Sports and leisure activities Châteaux de la Loire

In 2012, two friends Grégory and Mickaël transformed their passion for cooking into a fine gastronomic project: Un Arôme 2 Chefs. Un Arôme 2 Chefs covers a wide range of culinary activities, including delicatessen, cooking classes for adults and children, catering and in-home chefs! The themes of the courses are varied and can be customized to suit the occasion. Our in-home catering and restaurant services are perfect for your special events. What's more, once a month, the grocery store transforms itself into a tasting restaurant with a haute couture menu!

Ah, to spend a few minutes in the shoes of Lewis Hamilton or Sebastian Vettel! With its 600-meter-long track and some twenty racing cars, Inwall Kart boasts the largest indoor karting circuit in the Pays de la Loire region. A giant 12-metre screen displays your lap times, so you don't miss a thing. Safety being paramount, the karting facility provides all the equipment needed for a safe race: approved helmet, racing suit, leather gloves, adapted vehicle and neck brace for children.

For 56 years, Bouchemaine's nautical club has been helping us enjoy the Loire in all seasons. There are several ways to discover the river: paddle the Loire, canoe down the river or discover the river at dusk. The Club Nautique de Bouchemaine offers canoe rental packages, an original way to visit and discover the Anjou region. For a day's rental, 4 circuits are available, two of 25 km and two of 30 km.

Emmanuelle Rabillon began her story with horses in the Norwegian fjords! Then, one thing leading to another, she set up her own stud farm and developed her own equestrian center. A wide range of courses is available to amateurs and professionals alike: pony club, trail riding, western riding and show jumping. Pony baptisms are available from the age of 4. Exam preparation is also available. The 6-hectare site can accommodate your horse on a half-board or full-board basis.

Close to the city center, this area was developed by the city on former flood meadows in 1978. A beautiful park and an immense stretch of water in the heart of the city, where you can cool off in the summer with a swimming area, picnic, run, sail or canoe. The banks are ideal for wildlife observation. You'll also find a 4-star campsite, the Maison de l'Environnement and the nautical center.

Have you heard of MMA? These three letters conceal a muscular blend of almost all existing martial arts, Mixed Martial Arts. In addition to this practice, which is gradually gaining ground in France, the Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire club also offers classes in Thai boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling and English boxing, with a few sessions for children and the possibility of individual coaching by appointment. It's the ideal place to build muscle, get fit and feel safe, whatever the situation.

Here, you can gain height and discover a sporting activity that allows you to develop your agility, flexibility and endurance! Just a stone's throw from the Décathlon sports village in Les Ponts-de-Cé, you'll find a beautiful climbing area with 2,000 m² of walls. You can try out the routes, up to 13 metres high, always secured by a rope, or the boulders, without initiation, at 4 metres high, protected by thick landing mats. And for those accompanying climbers, a reception and catering area awaits them.

The Angers Nautique Aviron club has been an institution for over 30 years! Founded in 1893, the club's leisure rowing section offers rowers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to practice rowing under the guidance of coaches and volunteers. The club has set up introductory sessions every weekend, all year round, so you can discover and try out a sport that's as much for individuals as for teams. For youngsters, the club has set up its own rowing school and has a competition section. An outdoor sporting activity in a great atmosphere!

Couzeo is a complete aquatic area for your sports and wellness activities! Children will love the learning pool and outdoor slides, while swimmers will enjoy the 4 lanes dedicated to them. Couzeo offers a wide range of activities: baby swimmers, swimming lessons for children and adults, synchronized swimming, prenatal gymnastics, aquaphobia or aquabike to keep in shape, there's no room for boredom! Don't miss the wellness area with steam room and sauna (€25 for pool and wellness area).

At COOK & GO Tours, Florence, who comes from a family of Vouvray winegrowers, and her chef Edouard Desmet, who has been working for top Touraine restaurants for over ten years, welcome you in a friendly atmosphere. They both share the same desire: to pass on their love of the cuisine and wines of the Loire Valley. Come and make a strawberry tart with white chocolate and lime custard, or salmon au gratin with mozzarella and basil on a bed of colorful vegetables. Various themes are covered. You can also take part in a workshop with your child, and services are available for groups and individuals.

The Écuries de Baugé are located in Baugé-en-Anjou, in the town of Baugé. They offer riding lessons for all levels, as well as summer courses. Lessons are available for children aged 7 and over. The stables are equipped with a range of riding facilities. The Écuries de Baugé are located at Le Bel Air, 16390 route de Bois Segros, 49150 Baugé en Anjou.

Le Studio de Cécile is a dance school located in Saint-Avertin. It offers dance classes for children and adults. Le Studio de Cécile is appreciated by its customers, with a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 16 reviews.

Please note that the nautical stadium is currently closed for renovation.

The Association Sportive Habanera welcomes all dance enthusiasts in Angers, whether beginners or advanced. We offer classes for all levels: salsa, Latin dance, ballroom dance, rock... Our dynamic and passionate teachers will guide you with patience and good humor. Thanks to the 2021-2024 Quality label, classes follow an effective pedagogical progression. The atmosphere is friendly, and events and activities punctuate the year. What's more, the association's membership fees are accessible to all. Whether you're in the mood for sensuality, dynamism or wiggle, Association Sportive Habanera is the place to be!

Swingchap is a dance school located in Orleans, in the town of La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin. The school offers classes in swing dance, a popular dance of the 1920s-1940s. Dances taught at Swingchap include Lindy-hop, Charleston, Blues, Balboa and Shag. These dances have become popular again thanks to films, TV shows and music, notably electroswing.

Angers offers dance enthusiasts a dynamic and passionate association: Salsa Ambiente. Founded by experienced teachers Charlène PIQUET and Jean-Luc LISE, the association offers classes in Cuban salsa, bachata, kizomba and Puerto Rican salsa all year round. In addition to its classes, Salsa Ambiente organizes dance evenings, workshops and cultural events to share its passion for dance with as many people as possible. So don't hesitate, come and discover salsa and other Latin dances with Salsa Ambiente in Angers!

Aérocom Montgolfières is a tourist hot-air balloon agency based in Blois. Flights take place within 2 hours of sunrise or 2 hours before sunset, depending on weather conditions. Several take-off sites are available near castles such as Blois, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Cheverny, Chambord, Fougères-sur-Bièvre or Villesavin.

Bouchemaine offers an ideal family getaway. For an original experience, visitors can take advantage of the donkey rides offered by Ligéri'âne. Anatole, Koukaï, Uno and Bazil await visitors for a stroll of an hour or more along the Loire, the Maine or even in the vineyards. The donkeys are renowned for their pleasant presence and are ready to accompany you on a peaceful discovery of the region. So don't hesitate to take advantage of this unique experience during your visit to Bouchemaine.

Located in Gennes-Val-de-Loire, Canoës d'Anjou is a canoe-kayak rental service offering various routes along the Loire. One of the most popular is the 20 km Picnik circuit. This route takes you through several nature reserves, where you may spot herons and little terns, as well as beaver tracks. Departure is from the base in St Martin de la Place, after check-in and equipment formalities. A shuttle then takes you to Montsoreau, where you embark for your hike. Return to base around 6:00 pm. Rates include boat rental, life jackets, paddles, shuttle and briefing. Online reservations are also available.

CrossFit Angers is a specialized training center committed to helping you achieve your goals through personalized programs and professional coaching. With qualified and passionate coaches, you'll benefit from quality follow-up. What's more, training sessions take place in small groups, so you get all the attention you need. The center is committed to your progress, to cohesion and emulation within a close-knit community. CrossFit Angers offers over 60 sessions, affordable prices and guaranteed results.

Le Grand-Bi is a bicycle rental service located in Saumur. It also offers bike sales and repair services.

Since 1992, Isabelle Journiac, a graduate dance teacher from Psychomotor, has his own school. She quotes courses in Paris and Orléans in parallel with her regular teacher activity. Its learning program is based on four pillars: relaxation (work of stretching and breathing to help create), contemporary technique (help to develop the ability to explore its own body in space), rhythmic, improvisation and choreographic work.

Krav Maga OIS Tours is a martial arts school located in Tours. It offers courses in Krav Maga, a form of self-defense, for adults, teenagers and children aged 6 and over. Classes are taught by qualified instructors trained in France and Israel. The club is affiliated to the FFKMDA and also offers private lessons and training for professionals. Registrations are taken after a free trial class. Payment can be made in instalments by cheque, cash, ANCV or sports vouchers.

Located in the 12th arrondissement, near the magnificent Bois de Vincennes park and forest, this eco-friendly, cyclist-run hotel offers free storage for bikes and bike boxes. It's also conveniently located, close to the metro line leading to the Eiffel Tower, as well as Paris Bercy and Lyon stations (for trains from Bourgogne/Dijon and Lyon Part Dieu). By bike, you can reach the hotel from Gare du Nord or Montparnasse in less than half an hour, and the EuroVelo 3 route passes close by. The hotel is certified ecological and strives to be 100% plastic-free. They compost, use vegetable-based paint and all breakfast products are organic. In addition, they have a fleet of bicycles for hotel guests. There's a large storage room in the basement for bikes and bike boxes, as well as a courtyard for daytime storage. Wifi is free of charge. This hotel is definitely top of the list if you need a place to stay with your bike in Paris.

This 10 hectare tree climbing park with 9 courses (for all levels) will satisfy young and old, sportsmen and less sportsmen. Paintball fields have also been set up. The games are supervised by professionals and all the necessary equipment is provided. There is also an archery area and an impressive Tarzan jump, but the most unusual feature is the sumo wrestling area. A covered picnic area and barbecues are available.

The Association Kungfu Wushu Orléans opens its doors to lovers of traditional Chinese martial arts. You can sign up for weekly classes in Kungfu (Shaolin and Wing Chun), Taichi Chuan and Qi Gong, taught by state-certified instructors. Internships and private lessons are also available. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this association will teach you the principles of these demanding disciplines, in the purest respect of ancestral teachings. Our instructors will ensure your progress and personal development. Your link with the roots of Chinese martial arts will be a source of balance and self-mastery.