Water sports and leisure activities Côte d'Azur

During a 30-minute sea walk around the nearby Cap Nègre, discover the seabed of the islands preserved by the coastal conservatory and the Natura 2000 classified area, with simple comments on marine bio-diversity that can be understood by young and old alike. The boat, an Aquascope A8 - designed by the architect Jacques Rougerie - is unique, half submarine and half boat, with a capacity of 10 people which makes the experience really intimate, all in perfect safety.

Professional skipper, Damien Lescure welcomes you aboard his sailboat Adelante for escapades with accommodation on board. A race-cruiser, his 12m First 40.7 is efficient, comfortable and very well thought out. It can accommodate 4 to 7 people and has a kitchen and two showers, indoor and outdoor. The perfect option for an intimate, tailor-made stay away from mass tourism. Oriented towards nature, these authentic cruises will also be the opportunity to (re) discover the most beautiful creeks of the area.

Aboard a comfortable 16-meter boat (hot shower, toilets, air conditioning and hot and cold drinks available), Fabien and his team offer half-day trips, full-day trips with meals, as well as overnight stays with breakfast on board, departing from the port of Cavalaire. Discover with them the mythical wrecks of the Mediterranean: Donator, Greek, Togo, Ruby, as well as the Port Cros National Park. Beginners, opt for a snorkeling tour or for a first dive. FFESSM and SSI trainings are also available.

In the heart of an exceptional natural site, classified Natura 2000, at the foot of the rock, relax on the waters of the Argens in canoes and kayaks or on paddles. You will discover little-known, preserved and peaceful sites, far from the hustle and bustle of the French Riviera, even if one of the 2 routes will lead you to the Mediterranean. You can also discover the trails of the Maures and Esterel forests on foot or on mountain bikes and e-bikes, play mini-golf on a tree-lined course. Activities are organized throughout the season.

Alain and his supervisors offer you all the activities associated with diving, adapted to all levels: aquatic trekking, scuba diving, freediving, aquatic treasure hunting, as well as complementary training courses in scuba diving. They'll take you to discover the wonders of the water, its flora and fauna, and the most beautiful sites in the Mediterranean, located between the Massif des Maures and the Massif de l'Estérel, from Dramont to the Bay of Saint-Tropez. Smart offer: receive a €5 discount on presentation of this guide.

Lavandou Plongée's promise: to accompany you on superb dives, within flipper range and for all levels, with a team that has been a partner of the Port-Cros National Park since 1994. Safe immersion in unspoilt Mediterranean sites awaits you. The more experienced can discover some of the mythical wrecks of the Var coastline: the Donator, the Grec, the Barge aux Congres, the Togo, the Rubis, the Wildcat and Hellcat planes, Spahi, among many others... On request, the team offers special courses for recyclers!

The Fréjus coastline extends over 7 kilometres and offers several beautiful beaches. Five of them are located in Fréjus itself (les Sablettes, République, le Capitole, Port-Fréjus and the beach of the nautical base); three others are located in Saint-Aygulf (plages de l'Argens, des Esclamandes and de la Galiote). With its 800 meters long and its comfortable width, Saint-Aygulf is one of the largest beaches of the territory of Eastern Var. Nice for families, it is also popular with kite surfers and windsurfers because the wind is frequent.

It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Croisette, facing the Intercontinental Carlton and having undergone renovation work in the winter of 2018/2019. It still offers many activities for families: young children are welcomed at the baby club (paying) or the kindergarten (free) while adults can follow aquagym sessions (free) with the lifeguard or practice water sports (paying). Those who also want to reconcile a gentle way of life and work can also benefit from the deckchairs installed in front of the sea from the wifi (free). The beach restaurant has a fine menu with Mediterranean flavours that will satisfy the most discerning palates and appetites. A private beach that guarantees you a great time with your family.

Since 2009, Franco Marrone has been running the diving center with a team of experienced and passionate instructors. Open to all (big and small fish), the center offers sea outings aboard two boats: the D'Artagnan (30 divers) and the Aramis. A variety of activities are available, including palm-walking, scuba diving, underwater exploration and snorkeling. Our motto: "Dive in complete safety, in a friendly, family atmosphere"

Located in Cannes, AIRXKITE is a school and store specializing in kitesurfing, wingfoil, e-foil and stand-up paddle. The school offers courses supervised by experienced, state-certified professionals. Lessons take place in the open sea, from a safety boat, away from obstacles and crowds on the beach. AIRXKITE offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses, as well as supervised sailing sessions for added safety. Private lessons are also available, as are training courses adapted to your level of practice.

All the thrills in one place! Perfectly located, the Bandol Sports Nautiques base offers a range of disciplines, each more fun than the other, from the traditional towed buoy to parasailing, via jet-skiing or, more technically, the sensational flyboard. For the latter, a private instructor is imperative: ask for information to register. A film of your performance in parasailing is finally proposed to immortalize your flight.

The company regularly organizes sea excursions to the Corniche d'Or to discover the red creeks of the Estérel and Maures mountains, as well as to Saint-Marguerite Island, the largest of the Lérins Islands. Trips to Monaco and Saint-Tropez are also available. Departures are from the port of La Napoule or Théoule-sur-Mer. The company also organizes special outings to admire the pyromelodic fireworks.

Looking for a thrill on the water? Cannes Jet Location is the only place in the area to offer jet-ski rentals, right at the harbor! Whether you've got a license or not, you can take advantage of brand-new sea scooters, available for individual rental. For novices, introductory sessions are available, supervised by qualified instructors. And for the more adventurous, let yourself be tempted by the flyboard, a sensational machine that propels you through the air and underwater for a breathtaking adventure!

This professional diving centre, where each instructor has a state certificate and is a PADI instructor, offers international training. For beginners, the door to a different world is open. For experienced divers, thematic dives are organized. Within the limits of your training, you will discover ever stronger emotions. Diving is fun, adventure, discovery and challenge guaranteed. Original "adventure" boat trips, accessible to all, are also organized.

Mat & Eau Rafting is a small structure specialized in white water sports. The humor in the name we have chosen guarantees a good time. Mathieu Bresson, Lolo and their team of state-qualified guides offer you to discover activities such as rafting, canoe-raft (hot dog), kayak-raft (air boat), white water swimming (hydrospeed), aquatic trekking or canyoning. Requirements: be able to swim and be at least 8 years old (14 years old for hydrospeed). Special rates for groups and families.

This club offers various ways to practice rowing with a coaching of graduate instructors. Possibility of renting a boat for half a day as well as a day or for enrolling in internships - initiation, children and development.

Set off on an adventure with a team of certified seabed enthusiasts! They'll take you to explore the wonders of the Mediterranean, and believe them, you'll be in for a real treat! With Caroline and her team, every dive is a new epic, whether you go in the morning, afternoon or even at night. They even offer day trips with a light meal on the Lérins Islands. And best of all, it can end with a sunset barbecue at sea! The diving center is open all year round.

Rowing Club Cannes Mandelieu is a rowing club located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. It welcomes around a thousand amateur and competitive rowers every year. The club has a fleet of over 70 boats in perfect condition, ranging from single-handers to eights. It also offers qualified and certified coaching, enabling all members to benefit from competent technical support. The Rowing Club Cannes Mandelieu is open all year round, offering the possibility of regular or occasional practice. What's more, it's located just 500 metres from the sea, which will delight sea rowing enthusiasts. The club also offers introductory sessions for schoolchildren, recreational rowing sessions for youngsters and adults, training sessions for competition teams, vacation courses, rowing sessions for the visually impaired with the A.V.H., Sport Santé rowing sessions for women undergoing cancer treatment, AVIFIT (indoor rowing) sessions and training courses for instructors.