Sports and leisure activities Pays De La Loire

New for spring 2019: NEK has become Laser Karting de Nantes after a complete makeover! A brand new complex on the road to Paris: new track, new Club House with bar and TV with a direct view on the karting circuit, and a lasergame in addition! Bringing together Lasertag and thermal indoor karting is the successful bet of this ideal place to spend an excellent time with colleagues, family or friends.The karting track, 400 m long with a tunnel, is specially designed to meet the expectations of drivers of all levels. Smooth and fast, it allows you to enjoy the acceleration of the new SODI SR5 270 cc thermal karts (made in Couëron!). The track is protected by a new absorption system (unique in Europe) signed PSD Design: a guarantee of safety! The lasergame zone, with the "BattleZone" badge, covers an area of 300 m² and is perfect for having fun! Its unique setting in the region will allow you to immerse yourself in the apocalyptic world of an old disused industrial laboratory for 20, 40 or 60 minutes... With a capacity of up to 14 players simultaneously, the Battlezone will entertain both young and old (from 7 years old)! So try the adventure! And in February 2021, 2 temporary outdoor circuits (1 adult and teenager circuit and 1 circuit for 3-6 year olds)have been created to continue to have fun despite the health restrictions!

This 7-hectare park has 9 courses (95 workshops) and 900 metres of vertiginous descent above the Val Saint-Martin pond. Some installations are reserved for adults, others are adapted to children (accompanied): suspended bikes, funicular swings, net to cross, suspended barrels, monkey bridge, Tarzan jump, ropes and logs, up and down zip lines, climbing wall... The staff provides the instructions and intervenes if necessary. Possibility to do the courses at night by reservation for groups.

On the seafront, behind the harbor, the Bourgenay Golf Club has two 18-hole courses, one championship course, combining a marine atmosphere, a national forest and a view of the marina, and the other, a Pitch and Putt course unique in France, which allows players of all levels to work on their short game while having fun. For beginners, there is a 2-hour golf discovery formula, as well as training courses. Additional facilities: a 35-station driving range (10 of which are covered), a putting green, two pitching greens and a practice bunker. Golf Blue Green.

This swimming pool, located in the city centre, has three pools: two of Olympic size (50 m), and a small one of 15 by 12 m with steps, for children, novice swimmers or simply for those who want to enjoy warmer water to relax. In the bath dedicated to divers, beware of kamikazes who can jump off the 1 m, 3 m and 5 m diving boards! At certain times, we appreciate the water lines that reserve a space for swimmers. We also like the free provision of swimming equipment (board, pull-boy) and play accessories for children. And for early risers, the pool opens at weekends and public holidays from 8am. In summer, from June onwards, you can enjoy the solarium.

The Olympic rink is located at the heart of Nantes' Petit Port university complex, in a leisure area that also includes a beautiful swimming pool and spa. It welcomes the general public as well as the city's clubs, mainly for field hockey matches. It's the ideal place for a moment of sporting relaxation. With family or friends, you can practice and enjoy the joys of skating! Find out more about the annual program and themed events on the website. Nearby, the Nantes Camping restaurant-bar welcomes you for a well-deserved break. It's easy to get to, especially by streetcar. For fun on the slopes, this is the place!

The Oceabul aquatic center is located on the esplanade de la mer. Facilities include a swimming pool, a children's pool and lagoon with numerous water games, a whirlpool equipped with a bubble bench, a learning pool (swan-neck waterfall, counter-current swimming), and a 25-meter, 4-lane sports pool. For children: bébé nageur (4 months to 4 years), aquatic garden (4 to 6 years), apprenticeship (from 6 years), advanced training. For adults, aquaphobia and aquagym classes (stretch, boxing, fins, fitness...) plus body treatments.

Take full advantage of the lovely little town of character during a trip on the water. Michel proposes to navigate on the lake of Apremont with a choice of boats: kayak, pedal boat, electric boat for families. Other original means of navigation: aquacycle or paddle surf. There is something for all tastes, ages and abilities. Take your picnic with you, you can take a break on the picnic areas at the foot of the pier.

At Le Perrier, you're in the heart of the Marais, the Breton-Vendée marshland. What is a yole? It's the local name for a flat-bottomed boat. It was used by the inhabitants of the marsh to get around. A true "vehicle" of the marsh, the yawl met the multiple travel needs associated with the economic life of the Maraîchins, family travel (supplies, schooling), and religious practice. In July and August, Deambul offers yawl and horse-drawn carriage rides (from July 12). Take a seat aboard a yole, a small flat-bottomed boat, for an original ride through the heart of the Marais Vendéen, on the Grand Canal du Perrier. Using a ningle, a large wooden pole, the "yoleur" will guide you through the Grande Taillée estuary and reveal its secrets. Enjoy the peace and quiet as you float along, admiring the typical marsh landscape. A true immersion in the marshes of yesterday and today. Discover the flora and fauna of this sensitive area. The yawl trip lasts 30 minutes. In summer, you can also discover the marsh "at dusk": get on board before nightfall for a soothing ride to the Pont Angelier estuary. An exhibition and festive evenings (free of charge) punctuate Tuesdays during the summer season. You can also complement your visit with a horse-drawn carriage ride. Let yourself be lulled by the horse's footsteps. The combined yawl and carriage ride lasts 1h30.

A cavalry adapted to the level and the age of the riders, with a teaching and a framing of quality. For adults and teenagers, lessons for all levels, from initiation to improvement (dressage, obstacles), but also rides, obstacle courses on the beach, vaulting and horseball. For children, lessons and pony rides; baby pony from 3 years old, with snacks and games! In summer, shetland courses for 6-10 year olds; double pony and horse courses.

The only one of its kind on the Côte de Jade, this lake attracts local and family tourists from the very first rays of sunshine. It is the result of the transformation of the port site into a leisure water area, allowing safe bathing at any time of day, without being dependent on the tides. This 2.5-hectare stretch of sea has access to the beach. Swimming is supervised in summer, and a variety of water sports activities are available.

One of the largest sites dedicated to karting in the West with its 500-meter covered track with a raised turn approved by the FFSA. The digital display panel allows the driver to follow his progress in real time, from his kart. Karting is open to all: latest generation karts, more powerful, for experienced drivers, handikarts for drivers with reduced mobility, mini karts and teenage karts for 7-13 year olds. And F1 circuit simulators, identical to those used by F1 drivers, and team endurance races for more fun and excitement. An outdoor circuit of 700 m is available in Sautron, with full lighting for night driving.

A playful and very nice stopover to make with the family. On 8 000^m2, two courses of 18 holes each, on 2 themes: the marsh (shaded circuit) or Lucky Luke. The Marais theme has as obstacles typical sites of the Marais vendéen (Gois, bourrines, mills, frogs...), while Lucky Luke will be the children's favourite. Club in hand, let's go! We are often surprised by the skill of the children who ridicule us on many occasions. Even if we're not very talented, we have a lot of fun! Mini price, charming welcome and good maintenance of the courses.

18-hole golf course on the superb site of La Domangère, around an old and large house. The first golf course created in the Vendée, this Californian-style course designed by Michel Gayon is perfectly integrated into this natural environment. Very interesting course because it is very varied: water (present on 12 holes), hilly, flat, wooded parts. One of the most difficult courses in France. Affiliated Blue Green, training courses and initiations, and seminars are proposed. Club-house, bar, restaurant

This magnificent 72-hectare lake with a dam and numerous paths offers a superb setting for relaxation with a circuit open to mountain bikers and walkers, as well as an area for fishing and rowing. Other leisure activities: canoes and stand-up paddles for hire all year round. Original idea: celebrate your child's birthday here with a wide choice of activities to have fun with his friends: canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle, archery, slack-line, orienteering..

Ideally located between Nantes and Angers, the Aéro-Club d'Ancenis offers an adrenalin-filled flying experience. During your first flight, you can admire the magnificent Loire Valley and the picturesque Vioreau and Riaillé ponds from the air. In addition to these exhilarating flights, the aeroclub also offers comprehensive pilot training courses, for both airplanes and microlights. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply curious to discover the joys of flight, the Aéro-Club du Pays d'Ancenis will meet your expectations with professionalism and friendliness.

The Saint-Blaise leisure park is ideal for your family outings. Free of charge, it offers a plethora of activities to satisfy the energy of your dear children: from the slides to the ponies, not forgetting the pedal boats and the bowling green, they should find something to do. In summer, access the beach and its supervised swimming. To quench your thirst, a refreshment bar welcomes you. For fishermen, it will even be possible to go and tease the trout, the park providing equipment and bait.

Inaugurated in September 2019 and built on former industrial wasteland, the Angers IcePark rink offers an ice surface of over 3,250^m2 with two lanes, one playful, the other Olympic, and modular bleachers that can accommodate over 4,300 people. Living up to the reputation of the famous Ducs d'Angers field hockey players, the venue hosts numerous field hockey matches, figure skating shows and other sporting events. With free access, the rink offers a wide range of activities: ice skating initiation, ice karting...

Located in a green zone belonging to the commune of Changé, L'Aquabulle is one of the favorite spots for families who want to spend a relaxing moment with their feet in the water. This fun pool, built in 2000, has quickly become a firm favourite, thanks to its two indoor pools linked by a current river, its two other outdoor pools so popular in summer, and its two large slides... The Jungle Splash, the latest addition, is a must-try! Finally, older guests will appreciate the balneotherapy area.

A miniature harbor welcomes budding captains aboard miniature electric boats. They can choose to sail on a replica of a fishing boat or a Brittany Ferries liner, for a river trip on the Jaunay river, where there are only 5 of you on board. Easy piloting for the youngest thanks to a steering bar and a button for the speeds. In season, reservation is recommended. For a change, we also offer kayaks (for 1 to 5 people), pedal boats (for 2 to 6 people) and paddles for rent.

This parcabout offers an experience that will give you good sensations at 9 m high, without harness (from 4 years old). Climb, jump or run between the trees. You will evolve in complete safety, without equipment on the 2 000 m², and on several levels. Acrobatics, jumps or swings in the nets, everyone will find their rhythm in this spider's web woven in the trees of the Parc Baron. Playground for 2-4 year olds. Relaxation area with deckchairs, shaded terrace.

Three nautical bases organized on 3 sites: Fromentine, the Grande Côte, the Porteau. The different sailing areas of the sailing school of La Barre-de-Monts/Fromentine welcome people who practice nautical activities such as sailing (catamarans), sand yachting, kayaking. Its vast beaches open at low tide make it easy to practice sand yachting all year round, from 8 years old (like kayaking), alone or in pairs (two-seater sand yachting). Two other activities: kite flying and kite cart, which consists in pulling a kite from a sand yacht.

After the explanations and the instructions given by the driver you watch the inflation of the ball that will be yours, impressive show, then take a seat on board the nacelle for approximately one hour flight in the wind. After a take-off all carefully, you leave without specific directions. During the flight the pilot is in contact with the team on the ground that comes to welcome you to the landing. Once the envelope of the developed hot-air balloon, you can taste traditional "Toast of the Balloon Pilots" while sharing your impressions with your travelling companions. A certificate of flight is issued at every passenger. Then everybody sets off to get on board the vehicles.

It is a CPIE Pays de Nantes-accredited association, which is a network of players working for the environment in the Nantes conurbation. Écopôle offers a range of educational programs and actions in the area, including nature walks, educational projects, training courses and teaching resources. They also work on themes such as water management, biodiversity, waste, responsible eating and energy.

The Comité Départemental Retraite Sportive de la Vendée is an association based in La Roche-sur-Yon. Their site offers information on hikes, guides and trails, as well as on available training courses. They also offer an order form for marking equipment, as well as a device called Suricate for reporting anomalies on hiking trails. What's more, they offer the possibility of discovering hiking for a day, a week or a month with the Pass Découverte.

But what is the swin golf? This is a French game, inspired by golf and the game of the mallet. On a smaller area than a golf course, but on 10 hectares, you will have 18 holes in a green park. The swin golf is located around a pond and on two hills. He is affiliated with the Federation of Golfs-Golf Courses. You must finish your game before 19 pm. The hotel is also a cottage.

Mud, dunes and 4x4 off-roading have their enthusiasts. This discovery circuit in the Alpes Mancelles offers 4x4 driving courses at Philippe Simonin's school, which also takes you on a raid in Morocco, at the École des Sables. You can also take a two-wheel-drive buggy trial for a thrill ride or raid-adventure in an exceptional setting. For a total wilderness experience, try our "bivouac" evenings.

This 9-hole course is flat and wooded, with numerous obstacles that can prove tricky. Beware, too, of water hazards and out-of-bounds shots, which could cost you dearly on the scorecard. A 250-metre course, approach green, and putting green are available for budding golfers. After the effort, comes the comfort. Drop by the Club House for a relaxing moment with friends: hot or cold drinks and snacks are available.

A joyful and relaxed atmosphere in this association of walkers who are determined to discover the country of Gié through the paths of the cross. Every Thursday and Sunday, the club's followers run by Gilbert Chauvin's city center, for ten kilometers through the vineyards, the rowing fields and the surrounding subwoods. Hikers from other places are welcome!

What better way to discover the region than by horseback? A ride in a horse-drawn carriage in the forest of Brissac, on one of the many hiking trails, or on the banks of the Loire at Blaison, will give the whole family a nice change of scenery. To deepen this adventure, Anjou Brissac Attelages also offers one or several days harnessed rides. On the program: discovery of the vineyard, visit of picturesque villages but also care of the horses. A beautiful experience 100% nature to live and to share with your family.

The Layon and Aubance hillsides, famous for their sweet wines, are a delight for two-wheelers. 13 circuits are listed according to their level of difficulty. Here, routes for all levels (blue, red, green) will take you through the many vineyards of the area to discover where it is good to taste the local wines, with moderation if you have to get back on your bike..

The circuit from Beaulieu-sur-Layon to Bonnezeaux, with a difference in altitude of more than 300 m and 38 km, promises strong sensations, doubled with aesthetic joys.

The interpretation trail of the Hyrôme valley is one of the many marked footpaths in the Loire-Layon-Aubance area. You can follow it over a vast area, leading up to the tower of the Guérin mill. There, in the heart of the vineyards, a large circular panorama reveals a landscape that seems to stretch out to infinity, as far as the Mauges when the sky is clear. It takes about 45 minutes to hike the 3 km of trails. A nice walk for young and old.

At 2 km from Beaufort-en-Vallée, this small village will be the starting point for recreational walks on an average hilarious of locomotion: The authentic Citroën Dyane with its lively colours. Six vehicles are to be rented all year round for a different discovery of the region, in love or group. We are embarking on a road book with several circuits with proven pleasures: route of the Loire Rim, pleasant forest, tourist sites (the tour is included in the ticket price), unavoidable picnic corners, etc… You can even book restaurant and lodging, or even get a picnic basket for an extra 10 € per person.

Under the direction of Jean-Pierre Forest, who has two participations in the Tour de France in discipline, flights in U.L.M. are safe. Initiation, discovery flights, remorquage remorquage or even taken of sight, everything is possible: minute initiation flight or discovery flight on request.

The club of Mayenne is the ideal place for discovering or expanding, canoeing or kayaking. No less than boats are available for courses, internships, rentals or competitions. The practice is on Mayenne (the club is located just on the edge, in the middle of the city), but also the Varenne, the Colmont or the Aron.

Aron

For the most sporty, a pond of 12 ha (very fish) is lined with a 2,50 km health course. The whole is around the tower Eugène Sue, in the centre of a 4,50 ha recreation area. A 18 hole mini-golf was built in the reliefs and moat of the old castle. Each summer, the tower receives artisan exhibitions.

For a first contact or for more seasoned riders, this equestrian farm offers horseback riding and walks around Sainte-Augustin.

From April to October, the Guitter family offers, on reservation, walks in the. Along the slippery paths, driven by the bumpy, a romantic walk, which can be conceived for a wedding, a special feast…

The walk through the creux and vallonés paths of the Coëvrons is more original than the ATV! A rare, chic and fun pleasure that the Highlands of René and Annie Renard offer for simple walks, feasts and other shows. However, it is for the young married that the period Mylord is particularly appreciated: Photos and walks, so many unforgettable memories of the sweet perfume of yesteryear.

:: the country of the ball of fort! It is a popular tradition of Anjou. So, enter one of the village circles. Go and see what's going on there. The department has more than 360 sports companies which have their federation (based in Mazé, so), their competitions and challenges… The ball of fort, here is a cultural institution! The goal of the game? Throw the ball gently on a curved track, preferably beaten. Méplate, that is, flattened on each side, traditionally made of wood and ringed iron, this ball weighs just over a kilo. Once launched, it will weigh from left to right to close closest - if the player is skilful - from the "master" (or "small", the equivalent of the jack). For players, the game, which is played in ten points, is most serious. She asks for address, concentration and patience. But it is also user friendly. Did you know? Wearing slippers is mandatory. You should not risk damaging the terrain! She often ends with a glass of wine, if that is the way it starts. Local friendliness and pride, you have been told!

A unique experience in communion with the sky... and with the splendors of the Saumur region's heritage as the winds blow overhead. Vineyards, castles, slate and waterways are revealed at dawn, in daylight or at sunset. In a shared gondola (up to 10 people) or on a private flight, allow between 1h30 and 3h to see, from a unique angle, the sun rise, shine and set over the countryside and rediscover superb landscapes. The team is always ready to adapt to your needs. It's an experience you won't soon forget.

How not to be charmed by the Loire, when your canoe slips silently between two sandbanks, under the flight of herons? These magical moments are proposed to you here, accessible by different formulas ranging from a simple trip or guided hikes to bivouacs lasting several days. On-site initiations, more sportive, are also possible. Outings are also organized by the club, on other French rivers and even abroad.

The Leo Lagrange Volleyball Club has been welcoming since 1964, with Leon Bouyer, the smaller and smaller Nantais volleyball. Its location, rue Gaston Turpin, behind the mythical barracks of the Joffre, makes it a club of hyper centre. Quality coaching (several volleyball state patents) takes care of young people in the category of chicks (- 10 years) until hopes (- 21 years). Senior teams evolve from the departmental level to the national 2 women. The club has 180 licensees that make up the various teams and this in all parity…

The centre de Ligue De de Prodigy welcomes the Pôle Espoirs des Pays de la Loire. The centre offers 3 different play areas: 6 short cover in greenset, 3 outdoor beaten land and 2 outdoor courts. Club-House welcomes the curious, because the level of play is often high, in regional hopes. It is also here the open GDF SUEZ of Nantes Atlantic in October.

The official supplier of the best sampled judokas. One of the clubs that has the largest number of licensees in France also enters into the category of young people. If the training policy has taken precedence over the greed of senior results, however, several major athletes have started on the ² in the Coidelle Hall, starting with Multi Barbara Harel. Several disciplines are available: Judo, ju jujitsu, Aikido, Iaido, Chanbara and Taïso.

This French boxing club, which is essential on Nantes, offers a complete approach to its sport, poorly publicized and highly technical for a combat sport. However, the educators, led by Thierry Bocquel, do not hesitate to work and often act in their space, on the first floor of the superb Coidelle Hall. The room releases smells of another time, old wood, worn varnish. Leisure or competition, courses are performed with the same passion every evening and Saturday. Progress is assured.

Aikido, Japanese martial art, mixes different techniques: the sword, the stick and the techniques of concentration, breathing. All techniques are designed to control the opponent, leading him to a fall and/or a capital asset. It is about channelling the movement, speed and strength of the opponent, using them without opposing them. From the traditional Japanese teaching of aikido of the founder Moriheï Ueshiba, the courses and courses offered by the Nantes association offer courses accessible to everyone, whatever the level. Old and beginner practice together in all friendliness. The club is affiliated with the French federation and offers adult and child courses.

Want a sports holiday? From discoveries, meetings and exchanges? In its catalogue, UCPA offers more than 60 sports disciplines to practice and discover all over the world. The UCPA is also a guarantee for sports equipment, the entire "sports equipment park" is being refurbished and in regular condition to facilitate your learning and pleasure at any time. Instructors like trainees test sports equipment for the biggest brands of skiing, surfing and miles… The rates are quite reasonable and take care of everything: equipment, accommodation, coaching, insurance… A good plan for those who dream of a great deal of air and full fitness.

The Club des Amis Divers is one of the oldest clubs in the Nantes region. The workforce is voluntarily maintained to a hundred people in order to preserve the mindset. Friendship and conviviality revolve around their underwater passion, all volunteers and actors. Explorations, travel and training from level 1 to level 4 are the most important of their activities throughout a season. Bottles, stabs, regulator are available for members and outings in fine days.