Water sports and leisure activities Ile-De-France

The Epte, a charming river that serves as a border between Île-de-France and Normandy, is from April to the end of October the place for canoeing. A delightful opportunity for a change of scenery and an immersion in nature. You can let yourself be carried along and meander to the rhythm of the water and unusual encounters, with moorhens and coypu in mind! Several routes are possible. We navigate independently, equipped with a map that allows us to make the right turns at the forks. In option, you can be accompanied by a guide of the Regional Natural reserve of French Vexin.

It is the largest of the four lakes of Vincennes - lakes Gravelle, Minimes and Saint-Summoned - and is fed, like others, by the Seine. The boat rides are tourist or romantic and always pleasant in nice weather. In the centre, the islands of Bercy and Reuilly.

The swimming pool of the 12th district includes a large 25 m pool for sportsmen (boards, flippers and plates) and a 15 m pool for families and fun, dedicated to aquagym classes and baby swimming sessions. School groups and individuals have access to introductory and advanced swimming lessons, and sports associations use the premises for diving or underwater field hockey. A facility designed for sports practice and social interaction in the water.

Inaugurated in 1895, with a surface area of 3 hectares, the beach of L'Isle-Adam is the largest river beach in France. Surrounded by huts, similar to those that can be seen on the Normandy coast, the place does not lack charm. While strolling on the "boards", one discovers a fine sandy beach that covers a third of the surface of the site, two swimming pools, including an Olympic one, water slides, beach-volleyball courts, tennis courts, miniature golf and ping-pong tables. Boat and other watercraft rentals are also available.

Natural light and lush vegetation give this basin a tropical look. Located in the heart of the Halles, this pool offers an ideal training ground for those who wish to swim in the wake of the older ones. Be careful, however, the basin is shallow (1.80 m). On the other hand, it is one of the few basins in the capital with a length of 50 m. There is a lot of people, especially at lunchtime on weekdays. This swimming pool is one of the few in the city of Paris without slots reserved for schoolchildren. So you can enjoy it all day long.

Built on several floors in balconies in the 1930 s, the Blomet swimming pool is organised according to a common plan in Paris… and charming. If the rooms have been moved into a more convenient area, the cabins on the floors are reserved for visitors, with a superb view over the 50 x 12 m pool. This pool attracts the best swimmers. According to custom, swimmers are divided into the water lines according to their level, to prevent the aisles and the different swimmers from creating a traffic jam! It is possible to take swimming courses for beginners who will become, who knows, great champions. Many clubs get involved, attracted by the measurements of this basin, rare in Paris. However, this swimming pool is the victim of its success and has a very sustained attendance whatever day and time!

This pool is worth a visit! At the southern end of the Parc de Sceaux, and yet in the commune of Antony, the swimming pool of the Grenouillère, discovered, is open from mid-May to early September. There are no less than three pools at your disposal here: the first, Olympic, has dimensions (50 x 21 m) that will make it a good swimming area. The second, 21 x 15 m in size and no deeper than 1.30 m, is dedicated to learning. The last one, called the "diving pit", allows you to jump into almost 4 m of water, from three different diving boards: sensations guaranteed, and the children love it! A solarium completes the complex, which is very popular. A word of advice: the place is less saturated early in the morning. Finally, note that the Departmental Council, which has owned the premises since 2016, will launch a vast programme of major works in 2021, since it will involve nothing less than completely rebuilding this beautiful space. So we take advantage of it!

Le Nautil is the perfect place to relax and unwind, alone or with the family. The aquatic area has a 25 m pool with slide. Wave pool every 50 minutes. Other facilities include a fitness area with weights room, fitness classes, aquagym, squash, hammam, sauna and even a whirlpool bath. And for thrill-seekers, head for the climbing wall, one of the highest in France (18 m!). The aquatic area is sure to delight even the youngest visitors!

It is one of the newest pools in Paris, and was named after the 1931 European freestyle swimming champion, Yvonne Godard. And, in addition to a clear and airy architecture that lets the light in, the place does not lack assets and innovations. Thus, the place has two 25-meter pools, one of which has a removable bottom to modulate the depth on 3 water lines. If one is dedicated to swimming, the second is dedicated to learning. Finally, note that the pool has an outdoor solarium.

Managed by the Office National des Forêts, this natural area close to the north of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye forest is the ideal place to organise picnics or enjoy a well-deserved break during a hike. You can also observe many species of birds by following a beautiful path. Many people go jogging around the park, which is 4.5 kilometres long. Others come here to simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the place, which is indeed particularly calm and peaceful.

This swimming pool on rue Mathis offers a 25 m x 12.5 m pool for swimmers, and another 6 m x 12.5 m for children and recreational activities. Open early in the morning, you can start your laps at 7 am. Aquagym classes are given every day by a team of motivated and friendly lifeguards. It is possible to take your swimming certificate at a low price. If the infrastructures are classic, it remains a very pleasant and little frequented pool. Very typical Art Deco, it is worth a visit.

Amateurs of relaxation, swimming, care and relaxation, the Dome of Vincennes is the ideal place. Modern, it is a vast aquatic centre with thousands of square metres which consists of three spaces: the swimming pool, with a sports pool, a learning basin and a paddling pool, the wellness area with sauna, steam bath and whirlpool, as well as the cardio-training space. If preferential rates are applied for residents, everyone can go here. Attention is due to high attendance and, if you can, to promote.

This recently renovated swimming pool (reopened at the end of January 2019) has two long pools of 25 m and 12.50 m respectively. The average water temperature is 28.5°C. The place is clean, spacious and bathed in light thanks to large bays. Lines in the large pool can be reserved for experienced swimmers, including one for those with fins. The children will be delighted in the small pool, with its large slide, fries and boards. By raising your nose a little between two fathoms, you can see through the glass roof the top of the bell tower of Saint-Odile church. Those who dream of tranquility will have to go their way: for its quality, this pool is very popular.

This swimming pool may not have the charm of Parisian film Frames, wrought iron balconies and enamelled tiles. He does not stop. Cleverly located in the basement of the Commercial shopping centre, it has the advantage of being located in the heart of Paris, just steps from Luxembourg and Saint-Germain des Prés. The 25 metre basin is visible from the entrance gate, which allows estimates of the number of swimmers: more than reasonable in general, which does nothing. The water is very clean, quiet acoustics and peaceful pastel tones. The Bubbler area also offers a small, pleasant pool for children. The sports centre that houses the swimming pool also has a gym, so it is very easy to bite a head after a little basketball. Finally, in addition to swimming courses, the aquatic space provides gym courses.

The 500 m² Nymphéa aquatic and wellness center features an 8-seat sauna and a 10-seat hammam. But most of the activities are concentrated in the aquatic area, which features a 25 m sports pool (4 lanes), a leisure pool (relaxation guaranteed with hydromassage jets, a river and a water umbrella), a paddling pool, a slide and a whirlpool. A variety of activities are also on offer: aquafitness, aquaslim, aquatonic... In summer, you can enjoy the solarium.

Sailing centre where you can discover this sport and quickly apprehend the winds. Winter is involved in the maintenance of gliders!

Built in 1975, the Dunois swimming pool, Signée, Tsaropoulos and J.P. Truck, is well-representative of the architecture of the time. Integrated into a sports ensemble with gym, its 25 x 12,5 m pool offers a view of a garden through the large windows. It offers gym courses, as well as special and collective swimming classes. The wall wall is covered in a mosaic, which was installed in 1978 by sculptor Maurice Kalka, evoking the sunset sun. Enjoy the visitors by leaving your most beautiful shirts, a mezzanine allows them to admire your kick!

The Auguste Delaune pool is equipped with three pools for experienced swimmers (25 m pool), leisure activities (learning pool, slide, water games) and children (paddling pool). Visitors will also find fitness activities in a fitness area and out of the water in a dedicated pool: swimming lessons, aquagym sessions, etc. Between exercises, a spa area and sauna invite you to relax.

A vast aquatic complex combining sports and recreational areas, the Jacques Brel water sports center offers swimming lessons, fitness in the water, facilities to challenge the depths (underwater diving pit, diving pit with springboards), and infrastructures to have fun in a summer recreational pool. A place to live for a daily sport and a vacation atmosphere all year round.

Named after the strange, flying saucer-like pools that sprang up in the 1970s, Bondy's Tournesol pool offers the general public, associations, clubs and schoolchildren from the agglomeration a place to practice. It has a single 25 m covered pool, which can be partially uncovered in summer. This is where learners practice their swimming skills, and where aquagym sessions and baby swimming activities are taught by professionals.

The municipal family pool welcomes young and old, occasional visitors and sportsmen and women, in its two covered pools. The first pool is 25 m long and is accessible to the most experienced swimmers (depth from 1.45 m to 2.15 m) and the second is 10 m long for the youngest and beginners (depth from 1.05 m to 1.85 m). Aquatic activities are offered all year round in the pools and from November to March, Zen takes over. Soft music, subdued lighting... a great way to spend a winter in the water. A relaxing atmosphere guaranteed!

L'Oréade is an aquatic center offering activities for everyone. Users will find a sports pool, play areas (paddling pool, water games), a fitness room (cardio-training and weights room) and a wellness area (saunas, hammam). Swimming lessons and fitness sessions in and out of the water (aquagym, activ'bike, activ'palmes, etc.) are also offered according to a dedicated schedule. Outdoor pool and solarium open in fine weather.

The complex offers a wide range of facilities for swimmers, schoolchildren, sports clubs and families. The aquatic area comprises 2 pools, a 25 m sports pool with swim lanes, and a leisure pool for families and leisure swimmers. For the little ones, a paddling pool invites you to splash around safely with your parents. Year-round activities (swimming lessons, aquagym classes, etc.) and an outdoor wooden beach.

A major sports facility in Franconville, this swimming pool is part of the town's Sports and Leisure Center. Here you can swim, relax and take part in activities under the supervision of a team of lifeguards. For continuous swimming and laps, head for the 25 m pool, and for a relaxing family swim, head for the 10 m pool. Group activities are organized all year round.

The Pierre Williot swimming pool is of the sunflower type: it boasts an atypical dome-shaped architecture, with a roof that can be partially uncovered in the summer months, allowing the sun's rays to shine through at the same time as a 25-meter pool. With increasing depth, it welcomes children just starting out as well as experienced swimmers for swimming lessons, aquagym sessions and other activities for a wide public.

A human-sized pool with a single 25 m pool and 4 lanes, it welcomes schoolchildren and members of the public of all ages to come and swim freely, improve their skills or simply spend a relaxing moment. Lifeguards offer swimming lessons and courses, aquabike and aquagym sessions, as well as classes for seniors. In summer, the roof is unveiled, revealing the sun and a grassy solarium.

This involves initiation and development in the practice of leisure and competition rowing. This practice is possible on weekends and weekends throughout the year for members. It is possible to host school and discovery courses by day or week. The place of practice is located in Port-marly, on the dead arm of the Seine, protected from any commercial navigation.

The pretty Migneaux swimming pool is located on the island of the same name. Access is via a bridge spanning an arm of the Seine, which leads to 2 hectares of lawn, literally packed with people at the height of summer, and it's sometimes difficult to get a place in the Olympic-sized (50 m) outdoor pool. Two beach-volleyball courts, a paddling pool and a 25 m covered pool complete the infrastructure of this aquatic leisure facility, which is a great attraction in summer.

This rowing club has a very pleasant 2 500 metre long water plan with six marked corridors. This basin meets the standards of the major competitions and has already hosted the French Championship and the Canoe World Championship. A large number of clubs in the Paris region and Normandy are coming to this place throughout the year. At the end of 2009, there will be the large aquatic pole of Mantises, whose first stone was laid in February 2008, with great pomp. On close to 5 000 square metres, this great amusement area will come to light, instead of the three Degas towers, in the district of Painters. This very modern and very integrated space space will be composed of 4 basins: a sports pool with 6 lines of water (25 metres per 15 metres), a learning and leisure pool on close to 360 square metres, a 80 square metre paddling pool and the slides.

This is Paris's most sports-oriented pool, used for training and competitions. Inaugurated for the 1924 Olympic Games, the 50 m x 21 m pool can be divided into two 25 m pools. The pool has undergone extensive renovations in recent months, and includes a solarium and catering facilities. The Georges Vallerey pool hosts swimming and water polo matches, which can be enjoyed from the 1,500-seat bleachers. Another special feature is the pool's synchronized swimming pit.

This 25-metre swimming pool is equipped with a removable roof that is discovered in the summer. The solarium, green spaces and changing rooms have been closed since a fire in 2007. However, temporary rooms have been installed in préfabriqués.

This swimming pool, opened in 2006, has a 25 m x 15 m pool, and a 185 m2 leisure pool with bubble benches, counter-current river, water cannons, geysers and bubble plates, paddling pool, solarium. In short, a modern and playful swimming pool that will delight families.

This swimming pool has two basins, one from 25 m x 12,50 m (up to 3,20 m deep) and one from 12,50 m x 12,50 m (up to 1,20 m deep), two solariums and a sauna.

Come and paddle a quarter of an hour from Paris: the paddling school awaits you. Situated between Sèvres and Issy-les-Moulineaux, this club is designed for all white-water enthusiasts. The program includes canoe and kayak outings, as well as paddling, freestyle, introductory and advanced courses. All year round from the banks of the Seine! Bac Canoë-kayak organizes almost 25 outings a year outside the département, accessible to all. Baptism sessions are also available, if you'd like to try out this activity.

Val de Form is more than just a swimming pool. A real living area on 3 000 m 2, this modern and multifunctional equipment offers an aquatic space, a fitness area and a wellness area. Equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, hammam: The floor is dedicated to fitness and well-being. On the ground floor there is the large swimming pool with a sports pool and a playful pool. Each day, courses are also offered. Do not hesitate to find out how to get detailed planning of the various benefits. Attention, the timetables of the fitness and wellness space are different from those of the aquatic space with a larger schedule.

This Tournesol-type pool is emblematic of the flying saucer-like pools of the 1970s, with their round architecture and portholes. It features a roof that can be partially uncovered in summer, allowing the sun's rays to shine through, as well as a 25 m multi-season pool. With increasing depths, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced swimmers. It's open every day.

Integrated into the Château des Rentiers sports center, this municipal pool in the 13th arrondissement has a 25-meter swimming pool. A mixed pool, equipped with a progressive slope going to 3,80 m of depth, allowing the sporting practice of the swimming on the one hand and the bathing of relaxation and the aquatic activities on the other hand. Among them, there are swimming lessons for schools and individuals, as well as aquagym sessions for adults. The ideal place to install a sports routine in your daily life.

Take the first dip in the Suresnes swimming Pool! Located in the Raguidelles sports centre, it has two swimming pools (one of 25 m) and a paddling pool for the small, a sunny terrace where it is lazing to the summer season. Many nautical activities are proposed for small and large throughout the year: Swimming in swimming, fear of water, training and competition, synchronized swimming, endurance, gym, prenatal gymnastics, swimming for seniors, swimming courses with the association of one body the Other for children with disabilities, scuba diving and underwater photography, etc.

The animations take place on a 1 500 metre 100 metre water plane. State-run monitors set the Parisians for an initiation to the small sailing boats from 420 to caravelle, through topper, laser, laser and optimist. You can also engage in the practice of windsurfing, rowing and canoeing. Adult courses are held on Saturdays from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m. and from 14 p. m. to 17 p. m. and on Sundays from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m., from September to December and from March to July (except holidays). Registrations are made on site. The 12-17 years, for their part, are expected during school holidays. The water base is open Monday to Friday from 9 a. M. to 12 p. m. and from 14 p. m. to 17 p. m. in the Sports Initiation Centres or for one week internship from 9 p. m. to 17 p. m. in municipal sports schools. Attention: provide a 50-metre swimming patent and two identity photos to obtain the registration card.

Founded in 1946 to train underwater hunters, the club of submarine hunters and Explorers of France (C.C.E.S.M.F.) is the oldest club in the capital. It is headed today by Daniel Studying, a passionate dive enthusiast who has no such thing to convey his passion. The courses take place at the Chatillon-Malakoff nautical stadium, which offers three basins of 20, 25 and 50 metres and a 4 metre pit. This complex allows the club to train all amateur levels (from 1 to 4) as well as two levels of teaching: initiator and federal monitor 1. Thirty teachers are gathered on Thursday evening to supervise the 160 club members. The courses are collective and groups groups of 4-5 people by level of difficulty. Outings are also organised all year round at sea to pass the examination of the different levels, because if level 1 is made in swimming pool, all the others, who need to descend beyond 20 metres, are at sea. You can throw yourself into the water!

Aquaboulevard's Forest-Hill fitness club remains at the infrastructure level of the best in the capital. Judge instead! The Fitness Forest-Hill is more than 650 courses per week, in one of the four rooms and at any time. More than thirty different disciplines are proposed to you from Zen (tai chi chuan, yoga, relaxation, stretching, bocage) to muscle reinforcement (body body, body life, Pilates, physical culture, abs-thigh-buttocks, body pump, strength with more than 200 Matrix machines) through cardio (step, step power, RPM, body attak, body combat, L.I.A., body step, etc.) and dance courses (zumba, hip-hop, ragga jam, modern'jazz, electro mouv ', salsa, rock, salon dance). Nothing has been forgotten for your well-being. On the cardio tray, for example, almost 70 treadmill await you. And for those who think that this superstructure is moving away from personal follow-up, the club has for three years implemented all the means to meet the expectations of the members. In the training room, for example, no fewer than 36 coaches are there to carry out programmes and follow your journey. Same spirit for cardio courses. Today, Forest-Hill's Fitness Club has nothing to envy the small rooms that have made their brand name personalized. As of September 2011, the club will open a space of 250 m ² entirely dedicated to women.

The pool is equipped with two indoor pools: a large 25-meter swimming pool and a smaller 15-meter pool, adapted to the swimmer's level and preferences. The former is more suited to more experienced swimmers looking for tranquillity, while the latter caters for families and beginners. These pools are also the venue for weekly activities supervised by a team of professionals. Numerous activities are also on offer.