Water sports and leisure activities Picardy

You can't leave Fort-Mahon-Plage without trying out sand yachting on these vast stretches of sand! Eolia Picardie is the first sand yachting school in France, founded in 1985. Enjoy an exhilarating ride on a sand yacht on over 25 km of beach. Activities last between 2 and 3 hours, so you'll have plenty to see and do. Make sure you're properly equipped (warm clothing, boots or old sneakers, gloves and goggles), so you can take home some exceptional memories!

An enormous building, which has been displaying its 3,000 m² in the centre of Amiens for more than 20 years. Here, you will be able to eliminate the calories accumulated in the same waters as the greatest Olympic champions. Enough to be motivated! You will also be able to take out your ice skates, trainers, swimsuit and tennis racket. There are two ice rinks in the building, which can be transformed into a tennis hall or a handball court from time to time. There is also an Olympic swimming pool (50 m x 20 m) renovated at the end of 2019, a gymnasium, a judo dojo, a weightlifting room and an outdoor stadium with a mini synthetic football pitch. No more excuses for not doing sports!

The Saint-Laurent-Blangy nautical base offers great opportunities to have fun while discovering new sensations. On the program, in white or calm water, alone or in groups, young and old: kayak, canoe, raft, hydrospeed, hot-dog (inflatable boat) or air-boat. It's even possible to rent an 8-seater stand-up paddle board: it's better to get along with your teammates! You can also enjoy activities on land: mountain biking, archery, orienteering or golf disc. You don't know golf disc? This is an original and above all very physical sport where, all along a 9 or 18 hole course, you have to propel the disc with the strength of your arm and don't miss the target! All these activities can be practiced in the form of baptisms, short sessions (1h30), training courses or even full or half-day sessions. And as older children love to come and splash around, the leisure centre is particularly suitable for bachelor and bachelorette parties! If you want to enjoy the activities over several days, it is also possible to rent a room on site. So what are you waiting for to come and enjoy the sensations that this quality water sports base has to offer?

Aqu'Abb is more than just a pool, it's THE swimming center in Abbeville! The Olympic-size pool lets you swim without discomfort. The complex also has a 25-meter sports pool, a leisure pool, a diving pit and a paddling pool for the little ones. There's also a large 50 m slide and a small one in the paddling pool. There's also a wide range of activities for those who enjoy physical exercise in the water: aquagym, aquabike and aquarunning. And there's also a steam room, sauna and solarium!

After more than sixty years of existence, the Club Nautique de Wimereux is still going strong! In the French catamaran championship, a youngster came third. Private lessons in catamaran, windsurfing and funboard are available, as well as kayak, giant paddle and catamaran rental, not to mention sand yachting! A collective dinghy is available for family outings, and courses for all levels are organized from Easter to All Saints' Day.

Here you can enjoy fishing pond, a few children's games and boules. Some picnic tables are at your disposal; There is nothing to eat but there is still a snack. Free access.

Opened since 1934, the municipal sailing school allows you to discover the joys of sailing: monitoring, learning on optimist, dinghy, catamaran and windsurf. Courses are organized during the school holidays. All this in an exceptional area: the natural site of the Bay of Canche. Treat yourself to a kayak trip with a guide who will show you the secrets of the bay. The school is very busy during the holidays. Remember to book.

Would you like to discover Long, the Somme and Picardy slowly and silently, aboard one of the boats offered for hire by PLB (for Location Picardie Boat)? This is what you can do in groups of 7 to 11 people, for two-hour cruises or three-and-a-half-hour discoveries. The boats are silent, can be driven without a license and offer the rare promise of real immersion in a different space-time, at a gentle pace. So don't wait!

The Nautical Base hosts the sailing school and the Dunkerque nautical associations, in particular the kitesurfing and longe-côte club. It is located between Malo and Leffrinckoucke, on the edge of the Parc du Vent. At the Base de la Licorne, you can try your hand at sand yachting or kitesurfing, windsurfing, catamaran, giant paddle... Do not hesitate to contact the team who will advise you according to your level and your desires.

Young freshwater sailor or sea wolf, there is something for all ages (from 14 years old) thanks to the formulas proposed by the cruising school of the Centre régional de Voile Pascal-Leys. The choice of activities and formulas are numerous and you will always be accompanied by a professional skipper who will guide you in this discovery of sailing. This centre also allows you to participate in training for competitions, regattas and safety courses at sea.

At the Clos Fleuri water sports base, it is possible to practice a wide variety of water sports in complete safety and in a friendly atmosphere, in the natural setting of the northernmost seaside resort in France! Kitesurfing, sand yachting, windsurfing, funboat, stand-up paddle, kayak... Available for simple rental, these equipments are also to be discovered during training courses. Do not hesitate to contact the team who will guide you according to your desires.

The ideal place to spend a day with a family, provided of course that the sun is the party. Between the mini golf, the health course, the discovery pool, the plant labyrinth and interpretive itineraries, the possibility of climbing, you will have only an embarrassment of choice. The less sporty will also be able to enjoy the pleasures of fishing and the promenade.

A paradise for lovers of contemplatives walks. Two rivers, ponds, a marsh, Bruyères Park, which spans a surface of 80 ha and is managed by the National Forestry Office, have an important ecological wealth, and provide a valuable framework for who can see the beauty of nature. Rare species can be observed such as lying carnation or pine locust, or cross cows, sheep and donkeys.

To spend a good time near Soissons, nothing like rowing! Société Nautique Soissonnaise is there to accompany you in this outing, which promises to be a pure moment of pleasure, relaxation and sports effort at a time, under the careful and professional supervision of the club members. Note: the club can take the glory of its brand new Vice de France Minime in 2011: Jade Besse! Congratulations to her and her club!

Le Touquet beach, 4 km long, is the ideal place to try sand yachting. The discovery session is accessible from 12 years old. For courses, book 3 weeks in advance. The nautical centre also offers kitesurf, kite & wake and paddle lessons from April to October. In July and August, don't hesitate to try the longe-côte, great for the muscles and blood circulation. Le Touquet regularly hosts national and international competitions.

Created in 1965 by enthusiasts to make sand yachting accessible to as many people as possible, the club has developed to the point where it has won several world, European and French championship titles. Whether you are an amateur or an experienced sailor, the instructors are there to help you in your practice of sand yachting. You will discover an exhilarating feeling of freedom and a sensation of perfect harmony with the elements. On the beach, you can also take part in trips to the Bay of Canche or the Bay of Authie.

Since 1969, the Canoe-Kayak Club of Berck has been delighting sportsmen and women who love the sea. Thanks to him, you will be able to make many discoveries according to your level and your desires: desalination, eskimo roll, maneuvering of the kayaks, excursion in sea and river, school of paddle in swimming pool, outings kayak in sea, river and water level, paddle, competition in sea... You will always be accompanied by a qualified instructor. The activities are planned according to the tides and the weather.

A swimming pool that is universally accessible. You will find a 1,90 m pool, another 1,40 m with a bench seat and massaging jets, as well as a fun pool for the smaller ones. Whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, allow you to relax… The swimming Pool is also 25 sun loungers to enjoy the sun, two master swimmers constantly in charge for the monitoring of the basins and a collection of workshops and animation for babies, pregnant women, adult and senior gym, internship to overcome her aquaphobie and school of swimming.

Would you like to try your hand at coastal water walking (or longe-côte) during your stay in the Baie de Somme? Then La Rando Caouaise is the club to turn to! Everyone is welcome to try this popular coastal sport. Three types of outings are on offer: Santé (for beginners or those with health concerns), Remise en forme (for those who regularly go long-distance) and Cardiotonique (for those who want a more intense outing). All in a magnificent setting and a great atmosphere!

A genuine new-generation leisure center covering more than 6,000^m2. Within its walls, 4 pools, a waterslide, a wellness area and a gym are just some of the facilities on offer. And let's not forget the star of the show: a 20 m-deep semi-underground diving pit, visible from the outside through a huge picture window. The on-site team works hard every day to liven up the space with themed evenings and activities.

Of course, we cannot swim on the water floor of Breteuil, but the city has had an aquatic center since summer 2007! There is a swimming pool to make its lengths in peace, a balneo-playground with massaging jets, benches, wave balls and slides, a solarium, as well as a wellness area with sauna. Swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, aquagym or rescue techniques are available. The center also has a fitness room with cardio training and strength equipment as well as a diving club. 

The Opal coast and its pearl are 35 km away. Sailing tank, lawn hockey, kitesurf for the les
sports, walking, shopping, thalasso… Thousand ideas on www.letouquet.com. Once the necropolis of the Dukes
from Bourbon.

From the beaches of Cayeux-sur-Mer or Le Crotoy (depending on the tide), you can conquer the sensations of kitesurfing. The Baie de Somme kitesurfing school offers discovery and advanced courses, as well as private lessons with a simulator. All these activities are supervised by state-certified instructors. As a reminder, you'll take to the skies on a board gliding over the water, towed by a kite. A breathtaking experience!

Enjoy an unforgettable day out with the whole family! Swimming pool, bowling alley, skating rink, wellness, La Bulle has everything you need to spend a day having a blast. On 1,100 m²: traditional pool, bubbles, geysers, slides. Fun times with friends are guaranteed with bowling, go-karting or DJ evenings on the ice rink. There's also a wide range of themes to keep the fun going! If you're looking for relaxation or even more physical activity, a relaxation area is available as well as a gym.

This brand-new aquatic center is a state-of-the-art complex featuring a large 25-meter pool, a leisure pool with massaging jets, a 3-lane pentagliss, a paddling pool and a wellness area. Ideal in any season, for a family outing, a get-together with friends or just for the pleasure of taking a dip! The wide-ranging program offers a host of activities, from learning to ride an aquabike to organizing birthday parties and workshops to combat aquaphobia. In short, an address that has become a benchmark!

Built on an artificial lake, this nautical base will delight young and old alike! It's an ideal place to relax and have fun: lazing on the white sand, motorboat rides or, for the more sporty, a fitness trail, canoeing, a bowling green, picnics and lots more activities to discover! Once there, you can even grab a bite to eat between activities. As soon as the weather warms up, you can take advantage of this natural area for a stroll or a game of mini-golf. It's the perfect place to enjoy with friends or family.

The water ski cableway is a system of aerial cables that provides traction over 500 m with a speed of 30 km / hour and gives you the same thrill as a boat. At the water ski cableway you can practice from the youngest age, the disciplines of water skiing, monoskiing, wakeboarding, wakeskate and kneeboard. This spot is suitable for beginners who want to try out the sport as well as for riders who want to improve their skills. The instructors adapt to the level and desires of each. Don't forget to book in advance!

The Montreuil club is a breeding ground for champions, but not only! Without expecting to win a medal, tourists are welcome if they wish to discover the joys of canoeing. For the initiated, the club's speciality is white water slalom, but it is also the ideal opportunity to discover the region with the oars of a boat which will sail on the waters of the Canche. There are several formulas, from an hour's initiation to a one-day trip.

This is a particularity of the beaches of Dunkerque and of the art of living in Dunkerque. The coastline has 180 beach huts for rent, which are in great demand in summer. They can be booked the rest of the season, at the tourist office of Dunkerque Plage, place du Centenaire, by the week. There are 11 types of them, with different shapes, colors and illustrations. It's not just a shed where you store your parasol, balloons or windbreakers. We meet there to have a drink, admire the sunset... Not to be missed!

The capital of Flanders is a pleasant place to discover from the Deûle! Marin d'eau douce offers electric boats for hire without a license. You'll be able to enjoy unparalleled views and discover the city's architecture in a whole new way. You'll also have the opportunity to observe a wealth of wildlife, including herons, ducks and moorhens. For those who'd like to enrich the experience, it's also possible to book an aperitif basket. A cruise with friends or family that promises to be a most enjoyable experience!

Gravelines is the third largest marina on the Opal Coast. A former fishing and trading port, it has 450 berths divided into three distinct sites. Firstly, the Bassin Vauban, the largest site, with 220 berths, of which around 40 are reserved for visitors. Then the Quai des Islandais, with 152 moorings lined up on floating pontoons. The third, Anse des Espagnols, close to the Petit-Fort-Philippe lighthouse, has 78 moorings.

The 22-hectare Domaine d'Eclusier-Vaux is home to a marsh of exceptional ecological and landscape richness, set up as a showcase for the natural heritage of the Upper Somme Valley. The marsh is home to a curiosity: the anguillère. Nathalie and Jérôme run the gourmet restaurant and B&B in the beautiful lock-keeper's house. Weekend getaways are available for solo or duo travelers, so don't wait any longer!

The 27 ^th International Kites Meeting will undoubtedly be one of the flagship events on the Opal Coast in 2013. This year's theme will be "20 000 links in the air". So free to cerfs of imagination and invention to offer the audience new dreamlike creatures. The sky will cover all of the same colourful sails as the rest of the world, for an air and sea tour in 9 days. Shells, marine animals, crustaceans, turtles and giant octopus reinventing the sky as a giant aquarium.

On this occasion, several booths and numerous animations will be offered. Among other things, the Wind Garden, the Manufacturing Workshop, the School of Pilotage, the Wind School or the Children's Village. Don't miss this fantastic and singular rendezvous.

Programme 2013

Saturday, 13 April to Sunday, 21 April

From 10 a. m.: free flight, reception of delegations
14 a. m. -18 p. m.: megateam, demonstration of delegations, garden of wind, production workshops and school of pilotage, animations, village of children, village of tourism, quiz

Sunday 14 April

: great musical parade of kite flying across the city

Thursday, 18 April

: concert by Patricia Kaas at the Palais des Sports (rue Emile Lavezzari)

Saturday 20 April

20 a. m. 30-22 p. m.: concert at Espace Rose des Vents
: night flight and fireworks

The Longe-côte exists since 2005. Thomas Wallyn, a trainer at a rowing club in Dunkirk, is the inventor. Initially confidential, the discipline is more widely distributed by the association Opale Longe-côte. But what is it? It's a walking and water sport. The sportsman evolves upright in the water, immersed up to the waist. The efforts made are therefore substantial. The club also offers the practice of canoeing and kayaking in the river, as well as kayaking at sea. It is also possible, with an instructor, to learn to paddle.

For those who do not know the Longe-Côte, it is a promenade in the sea with a paddle. A rather sporting discipline, very well-known to the general public but which allows to combine physical exercise and discovery. The club of Bray-Dunes offers this kind of walks throughout the year, enough to explore the landscapes of the coast. A different way to visit this part of the region, leaving you beautiful souvenirs and perhaps some aches also!

The Centre Nautique de la Baie de Canche is a sailing club that also offers long-distance sailing and water-walking. The club's address is 32 allée des argousiers.

The nautical base offers the initiation and the practice of water sports. In addition to water sports, you can also try your hand at mountain biking, archery, blowpipe shooting, rock climbing, orienteering and even disc golf! Ultra popular in the USA, the goal is to throw a disc with the force of the arm in the direction of the holes to reach. It is also possible to take advantage of special packages to combine activities or organize events. Adventures and thrills guaranteed in this leisure center adapted to all!

20 km of beach are spread out for your pleasure. Water sports enthusiasts will be in paradise at the Club Nautique de Merlimont, which has been awarded the French sailing and sand yacht school label. Boating, fishing, sand yachting, jet-skiing, kayaking, stand-up paddle... They also offer boat and jet-ski descents. Training courses in sand yachting and other water sports are organized throughout the year. With speed peaks of up to 60 km/h: guaranteed thrills!

The Val du Riot leisure park is a polymorphous place. You come here to escape, recharge your batteries, breathe deeply and create a little bubble where you can quench your thirst. Created with both fun and education in mind, you can discover the flora and fauna, play in the playgrounds, at the small funfair, on the inflatable games, ride a pony, and discover the exceptional dovecote. The two ponds are ideal for carp and trout fishing.

Sail through the water thanks to this sport activity that is both peaceful and dynamic. This is an opportunity to discover this outstanding sport and to visit Montreuil as you have never seen them. Whether it's a discovery in calm water or slaloms in deep water, Montreuil's canoe club offers you to surf the Canche. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, it is always a real pleasure to practice this summer activity. For an initiation, a small walk, half-day or even a day, you can discover the canoeing at your pace.

The association Mer et Rencontres is a sand yacht school affiliated to the French Sailing Federation. It offers all year long sessions of sand yachting in the form of a 2-hour initiation (from 12 years old) or weekly courses (from 8 years old and during school vacations). The sessions are supervised by state-qualified instructors. They welcome all types of people (individuals, schools, associations, groups...). A good idea to do sports in the open air and enjoy the great beaches of the North!

This is undoubtedly the most beautiful swimming pool in the region! Right in the center of town, you can enjoy a pool renovated in 2013 with spa, hammam, solarium, swimming pool and leisure pool. In an Art Deco style with beautiful blue mosaics, the pool has been restored to its former glory after a long and ambitious refurbishment. From the bay windows, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the river Oise (we advise you to go at dusk...). It's a delight to relax in this former washhouse that became a swimming pool between the wars.

Have you always wanted to try scuba diving? You've come to the right place! Supervised by a team of professionals, you will be able to learn scuba diving in complete safety and according to the rules of the art. The club also offers to learn apnea. The youngest are welcome from 8 years old to follow an adapted and playful training. Sessions are organized at the Nautilus and Providence pools, as well as in the open sea on certain evenings of the week. A club like no other, with the smell of the ocean, freedom and discovery. The schedule, prices and news are regularly updated on the website.

Coming from an old gravel pit, the Sauvagine pond was dug on 11 hectares in the village of the three steeples. The varieties of fish are numerous: carp, pike, tench, roach, eel, bream. Attention: to fish, you will have to provide you with an annual or daily card. It is also possible to walk around the pond, in the calm that characterizes the city. The visitors' parking lot has about 50 marked out spaces, from where it is easy to access the pond by taking small paths lined with flowery fallow land.

All the pleasure of sailing on the round basin, a place suitable for windsurfing, canoeing, Optimist... Of course, the whole team manages the training and the animation of the different clubs, as well as the preparation of the boat licence. The groups have not been neglected since formulas adapted to leisure activities allow to spend a day in the open air while taking advantage of the numerous other activities of the base: mountain biking, rollerblading, archery, etc.

The centre is a complex dedicated to sport, leisure and wellness: sports swimming, swimming "pleasure", or simple moments of leisure with family or friends… It is also a form of cardio training and training platform, as well as all the standards of fitness courses. Finally, and what is perhaps the most pleasant, a spa that offers you throughout the year of body and facial treatments.

The Georges Daullé swimming pool and its pyramid roofs are an unusual part of the neighbourhood. It houses two basins and welcomes on Wednesday morning, from 10 a. m. to 11 p. m., the water garden for 3-6 years.