Water sports and leisure activities Provence

If you are looking to discover the Verdon in a sporty and original way, you will find what you are looking for thanks to a team of professionals passionate about their environment and their job. They propose you a range of varied activities such as canyoning, aqua hiking, climbing, via ferrata, river swimming or white water. Beginner or expert, there is something for the whole family. The team is at your service to make you happy and offers you the pictures taken during your activity! You will leave full of wonder in your eyes!

The FFESSM, Fédération Française d'Études et de Sports Sous-Marins, based in Marseille, is a recognized organization that oversees a multitude of underwater activities. Whether as a leisure activity or in competition, you can practice scuba diving, freediving, underwater archaeology, underwater photo/video, marine biology, underwater field field hockey, fin swimming, underwater orienteering, underwater fishing, underground diving, pool sports diving and target shooting. In short, it offers a wide choice of exciting activities to explore the depths of the sea under expert guidance.

This naturist club, affiliated to the French Federation of Naturism, offers its members various activities, including of course naturism on the beach of Piémançon. But the environmentally friendly association also organises "clean beach" operations twice a year (in season twice a month), tree planting, etc., in addition to various outings, evenings and holidays. All year round (in winter, it's not easy to practice naturism!), the members meet at the Tournesol swimming pool in Arles for an hour of naturism in the warmth!

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Tree climbing, paintball, speed cross, etc.: the activities in this adventure park are quite diversified. Nine courses in the trees, playful and amusing for children, sporting for the older ones, are dedicated to tree climbing as well as more than 125 workshops and games, with complete equipment provided. A nocturnal acro-branch is organized every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August. A relaxation area with a refreshment bar, under a shaded terrace, is at your disposal.

This municipal swimming pool is located near the Longchamp district, just behind the famous Saint-Charles high school. It is one of the most accessible swimming pools from downtown. It is moderately frequented and it is very pleasant to go there. Various water activities are organized there: lessons, aquagym, baby swimmers... The supervising team is very nice. A 25m pool will allow you to do your laps in 5 lanes. Big plus not negligible, a solarium welcomes the swimmers for even more relaxation. If by any chance you have forgotten an accessory, a vending machine is at your disposal. The hours are convenient and the pool is open on Sundays.

This nautical base was recently developed and fitted out on the initiative of the municipality. In the heart of a preserved, wild and windy region, discover the pleasure of sailing on the fresh and pure water of the magnificent lake of Sainte-Croix du Verdon. At the Cadeno Plage, you will be able to practice in complete freedom many water activities: canoe, kayak, pedal boat and standup paddle! On the spot you will also find a car park and a snack bar.

Swimming, basketball, sailing, kayaking, water sports, senior gym, musculation, gym, aquaphobie, roller, dance, hiking, rugby, tennis, pre-school school, toddlers'gym… the list is long and meets all tastes and levels. Thanks to the sports and leisure activities of the city of Toulon, both small and young, young and old alike will find an activity to their image or their desire. A documentation to download on the Internet, or call for any information! You can play to combine shape, health and pleasure!

Whether you are a dive lover, beginner or a level, this club offers different formulas for all levels: baptism of diving 48 €, initiation with monitor 55 €, mini course 3 diving 150, self-contained diving, crossing of levels 1, 2, 3, professional training and PADI certification (full rates on the website). The Var is a wonderful site for scuba diving, and there are plenty of places to enjoy!

Located in a district dedicated to sports, near the Pins d'Alep stadium, the swimming pool of the same name dedicates its infrastructure to the practice of swimming and aquatic leisure. It is equipped with a single covered pool of 25 m long, with swimming lanes to do its lengths, as well as games to have fun in the water. All year round and according to a dedicated schedule, the team of the place dispenses swimming lessons, sessions in water garden intended for the toddlers, as well as an accompaniment to the aquaphobia (fear of water).

Polynesian canoe (Va'a) has become a full sport for years. A long time organized in a folk party, these contests involved Polynesian, with pride and joie de vivre, in its natural environment: the Ocean. Polynesian canoe is a sport that is practiced in individual (V 1) or team (V 3, V 6 and V 12). This sport combines power, physics, strategy, knowledge of the sea and a perfect team spirit. It is also practical in individual terms. There are different types of tests: Endurance races on the high seas and speed races. To find out about the Va'a, go to the website!

The commercial port pool is composed of two basins: an Olympic, outside, is heated and its many lines of water allow each swimmer to find a corridor adapted to its rhythm of swimming, the other a 25 x 12,5 meters pool. The bathing cap is compulsory and only the bathing slip is allowed for bathing. Please note for fans that this swimming pool offers swimming courses, meetings for seniors and gym.

The wonderful sea and harbour of Toulon give you the desire to practise rowing? Go to the Toulon rowing club in leisure or Practice year round, withdraw information and registration form, or simply get a phone call for any information. On site you can discover the facilities (changing rooms, musculation room, tank) and boats. To register: 2 identity photos, a medical certificate for the practice of rowing, established for less than three months, 3 curly envelopes or an email address; for minors a certificate "knows swimming".

Departing from the Tour Fondue Port de la Madrague, this new structure, which belongs to the owners of the small flotilla in Giens, offers four different tours to discover the coastline around Giens, the Golden Islands or even Brégançon. Special mention to the naturalist trip, to observe marine animals in the Pelagos sanctuary. The captain, Julien, is a friendly professional who knows the area by heart. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, he will be happy to answer you. A recommended address!

Of all the canoe rental companies, these are the nicest and they offer the most attractive and longest routes. We have tested it for you! Count 2 hours to cover the 8 km while taking a break in the small square halfway. The children love the small dams, a guaranteed sensation, but in complete safety! The return journey is by bus and your personal belongings are well protected in a waterproof container. You can choose between 2, 3 or 4 person canoes (with 2 young children for the last one). We provide you with life jackets.

Two pools 50 m and 25 m in a good child atmosphere and from the end of June: outdoor slides, footbath and bungalow with sale of drinks, ice creams. The aquatic centre, with its indoor swimming pool and outdoor play area, allows the Bollénois to spend pleasant moments of relaxation in the sun, on the lawn. Their children can have fun on the slides and other water games at their disposal, all in a very holiday atmosphere, near the palm trees and other bamboos. This area is an undeniable tourist asset.

An original approach by César Magault, a state-certified sports educator, to help you discover the fauna and flora as you descend the Durance. He accompanies each group for an adventure along the water, another way of discovering the landscape and villages crossed, the fauna and flora. You will embark in canoes for 2 or 3 people. Kayaks are available for more experienced people. 2 courses, 8 km between Lauris and Cadenet for which it takes about 1h15 of navigation and 18 km from Lauris to Puy-Ste-Réparade for 3 hours of navigation.

This is the main beach of the town of Marignane. A pleasant 600-metre long beach offering lawns and sand. A supervised swimming area awaits you, as well as numerous facilities such as football and beach volleyball courts. The wind often blows here, making it an ideal playground for kitesurfers, windsurfers and water sports enthusiasts in the broadest sense. It is likely that the place will become a training ground for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The part delivered to the gliding enthusiasts is forbidden to swimming. Fitness area with a dozen devices free of access for the most sporty. A beautiful place to relax.

The fishermen of Grillon manage the small rivers of the Enclave des Papes, in the north of the Vaucluse, an area entirely surrounded by the Drôme. The majority of these rivers are in first category fish, and totally reciprocal. To be noted on the commune of Grillon in the heart of the Enclave, the lake of Lez, a site particularly well adapted to many animations promoting fishing. Spills of overcrowded trout. No need to go there for a family swim, it is strictly forbidden.

Located 1 km south-east of the village, this is a very pleasant place to fish. It extends over 2 hectares. Of course, trout are the main attraction. On the shores of the lake, you can enjoy picnics and beautiful walks, as this is the starting point for hikes to the Gorges de la Nesque. A GR bridle path joins the GR9, taking you to the ^12th-century chapel of Saint-Michel, which is well worth the detour. In the gorges you'll discover a world like no other. Fields of lavender, Provence's blue gold, stretch as far as the eye can see.

Here's an original way to explore the Cité des Papes: by canoe! Boats can accommodate up to four people. Departures are from the Île de la Barthelasse. With a few strokes of the paddle, you'll approach Avignon's famous Pont Bénézet bridge. As you paddle along, you'll be able to admire the city's historic monuments, which are even more impressive when seen from below. For a more natural outing, you can continue along the meandering Rhône river.

A leisure area, spread over 18 ha, developed on the water with a nautical area to enjoy the joys of swimming and an environment conducive to fitness. Are at your disposal: a sailing school, courses from 11 years old from April to October, supervised swimming in July and August. Guinguette, reception room, shaded terrace. A nice place to relax to spend the day, plan the picnic, the cap and the petanque balls.

Founded in 1947, the SNA is an institution in the heart of Avignon and one of the largest rowing clubs in France. It is not for nothing that it has won the title of "^1st French Club" several times. In addition to the competition, the management team offers introductory courses. You can try out different boats, from the "skiff" (solo) to the "eight", including the "two without coxswain" and the "four scull". Rowing is a sport that can be practiced at any age

This lowland river rises at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and flows into the Ouvèze after 32 km. It is the most regular of the department's small rivers. Its waters, long used to run mills (paper, flour and madder) and spinning mills, are now used for agriculture and leisure activities such as fishing and canoeing. The clarity and quality of the water, and its constant temperature of 13°C, make it a first-category river. Its waters have long been renowned for their trout.

This lake is a godsend in the region. Supervised swimming, water sports activities, waterside picnics, children's games, snack bars, pedal boats and even a fishing spot - it's all here! In July, free, no-registration sports sessions are offered for all levels! On the program: muscular awakening, pilates, adapted cardio..

For meditation, around the lake or at the top of the Dune, a remarkable landscaped site offers visitors walking and discovery trails in a preserved natural setting. All year round, you can enjoy the variations with the seasons. From the heart of the reed beds, you can watch the ballet of kingfishers in the morning, the swallows that come to drink, the cormorants that dry their feathers on the Esplanade steps... On warm summer evenings, there's even an open-air cinema and sometimes a floating concert!

The club offers dives in the region's magnificent sites, with professional supervision and perfect knowledge of the sites. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the team is welcoming. The club also offers training courses such as Padi Advanced and freediving. The equipment is recent and of high quality. Customer reviews are mostly positive, highlighting the warm welcome, safety and quality of the dives.

Water Glisse Passion is a water ski club located in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, in the town of Les Issambres. They offer a range of water sports activities including water skiing, wakeboarding, baby skiing, towed buoys, no-licence boat hire and pedalo hire. The watersports center has been awarded the Famille Plus label, which means that it offers activities suitable for families and children aged 3 to 12, supervised by qualified staff and using appropriate equipment. Cash, credit cards and vacation vouchers are accepted.

Sardinaux Evasion is a canoe and kayak rental service located in Sainte-Maxime. They also offer water sports activities such as pedalos, kayaks and paddles. The Sardinaux Evasion nautical base has the Famille Plus label, which means they offer activities adapted to families and children aged 3 to 12. They accept cash, credit cards and vacation vouchers.

Water Glisse Passion Pampelonne is a canoe-kayak rental service located on Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle. They offer water sports activities for all thrill-seekers. They accept cash, credit cards and vacation vouchers.

Located on the beautiful Nartelle beach in Sainte-Maxime, Water Glisse Passion is a water ski club offering a variety of water sports activities to suit all tastes. Activities include waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakefoil, towed buoys, rental of pedalos, kayaks and individual and giant paddles, as well as parasailing. In addition, La Nartelle beach offers numerous amenities such as free parking, private beaches, beach snacks and restaurants, summer bars, public toilets and showers, and a shuttle service for boats wishing to disembark.

Located in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, H2O Paddle is a stand-up paddle school offering a wide range of water sports and leisure activities. Stand-up paddling is a unique way to discover the Mediterranean coast and get in touch with nature. The school offers courses for all levels, taught by a state-certified professional with a passion for paddle and board sports. In addition, excursions are organized to discover the most beautiful landscapes of Provence, including the Calanques de Cassis and the landscapes of the Parc National des Calanques at sunset.

Vincent and his team welcome you all summer long to discover the joys of water skiing, wakeboarding, wakefoil and baby skiing. For those who prefer thrills, towed buoys are also available, with a variety of activities to share with family and friends. For those wishing to explore the Var coastline, the base also offers boat hire without a licence. The Water Glisse Passion club, located on the port of Les Issambres, invites you to discover its "museum" retracing the history of the passion for water sports. You'll also find numerous shops, restaurants and bars nearby, as well as private beaches.

H2O Paddle is a stand-up paddle school located in Cassis, Provence. The school offers a range of services including stand-up paddle lessons, paddle tours and sunrise and sunset paddle sessions. Lessons are given by a state-qualified professional with a passion for paddling and board sports. He'll guide you along the water, from Marseille to La Ciotat, via the calanques of Cassis. More than just a leisure activity, it's a real immersion in nature that awaits you.

Saint-Raphaël offers a unique experience with Rand'eau, a leisure park located at Port du Poussai. Rand'eau offers a variety of activities, including Water Fun, a supervised excursion that takes you to the region's most hidden spots. Enjoy natural pools, caves and secret coves. This attraction is ideal for families and friends aged 6 and over (must be able to swim). Advance booking online is recommended. Rand'eau provides a guide, drinks and watertight telephone canisters. Participants should bring their own swimsuit, closed-toe shoes, towel and good humor. Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be postponed or cancelled. Rand'eau is located at Port du Poussai, boulevard du sémaphore, 83700 Saint-Raphaël.

Castellane is a town in the Gorges du Verdon, known for its outdoor activities. Among these activities, rafting is very popular, and Tonton Rafting is one of the local providers. Tonton Rafting offers rafting trips and water tours. Visitors can enjoy these activities at any time of day.

Located in Martigues, Xiphias Big Game Fishing offers big game fishing and tuna fishing charters. You can rent fishing boats and enjoy a unique experience at sea.

Marseille offers many possibilities for water sports enthusiasts. Jet Ski Low Cost is an affordable jet ski and boat rental company. They offer different models of jet-skis, ranging from 120 to 180 horsepower, with rates varying according to rental duration. Jet skis are available for groups of 3, and a license is required for rental. In addition to jet skis, Jet Ski Low Cost also offers boat rentals to discover the calanques from Marseille to La Ciotat. Please note that jet skis are strictly forbidden in the Calanques National Park.

Karin and her team of passionate people, state-qualified instructors, are waiting for you to discover the underwater world in four areas: the bay of Saint-Raphaël, the Golden Island and the Cap Dramont (very rich in fauna and flora), Anthéor and the Cap Roux, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez with notably the wreck of the Rubis at the Cap Camarat... Different formulas are proposed: explorations, FFESSM and PADI trainings, baptisms, palm hikes... The center has two boats moored in front of the store, an advantage to load and unload easily.