-made program for weekends, events, community animations or raid organisation. All proposed activities are supervised by state-run sports educators.

The Tournesol type pool, emblematic of the pools of the 1970s, resembles a flying saucer with its round shape and portholes, and is equipped with a roof that can be partially opened in summer, allowing the sun to shine in at the same time as the 25-meter pool. Supervised all year round, it welcomes school groups, associations and clubs for swimming lessons and courses as well as recreational activities (aquagym, senior aquagym). An essential place to live for a sporty daily life and a vacation atmosphere all year long.

A new generation swimming pool, unique in Normandy and rare in France, it is chlorine-free water that awaits visitors to Rugles and the surrounding area every summer. Two natural pools welcome young and old alike to come and enjoy the pure water in which to swim freely, do laps and take swimming lessons or aquabike classes. Located in a rural setting, this biological swimming pool offers real moments of relaxation on its green solarium. A local sports facility that takes care of its visitors and the planet.

A family pool that invites you to disconnect from your daily life and enjoy the benefits of water on your body and mind. It has two pools (one large and one small), equipped to work on swimming techniques, test endurance and have fun with the family, as well as a wellness area (sauna and hammam). The team in place accompanies every week the visitors in search of fitness for aquabike courses and dispenses swimming lessons of initiation and improvement for all. Baby swimming is also possible.

A family pool that invites you to disconnect from your daily life and enjoy the benefits of water on your body and mind. It has two pools (one sporty and one fun), equipped to work on swimming techniques, test endurance and have fun with the family, as well as a wellness area (sauna, hammam, and spa) and a paddling pool. The team in place accompanies visitors every week for swimming lessons (initiation and improvement), swimming lessons with flippers, or aquagym sessions.

Inherited from those swimming pools that flourished in the 1970s, comparable to flying saucers with their round shape and their portholes, the Tournesol Robert Taron swimming pool offers a place for sports and fun for all. It is equipped with a 25 m pool that can be partially opened in summer, a play pool with a slide and a paddling pool. In these pools, aquatic activities (aquagym, babies, swimmers), swimming lessons (initiation and improvement) and animations (thematic evenings, school vacations training courses) are given.

A multi-season pool, it offers a 25m indoor pool for lovers of sports swimming in water lanes, relaxation swimming, and physical exercise. With a depth increasing from 90cm to 1.20m, it allows in one and the same space to welcome children and adults as well as group classes all year long (swimming, diving, aquagym, etc.). During the summer months, an outdoor area is available, with a sports pool, 1m and 5m diving boards, a learning pool, and a playground. Vacation atmosphere guaranteed!

The municipal swimming pool is accessible to all and includes a 25-metre swimming pool for sports and leisure activities, a paddling pool for the initiation of young children, as well as facilities for relaxation (massage jets, whirlpools, solarium). All year round, a schedule of activities is offered to youngsters and adults alike, to learn, improve and exercise: swimming lessons, summer courses, water garden, aquagym, aquabiking and aquatraining classes... An ideal playground for the whole family.

7 km from Rhône, an area of 24 hectares with a beautiful lake surrounded by many species where you can practice swimming, canoeing, pedal boats, windsurfing, beach volleyball. There are also picnic tables, children's games and fishing opportunities or walking around the lake. Originality of the site: the leisure base is located around the ruins of the ancient medieval abbey of Noah, which still remains majestic remains. Off-season, the lake remains freely accessible. The area also offers accommodation opportunities for groups (leisure centres or seminars) in camping or a house. A haven of greenery but also to relax and discover!

This club, an affiliate member of the FFCK, French Canoe and Kayak Federation, organises trips down the Risle, one of the most beautiful rivers in Normandy, and offers canoes and kayaks for hire. There are three routes at choice: découverte (7 km), aventure (9 km), raid nature (14 km), from Corneville-sur-Risle or Appeville-Annebault to Pont-Audemer. Meal basket on reservation and discovery tour every Wednesday evening in July and August. The club organises internships but also bachelorette or bachelor parties on board a kayak, an original idea! Stand-up paddle courses, the current trend, are also available.

Located at the exit of Damville towards Évreux, the two ponds are a pleasant place to stroll, offering a variety of activities for everyone. The first body of water allows the practice of water sports such as pedal boat, canoe-kayak or paddle. A waterpark, a kind of water ski lift, allows the use of wakeboard, kneeboard, bi-ski and wakeskate... Don't you know all these new practices? Well, try it! All the necessary equipment to have fun on the water is provided. The site also has a petanque ground, a picnic area, a fitness trail, a children's playground and an archery stand. In short, everything to have a good time in the cool while having fun with the children!

The Val de Risle Canoe-Kayak Club invites you to discover the valley of the same name during a water hike. Rented by the hour, half-day or full day, these boats will allow you to enjoy the landscapes along the water. The one-hour route, accessible to beginners, offers a good overview of the canton. Letting yourself go to the rhythm of the Risle winding through the heart of a valley with preserved nature is a must.

A beautiful equipment refurbished in 2015 to relax and have fun with the family between two visits to the region: a sport pool 25 m x 10 m with 4 lanes, a play pool with bubble bench, water games (waterfall, dome), bubble plate, whirlpool, counter-current, a new slide, a paddling pool… A Nordic outdoor pool has recently been opened to the public, as well as a fitness room above the indoor pool. If you prefer to rest, mineral beach deckchairs are available, as well as a volleyball/badminton court. A little smart plus: the pool offers aquagym, aquabike, baby swimming lessons and also aqua-trampoline for maintenance all year round! A place to discover or rediscover!

A family pool that invites you to disconnect from your daily life and enjoy the benefits of water on your body and mind. It has two 25-meter swimming pools, equipped to work on swimming techniques, test endurance and have fun with the family, as well as a wellness area (sauna and whirlpool). The team in place accompanies visitors in search of fitness every week for aquagym classes and provides introductory and advanced swimming lessons for all. Diving sessions are also available.

The Côte d'Albâtre is ideal for discovering the pleasures of surfing. With Tim Jet, you will have a choice since, on the beach of Saint-Jouin-Bruneval, we propose you paddle to admire the cliffs in peace, the towed buoy to have beautiful crazy laughs, or still the jet-ski, which you will be able to discover during a session of initiation or to appreciate the time of a one-hour excursion which will lead you under the arches of Étretat, at full speed... Surrounded by a team of professionals, this is a good way to discover the coastline at your own pace.

The Centre Nautique Est-Cotentin has three bases: one in Barfleur, the second in Quinéville and the last in Saint-Vaast. In addition to the possibility for sailing enthusiasts to indulge in their favourite marine sports, you can also take lessons here, even if you are a novice, and practice paddle, kayak, sailing or sand yachting. The three instructors have the know-how and professionalism to guide you.

Overlooking the sea and the beach: a prime location to study the winds and currents... The team at the nautical centre (which also has a branch in Omonville-la-Rogue) will look after you during your trips to the sea and make sure you are as well equipped as possible. Numerous activities are available: windsurfing, catamaran, sand yachting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, schooner sailing, sea gardening, gliding, towed buoy, coastal longevity... There is something for all tastes, for all ages and above all for all levels! Sports, leisure or even learning.

The Cherbourg Sailing School, which totals no less than 1,500^m2 of usable space spread over two levels, has a reception hall, classrooms, changing rooms, staff offices, school users' premises and the rowing club. The school welcomes children from the age of 6, is open for school holiday courses, sea classes, provides departmental dinghy training, sports instruction, or licence training.

Since 1984, the Barneville-Carteret Rowing Club has been located in the harbour. It offers an introduction to sea rowing in solo, double, and coxed four. Near the slipway, access to the sea is easy. If the sea is rough, rowers can retreat to the harbour. The club has been organising races for several years, notably the Jersey-Carteret, to cover 15 nautical miles, over 2 days. Notice to experienced sportsmen, but also to those who are less used to it: here, it is for everyone!

The Barneville-Carteret nautical centre offers a wide range of services. Vests and wetsuits are available for hire. The school offers a full range of sailing and seafaring activities. From ages 4 to 6, little ones are welcomed to the sea garden. From 6 to 8, the little mousses climb aboard the Walker Bay, from 8 to 12 the Optimist and from 9 to 14 the Collective 316. As soon as you reach the right age, you'll embark on a 420, catamaran, windsurf or fun board. Our experienced staff will give you a warm welcome.

A problem for the organization of your stay by the sea? Whether the urge of the moment is leaning towards a walk aboard an old rigging, a crossing to the islands of Chausey, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark, a yacht rental, a stay in thalassotherapy or simply a problem of accommodation in Granville and its region, the nautical resort is there for that! The place is certified 4 stars and its place in the hexagonal nautical landscape is recognized.

What better way to discover the city of Argenteuil than on the water? Whether for 45 minutes or half a day, on the La Noë lake or on the river, the club offers different types of craft: canoe, kayak, pedalo and stand-up paddle. Thrill-seekers can take to the river Orne and discover the charms of the flora and fauna of the Argentan pastures. Several routes are available, depending on water level, with or without supervision, and without reservation (except for groups).

The Pôle Plongée Normandie association is part of the FFESSM and operates from the port of Cherbourg or, more often, from the Collignon leisure center. Pôle Plongée Normandie offers management training and everything you need to dive in the best possible conditions: boat, equipment, inflation station, changing rooms, classrooms... For your safety, our equipment is renewed every two years, and our supervisors adapt to your needs. The Pôle Plongée trains and explores the Cotentin seabed.

Created in 2015 by Yoann Deschemaeker, the Trouville kayak school is attracting more and more clients of all ages in search of adrenaline and beautiful sensations. You will be able to initiate or perfect your canoeing skills during a one and a half hour trip or a two and a half hour hike, such as the one to discover the cliffs of the Roches Noires. These visits on the water are done in complete confidence, in the best conditions of safety, accompanied by state-qualified professionals. To see Trouville and its surroundings from the sea!