Water sports Ile-De-France

If you'd like to discover the joys of a wide range of water sports, the Base Nautique de La Villette is the place for you. Activities take place on the basin between Stalingrad and the Pont de Crimée. State-certified instructors introduce Parisians to a range of water sports. Rowers have a wide choice of boats at their disposal: oars, double canoes and individual kayaks. Cleverly, free introductory courses are offered on Saturday mornings.

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.

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.

This nautical base is truly an ideal spot to discover the Marne, its meandering banks bathed in emerald-colored water, in the heart of the Parc naturel du Pâtis. You don't need a license, as you can hire an electric boat or a canoe-kayak and lose yourself with delight along a 20 km-long course, in an aquatic landscape punctuated by wooden pontoons and home to all the beautiful flora and fauna of the Seine-et-Marn region. There's also a beach, a pétanque court and, of course, a guinguette offering a variety of snacks and drinks.

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.

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.