Sports and leisure activities New Aquitaine

The Charente-Limousine Chemin de Fer association offers you the chance to see some superb scenery. From Confolens to Manot (18 km AR) or from Roumazières-Loubert to Manot (15 km), you'll ride over the vertiginous Pontarand viaduct before a steep climb, and cross the Charente from the Laplaud viaduct. All in all, it's a great family outing, with fabulous views of the Charente's diverse landscapes.

The Grande Prairie waterway is a place to get out into the green and escape into contemplation for a walk. The loop around the water is three kilometres long and is a delight for joggers, cyclists and pedestrians. There is a children's playground, tables for family picnics, toilets, a refreshment bar for hot or cold days. Swimming is supervised on weekends and in the summer, and the sailing school is set up there. A large car park is available for users, as well as a parking area for motorhomes.

Here is a family equestrian centre as you like where children are very welcome.

Did you know that France's largest obstacle course was inaugurated on May 14, 2022 in a communal forest in Saint-Lon-les-Mines? Stéphane Bijard, alias Bije, its founder, invites you to experience the special forces. The objective is simple: challenge your limits! Bootcamp, parachute jumping, orienteering, individual and group courses at different levels with around 30 obstacles... And a military-inspired dark zone that demands psychological, technical and physical commitment. Would you like to try it?

Golf d'Hossegor is a golf club located in Soorts-Hossegor. It offers a quality golf course and modern facilities. The club organizes regular competitions in which members and visitors can take part. Facilities include a reception, changing rooms, driving range and caddy-master.

Just 5 minutes from Biarritz and Anglet town centers, 9 clay and hard courts and a mini-tennis court are set in an exceptional dream location between the forest and the ocean, with panoramic views of the golf course, lake and pine trees... You'll enjoy the clubhouse and in situ, you'll be able to take lessons, for children, adults, individual lessons... And maybe meet a few tennis VIPs who are discreetly training.

Aquabike, prenatal aquagym, swimming school and courses, aquaphobia, water jump, restaurant, fitness classes, balneotherapy area... The UCPA Aqua Stadium in Mérignac is a great aquatic and sports destination! While the complex has been designed to control, reduce and optimize water, heating and electricity consumption, it is also a national competition center. With over 100 slots of aquatic and fitness activities supervised by UCPA instructors every week! Take public transport to get there.

Agence les Corsaires organizes exciting geological hikes led by Pierrick d'Alleman, an FFFM-certified geologist with a passion for rocks and ancient history, who takes even the most daring hikers on a journey into a world that reveals the existence and secrets of a 65-million-year-old ocean of rocks beneath our feet. On the program: the cliffs of Bidart, Biarritz, the Hendaye coastline, La Rhune, Mondarrain, Artza Mendi and the fossils of Urculu.

Between the ocean and the Izadia ecological park, Anglet's Skate Park extends over 2,500 m². Here you can practice both skating and rollerblading. There are two bowls and a street area with slopes and other modules. BMX is also available, and helmets are compulsory. Right next to the Skate Park, there's an area dedicated to toddlers, where they can skate. It's easy to get to, with ample parking and catering facilities.

Center de danse LAROCHE is a dance school located in Limoges. The center offers dance classes at various levels, from 1st to 4th degree, as well as practice classes and Zumba. Center de danse LAROCHE is highly rated, with a score of 4.8/5.

If you can swim 25 meters, treat yourself to a Polynesian pirogue ride in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure! Calm and fun for some with a simple tour of the bay, sporty with sensations in the waves for others in a pirogue, wave ski or even an inflatable Stand Up from 4 to 8 places - guaranteed sensations! You can also opt for a kayak and learn the basics of navigation, followed by progressive sessions. From initiation to perfection in all these activities, for all ages and budgets...

I love this hike, which can be completed in half a day. When you leave the village of Bonloc in the direction of Saint-Esteben, keep an eye on the kilometre marker: at the Saint-Esteben milestone (3.5 km), take a small road to the right. And you can stop the vehicle as the road becomes a path: after crossing a stream called Garraldako Erreka, the world is yours! This ascent takes around 2 hours and is accessible to all.

In the land of canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Périgord has opened France's first river-based Stand Up Paddle rental school. Stand Up Paddle or SUP is a new water sport, an outdoor leisure activity derived from surfing. It's practiced on long, bulky, highly stable boards with a large paddle. A great way to get out on the water, it's fun, easy and accessible to all, and is said to keep you in shape. Initiations, accompanied descents among medieval castles and prehistoric remains are on the program.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the race, as our qualified guides offer you a variety of experiences, from simple walks to multi-day tours, as well as exciting workshops such as trapper or igloo building. They'll share their expertise on the local flora and fauna, revealing animal tracks and helping you discover the territory. Fields days are also available for experts.

A pond that alone warrants a visit, and an after-midi ! This pond at 12 ha offers supervised swimming in the summer and the after-midi ! It has been fitted out, you will find diving boards, pedal boat rentals, as well as the possibility to practice windsurfing and even pêche ! Many games have been provided for children, who will also be able to go for a pony ride.

The ascent to the estives is a major event for the valley, and the signposted route is only the lower part of the transhumance from Arette to La Mouline. This route juggles between the cluses and the departmental road. From Arette, follow the right bank of the Vert and climb towards the Cazaurang farm, near the Hourat bridge, to reach the defile between the Sudou peak and the Soom de Liorry. The scenery is grandiose and surprising.

Christian Paris, a professional fishing guide traveled around the world to satisfy his passion. A passion that he proposes to send you, on site, on the edge of the Green, in his home or abroad. His cottage is at the heart of an exceptional hydroelectric network, within a radius of less than 15 kilometres, where flows from 1 ^st category rivers (one hundred kilometres) as prestigious as the Gave, Aspe, D, Le Season, the Lourdios, with a beautiful density of fario trout. Learning of fly fishing techniques. Possibility abroad, from the end of the fishing season in France, especially in Austria, in high-quality hotels, in September or October.

Located at the Cirque d'Anglas, a historic climbing spot in the Ossau valley, the site is easily accessible (at the end of the small road, passing in front of the supermarket, close to the center, on the D918), while retaining its wild character. With a height of some fifteen meters, it now offers 6 new routes for levels 4 and 5, adding to the fifty or so already existing routes. Since the 60s, climbers have attempted to climb the crags at Arudy, making it a training rock before the Ossau cliffs.

Since 1967, the Pôle nautique de Soustons-Plage has been an institution in the Landes for welcoming groups. With transport and accommodation service! Otherwise, you come for a few hours of surfing from the age of 7, to try your hand at windsurfing from the age of 5, to try out the mini catamaran, rent a canoe, kayak or paddle or sign up for a 12 km ride on the current. Count 3 hours for this outing on the water in the heart of the Landes forest (without reservation).

The Lakhoura peak rises imposingly from the horizon, offering a breathtaking spectacle of nature in all its splendor. Located on the border between France and Spain, the Lakhoura peak dominates valleys including the Belagua valley, the Saint-Engrâce valley and the Arres d'Any limestone massif, with peaks such as the Pic d'Arlas, Table des 3 rois, Ansabère and Sierra de Alano. This walk follows the border ridge between Pierre-Saint-Martin and Pic d'Orhy, crossing the gateway to Béarn and Haute-Soule.

This club is an address known to all racquet sport enthusiasts. Both easily accessible and with a large parking lot, the place offers quality facilities. Indoor and outdoor tennis courts, squash, badminton and even padel. There's plenty of room to sweat! After a lively game, you can have a meal with a dish of the day or sip a cold drink at the bar, open all day. The club also offers training courses during the summer to help players progress.

It's a distant descendant of jeu de paume, and one of the racket sports that burns the most calories! The club in La Rochelle has refurbished its courses, offering ideal conditions for all sportsmen and women. As an endurance sport, it can be played at any age, and there are plenty of opening hours! Prices vary according to peak and off-peak times. Mini squash tournaments are also offered on Friday evenings, as well as summer courses. In addition, the club has developed a number of activities linked to the outdoor pool. These include swimming lessons for children and adults, and aquagym.

Located in Coussac-Bonneval, Haute-Vienne, Ferme Équestre du Puy is a family-run stable offering individual riding lessons. Lessons are given according to the classical or ethological method, and a novelty is offered with the principles of the School of Légèreté. The farm extends over 10 hectares, including 4 hectares of woodland, offering numerous opportunities for riding. Boarding options are also available. Ferme Equestre du Puy also offers equine animal mediation, ideal for developing the senses and regaining self-confidence.

Created in 1898, the Stade Rochelais is the flagship club of the region with regard to ovalia. The "Yellow and Black" team evokes spectacular excitement beyond the borders of the West. At each reception, the Marcel Deflandre stadium - with a capacity of 16,000 seats - is in effervescence! Large crates, songs, yellow and black flags and unavoidable bagnards set fire in the galleries. This year, the Rochelais Stadium remained in the elite. Now led by Jono Gibbes, the team can always count on one of France's most loyal audiences and a training center dedicated to performance.

Club Athlétique Briviste Corrèze Limousin Association (CABCL) is a rugby club located in Brive-la-Gaillarde. The club has a website where you can find information on teams, news, events and ticketing. CABCL has a governance structure with a Supervisory Board and a Management Board.

The historic stadium of Biarritz Olympique (B.O), the famous rugby club that plays in the Top 14 and Pro D2, has 9,500 seats for a total of 13,400, plus 500 parking spaces. Boasting state-of-the-art facilities, including stands, catering, changing rooms and a store, it hosts national and international matches all year round. The park is also a training center for the future rugby elite. A lounge is dedicated to cocktails, with a wine, beer and soft drinks bar. All the fixtures calendar online.

Dax is home to Union Sportive Dacquoise, a sports association that offers rugby. The club has recently been promoted to PRO D2 and is determined to build a competitive team. They have a website where you can find out more about the team, upcoming matches and results. The Maurice Boyau stadium is the venue for home matches. The club also offers season tickets for those wishing to support the team throughout the season.

Stade Montois Rugby Professionnel is a rugby club based in Mont-de-Marsan, in the Landes region of France. The club has a website where you can find information about the professional team and the players.

Sporting Union Agen Lot-et-Garonne is a rugby club based in Agen. Rugby fans can enjoy intense, unforgettable moments at matches held at the Stade Armandie. The club also has a store where fans can find the latest collection of clothing. For those wishing to attend matches, tickets are available from the Armandie stadium ticket office. The club has its own sports staff, as well as a staff to support the players. The club's history dates back to 1908, when Union Sportive Agenaise and Sporting Club Agenais merged to form Sporting Union Agenais. The club adopted the blue and white colors, enabling it to play several sports under a single umbrella.

This ski lift, one of the best equipped in France, regularly attracts high level training courses and regional or national competitions. Specialized wakeboard operators will welcome you and help you to progress, on a water surface protected from the wind in the middle of nature. Kneeboarding (the simplest activity) is a water sport that consists of sliding on the water in a kneeling position on a board. You can try water skiing and wakeboarding for the more adventurous. A double pulley allows people over 10 years old to try it.

It offers a variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. Adults can participate in ballet classes focusing on postural maintenance, while children aged 8 and over can take ballet classes. Teenagers can also take part in ballet classes. Couples can take classes in Cuban salsa, rock, jive, samba, cha-cha-cha, paso doble, rumba, quickstep, tango, waltz and ballroom. Individual dance classes are also available, with choreography for madison, charleston, rock/jive, samba, tango, cha-cha-cha, jerusalem, etc. The school also offers tap dance classes. Trial classes are offered and enrolment is open all year round. Private lessons and special private lessons for weddings are also available by appointment. The school is run by Nathalie, a state-certified teacher and choreographer in ballet, Latin dance and standards.

Surfescapade is a surf school located in the town of Tarnos. The school offers surf lessons for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Lessons are given by experienced and passionate instructors. The school also offers bike rentals, in partnership with Cyclescapade.

The Aéroclub d'Aire-sur-l'Adour offers sightseeing flights and flying courses. Glider, microlight or plane (1 to 3 people), how would you like to get into the air? The 30-minute flights give you a chance to fly over the Tursan region around Aire-sur-Adour. We'd be tempted by a discovery flight in a two-seater glider to enjoy the silence. Shared" flights are more à la carte. Always a good idea for a gift!

The association was created in 2006 on the initiative of Catherine and then Maxim, to share their passion for swing dances: Lindy Hop, charleston and jazz rootz. Whatever your level, come and sway to the rhythms of jazz and blues! Workshops are organized around different step and guidance techniques, but leave plenty of room for improvisation. The team also organizes workshops, an annual festival (the Swing Art Festival) and regular events to bring enthusiasts together for wild dance parties. Let's groove, baby!

La Grange aux Livres is a bookbinding workshop located in Florimont-Gaumier. Run by Anne-Marie Mamet, the workshop offers bookbinding, gilding and restoration services for antique books and documents for private and public customers. They also carry out artistic projects on commission, such as guest books and wedding albums. La Grange aux Livres also offers bookbinding courses and workshops on request. The workshop participates in antique book fairs in the region, notably in Dordogne, Lot and Gironde. They specialize in different types of bindings, ranging from classical to "Bradel" bindings, as well as bindings with or without nerves. La Grange aux Livres also offers a small stationery shop, with albums, notebooks and cardboard boxes.

The Comité Départemental du Tourisme Equestre offers a wide range of activities and services for riders. The region's equestrian facilities, including riding schools, pony clubs and owner-operated stables, offer the ideal setting for horse riding. The region's thousands of kilometers of equestrian trails offer the opportunity to discover the wild beauty of the Creuse on horseback. For those wishing to stay on site, a wide range of accommodation is available for riders and their horses. Whether you're looking for classic boarding, a retreat for your companion or a place to raise a foal, you'll find the right formula for you. Finally, the region's breeders are on hand to advise you in your search for the ideal horse.

The Écuries stables are located between Marche, Combraille and Plateau plateau, over an area of 21 hectares. Gaël Vallaeys, a professional rider in full competition and national rider from TREC heads her stables. On site, teaching, galops passage, competition CCO and TREC, internships, walks, hiking, pension and horse husbandry… Two quarries, a roundabout, a cross. Lodging of children, capacity 11 young people aged 6 to 13. The stables are also a équestre relay.

Certified Gîte de France and recognised by the National Committee of Equestrian Tourism. Beginners and confirmed, enthusiasts of moonlight walks or circuits on the edge of the ocean, cavaliers of one day or one week, all will be served and happy to discover the Gironde with four legs - yes, horses have legs! A centre with very complete services to combine sport and culture by offering the route des Des and François-Mauriac road.

Stéphane and Georges, who are passionate about equestrian tourism, create four- to six-day tours that include visits to sites, museums, caves, local gastronomy and accommodation in gîtes. The horses are authentic trekking horses, and the saddles are by Gaston Mercier or Forestier, as good as armchairs! Last but not least, Joëlle Fournier welcomes you to her gîte and offers riding lessons and courses.

Pessac offers a wealth of opportunities for horse-riding enthusiasts. The Fédération Française de Randonneurs Équestres (FREF) offers training and certification for riders, as well as membership licenses that give access to trail riding and equestrian leisure activities. Members also benefit from discounts at affiliated riding schools. FREF is affiliated to the FSGT, a multi-sports federation, which enables members to take part in other leisure activities. Associations can also join FREF/FSGT and benefit from third-party liability insurance for their activities. Equestrian tourism professionals can join FREF and issue individual rider licenses. Membership and insurance rates vary according to the package chosen.

From spring to autumn, this equestrian centre offers rides lasting several days in the Limousin mountains, from the Monédières to the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches. The Ferme d'Eymanoux also offers introductory or advanced courses in horse-riding on a package basis and courses lasting from half a day to a week, for members and non-members alike. A programme of activities (carnival, festivities, competitions...) is organised throughout the year. A charming four-room gîte with two bedrooms can be rented (typical architecture of the region, terrace and private garden of 280 m).

Children aged 4 to 11 and their parents can come here for a breath of fresh air on a pony. During the school vacations, they can come every day and choose between a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or on the back of one of the eleven ponies of the equestrian club to discover the woods of Saint-Pierre on their valiant steed. No reservations are necessary, and you can sign up on the spot on the day. Rides depart every half-hour.

A vast circuit of karting to take yourself for Prost or Senna... There are some of all sizes, helmets are provided, one does not have more than to accelerate to beat speed records. The reception is friendly, you can drive as well for half an hour as for one hour. Ask for the group rates, from ten people and open all year long, every day, enough to come back very often. Sensations and safety guaranteed on the indoor/outdoor circuits thanks to the supervision and advice of qualified instructors.

Once you arrive at the parking lot, at the level of the water tower, walk down into the valley, between the river Auxance and the cliffs of about 20 meters. The place is perfect for hiking, fishing, mountain biking and... climbing! A hundred of fully equipped routes are available, from 3b to 8a. Do not hesitate to explore the different sectors to find your happiness. The access on foot is easy and will suit the whole family, even the youngest.

" The Yacht Club de Pau, under the sponsorship of Titouan Lamazou is first and foremost a cub for exceptional lovers of tradition. It's goal is to share this legacy that we have had privilege, to revive and to offer our members the opportunity to sail on board sailing boats "entrusts the men of this creation. This creation is carried out in an extension of the Association Class America project F 1, founded 6 years ago. This has made it possible for a few enthusiasts to start over the last few years in the redemption and restoration of superb sailing boats from the America class. And the club wants to amplify the movement and bring together béarnais and Basque, sailing enthusiasts, to give them the opportunity to embark on these legend boats.

Since 1977, the Rabouan family has been sharing its passion for horseback riding with everyone, even the very youngest, from the age of one. The infrastructures are amazing (two covered riding arenas, three careers, two initiation rounds, a natural cross-country course) and the activities are varied (rides in the heart of the forest, dressage, obstacles, pony-games). Natural horseback riding is the main focus. Two gîtes and dormitories are available with home-made organic and local meals.