Sports and leisure activities Pays De La Loire

An idyllic setting for golf! The 6,082-meter site is both wooded and very Scottish, and attracts many golfers of all nationalities. The first 9 holes were built over 100 years ago, in 1912, making Pornic one of the oldest golf courses in France. The extension to 18 holes in 1992 has given the new course an interesting technical dimension in terms of the slope it has been awarded. Facilities include putting green, pitching green and three practice bunkers.

The club is a sports area that uses the magnificent body of water that is the Erdre, with the possibility of renting a kayak or canoe. Various formulas are proposed and the courses are varied, allowing to discover magnificent sites inaccessible without a boat. From this pleasant setting you can practice among others the following activities: paddling, kayak-polo, white water trips. A shuttle can take you upstream from Nort-sur-Erdre to the Moulin des Vaux to go back down the river. We discover the Erdre in a sporty and playful way!

Yellow markup. 12 km, departure parking of the castle.

Studio 1 A-C Savigner is a dance center located in Nantes. It offers dance classes for adults.

In this FFCV approved sand yacht school, sand yachting is practiced from 8 years old. It is easy to drive, easy to rig, and fun is guaranteed from the very first session. Equipped with a helmet, you will appreciate the feeling of gliding and freedom, not to mention the magnificent panorama. The school offers training courses or discovery sessions. Several sites of rolling: L'Épine and especially on the commune of Barbâtre which has the most beautiful beaches for the practice of this activity, but the school is transported with the liking of the winds and the tide.

The common point of all species identified in this botanical pathway? All are typical of the mayennais bocage. If some will remember something, others are more rare in the region, so open your mirettes! In case of doubt, refer to the valuable interpretive panels that are on your way. On the way, the old career of the Brushes presents itself as another major point of interest: its very well-known lime served in 1569 at the Réparations castle repairs.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

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Markup: yellow.

The wake is an alternative to surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, which uses the technique of the ski lift to pull you: a water ski lift. No need for wind or waves! Several disciplines: wakeboarding (a mix of snowboarding and surfing), wakeskating, water skiing. Start with the kneeboard, accessible to all. Here you can also practice wind foil, a recent nautical activity and wake foil. Finally, there is an aqua fun center with the following activities: stand-up paddle and pedal boat rental, and different courses for "warriors".

A leisure centre located on the edge of a lake, the Sillé plage site is close to a 5,000-hectare state-owned forest (mostly made up of pine and oak trees). Beach facilities, boat rides, fishing, sailing, miniature train, zip line, mini-golf, merry-go-round, rosalia... Many activities are proposed to you on the spot to spend a moment of relaxation in family. In the afternoons of July and August, swimming is supervised by sworn lifeguards.

Situated in the heart of the dune forest, this leisure park offers a wide range of activities for several people to enjoy. Tree-climbing course adapted to all ages and net courses for the little ones. For the more sporty, archery is offered. Original attractions: the laser tag (laser game in the open air), the archery tag (paintball with a bow), without forgetting the Virtual Reality pole. New: the Trampo'Filet is getting bigger and introduce you to Explor'Aventure, a mix between adventure game and orienteering game in the park equipped with a tablet.

The sand yacht can be practiced from 9 years old, on the beach of Ker Châlon, on the campsite side, and this, all year long. In discovery session, initiation or improvement course. The paddle takes place on the beach of Les Vieilles, on the slipway side. For more fun, rent a mega paddle! Discover the coastline of the Ile d'Yeu by this original means, in lessons or in total freedom depending on the rental formula. Children can practice this leisure activity from 9 years old. In season, book your outings to admire the sunset in the Vieux Château bay (from 8pm to 9pm) at the Sabias beach.

Located on the seaside, it has the advantage of being on sandy soil that immediately absorbs excess moisture: it can therefore be used in any season. Its course is sought after for its technicality. Set up in a superb natural site, between the sea and the forest, it includes obstacles that make the game interesting. The layout is varied and well-designed and the course is well maintained. It is affiliated to the Golfy chain. Club-house and restaurant. A magnificent site!

Dive with Romain Stoki, independent state-certified instructor and PADI instructor. Diving courses and baptisms from age 8 (adapted equipment), at sea or in the pool, with special facilities for children. Level 1, 2, 3 and PADI Open-Water courses, 3-session discovery courses, à la carte refresher courses, supervised exploration dives. Prices include loan of all equipment, dive passport, logbook, international certification and insurance. Lessons are for individuals or a maximum of 2 people of the same level.

In a green setting, a FFSA and FFM approved karting track in both directions of 850 m (for adults and children from 7 years old), adjustable and lit, as well as a 300 m initiation quad track and a 3 km walking trail. At the head of Mecamax, Anthony Abbasse (ex-professional karting driver and twice vice-world champion in KZ karting). Also baby karts from 3 years old. If you are really addicted, then let yourself be tempted by driving courses for adults or children who want to learn karting or improve their skills.

Overnight and half-day rental for fishing in marshes, eels, bars, mule.

It is the most important sports complex in the Yonnais region. It covers more than 8 hectares and allows the practice of about fifteen different activities on the outskirts of the town. There are 2 grass rugby pitches, 2 stabilised football pitches, 1 Philibert Pelé grass football pitch, 2 outdoor horse riding arenas, 1 racecourse, 15 tennis courts, 4 mini-tennis courts, 1 archery area, 1 fitness trail, 1 clubhouse and 1 mini-golf course.

Kwang Myung Dojang Taekwondo and Hapkido is a martial arts and combat sports club located in Nantes. The club offers Taekwondo and Hapkido courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced, and for all age groups, from 5 to 77. Classes are taught by state-certified professionals and federally-certified instructors. Forms of training include combat sports, Taekwondo and traditional Hapkido, self-defense and free sparring. The club also offers private lessons, corporate seminars and initiations for young people.

The Messaline, a typical 17 m white and red wooden boat, offers trips and fishing at sea. Rides (1h) go from the port of Les Sables (commented port exit), along the wild coast of La Chaume to the lighthouse of Les Barges. For fishing, Philippe, the captain, will take you to fishy areas and will advise you on fishing techniques. The atmosphere on board is nice; you can take your snack with you. You will come back with the fish you have caught! For groups, and the privatization of the boat, ask for information.

The Louet, the longest arm of the Loire, extends over 25 kilometres. The nautical base offers many walks and hikes according to your level and your desires: paddle, kayak or canoe, alone or with others (including children). For the more experienced, descents of one to several days (bivouac) are proposed. A campfire evening on these sandy islands will leave an unforgettable memory. The instructors are very attentive to their clients. To finish in beauty, you can eat at the bar in a relaxed atmosphere.

Is it necessary to be naturally good at cooking? For Claire Lehaye and his Gourmet Workshop, the answer is no! Here, everyone in his place and pedagogy do the rest. The course program proposed throughout the year is very attractive: Asian cuisine, party, vegetarian, seasonal… In order to educate your palaces, reputable wine cellars and oenologists are also invited for sessions on the theme of food and wine agreements, even if whisky, beer or cider are also sometimes honored. Every month, the website will give you the detailed program of celebrations and a simple email or phone call will be enough to register.

Alone, with family or friends, TSN44 offers a ski lift to learn or improve the joys of wakeboarding and water skiing. The team puts at your disposal all the equipment and an adapted pedagogy to make you live an unforgettable moment on the water. After the effort, you can also profiter the show on the 300 m² panoramic terrace, where it is possible to eat, the site offering a brasserie menu. The little ones will bénéficieront dʼune playground and all the amenities for a delightful family time

Experience the experience of a captain in a simulator reproducing the flight controls of the Boeing 737. A unique experience in a complete cockpit, an exact reproduction of the Boeing 737-800 New Generation, with a 180-degree view. All the instruments are reproduced, the navigation systems are functional: visitors discover the world of an airline pilot, by taking the controls, with a co-pilot instructor who masters the simulator's parameters. From 12 years old.

Known for its innovative and gourmet news and cooking classes, Sapio restaurant reinvents the aperitif. Aperio is the brand new concept of the passionate Jérôme Bourgeois: a culinary experience to be shared by several people! In the heart of Nantes, we are settled in small groups of ten people at most, in a green room to awaken our senses and taste buds. A unique moment of its kind. In the early hours, we become aware of the range of tastes available to us by answering specific questions, by discovering flavours blindly, prepared and transformed by chef Adrien. Bitter, sour, salty, sweet, or the fifth to discover! Beyond this surprising hobby, this awakening of the senses is a real awareness of the importance of a balanced diet, eating well, choosing products and flavours. An Aperitif experience, fun and friendly, to discover or offer without moderation... Once again, technology is at the service of respect for the values and tradition of restoration.

With 1,000 m² dedicated to aquatic activities, the Petit Port pool offers all the facilities of an aqua-ludic pool! Take the plunge and enjoy the 25 m sports pool or the leisure pools with wave ball, paddling pool and two slides, one small and one giant 76 m long: fun for young and old alike! After your workout, relax in the relaxation area or solarium during the summer. Visit our website to find out more about our activities, swimming lessons and aquafitness classes. You can also make the most of our late-night opening hours, closing at 11 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday (on Mondays during school vacations). And the little extra: no more red eyes, as most of the water is treated with ozone.

You will be delighted to meet this providential pond on your way. It was dug on the site of an old small lake and is fed by springs, which guarantees quality water, regularly analysed and certified by the health services. You will spend a quiet day there, the facilities allowing you to picnic on practical and comfortable tables. During the siesta, children can take a swim or, after registering, take part in water sports.

50 m below the Abbey car park (access via the Abbey reception desk without going through the ticket office), this boat landing stage welcomes you for a stroll in the shade of weeping willows, ash trees and poplars. With a boatman, wander silently through the ditches, gullies and channels under the green canopy of pollarded ash trees. You can also go on your own, in a boat or a canoe, with your family or friends. Gliding on a carpet of lentils, you will travel through this labyrinth of canals and ditches, where green is king and nature is luxuriant.

This (artificial) lake offers sportsmen and women the opportunity to go jogging, cycling, canoeing, rowing and sailing in the open air, since the municipal sailing school has set up its beacons there. On foot, the walk starts by crossing the dam with a breathtaking view of the lake. A path goes all around the lake (19 km), and botanical indications are offered to walkers, the terminals presented are accessible to blind people. This circuit has a common section with the GR de pays "between Vie and Yon", marked in yellow and red.

There is a kitesurfing school, a sailing school and a stand-up paddle school. Practice from 7 years for windsurfing, Optimist, paddle, catamaran (from 10 years) and kayak. For 4-7 year olds, there is the Jardin des Mers. The other activity is kitesurfing (for adults). Courses and training courses are held on the beach of Fromentine unlike the other activities which are on the island of Noirmoutier between the beach of Midi, the port of Morin, the Perles du Devin.

Re-opened in early 2017 after renovation, this pool now enjoys a reinforced frame, new roof windows and recent bay windows that provide better thermal insulation of its leisure area. Thus, one can serenely enjoy the three play pools, the paddling pool with games for the little ones, the spa with whirlpools, the river with current without forgetting the green beach with terraces (from June). The 25-meter sports pool with numerous water lines will continue to be enjoyed. A new and exciting feature is the 78-meter long slide (accessible from 8 years of age), which offers great sensations. Notice to the amateurs!

This circuit offers a 1,000-metre track (the largest on the Vendée coast). It is open to adults and children and has mini-karts. Briefing before each series for advice and instructions. Each driver has a timing system and can compete with his friends or colleagues in company challenges. And congratulations again to Thomas, the son of the owners with a nice record of kart championships started in 2016, since he was French champion KZ125 Long circuit in 2014 and the same year, winner of the French Cup KZ125.

GLISSEO, an impressive sports complex offering a wide range of activities in Cholet. With its 9 pools and ^1900m2 of water, the swimming pool can accommodate 1150 people simultaneously. The ice rinks cover ^2500m2 of ice for 1700 people. The Gliss'Bar, reserved for skaters, is a real plus. Its fitness area includes a complete wellness area with saunas, hammam, cold bath and relaxation room. With a quality infrastructure that will delight athletes and water-lovers alike, it's the perfect place to have fun and recharge your batteries, whether with family or friends.

Jet ski rental with or without a license, hikes, sunset rides. Another activity for thrill-seekers: the flat towed buoy (between 4 and 8 people): you lie down, you sit down, and above all you hang on! Or the "sofa" buoy (from 4 to 12 people), for a family audience. Duration between 15 and 30 minutes. Let's go for a rodeo of sliding in complete safety. Choose your "mount": the 10-person banana, suitable for adults and children aged 6 and over (starting with a minimum of 5 people).

This karting is located 5 minutes from La Tranche-sur-Mer. On a circuit of 760 meters, approved F.F.S.A., immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a race for a challenge between friends and leave with the film of your race on USB key or CD. Equipped with a helmet-camera which films in HD the driver and the circuit. All summer long, races and challenges every day. From 7 years old, initiation to driving on safe and efficient karting. From 3 years old, your little ones can go karting. Bar with terrace. To avoid waiting, think of booking.

AlterTango is a dance school located in Nantes. It offers introductory tango classes and neo-tango workshops. Classes are taught by experienced teachers. The school also organizes AlterMilongas, dance evenings where participants can practice their tango steps in a convivial atmosphere. AlterDj's provide the music to ensure a unique dance experience. In addition to classes and parties, AlterTango also offers Practic'Mad, a free practice area for dancers of all levels. AlterTango is a must for tango lovers in Nantes.

With a surface area of 35 hectares, the site of the Tricherie lake offers a range of leisure activities, including a pond for fishing. The tour of the lake is about 3 km long and has a picnic area. Among the leisure activities: adventure course in the trees, swimming (supervised in July and August), games for children on the beach, merry-go-rounds (from April to September), mini-golf, pedal or electric boat, windsurfing. Bar-brasserie on site.

A 34-hectare estate is home to the Tépacap park, with its many activities: adventure park, paintball, archery, orienteering course, open-air laser game. In the adventure park, 9 evolving courses including one for 3-7 years. Trampolines, multi-activity hut, tyrolean traverse... Without reservation, the outdoor laser game : from 2 to 16 people/session. 700 m² of land. Two GPS circuits on the paths of the Tricherie and the Bois du Défend. Questionnaire on the Vendée bocage with answers at each marker. Nearby, miniature golf, pedal boat rental

Philippe Alliot, a Formula 1 driver with 109 Grand Prix titles, created his karting track in 1995, 10 minutes from La Roche. A 1,000 m approved circuit with a fairly technical layout, professional advice, quality equipment, and safety above all. Kart rental for adults and children (7-14 years), competition karting, and kart school. Birthday party for 6 children, with 2 sessions (10 min), snack, drink; company challenges with seminar room; possibility of privatization. And karts adapted for people with disabilities.

45 minutes from Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, you enter here Les Pièces aux Oiseaux, a small farm bordered by chestnut trees. In the adjoining meadows, the donkeys of the herd await visitors and willingly lend themselves to the various activities on offer, whether they are guided hikes or asino-mediation workshops. Of different sizes, colours and characters, Charlot, Nutmeg, Anatole and their companions live all year round in herds. The potential of paths in the Guenrouët region, the calm of the canal from Nantes to Brest, the proximity of the Bernugat forest, and the incredible views around the wind turbines are all reasons to take the time, with family, friends, alone or with others, to go for a walk. It should be noted that the farm also offers animal mediation workshops, where people with disabilities or in difficulty establish a link with the donkeys in the herd.

Saddle up! From Nevers in central France to Paimboeuf in Loire-Atlantique, the "Loire à Vélo" route offers almost 800 kilometers of signposted itinerary. This journey links the beginnings of the royal river to its mouth on the Atlantic coast. The route, full of unmissable, unusual and little-known places, is a real encounter with yourself and others. At your own pace, with family, friends or on your own, hundreds of establishments welcome you along this magnificent and fascinating route. In Maine-et-Loire, the Loire à Vélo runs from Montsoreau (on the Indre-et-Loire border) to Champtoceaux. The route crosses the département from end to end, combining cycle paths and little-traveled back roads. There are two routes through Angers: the first through the city, where you share the road with other vehicles, or the second through the south (via Trélazé and Les Ponts-de-Cé), where you can enjoy the tranquility of the outlying communes and their lush green landscapes. After Angers, on the way to the Atlantic, you'll have the opportunity to discover Savennières and its enchanting landscapes, or the island of Béhuard and its open-air church, both classified as "Petite cité de caractère". From Bouchemaine, Montjean or elsewhere, join the adventure from wherever you please! Find all the information you need at local tourist offices, or on the "Fan de Loire à Vélo" Facebook page.

CSC Laetitia brings together Sports activities and the Association Life and Joy, which deals with cultural activities and leisure activities. Thus, the LAETITIA CCS proposes some activities such as: gymnastics, badminton, school of sports, children's awakening, tennis-ball, handball, volleyball, table tennis, pottery, comedy, musciale club… Their hiking section is rather dynamic and at the annual rate of € 29 you can participate in many collective walks on weekends and holidays.

There are not so many pleasures in the vicinity to use the very pleasant swimming pool which, like many equipment, bears the name of the benefactor of the commune, a major producer of agricultural machinery. On the edge of a small wooded square, the paddling pool is topped with a water jet. The large pool, which is equipped with swimming lines, welcomes all public. You can then take a sun bath on the edge of it, before, perhaps, playing ping-pong or the bowls. You can take swimming lessons here and practice gym.

In Pouliguen, on the beach of Nau, the La Gull Beach Club welcomes children from 2 years up to 4 years to the baby club, and from 5 years to the club. Facilities include trampolines, slides, swings, foot, inflatable castle, volleyball grounds. For children aged 5 and over, the day is organized as follows: in the morning sports activities, free games and inflatable castle and after noon contests, large tournaments and free games. The animations are performed by age segments supervised by graduate facilitators. Note that your child can learn to swim from 4 years in a heated swimming pool.

This circuit is a variation of the circuit "Between Bourg and Maine" in a slightly shorter version (5 km, 1 h 30). It lets you go to the Moulin mill before joining the Goupillières and continue to the Old Ideally Mill. The circuit also passes to Huperie, then La. At the intersection of Relipière, take the road on the left leading to Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine and reach the starting point.

The "Ferme du Chemin" is a farm-museum, a living testimonial where horses continue to press pears and apples. The eco-museum retraces the many facets of farming life in the past. Visitors will also discover a center for experimentation in animal traction, with the tools of today and tomorrow. The farm is also a center for equestrian tourism and a stopover with around 30 rooms. We organize long rides between Maine and Normandy, as well as mounted or harnessed strolls with a driver.

Matthieu Babarit and Caroline Angibaud, both world champions in waveskiing, own 2 "multi-skiing" schools: in Les Sables-d'Olonne with Octopus, and in Brem, with Octosup. Group and private lessons, and courses, for adults and children. On the programme: surfing, bodysurfing, kneeboarding (ideal for children and beginners), waveskiing, stand-up paddling and, what's new, they also offer Hawaiian pirogue rides! For the paddle, trips on the marshes of La Gachère. The equipment is provided for the lessons and the rides; the supervision is assured by instructors.

Training courses in light sailing or on habitables. Sail on optimist, 12 feet catamarans, Topaze, HC 16. Come and perfect your windsurfing skills or on a 10m catamaran, for 7 people and a skipper. Weekly, daily and half-day courses. For children, first experiences with water sports at Jardin des Mers. Catamaran rental, windsurfing, sea kayak, paddle. Other activities: hiking, fishing with identification of the marine fauna.

Gardening, cultivating, tinkering… For all these activities, better equipped! Thanks to Espace Emeraude, specialized in agriculture, you won't have anything to fear from grease, mud or sweeping stains. This vast store offers professionals and amateurs a wide range of clothing, accessories and security equipment: shoes and boots, helmets, rainwear, trousers and work jackets, gloves, protective glasses… Here you can also find other quality clothing, comfortable on a daily basis (pulls, polos, jackets).

The brand new Aquaparc aquatic centre, Centre aquatique de l'Estuaire, opened its doors for the very first time at the end of April. It is composed of a 25 m (525 m²) swimming pool: 8 to 10 water lines, a 25 m (216 m²) heating pool: 3 to 4 water lines, a learning pool (133 m²), a wave and space pool with jets and bubbles (250 m²) and a 50 m² paddling pool with games. In all, no less than 1,200 ^{m2 of} water will be made available to swimmers of all ages. A wellness area is also provided with three sauna rooms, a hammam room, hydrotherapy showers, a relaxation area and an outdoor solarium. It should be noted that a very special effort has been made to treat water, which reduces its chlorine consumption thanks to ozone. Composed of oxygen, ozone does not pollute, does not sting the eyes and limits the effect of dryness on the skin. The water in the basins is also clearer.

This space brings together several sports activities: squash courts, a bouldering area of 600 ㎡ surface dedicated to climbing including walls to climb of different levels (from 4 years) as well as an interactive wall, a trampoline area with Dodgeball through the lines or WalkWall, enough to put your speed, flexibility and agility to work. The Kidzone is a play area for children on 4 levels, for children from 1 to 12 years. Safety is guaranteed with large mats to cushion falls and the advice of a supervisor.

This large equestrian center between forest and sea, offers rides in the forest or on the beach. The following activities are on offer: baby pony, traditional horseback riding, introductory and advanced courses, pony and horse rides and excursions, as well as carriage driving. At weekends and during the vacations, the club offers activities, courses, rides and excursions... We can also accommodate horses and riders.