Water sports and leisure activities Provence

Come aboard the "Monte Cristo", the club's pride and joy, and discover the ocean floor, including a treasure hunt or a discovery day (for level 3 divers). "Diving for all" is Archipel's slogan. Whether you are alone, with friends, family or in a group, this diving center is made for you. The club offers you the opportunity to take your level 1 diving course during a weekend. Of course, your training is approved by the FFESSM. Initiations for children and various specialized training courses are also available.

Nature lovers and lovers of breathtaking landscapes will be delighted by these boat trips. Approaching the magnificent creeks from Cassis rather than from Marseille is just as wonderful, even more intimate. There are different formulas depending on your desires and time. The 3 calanques circuit lasts 1 hour. There are also three other very complete tours of 5 creeks (1h20), 8 creeks (1h50) or 9 creeks (2h20). Please note that groups of 20 people or more must reserve in advance.

The Avignon canoe kayak club has been paddling on the Rhône for over 40 years. Their base is located on the Ile de la Barthelasse, the activity is practiced all year round on the banks of Avignon and the surrounding rivers. It only takes a few sessions to feel at ease and to experience some sensations. It is a friendly club which organizes outings for its members. The staff are very competent and will listen to you. Sure that after your first outing you will want to join! A change of scenery is guaranteed, a breath of fresh air.

Plongée Passion is both a diving centre and a diving school, offering training and exploration to individuals, groups and children. State-certified instructors (^1st and^2nd degree) will take you to discover the hidden jewels of the Côte Bleue's azure depths to the islands of Frioul and Planier. Marlène and Patrick Michel have been living in Carry for more than 20 years. They know the local seabed perfectly and will quickly put you at ease. The team is friendly, jovial and very attentive, the equipment recent and of quality.

Locals call it Lac de Peyrolles, but it's actually a body of water, the former quarries having been transformed into a nautical base in 1997. Large grassy areas and picnic tables, sunbathing beaches, a fitness trail around the lake, and a refreshment bar - everything is in place for an enjoyable family outing. And let's not forget the water games and paddling pools for the kids, the beach volleyball court and the pétanque court - Provence obliges! There's also a water ski lift, where you can try your hand at knee boarding, water skiing or wake boarding.

37 km from Marseille or Toulon by the A 50 motorway or the CD 559, this centre is open all year round and every day to allow you to come and discover the most beautiful diving sites of the Gulf of Love, from Les Embiez to the islands of Marseille. Supervision and training are provided by instructors with a state certificate. Philippe the owner of the center is known for his kindness and his taste for teaching, he is surrounded by a very professional mixed team that will quickly put you at ease. The plus : the possibility to make night dives.

The centre is open all day long, all year round and the store team is on duty from 8am to 7pm. The instructors are at your service and will make you live their passion. Whether it is your first time or you have already confirmed your level, discovering the seabed will always provide you with sensations. From baptism to level 4 improvement, including Nitrox, Trimix... with examination, all formulas are possible. Accommodation is offered for any subscription to a long-term internship. The experienced and qualified instructors will guide you to the most beautiful spots that have made the reputation of diving in Marseille.

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.

Indicated from the village. To practice Rowing a complete sport of relaxation and glide. Internships and initiation.

It's almost like the Caribbean on Wave Island! France's^first aquatic theme park, Wave Island is a small paradise for water sports, an island of leisure activities to be enjoyed by the whole family on sunny days. Nearly twenty attractions are offered in the heart of lush vegetation. For thrill-seekers, head for the surf simulator on the world's highest artificial wave (DA WAVE, over 3.50 m high and certified by the Guinness World Records) and the giant slides. Those who want to relax or swim can do so.

If you dream of a little independence to sail on the waves in Hyères, we have the address you need! With its small fleet of 25 boats in summer, with or without a license, La Petite Flotille offers you day or half-day trips, without a guide. Some boats, equipped with a cabin, are particularly adapted to young children. For the more athletic, kayaks and paddle boats can also be rented. A second base is located at the small port of Niel. Julie and Cédric are very welcoming.

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.

The center was built in 1968 and renovated for the comfort and welcome of individuals, schools and sportsmen of the Val de Durance. It is equipped with indoor and outdoor infrastructures. Within its walls, a multi-activity pool of 25 m with 6 swimming lanes and a paddling pool. Outside the walls, there is a vintage diving pit, a 25 m Nordic pool and a multi-sports field. All year round, swimming lessons are given for children and adults.

If Massilia Plongée proposes, like all the structures, autonomous or supervised exploration dives on the most beautiful sites of Marseille, the master of the place, Mariusz is also a great specialist of tek diving. This is rare enough to mention. The training courses are well known and really very specialized, both for discovering this particular dive, which can be frightening, and for perfecting your skills at a high level. The center is located directly on the port of the Pointe Rouge, in fitted out containers where you will find all the conveniences: reception, showers, WC and changing rooms. Inflating is also done on site, for air, nitrox or even trimix. The boat is only a few meters away, ready to take to the sea for extraordinary dives. One of the rare addresses in the region for tek divers. Ultra-professional welcome and dive management.

The municipal sailing centre allows everyone, within the limits of available places, to practice sailing. The site hosts an educational centre for schools, a French sailing centre and a UCPA diving centre. The municipal sailing centre also cooperates with the educational centre for the sea during school holidays. Registration from 6 years old. There is no doubt that sailing will become even more important in Marseille in the run-up to the 2024 Olympic Games, which will see the nautical events taking place there.

Courses on catamaran, Optimist, HobbieCat and Pico Laser, the sailing school welcomes moussaillons from 5 years old. Internships are organised throughout the year, ranging from the simple contact of an Optimist to the HobieCat Twixxy catamaran regatta. For the most experienced, challenges are proposed by the SNEM in partnership with the clubs of the Estaque. Challenge of the Clubs clubs, Trophy of the charter charter, A man, a woman, a boat, The Regatta in Optimists. The club also offers sailing boats.

Being a member of the circle, the Rolls of Marseille clubs, is an unaffordable dream for many people in Marseille. An Olympic swimming pool, 2 other 25-metre pools, one of which is outside with seawater, a weight room, a sauna, a beach, a beach volleyball court and an exceptional panorama. Unfortunately, this dream has a price and is difficult for anyone to reach. Among the registered swimmers, the Cercle des nageurs marseillais has some great talents, champions. The CNM has one of the best water polo teams in Europe.

At the beginning of the Pointe-Rouge, every day in the beautiful season, you are here, palms for a good half day. The centre is open throughout the day and the store team ensures the telephone permanence from 8 am to 19 pm. Apart from explorations and courses, Evasion Sport also offers diving equipment and clothing, including through its «Balaena» store, a custom-made neoprene specialist and occase, including bottles.

Located in the residential area of Pointe-Rouge, 5 minutes from the coves and close to any trade, Atoll Club, whose instructors have been exploring for 24 years the most beautiful sites of the Marseille harbour, will make you discover the most unusual places of the seventy dives proposed. The Abbey Club is also 1 000 m ² of infrastructure to provide you with safe diving and a hosting place for up to 55 people.

The swimming pool of Frais vallon, located in a slightly outlying district, has the advantage of being very close to the metro, major roads and being very bright, thanks to the many portholes that run through its large mushroom-shaped structure, but which we call a sunflower pool. It should be noted that the roof is openable. Standard in size, the result of the national program for the construction of industrial-type swimming pools, launched in the early 1980s, its pool is 25 metres long and 10 metres wide. A large panel opens in summer to allow even more light to pass through. Although aging, the pool is well maintained. Only the schedules are inconvenient.

Close proximity, the swimming pool Charpentier is often frequented by firefighters whose barracks are adjacent. This may be of additional interest to some… For boys, however, between the nageurs and the firemen, the competition question is likely to prove impossible. Unless you are a Camille Lacourt in power. But sérieux a little bit. To make the most of this swimming pool, don't forget to comply with the safety and hygiene rules!

Established for almost a century at the Estaque, the Cercle de l'Aviron de Marseille is the sports association governed by the 1901 Act which took over the Marseille Marseille Circle. Originally composed of a rowing section, CAM has been enriched from a Boating section. The Cercle de l'Aviron de Marseille received the 3-star French School of Rowing for its qualities and collective values. Awarded by the French Federation of Rowing Societies, which regularly controls the criteria, this pledge of welcome, pedagogy, good equipment and security that makes the club pride, moreover discreet and good spirit in the regional races and championships. Club membership also includes access to a gym until 21 p. m. and after all these efforts you will have access, if you wish, to the club restaurant. This club is ideal for all those who have a crazy desire for a team break. Rowing is a sport where the French excellent on the international scene and by registering in the circle, which knows, you may become the new helm tricolore.

Sailing and Leisure are a group of owners of sailing boats whose key idea is to provide the boat, but also the skipper or train manager in a setting of discovery, sea, boat, nature in its shape leisure sailing. At the beginning of the Old Port, or L'Estaque outings are for all, so that the ones discover marine environment and the others improve or rediscover the touch of bar. On each sailing a skipper makes you share his sea spirit and human warmth and reports combine with joy of surfing. The stopovers and watered moorings of aperitifs and home cooking will take over swimming and savoury by large, relaxation and sun. Throughout the year, in roads of Marseille or coastal cruise, discover the îles du frioul, the blue Coast, the Calanques of Marseille and Cassis, the Green island, Embiez and the beautiful islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros. Combine with the warm welcome that awaits you: the day will be unforgettable!

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.

A small municipal open-air pool, it opens its two pools in the summer for residents and vacationers. A first main pool that can accommodate a large audience, from children to experienced swimmers, and a paddling pool dedicated to the splashing of toddlers. A solarium borders the pools for lounging between two swims. All summer long, swimming lessons, introductory and advanced lessons, aquagym sessions. A great way to spend a summer under the sign of sport.

Located on the Plage de la Pointe Rouge, 123 Kayak lets you discover the beauties of the Mediterranean Sea by kayak or paddle. With a wide range of offers (hourly or daily passes) and attractive sliding-scale prices, you won't hesitate for a second. The treasures of Marseille's coastline will hold no secrets for you: The Calanques National Park in the direction of Sormiou, or a trip along the Corniche with the possibility of being accompanied by a State-certified instructor for an introductory session in canoeing.

With thirty years of experience, Pierre Rambow and his team will take you to discover exceptional sites, the seabed around the Golden Island to the Lion de Mer, including the wrecks of the Anthéor barges or the Rubis submarine. The center, located on the Campéole campsite, is now open all year round. It is also accessible to non-resident divers and beginners, for a simple baptism or a real initiation.

Fed by the Mirail spring, Etang de la Bonde is the largest lake in the Luberon. Swimming is supervised from July¹ to August 31 on the main beach. In addition to the large beach near the campsite, there are a number of south-facing beaches at the foot of the Aleppo pine-wooded hillside, offering quieter, unsupervised swimming. In high season, it's best to go early in the morning. A few pedal-boats are available for the crossing.

What if you started windsurfing or foiling in Hyères? Here is a windsurf, windfoil and wingfoil school to start or improve your skills in the world famous spot of Almanarre. You can also rent paddles, kayaks, catamarans, optimits & mountain bikes or ebikes. On the spot a restaurant with a sea view overlooks the nautical base. Surfing enthusiasts can eat, relax or even take a dip. Possibility to stay at the International Camping at 50 m.

Le Robinson is the ideal place to learn kitesurfing, kitefoil and wingfoil. You'll have the chance to take advantage of two ideal locations: the bay of Almanarre and the bay of Hyères. Depending on the strength of the wind, your state-qualified instructor Thierry will choose one of these two Var spots. With 20 years' experience, Thierry runs this itinerant school between Hyères and Carqueiranne. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, come and experience the thrills with your teenagers!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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...