Sports and leisure activities Poitou-Charentes

It's the ideal place to spend a day with the family. Just 15 minutes from La Rochelle, it's the perfect place for a family day out. On the program: eight accrobranche courses accessible from age 6, with a fully secure lifeline. The little ones will have a blast in the raging river, happily jumping on the nets! Other activities include a labyrinth, orienteering races... Smart, you can now book on the site!

Europe's largest fishing and/or nature activity park. Set in 150 hectares of unspoilt countryside between land and water, Pescalis organizes fishing holidays for young and old alike: carp, carnivorous fish, bait fishing, day or night fishing. Introductory workshops and no-kill fishing packs, with photo opportunities. The pond trail and other activities for the non-practicing angler: Trott'X or bike rides, mini golf, playground, geocaching, aquarium. To be enjoyed by the day or over several nights, solo or in a group: restaurants and gîtes on site.

The roof: Poitiers' spot for families and climbers. This "Maison de l'escalade", with its excellent restaurant, is a must in Poitiers. In this beautifully renovated former hangar, bouldering (max. height: 4.5 m) is available from the age of 2. You don't have to be an expert, and you don't have to work in pairs. The hall offers 6 levels of difficulty over 70 linear metres. There's even a climbing area reserved for little ones: ideal! After the effort, the comfort. Rendezvous in the bar-restaurant area. We love the sport, the relaxed atmosphere and the good food.

How cuddly the donkeys of La Belle Anée are! After having shown you how to place the pack-saddle on the back of the animal to carry the famous donkey (your bag, your picnic and your tired little legs), Estelle will show you the route to follow to walk with your donkey on the surrounding paths, for an afternoon, a day or a few days. In the evening, choose between the campsites and gites selected by Estelle. Your companion will sleep under the stars in a prepared enclosure. A privileged moment to share with your family!

Just like home. It's a place apart, a peaceful place teeming with ideas and activities adapted to children, for great moments to share with the whole family. Chris Le Guen Porcheron was the one who dreamt up the idea. People come here for cooking workshops, art workshops, sewing workshops, baby sign workshops, magic moments, massages, sophrology, yoga... and even sports sessions with a coach. In short, moments of well-being and sharing adapted to all ages. CALM is also a coworking space, a tea room and a catering room where you can enjoy delicious dishes created by a market gardener.

This is undoubtedly one of the finest golf courses in Charente-Maritime. Situated in the heart of the Coubre forest, it allows lovers of the little white ball to practice their favorite sport on a perfectly manicured green. Take the time to stop for a moment at hole 14, which offers a unique view of the ocean! It's worth noting that the course always looks so green, thanks to the watering provided by the town's wastewater treatment plant. The golf course features a restaurant renowned for its quality cuisine.

This aquatic center is the ideal place for all those who love aquatic activities! In winter, take advantage of the sports pool to swim a few laps or the wellness area (sauna, hammam and multi-sensory shower) for a gentle moment. The whole family is welcome, as the center offers many activities accessible from a very young age! In summer, the water playground, the outdoor pools with slides and the park are available.

Here's an address that many parents know. Located 15 minutes from Rochefort and less than 30 minutes from La Rochelle, this park is easy to get to. Open from April onwards, children aged 2 to 14 can enjoy a full day of outdoor activities. Dozens of attractions await your children to entertain them: miniature golf, inflatable games, water games... Admission is free for accompanying adults, and refreshments are available.

The Ile de Ré is also an ideal area for horseback riding. If you're in the mood for horseback riding, head for these stables just outside La Flotte. Approved by the French Federation, this riding school offers a wide range of activities. It welcomes young and old alike in complete serenity, providing them with access to specially adapted facilities. Bénédicte Lavaud and her team offer pony rides.

A lock port of 252 places including 18 visitors, basin with 116 seats and 12 host places. The flow basin, 119 and 6 host places. Channel 17 seats. Water, electricity on pontoon, toilet, toilet, showers, refit grill, shipyard, safe, grutage.

With its lake, the leisure centre occupies the whole family. Dad goes fishing and reserves an hour and a half in the afternoon to accompany the son on the branch to branch course, mom from her beach corner looks at the lifeguard, Uncle Robert and Aunt Ginette go boating, cousin Aglaé plays tennis with her English boyfriend of the day, grandpa strengthens his right arm for petanque, grandma goes kayaking (unbearable, the granny) and the funny barbotent. And not only do we have fun like crazy, but we eat, travel (little train) and sleep (holiday village in cottages and camping). There are also inflatable structures for children in the summer.

It is the largest park of adventure in the vienna woods. It is a matter of passing from tree to tree, hang by straps. The 130 games that are offered to you indicate the programme: Tarzan jump, fillet of pirates, Nepalese bridge or surfing... Patients at vertigo should stay away. However, you can also choose the courses at night, with a light head. But we are not sure not to see your feet reassures you more than...

10 minutes from the Futuroscope, it is the largest lake in the department! It's the ideal place to spend the summer in the cool of the water! Swimming is pleasant, supervised, and the Aquazone, an inflatable course on water, will make you spend pleasant moments of freshness, relaxation and fun. The slides and the play structures will make the children happy. And why not go around the lake on foot, by bike or by pedal boat? You can eat at the Bistro de la Plage, have a pizza to go or an ice cream after the effort.

Want to enjoy the pleasures of swimming? Head for this aquatic center located near the leisure center and downtown. Open year-round, this sports and leisure facility has been welcoming visitors for over 20 years. It comprises several areas, including a 25 m swimming pool for those who want to swim one lap after another, a slide for thrill-seekers, a fitness area and an outdoor area.

Not only Châtelaillon-Plage has a beautiful sandy beach, but it also has a marina where it is good to moor your boat. You will have access to some beautiful sites of the department, including the island of Aix and Fort Boyard. This harbor can accommodate 170 boats and its capacity is 120 places on pontoons and 92 moorings. The trip time is about 4 hours. Services: pontoon berths (open from March 15 to November 30), mooring buoys, launching... The management of the port has been transferred to the department since 2021.

It's one of the three basins in the La Rochelle area. At the time of writing, Palmilud is undergoing a complete overhaul before opening in summer 2024. The project is ambitious: reduced energy consumption, redevelopment of the outdoor park, new water features in the paddling pool. There's no doubt that the work will enable everyone to enjoy the facility to the full: swimmers will be able to do lap after lap, and children will be able to take advantage of a playful environment.

To discover the region from above! It is possible to fly over Saumur and the castles of the Loire Valley in a hot air balloon. You will be amazed by the beauty of the landscapes. Fly over the Poitevin marshes, the Green Venice, the Haut-Poitou from Mirebeau, the countryside, the forests and the castles and also in the square between Royan, Saintes, La Rochelle, Fouras and the Oléron island. You will be impressed by the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean and the beauty of the coastline. And at the speed of the balloon!

This miniature golf course is located in a pleasant area, close to places that people from La Rochelle love: the Charruyer park and the Concurrence beach. Just a stone's throw from the city center (you can get there in 5 minutes by bike), the place welcomes young and old who want to play a game of minigolf! With its 18 holes, of varying difficulty, the course does not lack appeal. The best part? Children will have fun in a secure area: inflatable structure, bumper cars. The terrace is ideal for a gourmet break over a drink or an ice cream...

The Charente-Limousine Chemin de Fer association offers you the chance to see some superb scenery. From Confolens to Manot (18 km AR) or from Roumazières-Loubert to Manot (15 km), you'll ride over the vertiginous Pontarand viaduct before a steep climb, and cross the Charente from the Laplaud viaduct. All in all, it's a great family outing, with fabulous views of the Charente's diverse landscapes.

The Grande Prairie waterway is a place to get out into the green and escape into contemplation for a walk. The loop around the water is three kilometres long and is a delight for joggers, cyclists and pedestrians. There is a children's playground, tables for family picnics, toilets, a refreshment bar for hot or cold days. Swimming is supervised on weekends and in the summer, and the sailing school is set up there. A large car park is available for users, as well as a parking area for motorhomes.

Here is a family equestrian centre as you like where children are very welcome.

Some twenty members make up the association, whose playground is mainly in the Charente region. The members are particularly dedicated to discovering new cavities, and therefore to deobstruction.

An association that wants to be very «amygale»! All 8 members are involved in caving (discovery, initiation, development, chiropterans life, scientific approaches to media), in addition to acrobranche, escal'tree and adventure trails, unmanned aerial travel, canoeing, climbing… Adventurers will therefore find themselves in a position to satisfy their growing spirit.

Combining deductive wit, sense of observation and intuition, the orientation race adds a decidedly playful dimension to the traditional promenade. The area of Chambon, between ponds, forests and valleys, offers three courses at varying times and levels of difficulty. Conquer the tags that are sometimes well hidden and poinçonnez your roadmap with your progress. Little chance that you will lose yourself, a little more so that you will croisiez some of the local residents: deer, ducks, salamanders or even yellow-belly traditional can fit into your course then open the eye!

Tariff: € 2 (orientation card for sale at the Tourist Office).

Duration: variable.

Difficulty: easy to find.

For paddling enthusiasts, experienced sportsmen and quiet explorers, this is the ideal club. Rentals are available by the hour, by the day or for two- to four-day trips/bivouacs. The usual boating area stretches from the base to the Saint-Yrieix lake, a 4 km stretch of waterways where you can discover the flora and fauna of the Charente and Trouve rivers. Last but not least, you can try your hand at stand-up paddling and discover the banks of the river like a tightrope walker. Initiations are supervised by federal instructors.

The Charente Sailing School gives children and adults alike a taste of the joys of sailing on the Saint-Yrieix lake. You can rent catamarans, windsurfers, canoes and mountain bikes by the hour or half-day. Introductory and advanced courses are available on reservation. Finally, around the base, you can take advantage of the many activities available: jogging and mountain bike tracks, playgrounds, handball, five-a-side soccer... Of course, you can also swim in the lake!

The XXL aquatic center offers all the facilities that budding and experienced swimmers dream of! Surrounded by greenery and bathed in natural light, it invites its visitors to challenge themselves physically in its 50-meter Olympic pool with 8 water lines, to push back the limits of depth in its diving pit, and to perfect their skills in a 25-meter learning pool. Aquagym classes, swimming lessons and other aquatic activities are offered in the latter. Outdoor pools and a balneo area complete the offer.

Close to Angoulême, this marina is the ideal setting for a waterside break, and offers a variety of activities: guinguette, departure point for river excursions, boat hire without a licence, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, stand-up paddles, bicycles.

Take a cruise on La Reine Margot. On the Charente River from Angoulême, La Reine Margot offers summer theme cruises or lunch and dinner cruises. Departing from the port of l'Houmeau, you'll discover a route through the locks at the gateway to the city, with unusual views of the city (including the Nil district and the comic strip museum) and a unique approach to the biodiversity of the wild banks of the Charente. Cruises last from 1h30 to 5h (with meals on board).

François and Gabriel Moine propose a complete tour around oak and cognac. The visit first takes you to the stave splitters who prepare the oak for its future as a barrel, then to the cooperage before continuing the tour by discovering the distillery and the distillers. You will finish the walk in the cellars where the cognacs are aged and you will be able to initiate yourself to these spirits with a tasting: grape juice for the juniors, cognac and pineau for the adults. The visit lasts between 2 and 3 hours, on 3 different sites and out of season the tour is possible by appointment. From May to October, don't forget to visit the plastic art showroom to discover different artists every year, access is free.

Like champagne bubbles in crystal glass, colorful balloons slide into the Ciel sky. It is the rendezvous of dozens of balloons coming to compete for four days for the European Cup, which is only taking place in odd years. 2009 is the 16 th edition and the 20 th World Women's Cup.

Craving a great deal of air? Whether you are a confirmation or a beginner, the club gives you the opportunity to enjoy its track and the beautiful landscapes that will take place under your wings.

Kayak doors are located on an arm of the Charente. To enjoy and rent a boat, call Claude Harter, President of the Youth Circle, Canoe Section. He will be happy to guide you in your water.

Overlooking Lake Lavaud, beach of fine sand whose swimming is monitored in summer.

It is the only place to climb in the northern Charente but it is original: We climb the batteries of the viaduct. If you are experienced you can access it all year round and, if you need a coaching, sessions are offered in the context of the Active Summer beginning 8 years.

Micheline Mathieu painted on pots, brocs and other buckets, but also on canvas. She painted it… pots and brocs but also naked and abstract canvases. Before you discover all the palettes of his talent, you have to find his charming workshop in the unexpected labyrinth of the roads of Theil-Rabier, a small village where you can get lost there.

Only the weekend for 2 h to discover Mouthiers through the paths. Capacity four people contact Nicolas Rainard passionate by the coupling for any information.

The Accro Parc in Soyaux welcomes visitors to its 4-hectare site. It features a variety of tree courses, adapted to the age of participants and the physical effort required. An 18-hole mini-golf course, an outdoor escape game and an open-air laser game, Laser Adventures, are also available. A new feature is the possibility of renting electric scooters to discover the Charente countryside for 1 hour with a guide. A great place for family fun! Reservations recommended.

Canoe and kayak rental, but also stand up paddles and pedal boats. The club offers walks and circuits from 30 minutes to 3 hours on the water for the more adventurous.

In Chatelaillon, there is no shortage of water sports activities! Many of them crowd the sand to enjoy sea bathing, others prefer sailing. Then head for this sailing club, labeled Ecole de Voile, which welcomes children from 5 years old to discover the joys of sailing. Learning is done on a sheltered stretch of water, in complete safety to give your little ones a taste for the sea. Optimists, catamarans, dinghies... you can leave for the day!

Early August in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne:

24 th edition of the Festival of Laughter and Street Arts on the Theme of Humour and Salt water

Information: 05 46 06 87 98. Website: www.humoureteausalee.net - e-mail: [email protected]

The last Sunday of August Saint-Sulpice-d'Arnoult:

Fête festival. Flea, saintongeais market, folklore, animations, tastings of regional products.

Information: 05 46 97 00 91. E-mail: [email protected]

Third week in August in Rochefort-sur-Mer:

Rochefort in agreements. The meeting of Heritage and Music: acoustic music improvisation by renowned, internationally renowned artists (French and American).

Tourist Office: 05 46 99 08 60. Website: www.rochefort-en-accords.fr - e-mail: [email protected]

The Charente-Maritime Federation for Fisheries is a federation that is very committed to protecting the fishing environment. On behalf of its 22 000 fishermen and 24 approved associations, it alerts us on the alarming state of the department's rivers and denounces the current water resource management. This department with various landscapes allows all types of fishing. Lecourbe Niortaise is a slow and deep water course for eels, white fish and predators. In the Centre, the River Charente is influenced by tides to Saint-Savinien. It is characterized by its carp, coconut and pike, but also a large number of mules from the sea and shad in May and June. Navigable up to Angoulême, the Charente allows to marry, with pleasure, fishing and walk with a boat. In the West, at the borders of the ocean, the Seudre and its canals, and the coastal marshes of Rochefort, Marenne and the Gironde estuary form a large fishing territory. In the south, Seugne is the natural jewel of Charente-Maritime, encouraging the hunt for itinerant pike. Finally, the Dronne is the kingdom of the Barbeau and the dowel.

Today, we've decided to take to the skies, and not just any old way! We're going skydiving! If you want to take the plunge, you can rely on this company, staffed by experienced professionals. Towers of La Rochelle, the Ile de Ré, Fort Boyard - these are just some of the magnificent landscapes you'll see as you climb to altitude. Once up there, it's time for freefall! Rest assured, you'll be attached to your instructor, who will have given you all the necessary information before you set off.

Dream Pony welcomes you to the heart of the Ile d'Oléron to discover the farm's animals and ponies (around twenty of them). On the program: horse riding from a few hours to several days, pony christenings with Sushi, Arnaga or Ugo (from age 2), rides (for all levels), pony lessons and courses for children. A visit to the farm and fun workshops are also on offer, so you can spend an enjoyable afternoon with these adorable little ponies!

The municipal swimming pool has been a symbol of the town since it opened 40 years ago. It welcomes all types of public, from schoolchildren to sports clubs, in its single 25-meter pool. It offers them all year long facilities adapted to leisure swimming, sports and aquatic activities. There are slots dedicated to swimming lessons, advanced courses, aquagym sessions, all supervised by the team of lifeguards. It also accompanies baby swimmers, divers, seniors and disabled people in their practices.

Summer seaside resort, Royan attracts many fans to winter through its ice rink. During the whole month of December, small and large come to enjoy this facility. Don't look for it anymore on the beach, now it's Charles de Gaulle Square that houses the top. You now have to take advantage of this ice range, however, respecting some rules of good behaviour and, above all, the obligation to have gloves. What a pleasure. Illuminated by projectors and placed under the benevolence of a huge projector, you will taste the pleasure of sliding everything in music and until late in the evening. Please note, cafes are just next to the Christmas market.

The oldest golf course in Charente-Maritime offers an 18-hole course, both undulating and wooded, in the heart of a 40-hectare park. Players can enjoy their favorite sport while discovering the remains of a Roman aqueduct and taking in the enchanting view of the town. Two instructors are available for discovery and improvement courses. The golf restaurant, open every day, offers lunch in a friendly atmosphere.

For over 25 years, this golf course has been putting smiles on the faces of all those who love to tease the little white ball. It's true that golfers are spoiled for choice here, enjoying the unspoilt setting along the dunes and the sea views. Open all year round, the 9-hole course is a favorite with players. Several formulas are available, from one-day introductory courses to year-round memberships. The Saint-Pierre golf course also has a 6-hole driving range, a 25-place practice area and 2 putting greens.