Water sports and leisure activities Châteaux de la Loire

Open air and a nice time with family or friends with these canoe trips and bivouacs on the Loire or the Cher, to discover part of the region along the water! The teams will explain the safety rules and the routes. Sporting or not, there is something for all levels, and the shuttles link the departure and arrival points. You'll love the lantern-lit night outings to discover the Château de Chenonceau and admire the sunset. As a bonus, an "aperitif basket" is available at the Bistrot Quai.

Free navigation, leisure school, sports school. During school holidays, windsurfing courses and catamarans for adults and children (from age 7) knowing swimming. From 90 € to 120 € per week, 2 hours a day. Possibility of renting equipment. At the end of the internship, issue of the "Passport".

From May to September, the Nautique water base offers kayaks for hire on time. You will have the choice between climbing the Cher or walking on the lake of the three provinces that it feeds on the edge of Saint-Via. The boats can accommodate between two and four people, so why not take them to paddle to the harbour of Noyer, and observe the locks of the Berry Canal? The water base also rents atvs to enjoy the edge of the Cher.

Tariff: 10 €.

Duration: 1 h.

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Loire Kayak is a canoe-kayak rental service located in Vineuil, on the banks of the Loire lake. They offer a variety of trips on the Loire, with routes of varying distances and durations. Prices vary according to the trip chosen, and include transport by minibus, all necessary equipment (kayaks, paddles, life jackets) and a watertight canister for day trips, or a watertight canister per person for multi-day trips. They also offer stand-up paddle rental and Canadian canoes and single-seater kayaks for multi-day trips. It is advisable to book in advance and contact the company for shuttle times. Payment can be made by credit card, vacation vouchers or cash.

The Louet, the longest arm of the Loire, extends over 25 kilometres. The nautical base offers many walks and hikes according to your level and your desires: paddle, kayak or canoe, alone or with others (including children). For the more experienced, descents of one to several days (bivouac) are proposed. A campfire evening on these sandy islands will leave an unforgettable memory. The instructors are very attentive to their clients. To finish in beauty, you can eat at the bar in a relaxed atmosphere.

Established in 1977, Rillé Lake is now an important water recreation centre located midway between Bourgueil and Château-la-Vallière. No activity is forgotten: sailing, sailing, boat, but also tennis, mini golf… For amateurs, an exceptional ornithological reserve in the part of Des, whose 220 ha are protected and classified by the Council of Europe. A three-star campsite offers the visitor the conditions for a pleasant stay. However, the interest of the village is not limited to these activities: at the northern exit of the village, a broken arch door recalls the importance of Rillé as a strong place from the th century, and one part of the ramparts that surround the whole. Two curiosities remain to be noted: 4 km west of the agglomeration, "the three dogs", strange alignment of menhirs, and the farm model of the Briche, now abandoned but which was a pioneer in the distillation of beet for the manufacture of sugar; it was awarded by Napoleon III before closing, in 1905, defeated by northern competition.

All wood and glass, the La Riche swimming pool favors relaxation and combines swimming pools (with a 25-meter pool), a play area with paddling pool and water games for children, and a wellness area with relaxing water jets... For an additional fee, you can access the sauna, whirlpool, solarium, etc. On the sports side, there are aquafitness classes in several specialties, available for a single session or as a subscription. And for this type of equipment, the rates are competitive!

This aquatic center delights the Jocondians, but not only. In the open air, a 25 m pool and a lawn where it is good to sunbathe in summer. Indoors, there is a 25-meter pool, a fun pool with several bubbling zones, and a "pentagliss" slide. Bulle d'O also offers a wellness area with sauna, hammam, whirlpool, hydromassage showers, solarium, and salt grotto, and even massages (by appointment). For sportsmen, aquafitness sessions are varied (aquabox, aquagym, aquatraining...). Swimming lessons for all levels, baby swimming or hydrophobia complete a rich offer where everyone goes at his own pace. Let's jump into the water!

A reference in Tours for lovers of swimming and other aquatic pleasures. For fun activities, you will find a river, a slide and whirlpool areas. Two pools welcome swimmers: one 25 meters (indoor) and one 50 meters (outdoor all year long). Swimming lessons, aquafitness, and baby swimming sessions complete the offer. For relaxation, the spa has a sauna, hammam, solarium, etc. In the summer, the outdoor lawns are ideal for a game of volleyball, sunbathing or for a snack or a drink.

This is a huge, pleasant and complete complex! Indoors, there is a 25-metre sports pool, a 3-lane slide, a paddling pool, a 31°C leisure pool with massaging jets and whirlpools. Outside, open from June to September, a natural swimming pool offers a unique experience to visitors. Numerous supervised activities are offered:aquafitness, aquabiking, aquafusion,baby swimming sessions,swimming lessons, fitness classes... Establishment labeled Tourism and Handicap. Organisation of birthday parties from 6 years old.

The Saint-Blaise leisure park is ideal for your family outings. Free of charge, it offers a plethora of activities to satisfy the energy of your dear children: from the slides to the ponies, not forgetting the pedal boats and the bowling green, they should find something to do. In summer, access the beach and its supervised swimming. To quench your thirst, a refreshment bar welcomes you. For fishermen, it will even be possible to go and tease the trout, the park providing equipment and bait.

This public aquatic center offers a full range of water-based activities. Set in lush green surroundings, it's the ideal place to pamper your body. A body that can choose to exert itself in a 25-meter sports pool, have fun in the jets of a leisure pool, or relax in the warmth of a sauna or hammam. The leisure offer is completed by a paddling pool, an outdoor pool with slide and waterfall, and a year-round program of activities

Les canoës-kayaks du Vendômois offers you a range of canoe and kayak river trips, either for beginners or advanced levels. This activity is supervised by a federal instructor on request, at certain times of the year only. Minimum 8 people. Please note that this activity is by reservation only: remember to plan ahead for full-day or half-day activities. With family or friends, it's a great way to discover the Vendôme area on the river Loir!

This association offers in season, but also off-season, the gorges of the Loire with discovery of castles, wild landscapes ligériens, but also heritage, and the possibility to combine nature animations and itineraries. Several formulas are proposed to you: mini-runs over 5 km of length of about 1 hour, running half-day or day with the possibility of stopping on the islands of the wild river. With a little luck, a beaver will pass at the time of your stop!

To discover the Loire, what could be more fun than to sail at your own pace aboard Canadian canoes, accompanied or not by Monitors or Brevet d'Etat canoe-kayak. Let yourself be tempted by the adventure with family or friends, during the day or in the evening, guided or on your own. There is something for everyone depending on the time you have available. During your trip, you will be able to stop for a picnic, discover the sights and the nature of the Loire.

A beautiful leisure base to spend a relaxing time with the family. Because in the summer, the lake and the beach come alive! Many activities are offered: pedal boat, supervised swimming in July and August, from 1pm to 7pm, canoeing, fishing, miniature golf, table tennis, picnic areas, bar, fast food at the Bistrot Capitaine, petanque and volleyball courts. The park is accessible all year round and of course free of charge: enough to go jogging or to walk in this pleasant greenery and contemplate nature. A good breath of fresh air guaranteed!

How not to be charmed by the Loire, when your canoe slips silently between two sandbanks, under the flight of herons? These magical moments are proposed to you here, accessible by different formulas ranging from a simple trip or guided hikes to bivouacs lasting several days. On-site initiations, more sportive, are also possible. Outings are also organized by the club, on other French rivers and even abroad.

The BB Plouf association is now over 30 years old! If it has changed several times a pool, it is now located in aquavita, in the learning basin specially designed for this purpose, and enjoys water at 32 ° C. As it itself defines itself, the association is not there to form champions: its role is to supervise children (from 4 months to 6 years) and parents to familiarize themselves with the aquatic environment, discover the joys of water but also exchange, learn in group, take pleasure, all respecting the rhythm of the child, its needs and desires… On derogation, the age limit may be extended to 9 years for children in disability. The association emphasizes a great deal of learning. Inscriptions are made at the reception of the aquavita center, Renee Street or Jean Bouin (on the ground floor, therefore under the entrance of the swimming pool Jean Bouin).

Angers' swimming pools offer a variety of activities to suit all tastes. Whether you want to relax with the family, learn to swim, exercise or just have fun, you're sure to find a pool to suit your needs. Among the city's five pools, AquaVita is a 5,000 m² aqualudic center offering a multitude of activities and water games. It's important to note that access to the pools is limited to public sessions, and that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in swimwear. Swimming lessons are also available at all pools.

If you don't think it's possible to dive in Touraine, think again! Jean-Pierre passes on his passion through his state-approved training organization. He teaches swimming with fins, static and dynamic apnea in the pool, and diving in the pool and in the open sea. You can also become an instructor, learn lifesaving techniques or offer an original gift voucher! And for those who want to take their adventure even further, we offer stays and courses in the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean.