Water sports and leisure activities Lorraine

Pure nature, here, there is everything to please young and old. Straddling the Meurthe-et-Moselle and the Vosges, these two lakes offer many outdoor activities: adventure park, bungee jumping, flying over the Pierre-Percée lake in a tyrol cable at more than 50 km/h, banana boat, paintball, go-karting, mountain bike and canoe rental, inflatable games for the little ones, without forgetting fishing and the leisure center of the Plaine lake where swimming is allowed.

Want to get away from it all without leaving the city? Metz's 5.4-hectare lake is perfect. Stroll, cycle or rollerblade around it, and don't forget to stop for a photo in front of the torii, the Japanese gate, with the Cathedral in the background. Bordered by green spaces, it's an ideal place to relax with family or friends. And don't miss a trip to the marina, where you can hire boats - pedal or electric - and take a trip on the Moselle River.

Aqualun' has a total surface area of over 5,000^m2, with 3 areas: aquatic, balneotherapy and fitness. The building is modern and well thought-out, making it both practical and pleasant. The changing rooms are spacious, mixed, clean and equipped for disabled people and families. The aquatic area is very bright, with a 25 m pool, a fun paddling pool for the little ones and a waterslide suitable for the whole family. The second pool, outside, is 50 m long, heated and accessible all year round, even in the rain or snow! A wide range of aquatic activities are on offer: baby sessions, mums-to-be, birthday parties, lessons, courses, mermaid classes, hydro-gym, hydro-biking... The balneo area is on the other side of the building, with special changing rooms: Zen atmosphere, central fireplace, 3 saunas, 1 hammam, bubble beds, a few jets, 2 submerged bicycles, an outdoor whirlpool bath at over 34°C, an ice fountain, a tropical shower, a cold shower... The third world, shape and fitness, offers a wide range of high-quality, innovative equipment and numerous group classes. Subscriptions to the balneo world include access to the aquatic world, while subscriptions to the shape & fitness world include access to the entire facility. Since 2020: a virtual reality headset for discovering or rediscovering classes and a fitness app to help you achieve your sporting goals.

It is undoubtedly the most beautiful swimming pool in the Grand Nancy, with its magnificent dome designed by architect Louis Lanternier at the beginning of the twentieth century. Located just a stone's throw from Sainte-Marie Park and right next to the Olympic pool of the same name, the Nancy Thermal round pool is above all a recreation and recreation area, powered by thermal water and enjoys a central pool of 3 m - round form, you will have understood. Access ramps all around the basins allow easy entry to older or disabled people and the possibility of alternating between swimming and relaxation exercises. There are also public gymnastics courses in the public domain. Very popular, it's better to get there early, as soon as the inscriptions are opened in September, to hope to get a place! The Grand Nancy has been planning for several years to make Nancy a spa town, creating an immense spa area around this historic swimming pool… The idea of a few whirlpools, the case is for the moment to follow.

Accessible only to pedestrians or cyclists to ensure peace and quiet, there are playgrounds and several relaxation areas. It is an ideal place for families, especially since it is possible to access it with a stroller. For the pleasures of water, it is possible to rent a "pedal boat" (from 2 to 6 seats) or a classic pedal boat to sail on the lake where swimming is prohibited. You can also go for a walk in the surrounding forest in a gyro-pod! Practical: a small restaurant is regularly open at the galleon.

Aquanova America offers a choice of 4 different areas: the aquatic area includes an outdoor pool in the summer, a sports pool, a fun pool, a solarium in the summer and a counter-current river. You can choose to relax in the Océane area with its steam rooms and saunas, its light therapy room and its Nordic pool. Children will have fun in the 200 m² Ludiboo playground and older children will enjoy the fitness room with group classes.

An ideal site for fishing, the pond also offers peaceful spots and walking trails for observing the flora and fauna. The Langatte leisure park is a lively place, with a beach for swimming and sporting activities in summer, including paddleboating, pedal boating, canoeing, kayaking and a waterslide. It's also possible to enjoy the surrounding nature on a boat or while fishing on the pond. In July and August, guests can enjoy Langatte Summer, a program of evening entertainment including games, dances and DJs. Electric bikes and mountain bikes for hire.

With a pool of 12 m on 6 m and a depth between 0,20 m and 1,30 m, this small, particularly comfortable and light swimming pool is in fact reserved for ventilated centres, associations and groups. Water temperature at around 32 ° C is ideal for children and pregnant women. She is also receiving birth preparation courses as well as sessions of baby swimmers and family. A moment of awakening or relaxation for both the small and the big!

In a pleasant setting and a family atmosphere, the Laxou swimming pool has a large pool of 25 m by 10 m (0.80 m to 2 m deep), a small pool of 6 m by 10 m (maximum depth of 0.70 m), and a water garden for the little ones. Access for disabled people. In summer, outside, green spaces with a beach volleyball court. Activities: swimming lessons for adults and children (from 6 years old) and Aqua Forme (from 16 years old), including the amazing Aqua Paddle, three times a week in a specialized course. Practical: book your activity slots online.

On the right bank of the Meurthe, with a 100 m² terrace, the Lido swimming pool is ideal to recharge your batteries. A 25-meter sports pool (1.30 to 2 meters deep) and an introductory pool with water games (massaging benches, geyser, high-pressure jets, breaking shower), a paddling pool, a 40-meter slide, as well as a relaxation area (sauna, hammam and spa) and a fitness area with a fitness and weight training room, recently renovated. These two areas are accessible during the opening hours of the pool. Personalized coaching can be offered by appointment.

Near the pond, a multi-purpose nautical center that welcomes schoolchildren, the general public, sports clubs and associations to its two pools - sports and balneotherapy - for sport and relaxation. Fun facilities include a counter-current river, waterfall, 60 m slide and paddling pool. On sunny days, the pool roof can be partially opened to provide a planted solarium, sandboxes and volleyball court. The aquatic center even organizes aqua'nniversaries.

Aqua Pôle du Grand Nancy manages 6 swimming pools in Nancy and the surrounding area, 7 of which are accessible to people with reduced mobility. A wide range of services, including all opening times, are available on the Grand Nancy website. Preferential rates for residents of Greater Nancy. Grand Nancy Thermal, the major project to revitalize the region's thermal baths around wellness and thermo-sports activities, began last summer, and will certainly be bringing new features to its scheduled completion in the summer of 2023. To be continued...

The CKCNT and its nautical base has access to a white water stadium, the Bras Vert site, between 8 and 24 m wide with a difference in level of almost 5 m, with an adaptable flow, 300 m long and with 3 basins of varying difficulty. The club organizes major competitions, and is the only one in France to be ranked in the National 1 in slalom and in lane racing. Every week, lessons for all, equipment rental and discovery sessions supervised by an instructor.

And long live the relaxation or the big dive! We like: the different pools, slide, whirlpool as well as the fitness rooms and the balneo area. It is possible to follow childbirth preparation courses, numerous training courses (aqua-palms, stretching and relaxation...) and BNSSA training courses (Brevet National de Sécurité et de Sauvetage Aquatique). From the outside, the community swimming pool looks like an ocean liner docked on the Moselle, facing the Prémontrés abbey. A perfect structure very well supervised by qualified instructors.

Leaving Senones in the direction of Petite Raon, you can take a trip to Lac de la Maix. Covering an area of 2 hectares, this lake has managed to preserve its wild character, giving rise to various legends. However, one enigma intrigues visitors: what is this strange monoxyle pirogue carved out of wood? And why is a slatted floor visible at the bottom of the lake? Uncovering the truth behind these riddles could unlock many secrets. A must-see site!

Beautiful Vosges lake offering multiple activities.

The lake of Bouzey is used as a reservoir for the Canal de l'Est. It is a real leisure base that has been set up with campsites, restaurants, two beaches, one of which is supervised in high season. A small sailing base allows you to learn water sports. The tour of the lake is possible by bike or on foot thanks to a cycle track, it will not take you more than 1h30 to do it. It is the ideal walk after a good family meal on Sunday, without real climbs or descents, it is accessible to all. For the youngest, many playgrounds have been set up

Divided into two banks by the Moselle River, the town of Épinal is a reference for canoe-kayak enthusiasts. Located in the city centre, the white water course hosts international competitions as well as Olympic preparation courses. Are you looking for an original and sporty activity to discover the city? Every summer, you can choose from a range of introductory courses departing from the port of Épinal, whether you are alone or in a group, remember to book!

Who would have thought it was possible to dive in Epinal? Yet it is a reality! The city has a few diving clubs, including the C.P.S.E. Since 1982, this passionate club offers you the opportunity to discover underwater pleasures. A confirmed amateur or diver, the club offers many activities at the Olympic Swimming Pool: Baptism, swimming with fins, apnée and even diving dives! And for those who would like to spend their level 1 or 2, the club offers training provided by qualified and recognized instructors.

There are many sports clubs in the town of Epinal. For those who want to discover new experiences, the Epinal club Rowing club is open all year round. However, it is important to mention that navigation is interrupted during periods of large floods. The club offers courses adapted to all levels. For amateurs, the initiation sessions take place on Wednesday and Saturday. From the point of view of equipment, the club has about boats and motorized boats to ensure the safety of rowers. A space is also devoted to muscular development. Because we must not forget that it takes strength to row! Passionate and friendly, the club team offers training. An excellent school to learn or develop in contact with experienced instructors.