Water sports and leisure activities Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Oasis of coolness that this pool "La vie est belle"; here is the name of this emblematic pool - the Palmeraie - located on the island of Barthelasse in Avignon, with a view of the Bénézet bridge and the Palais des Papes. Of course, people come here to bathe and to lounge in season. Children and adults will enjoy strolling on the teak beaches, others will marvel at the fountains and slides. Sportsmen will brave the Olympic pool. For the hungry, there is a bakery and a pizzeria in the shade of the plane trees. Have a good vacation!

This activity of full nature in sea kayaking, accessible to everyone (from 7 years old), combines sport, nature, escape and discovery and allows to appreciate the riches of the Var coast otherwise, with a graduated guide. At Bandol, the departure of escorted outings takes place at the Capelin Beach.

Want to take to the open sea? Here you can rent RIB boats with a license and boats without a license. After a briefing on basic safety rules, you're off to explore the Côte d'Azur coastline. There are several possible routes: the east coast towards Nice and Villefranche sur mer with its harbor, and the west coast towards Antibes and along the Cap. If you're taking a day trip, head for the Lérins islands and their unforgettable charm.

Here's a place where nature rhymes with sport and good humor. Aquattitude offers a wide range of outdoor activities. Rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, paddles and electric paddles. They also offer walks and excursions, mountain biking and hiking with a guide/instructor. Aquatique is a dynamic, smiling team with a passion for its environment, which it never ceases to respect and protect. Open to all who want to experience nature and adventure.

Beauduc beach is a kitesurfer's paradise. It also lends itself to sunbathing, but whether you're a kiteboarder or a sunbather, access to the beach has to be earned. You have to follow a track in very poor condition, which is a bit hard on the shock absorbers, and at the end of the road there's a metal jig that prohibits vehicles from entering the area. Once there, the place is magical and wild, with a popular atmosphere reminiscent of the first paid vacations. One of the most beautiful places in the world! Don't forget your sun protection!

" The land view of the sea "is the (long) sight of this first magazine of Nautourisme, the word found by the writing bears its copyright. Posted in Sète, this real guide for boating and coastal tourism is a beautiful mag on glossy paper that comes every three months, time to wrap up a dream summary. To prepare its cruise, to trace its coastal circuits and its pedestrian promenades, the editorial line follows the canal on board. Reports on the coast along the coasts of France and elsewhere, evocative of port ports and port cities, that one discovers the time of a land trip with a selection of well-felt addresses, particularly in Marseilles… Other more technical sections on the pleasure, such as on board regulations for caboter in the 6 mile (Atlantic, Mediterranean) area, pages environment nature, focus on the history of navigation, on the present of these men and women who take the sea all year, for pleasure. On the Internet site, the coasting blog is packed with news, while the festival and festivals agenda, the small ads, the selection of books and the videos bring new ideas of stopovers and anchorages in pictures.

Located on the banks of the Etang de Berre in Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, 25 minutes from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, the Nautic Club Médéen offers an ideal setting for water sports enthusiasts. Since 1982, the association has offered a variety of activities supervised by passionate, qualified professionals. Visitors can enjoy water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing/foil, towed buoys, wing foils, sailing, paddling and sea kayaking. The club has the latest equipment to guarantee a quality experience.

Located in the bed of the Durance, on the municipalities of Curbans and La, this artificial lake was bottled in 1975 by EDF. The water plan is also fed by the water from the leak canal of the electricity production plant which flows into upstream. A 17-metre dam, used to regulate the waters of the Sisteron canal, was built downstream. You can stay in one of the two campsites on the East Bank, on the side of Cubans. Fishing is permitted in certain sectors (see conditions), like canoeing and bathing. Côté la Saulce, its west bank, consists of a relatively steep land dike. During migration in April-May and August-September, many naturist settled and observed birds with long views. The north bank has a relatively quiet plateau.

This aquatic space is dedicated to free swimming, sports, learning to swim and leisure activities. It offers modern equipment adapted to all needs. Within its walls, there is a 25m sports pool with 6 swimming lanes, a leisure pool with a counter-current river and bubble baths, and a play area with an outdoor slide. Activities are offered according to a schedule, whether you want a gentle workout (aquagym) or a more tonic one (aquabike). A great way to have a good time in a family and wooded setting (park nearby).

This lovely pool located just a few minutes walk from the Pointe-Rouge harbour is the only outdoor pool in town. Open only in the summer for this reason, it is an ideal setting to cool off and allow your children to have fun in complete safety. The pool is ideally located, very close to the sea, which does not spoil the pleasure of going there. The swimming pool has two pools. Accessory dispensers are in place for people who have forgotten a necessary accessory. Take your precautions, the sun is beating down.

Several daily departures for walks, "discovery" tours of the Côte d'Azur and its riches, from Menton to Nice or Italy, but also for moonlight outings, snacks and fishing trips at sea for which you will have to be early. Please note that in case of bad weather, the outings may be modified or cancelled. An excellent idea for discovering the coastline and playing the role of a sailor for a day.

Founded in 1990, this school has demonstrated its seriousness and expertise. It is the ideal place to take the plunge when you want to get your boat license. Different options are available: the pleasure boat licence, coastal option, allowing you to sail up to 6 miles from the coast, and the offshore extension allowing you to go further offshore. Registration is as simple as possible within the school. The schedule is then available online. The school, facing the sea, of course has a training boat that will help you get started.

The CNTL Club House is a restaurant located in the heart of Marseille's Vieux Port, offering a magnificent view of the surrounding yachts. Although primarily intended for club members, it also welcomes visiting customers with consistently high quality standards. The restaurant, called "O2Pointus", offers a varied and surprising menu, renewed every month, offering a journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean with a modern touch. The menu will satisfy the most discerning gourmets, who can discover it "day by day". "O2Pointus" also offers turnkey party planning services. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner, and reservations can be made by calling 04.91.33.81.40. The CNTL Club House is a must for sailing enthusiasts and gourmets looking for a unique culinary experience in an exceptional setting.

The Verdon offers its white water and its landscapes! And there's nothing like canoeing to enjoy it. To make the most of it, Gaëtan offers you the opportunity to discover the lower gorges of the Verdon by canoe, with your family or friends. The proposed trips are easy, suitable for all levels, even if you are not sporty, and take place, in flat water, between the dam of Sainte-Croix du Verdon and the dam of Gréoux-les-Bains. It is really a moment of pure pleasure and discovery of the canoe and the landscape.

The pool is part of the «René Magnac» complex belonging to the Marseilles City Hall, which delegates management to DSP (Public service delegation). The swimming pool has extensive opening hours, Saturday and Sunday including, and opens early in the morning! CSPS also organize courses in Gym and others (get information at the swimming pool). A swimming school is also open for children as well as a section swimming with palm trees and a safe and rescue section. Finally, those who wish will be able to pass the BNSSA to the René Magnac complex.

This nautical base is specialized in the renting, the initiation and the excursion in jet-ski, with or without boat license. From a 20-minute session to a half-day trip to the Var coast from Cavalaire to the fort of Brégançon or Porquerolles, the formulas are adapted to everyone's desires. Water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and towed watercraft sessions are also on the program, for beginners as well as for experienced sportsmen. Try also flyboard, flyride and jetpack, to transform yourself into a flying fish.

A large, modern and complete aquatic center, the Briançon water sports center offers its users infrastructures adapted to sports and leisure activities. It is equipped with 2 sports pools of 25 m (indoor and outdoor), an indoor balneo pool with recreational facilities (jets, slides, counter-current river), an outdoor recreational pool and a well-being area. Activities are offered all year round according to a dedicated schedule: aquabiking, aquagym or swimming lessons for all levels for children and adults.

Discover all the pleasures of water sports with Nikaia Water Sport during the summer season. On the program: wakeboarding, stand up paddle, flyfish, sea kayak... to take full advantage of the pleasures of the sea while being supervised by a professional team. If you want to get some height, try parasailing or fly boarding. Prices are very reasonable, with packages available by the hour or according to the number of participants. The opportunity to rediscover the Promenade des Anglais in a more fun and sportive way.

The Incontournable peninsula is located in the south of Hyères. If it is a resort par excellence, the peninsula has been able to preserve unspoilt and idyllic landscapes. Its few kilometres in length still require several hours to walk on foot, so La Petite Flotilla proposes to explore its beaches and cliffs in kayaking! At the departure of the Port or Niel port, you can embark on the kayak of your choice.

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Do you feel like knowing the French coast from all angles? There is a lot to bet, however, that you haven't yet tried to walk through its coastline! This activity, which is all too often reserved for visitors of passage, nevertheless offers an original and new perspective on familiar landscapes. At the beginning of the Bandol base, you can rent a kayak at the time or half a day to explore Bandol Bay and why not that of Sanary? The brave can reach the Ile Rousse and the island of Bendor. Packages are even available to rent kayaks at sunset!

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The water plan of Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée is every summer an ode to freshness offering several activities, from swimming (free) to multiple water sports (pay). You will be able to initiate the joy of kayaking, at the buoy unless you prefer to rent a transat to perfect your tan? Also on site, find games: table tennis, table tennis. Not to mention the area for picnic with family and the bar to fill large soifs or creux.

AVN04 is a dynamic association that offers you all kinds of nautical activities, from a schooner ride at sunset to crossing the lake to go to the Bauduen market, private lessons, training courses or baptisms to discover sailing. You can also rent a windsurfing board, a paddle and a maxi paddle, a kayak or a group boat. Perfect to enjoy the lake at the rhythm of sailing.

Thanks to Jean-Baptiste, an experienced instructor, you will be able to quickly obtain your "coastal" and/or "inland water" boating license. On the theoretical side, it takes place in a classroom, on the practical side, you will go to the water and the canal near the Musée départemental Arles antique, with a 5.80 m Merry Fisher! The advantage: free and unlimited online tests. It is also possible to take the offshore license which allows you to sail beyond 6 nautical miles from a shelter. On the program: four days to learn how to use nautical charts, the compass...

Would you like to admire the fabulous bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer in a new light? Thrill seekers will be served with parasailing and can continue the pleasure with a Sofa ride. For the sporty ones, you can rent a paddle and a kayak at reasonable prices. Sailors will be delighted to spend a memorable day on the clear waters of the bay by renting all types of boats: with or without license and yachts.

Patrice Liotier, trainer and examining board for the state diploma of jetski and towed vehicles instructor, offers you to pilot a jetski or, more original, a seakart: a machine that gives you driving sensations close to those of a karting, but on water. In this structure, you can also practice Flyboard and discover another novelty, the Flyride. For the sea kart, the 110 HP version can be driven without a coastal license. Different tour formulas are also proposed, with breakfast or lunch.

After a briefing intended to initiate you to the practices and techniques of parasailing, you will be able to fly above the waves, in complete safety, under the canopy of a huge parachute. You can go alone, but also with two, three, four and even five people. This ten-minute panoramic ride will allow you to enjoy a unique view of the Bay of Saint-Tropez from about 500 meters from the shore. New sensations guaranteed for all! New: the GoPro option allows you to leave with a nice souvenir of your flight.

This sailing school, created more than 25 years ago in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez by Yves Jean, a ski and sailing instructor, offers a range of catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks and stand-up paddles for rent. ski and sailing instructor, offers a range of catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks and stand-up paddles for rent. It offers courses on all these machines, in private lessons or in group lessons, for beginners or improvement, all this in a magical place and in a family atmosphere. So take the plunge, the material, pedagogical and meteorological conditions are all there for a successful learning experience!

Today surrounded by a beautiful posidonia meadow, the boat Michel C was 39.25 meters long and 5.75 meters wide. In the 1900's, while crossing the harbor of Hyères at night, in a thick fog that made visibility impossible, it was hit by another ship. The Michel C sank in a few minutes, leaving only enough time for 11 of its 12 crew members to jump onto the deck of another ship which managed to reach Toulon. The wreck, which extends over about fifty meters, is accessible to divers with at least Level 2.

Some believe that the ship was sunk by the German army during the Second World War. Others claim that it was wrecked during work at sea. The answer remains uncertain to this day. But the fact is that the wreck of the Cimentier is, after all, one of the few accessible to beginners (Level 1) in scuba diving. With little swell and no current, the site is submerged between 5 and 15 meters of water, offering excellent visibility. A very nice diving site in Porquerolles not to be missed during your vacations.

Located on the beach of La Courtade, the Iléo Plongée center has been taking beginners or experienced divers to the sea for 20 years. You will be able to make your first dive, to register for a training course to improve your skills, to follow instructors with a DEJEPS diploma in underwater trekking or to rent equipment to dive independently. You will be spoilt for choice and the dynamic and professional team will advise you with a smile. What are you waiting for?

Vincent Lagaf', best known for his television appearances, is also a water sports enthusiast, with the creation of the famous Cavalaire race to his credit. He decided to transmit his passion for flyboard and flyride (flying personal watercraft) to the general public, with the foundation of the 1st flyboard, hoverboard and jet pack academy in France, open to all, beginners or already initiated. Sensations guaranteed with this board connected to the turbine of a motorized watercraft (MWV) that allows you to soar through the air!

This diving center, specialized in technical diving and deep diving, nitrox, trimix and rebreather, offers exploration dives at all levels and training courses from beginner to instructor. Gwenaël Hanout, DEJEPS, will take you on half-day or full-day trips aboard the Maeva, an 11-meter boat for 11 divers, equipped with all the diving equipment, to discover the most beautiful underwater world between Saint-Tropez and the Golden Islands, and to explore the sites of your choice, as à la carte dives are preferred.

The inter-communal swimming pool is family oriented and welcomes occasional and regular swimmers all year round in a 25 m covered pool. It also offers the possibility to swim in the open air in its outdoor pool, to slide down its water slide in the open air and to enjoy the surrounding green spaces. All year round, a team of lifeguards supervise swimming lessons (initiation and improvement), help fight against aquaphobia (fear of water) and lead aqua gym and aquapalms sessions.

Port-Cros National Park offers a wide range of activities, including partner boat hire. Visitors can explore the island's magnificent coves and crystal-clear waters by renting a boat. What's more, the national park has launched a new digital tool, the Destination Port-Cros Porquerolles website, enabling visitors to discover all the region's ecotourism offerings at the click of a button.

Port-Cros is a town in the Port-Cros National Park. For diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, there's a company called Beach-Tours that offers boat trips to the island of Porquerolles. They are a partner of the Parc National de Port-Cros and specialize in cetacean watching, being certified for the Pelagos sanctuary. They also offer boat rental in Hyères. They are based at 31 rue Victor Micholet in Toulon.

The Grand Bleu aquatic center, set in an exceptional green environment, offers modern facilities suitable for everyone. Swimmers will find a 50 m heated open-air pool with 10 lanes, a 25 m heated open-air pool with 5 lanes and massaging jets, as well as a paddling pool for the little ones. A beach volleyball court and weights room invite you to vary your sporting pleasures.

Sail by electric boat on Lake St. Croix, starting from the village of Malartic, for a picnic, a fishing game or simply a walk, to discover the castle of Aiguines, the new village of the Salles-sur-Verdon, rebuilt following its sinking, in 1973, then the gorges du Verdon, before diving for a swim in the turquoise waters. Several boat models are at your disposal, up to 8 people on board. 

Frédérique and her team would like to take you off the beaten track and share with you their passion for nature sports in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, by offering you exceptional sea kayaking trips (during the day, at sunset and on full moon evenings), paddling (individual and giant) with or without supervision (initiation, hiking or yoga paddling), Polynesian pirogue, mountain biking (muscular or electric), hiking in the heart of the Maures forest or along the coastline

This school centre, located in the heart of the Touristra holiday village (accommodation possible), offers more than thirty diving sites, from beginners to experienced divers, which can be reached within 5 to 30 minutes by boat. It specializes in the exploration of mythical wrecks such as the Ruby, Togo, Donator, Greek, Espingle, Poursuivante and Tell, from level 1. He does not forget the beginners, children (minimum 8 years old) and adults, who can acquire a diving training until the passage of certificates and certifications.

The entire team of the club will help beginners and certified divers alike to discover more than 30 dive sites from the bay of Saint-Raphaël to the reserve of Agay. This scuba diving school, which is equipped with 2 dive boats, has a changing room, a store, an inflation station and a classroom. In July and August, every 15 days, you can share convivial moments during a night dive with fireworks. You can also try out the underwater scooters for a fun session on the surface of the water!

After more than fifteen years spent on the coast of the Island of Beauty, Siglinde and Pascal have returned to the continent since 2011. From May to September, they leave their Savoyard mountains for Bormes-les-Mimosas, and offer truly "privileged" dives. Far, very far, from the concept of bubble factories, they invite you to intimate outings in very small groups: no more than 4 divers per outing. Note that the boat is available for hire with a skipper: whether you are a diver or not, you have a place on board!

Discover the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean. Board the Ar'guevel (an old 11-meter fishing boat) and head for the underwater paradise of Port-Cros National Park. All dives are done according to FFESSM standards. The diving club offers first dives but also, through its training center, level 1, 2 and 3 certifications. You will also be able to practice, under the supervision of the school's instructors, snorkeling or apnea, either for initiations or underwater excursions. Divine.

The underwater path allows you to discover the richness of the fauna and flora of the sea bed, still preserved. From the beginning of June to the end of August, bring your mask and snorkel and follow the guide, between the buoys, equipped with descriptive panels. You can do this hike without the guide, but it is advisable to be in pairs or groups. Then walk a few meters to discover the village of San Peyre, with its fishermen's houses and its Lovers' Cave.

This is one of the main agencies that organizes almost all the activities possible in the calanches of the National Park, with starting points from Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. On the program: all the via cordata, climbing, pendulum jump, guided tour by electric bike from Marseille, stand up paddle and canoe kayak rental in the different creeks, snorkeling in palm hike in La Ciotat and on the Friuli islands.... The site is complete and reservations can be made very easily online. Gift vouchers are available and company seminars can also be organised. A way to discover the creeks dynamically.

Come aboard Rivage Croisière, the eco-friendly adventure catamaran designed by Groupe Arnal! With its 400 HP Cummins engines and futuristic design, it combines the pleasure of sailing with respect for the environment. Whether you're looking for a dream day, a crazy half-day, a romantic sunset or an evening of fireworks, this jewel promises magical moments at sea. Swimming, snorkeling or simply lazing about, everything is planned to offer you a memorable getaway. So hoist the sails!

Since its foundation in 1984, Port Gardian has been welcoming yachtsmen who sail in the Mediterranean and offers 22 berths for fishermen, 153 berths for rental, 111 for leasing and 84 for passage. Friendly and good-natured atmosphere. Warm welcome at the harbour master's office. The famous church of Les Saintes, 200 m from the quays, has been used for centuries as a bitter for fishermen and boaters. Many services are also available.

The Solari family has designed this magnificent 12 m hybrid boat to help you discover the Calanques in peace and quiet. Traditional cruises are offered all year round, with a special feature in summer: the apéro-baignade. In the calm at the end of the day, swim in the clear blue waters, then share a drink offered by the crew in a convivial atmosphere. The trip lasts two hours before returning to port. A very smart and pleasant outing, and an eco-responsible one at that!

The Louis GO water sports base is located in an exceptional and particularly protected setting, in the middle of the steep cliffs of the Roquebrune rock. This municipal water sports base for canoeing and paddle boarding is supervised by state instructors, a real plus. Different formulas for renting canoes and kayaks and paddle boards are available, but it is advisable to book 3 or 4 days in advance. The only requirement for this type of activity is that you know how to swim! A shaded picnic area is at your disposal.