Water sports and leisure activities Bourgogne

Ideally located on the shores of Lac des Settons, the Activital base offers a wide range of activities for nature and sports enthusiasts. Water sports such as paddle, canoe, kayak, dinghy, catamaran and windsurfing, as well as mountain biking on the region's many cycle paths of varying levels of difficulty. Last but not least, Activital also offers a wide range of green accommodation: rooms, chalets and teepees for a stay in the heart of nature.

Located near Dijon, this bathing and leisure area is built on a former sand pit. The water quality is good and the temperature varies between 20 and 30°C. Supervised swimming and activities for youngsters, mini-park with inflatables, motorcycle circuit, trampolines and playground. Pedal boats, canoes and paddles are also available for hire. Enjoy the refreshment bar and L'Ombrelle guinguette, with live music on Friday evenings.

The Carrousel swimming pool has a new look for all to enjoy. Every day of the week and all year round, this gigantic space welcomes families, individuals, day-trippers and experienced sportsmen and women. The pool, which dates back to 1952, was in dire need of renovation, both in terms of layout and eco-responsibility. The new concept has therefore been rethought and adapted to comply with the latest standards in terms of eco-performance and optimum functionality. A fully green roof, rainwater harvesting, bioclimatic equipment orientation, wastewater heat recovery and ozone water treatment. Easily accessible via the urban transport network and perfectly adapted for people with reduced mobility, it excludes no one. As for the pools, there's something for everyone! A 25 m pool for swimmers, a 220 m² educational pool with water jets for the whole family and a lagoon for the little ones. The complex includes a wellness area on the first floor, with a heated pool open all year round for a "Nordic bath" effect. Outside, open in fine weather to 500 m² of shaded green space, guests can spread out their towels and enjoy access to the restaurant area. The more adventurous can try their hand on one of the four lanes of the pentagliss, while others can take advantage of the 50 m² pool, the many water games or play beach volleyball. The Carrousel swimming pool is a place to relax, keep fit and get away from it all.

The swimming pool of Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur is a unique swimming place in the Dijon area. Its modern architecture and state-of-the-art equipment provide many pleasures, the highlight being its 25m outdoor pool. The pool has large grassy areas for sunbathing with a volleyball court. Numerous activities are proposed during the year, carnival evenings, zumba, games for children on or off the water..

Angie's team invites you to discover the wild and authentic side of the Morvan, its lakes and rivers. Whether rafting, hydrospeeding or canoeing, you'll enjoy the thrills and spills of navigating this unspoilt natural environment. We particularly like stand-up paddling on Lac de Chaumeçon. Activities to enjoy with family or friends. A warm welcome and professionalism.

The Moulin de Tala fish farm, near Lac des Settons, is a trout fishing site with three themed lakes covering 3 hectares. In a bucolic setting, the facilities on offer enable you to spend a pleasant moment alone or with your family, whether you're an expert or a beginner (fishing initiation). What's more, a restaurant - reminiscent of a small guinguette - offers you the chance to spend a whole day by the ponds.

It is the aquatic centre of Mâconnais Beaujolais Agglomération (MBA). This pole attracts numerous holiday-makers with its seven pools and it offers many activities: aquabike, aqua-baby, aquagym, etc. Some 10,000 m² lawn and 3,000 m² of open-air  beaches allow you to play or enjoy the sun. A sports field and a teenagers trail complete all this modern and functional equipment. Furthermore, there is a wellness area with spa.

With an area of more than 300 hectares, the artificial lake of Settons is part of the Great Lakes of Morvan. Ideal for swimming, hiking and water sports, it is an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful days in the Nièvre. The Activital sport and nature base offers canoes and kayaks for rent by the hour on the lake. New since 2021 : e-foil "between lake and sky", initiation and rental, unique in Burgundy ! Rental of electric scooters. Disc golf for the whole family.

Price: according to the equipment rental.

Duration: 1 hour.

Difficulty: easy.

The Dijon Metropole Olympic swimming pool offers visitors state-of-the-art sports facilities, with four accessible areas: aquatic, diving, fitness and well-being. The complex has three pools: a 50m pool, a 25m pool and a "fun" pool. You can swim or do one of the many activities on offer: aquacycle, aquagym, aqua punch, baby swimmers, swimming lessons for all ages, and even lessons to overcome your fear of water. It is also here that you can dive, in these two pits, unique in Burgundy, 6 and 20 m deep. On the program: baptism and courses (levels 1 and 2), training course of apnea... It is the first pit of France to have obtained the EcoSub label. This "title" underlines the fact that the constraints and ecological responsibilities of the place are fully respected. Moreover, the pit is accessible at a very reduced rate and entirely secure. On site, we lend you the necessary equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, mask, fins, vest). Finally, if you are not a big fan of water, perhaps you will find your happiness with the fitness classes: aerobics, step, CAF, stretching, body sculpt, Pilates and Zumba. We are particularly fond of the wellness area where you will find a hammam and a sauna. The choice is vast, there is inevitably an activity that will suit you! You should also know that the pool regularly organizes competitions and events, including the diving festival.

This leisure center offers the joys of a day on the water and in the fresh air, with the choice of lounging or taking part in one of the many activities on offer: pedal boats, kayaks, paddles, disc golf, and even an inflatable water adventure course. Two of the three lakes are reserved for swimming (supervised in summer), the third for fishing. You can picnic here, or enjoy a meal at the Au bout du monde restaurant. A campsite is also available.

The Grésilles swimming pool is one of the oldest municipal swimming pools in Dijon. Its construction of 1970 does not make it dream, but it does not diminish. There are two basins covered. The small is ideal for young children and for those who learn to swim, which is also valid for adults. A few steps allow you to enter the water at its rhythm and then to walk. The large pool, for its part, allows to dive and take a few lengths in peace. In summer, it is possible to enjoy the sun by extending its towel across the window. On the side of the regulated activities, they are numerous and varied: swimming courses to aquabike by passing through gym, the agenda is well provided!

This vast plot of land with lawns and groves, stretching along the banks of the lake, formed by the Saint-Léger-des-Vignes dam reservoir, and adjoining the Promenade des Halles, is open on sunny days from May to the end of August. A beautiful green setting in the town, it is a paradise for children and their parents: miniature golf, giant chess board, children's games, boat hire, Aquatoons water playground, and a bar for refreshments or ice cream. In the shade of the trees, this place is ideal on hot summer days!

Arc-sur-Tille, located in Burgundy, is home to Alliance Dijon Arc Voile, a sailing club offering a variety of nautical activities. The club has a website where visitors can find out more about sailing courses and paddle, windsurf and catamaran rental. The catamaran is the main boat used by the club. It's easy to access and ideal for beginners. It is equipped with a mainsail and jib. Catamarans enable you to sail safely with friends or family. What's more, they are adapted for people with reduced mobility, enabling everyone to enjoy the water. The club has 20 catamarans at its disposal, and also offers memberships for those wishing to join.

On the edge of the city centre, the Etang des Prés de la Ville is a very pleasant body of water whose tour extends over 1.03 km. In all seasons, the path around the pond is ideal for beautiful walks. Fishermen can also put down their rods and wait for it to bite. In July and August, swimming is supervised, so enjoy! Tables will welcome your picnics with family or friends in a bucolic setting. Note that the municipal campsite is next to the pond.

The Dijon Metropole Olympic swimming pool is equipped with a 50 m Olympic pool with 10 lanes for swimming laps, a 25 m pool for activities and a pool dedicated to leisure. For more relaxation, go to the sauna or the hammam and during the good weather, on the outdoor beaches. It is possible to practice scuba diving, thanks to the two diving pits: one 6 m and the other 20 m deep. A modern, complete and attractive aqua-ludic space for all.

Located on the edge of the lake, in a verdant setting, the Centre nautique d'Autun is equipped with two indoor pools (one of which is 25 meters long), a 50-meter outdoor pool and a relaxation area (since the energy crisis, the hammam and sauna have unfortunately remained closed). Thanks to these playful facilities, the general public is invited to work out and relax. A vast lawn is available for sunbathing on sunny days. Swimming lessons, aquagym and aquabike sessions are also available.