Sports and leisure activities Saint-François

The sensation of being a bird, gliding gently over the lagoon, carried by the slow, stable flight of a pendulum ultralight: that's the experience you'll have under a delta wing, comfortably seated in the back seat! Gaëtan, the pilot, is an enthusiast who knows how to make you enjoy the flight. The little extra: the stability of the motorized cart, suspended from the wing, makes the ride even more enjoyable (when the wing moves, the cart remains stable). Several flight formulas are available (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes), allowing you to discover this activity.

If you're a thrill-seeker, after a 25-minute flight over Grande-Terre, you'll be harnessed to your instructor. After the big jump at an altitude of 3,000 m, you descend at a speed of 200 km/h for 35 seconds of free fall! Afterwards, you'll enjoy 5 to 8 minutes of descent under sail, to take in an unparalleled panorama worthy of the most beautiful postcards! You can even get a video and/or photo option of your jump. Please note: a medical certificate stating that you have no contraindications to skydiving is required.

This service, offered by Jenna and Stéphanie, allows you to combine a ride, a swim and a picnic in one of the ten most beautiful lagoons in the world in Saint-François. These boats are shaped like giant donuts, with a barbecue in the middle, are equipped with a 6 HP engine and can be driven without a boat license. After 10-15 minutes of training, you will be a real pro. The donuts have a Bluetooth sound system, parasol, flat anchor, inflatable bar and can accommodate up to 10 people. Everything is taken care of, you don't have to manage anything. Catering service on request.

Sea trips aboard a 25 m catamaran. The excursions take you to Petite-Terre or Marie-Galante. Program to Petite-Terre : departure 8am, 1h30 crossing, swimming in PMT, meal on the beach, guided walking tour of the island, and return around 5.30pm. Marie-Galante : departure 7h30 for a 2h crossing, guided tour by bus, meal, rum tasting, and return around 18h. The Capresse, a 15 m motor catamaran, offers excursions to Marie-Galante and private outings (12 passengers). Reservation on line or by phone.

The program includes first flights, sightseeing flights, flying lessons, instructor training, aircraft rental and aerial tours over the Caribbean islands... Because it's more beautiful from above! The archipelago from the sky, an original way to discover the islands alongside a pilot in a two-seater microlight. Up to 4 people can fly in patrols. Several sightseeing tours are available. The fleet also includes gyrocopters, which look like small helicopters and offer an appreciable panoramic view.

The excursions are done on board a catamaran. Departure in small groups from the marina of Saint-François at 7am or 7.15am depending on the destination. With a little luck, you may see dolphins and whales during the navigation. Bring a bathing suit, a towel, a T-shirt, sun cream, a head covering... to enjoy the crossing at its best. The catamarans are also available for tailor-made events on Sundays in the heavenly lagoon of Saint-François.

Located in the heart of the seaside resort, the golf is designed by the famous American architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. Its 18-hole course, on 5 990 km², completely renovated in 2011, extends between coconut trees, sandy bunkers and artificial lakes. The ergonomics of the course is just as convenient for competition as for the tourist golf. The most pleasant slots remain mornings and late afternoon. Two golf professionals are available every day of the week. On site, sale of games equipment (balls and tees). Shop on site.

If the approach to the port is narrow, shelter for boats is provided with, on arrival, a friendly atmosphere, shops, boutiques and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The marina is located in the heart of the town. It is distinguished by its modern infrastructure. It has been recently renovated and can accommodate up to 220 boats with 7 new floating pontoons, all equipped with water and electricity points. You can reach it by boat via the "passe champagne" when approaching from east to west.

There are around twenty dive sites to discover on the Vaisseaux and Roches merveilleuses banks, on the outskirts of the Petite-Terre islets nature reserve and on the island of La Désirade (schools of barracudas, sleeper sharks, stingrays, turtles...). The team offers morning and afternoon outings in a relaxed atmosphere, giving you the time to build up the confidence you need to take the plunge if you've never dived before. The program includes introductory dives, baptisms, discovery dives and exploration dives.

This easy 9 km walk links Anse à la Baie and Anse à l'Eau, in the north-east of the town of Saint-François. The start is at the parking lot of the first cove. From there, a path, first tarred then dirt, will lead you first to the chapel of Baie Olive, then to the second cove by following the coastline. At Anse à l'Eau, the trail makes a small loop, which is not mandatory, before turning back.

Excursions are based on the discovery of flora and fauna. Choose from full-day or half-day quad or buggy tours. The route takes in beach, forest and swamp. Tours are adapted to participants' wishes and abilities. B license required for the 300 ^cm3 buggy, A or B license for the 250 ^cm3 quad. More sporty than the buggy, the quad requires about 15 minutes to get the hang of. Before coming, please bring your license, closed shoes, water bottles, a change of clothes...

In partnership with many service providers, Nico proposes excursions and guides according to the wishes of each one. This multilingual adventurer knows his subject perfectly and provides precious advice to each visitor. He proposes a vast choice of excursions on the island, by sea or in the air: visit of Petite Terre, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes, l'îlet Caret, La Désirade, rides in 4x4, quad, buggy, kayak, ULM, acrobatics, canyoning, diving, discovery of cetaceans, catamaran but also rental of lodgings and cars...

Depart from the Saint-François marina for a day of dreaming and relaxing in the lagoon with family or friends. The structure offers four small boats that can accommodate up to nine people and can be sailed without a boating license. The comfortable saloon boats are equipped with a large bench seat, ladder and barbecue. Also included in the rental price are a cool box (with ice flakes), a floating bar for aperitifs at sea, bathing French fries and music via a connected loudspeaker.

Take to the skies by microlight or gyroplane from the Saint-François airfield and discover Guadeloupe and its dependencies in a whole new way, with breathtaking scenery. We offer a range of services, including introductory piloting lessons, first flights, sightseeing flights and video recordings of your exceptional experience, so you can treasure your memories forever... Our geographical location allows us to fly over Guadeloupe in complete tranquillity. You'll discover why the Caribbean Indians called Guadeloupe Karukera (the island of beautiful waters).

This is a wind tunnel flight that recreates the conditions of a freefall jump from an airplane but without a parachute! The flight takes place in a large 6-metre high transparent glass tube, without vertigo or fear of heights. You benefit from a 360° view. The duration of the flight in the simulator is equivalent to 2 parachute jumps made at an altitude of 4,200 meters. The activity is accessible from 5 years old, whether you are sporty or not and without a medical certificate (except for those over 65 years old). See the pre-flight instructions on the site.

With years of experience in tourism and leisure activities on the island, Julie and Nicole offer a wide range of services to help you enjoy moments of relaxation and discovery throughout the Guadeloupe archipelago. The program includes day trips on sailboats, kayaks and jet skis, mangrove tours, encounters with cetaceans, deep-sea fishing, canyoning, diving, kayaking, cruises, water scooters, speed boats, saloon boats, U.L.M. flights... In short, over 50 activities and a ticket office for inter-island shuttles.