Water sports and leisure activities Châteaux de la Loire

Rowing is an endurance activity that can be practised outdoors, in a setting that's ideal for getting away from it all. You can row on your own or with a crew, and the club also offers group AviFit classes, a rhythmic, musical activity supervised by a certified coach.

Family pool equipped with 2 pools, one of 25 m dedicated to continuous swimming (8 swimming lanes) and swimming lessons, the other of 15 m to accommodate relaxation swimming and aquatic activities. The latter is the ideal pool for gaining aquatic ease and letting off steam all year round by taking part, under the guidance of a team of lifeguards, in aquafitness sessions (aquabike, aqua jumping, aquafitness, etc.). The youngest are invited to get acclimatized in the water for baby swimmers and to have fun in a water garden.

A playground for swimmers, sportsmen and lovers of aquatic leisure activities, it offers numerous infrastructures adapted to all publics. Its spaces are composed of a large indoor mixed pool for sports swimming and relaxing family bathing. The offer is completed by a Nordic pool heated all year round and equipped with 6 swimming lanes for those who like to swim long distances. A wide range of activities are offered all year round: swimming lessons, aquagym classes, baby swimmers, etc. The complete recipe for taking care of yourself.

Aqualudic space dedicated to free swimming, sports practice, learning to swim and leisure activities, offering equipment adapted to all needs. Within its walls, a 25 m sports pool (4 water lines), a play pool, a play lagoon, a slide, a fitness area (cardio-training and weight training) and a relaxation area (hammam, sauna...). Activities are offered all year round, whether you want to tone up (bodypalm, aquafitness, aquabike) or take swimming lessons (initiation and improvement).

With a maximum depth of 1.60 m, this natural, open-air, sun-heated pool is completely purified by a biological process that uses no chlorine or chemicals, thanks to permanent circulation between the bathing area and a filtration basin planted with aquatic vegetation. Ecology is even respected in the heating of shower water, which is provided by solar panels. We recommend arriving early to make sure you have enough space.

For a few hours or for a few days, go canoeing to discover the Loire! For very reasonable rates, the establishment equips, rents its equipment, and allows its clients to enjoy well-prepared adventures. From half-day discovery trips, more accessible to children, to overnight bivouacs, ideal for experienced adventurers (up to 160 kilometers to cover), this is a natural and sporting activity that will delight everyone! Aventure Outdoor also offers stand-up paddle and evening adventures for rent.

Beaupréau kayaking base welcomes you on the Loisirs Loisirs, road from the Fief Sauvin to Beaupréau to discover Evre in canoe or kayak. This year, the club invested in new kayaks, including 4-seat kayaks, to be discovered during your next rentals.

The municipal swimming pool has a sports and family vocation, with a large mixed pool covering 900^m2, dedicated to continuous swimming in lanes as well as to leisure swimming. All year round, it is also the scene of numerous swimming courses (initiation and improvement) for children and adults, as well as aquatic activities led by a team of lifeguards (aquabike, aquagym, etc.). The ideal place to enjoy the benefits of water on the body and mind.

Amateur or experienced fishermen, the Hubeau Mill will be for you a corner of paradise. Without a fishing licence, rent a space among the dozen ponds on the site and enjoy a trout release on order, or simply enjoy the beauty of the place by having a picnic... Barbecue available ! Different formulas are proposed (for children too), rentals are spread over half a day, a day, and even the weekend! It is also possible to pay only for the fish caught. Think of booking if you want to discover this popular place during the holidays.

Montsoreau and its castle take on another dimension when viewed from the Loire. So why not let yourself slide down the river on board the two barges built by the owners, the Amarante (75 seats) or the Belle Adèle (26 seats)? For the gourmets, a cruise with catering is possible, on reservation. You can taste a local cuisine, according to the chef's inspirations, of quality. A trip you won't soon forget!

What an adventure to sail on France's longest river! The circuits offered by this nautical base vary in length (from 1h30 to 6h), but you can also take a 67 km trip and bivouac in a setting as peaceful as it is charming. Various excursions are available, including an original "rando'âne" (donkey ride) and a descent with commentary by a bilingual guide from Villebernier to Saint-Martin-de-la-Place. Whether in a canoe or kayak, a single-seater or double-seater, or even a giant paddle (for up to 8 people!), there's something for everyone.

Surrounded by the Orléans forest, this 70-hectare pond was originally a reservoir for the Orléans canal. It is now a place for walks and leisure activities, with areas reserved for swimming and others for navigation (canoeing, kayaking, etc.). Two hiking trails have been developed: the sensory path of Carnutes and the Bois Bézards which goes around the pond and goes to the lookout Caillettes, the highest point of the forest of Orleans. The pond Combreux finds its counterpart with the pond of Bois, located in Vieilles-Maisons.

The leisure center covers 27 hectares, more than half of which are occupied by the water. Numerous sports and outdoor activities are possible: walks, fishing, volleyball, ping-pong, petanque ground, sailing school, archery. It is also possible to rent all the necessary equipment such as windsurfing, optimist sailboat, dinghy, catamaran, pedal boat, mountain bike, canoe. There are children's games and a picnic area.

Do not go to Sully in the summer season without taking a tour through this water centre! Dabbling or large swimmers, each will find its own account. Here you can watch the smallest in the paddling pool as well as enjoy in a whirlpool. The big pool will fill the athletes when the teens follow the slides in the giant slide (42 m slide). But what gives its name to the swimming pool is the wave basin (33 m long), which we're looking at every five minutes, every hour. Slide runs, polo shooting, water-basketball, carpet races, inflatable structures, diving diving and rafting are part of the proposed animations.

This canoe-kayak club welcomes you around this passion. Here, beginners or professionals practice all year long and meet to share their hobby together. It is possible to rent canoes on the Loire and to discover this river. Excursions are also organized. Departure from: Amboise, Montlouis, Tours, La Riche, for the Loire, Moulin de Ballan, or Savonnières for the Cher, and this until Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny, Langeais, Bréhémont. A great idea to combine nature, visit of the heritage and sport-relaxation!

The aquatic center of Beaugency is a sport and leisure space managed by the community of communes of the Loire Valley. The pool is equipped with an indoor pool dedicated to sports, a paddling pool and a leisure pool with relaxation facilities. During the summer, visitors can enjoy a large pool and a paddling pool outside. Sports activities and events are organized all year round for the general public, schools and associations, in a warm and safe atmosphere.

The Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle swimming pool is located near Orléans. Finally a place to cool up during the summer, or come to do sports! This indoor swimming pool is equipped with a paddling pool, a large basin and a 55-metre slide. Swimming pools are available for adults and children during the week. There are sessions to combat aquaphobie, aquabiking or gym courses for the most sporty. You can also come to make your lengths and take advantage of the wave basin.

Water-skiing and wakeboarding are both possible here, thanks to the cables that pull riders across two stretches of water. One of them features a ski lift with just two pylons, making it possible to go back and forth, making it ideal for beginners. It's also the perfect "run" for private lessons: children as young as 8 can be introduced to these sliding activities. The more experienced can perform tricks on a beautiful park of jumps and bars, in the style of skateparks and with different levels of difficulty.

What could be better than discovering Briare and the surrounding region by river? Spend 1 day, 1 weekend, or even 1, 2 or 3 weeks floating along in complete relaxation aboard an unlicensed houseboat. From the Pont-Canal, join the Canal Latéral à la Loire with a detour to Sancerre, where from its peak you can gaze in wonder at this beautiful wine-growing region. And let's not forget a must-do proposition: "36 km - 36 locks in 12 hours Briare/Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses A-R"... representing the 36 candles of river navigation on a boat as desired!

A small open-air swimming pool accessible during the summer, it welcomes visitors and holidaymakers to enjoy the beautiful days with their feet in the water. On the spot, a 25 m swimming pool equipped with swimming lanes for the length eaters and a learning pool for the relaxation swimmers and learners. The team in place supervises the pool all summer and supervises swimming lessons for all, aquagym sessions and night-time activities. A shaded solarium and picnic tables invite you to relax between two swims.

Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation and freshness at the Pont des Fées swimming pool in Baugé-en-Anjou. With its sports pool, play area with water jets and large Pentagliss slide, it's sure to delight young and old alike. Younger children will enjoy themselves in complete safety in the dedicated paddling pool, equipped with its own slide. The modern changing rooms are designed to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility. In this heated pool, you'll enjoy unforgettable aquatic moments with family and friends, the ideal way to unwind in good spirits.

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.

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.

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).

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.