Sports and leisure activities Anjou

The natural setting of this golf course, typically Anjou, with its wood and beautiful water features, extends over a hundred hectares. You will find courses of up to 18 holes, a 29-station practice course and a 6-hole compact course, all of which are calm and serene. If the greens and fairways are fairly flat, the diversity is constant and the difficulties are crescendo, according to the wishes of the architect of the place. You can also enjoy the superb terrace overlooking hole 18, and the sports or gastronomic options offered by the restaurant.

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.

Is it necessary to be naturally good at cooking? For Claire Lehaye and his Gourmet Workshop, the answer is no! Here, everyone in his place and pedagogy do the rest. The course program proposed throughout the year is very attractive: Asian cuisine, party, vegetarian, seasonal… In order to educate your palaces, reputable wine cellars and oenologists are also invited for sessions on the theme of food and wine agreements, even if whisky, beer or cider are also sometimes honored. Every month, the website will give you the detailed program of celebrations and a simple email or phone call will be enough to register.

GLISSEO, an impressive sports complex offering a wide range of activities in Cholet. With its 9 pools and ^1900m2 of water, the swimming pool can accommodate 1150 people simultaneously. The ice rinks cover ^2500m2 of ice for 1700 people. The Gliss'Bar, reserved for skaters, is a real plus. Its fitness area includes a complete wellness area with saunas, hammam, cold bath and relaxation room. With a quality infrastructure that will delight athletes and water-lovers alike, it's the perfect place to have fun and recharge your batteries, whether with family or friends.

Saddle up! From Nevers in central France to Paimboeuf in Loire-Atlantique, the "Loire à Vélo" route offers almost 800 kilometers of signposted itinerary. This journey links the beginnings of the royal river to its mouth on the Atlantic coast. The route, full of unmissable, unusual and little-known places, is a real encounter with yourself and others. At your own pace, with family, friends or on your own, hundreds of establishments welcome you along this magnificent and fascinating route. In Maine-et-Loire, the Loire à Vélo runs from Montsoreau (on the Indre-et-Loire border) to Champtoceaux. The route crosses the département from end to end, combining cycle paths and little-traveled back roads. There are two routes through Angers: the first through the city, where you share the road with other vehicles, or the second through the south (via Trélazé and Les Ponts-de-Cé), where you can enjoy the tranquility of the outlying communes and their lush green landscapes. After Angers, on the way to the Atlantic, you'll have the opportunity to discover Savennières and its enchanting landscapes, or the island of Béhuard and its open-air church, both classified as "Petite cité de caractère". From Bouchemaine, Montjean or elsewhere, join the adventure from wherever you please! Find all the information you need at local tourist offices, or on the "Fan de Loire à Vélo" Facebook page.

Gardening, cultivating, tinkering… For all these activities, better equipped! Thanks to Espace Emeraude, specialized in agriculture, you won't have anything to fear from grease, mud or sweeping stains. This vast store offers professionals and amateurs a wide range of clothing, accessories and security equipment: shoes and boots, helmets, rainwear, trousers and work jackets, gloves, protective glasses… Here you can also find other quality clothing, comfortable on a daily basis (pulls, polos, jackets).

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.

Inaugurated in September 2019 and built on former industrial wasteland, the Angers IcePark rink offers an ice surface of over 3,250^m2 with two lanes, one playful, the other Olympic, and modular bleachers that can accommodate over 4,300 people. Living up to the reputation of the famous Ducs d'Angers field hockey players, the venue hosts numerous field hockey matches, figure skating shows and other sporting events. With free access, the rink offers a wide range of activities: ice skating initiation, ice karting...

A joyful and relaxed atmosphere in this association of walkers who are determined to discover the country of Gié through the paths of the cross. Every Thursday and Sunday, the club's followers run by Gilbert Chauvin's city center, for ten kilometers through the vineyards, the rowing fields and the surrounding subwoods. Hikers from other places are welcome!

What better way to discover the region than by horseback? A ride in a horse-drawn carriage in the forest of Brissac, on one of the many hiking trails, or on the banks of the Loire at Blaison, will give the whole family a nice change of scenery. To deepen this adventure, Anjou Brissac Attelages also offers one or several days harnessed rides. On the program: discovery of the vineyard, visit of picturesque villages but also care of the horses. A beautiful experience 100% nature to live and to share with your family.

The Layon and Aubance hillsides, famous for their sweet wines, are a delight for two-wheelers. 13 circuits are listed according to their level of difficulty. Here, routes for all levels (blue, red, green) will take you through the many vineyards of the area to discover where it is good to taste the local wines, with moderation if you have to get back on your bike..

The circuit from Beaulieu-sur-Layon to Bonnezeaux, with a difference in altitude of more than 300 m and 38 km, promises strong sensations, doubled with aesthetic joys.

The interpretation trail of the Hyrôme valley is one of the many marked footpaths in the Loire-Layon-Aubance area. You can follow it over a vast area, leading up to the tower of the Guérin mill. There, in the heart of the vineyards, a large circular panorama reveals a landscape that seems to stretch out to infinity, as far as the Mauges when the sky is clear. It takes about 45 minutes to hike the 3 km of trails. A nice walk for young and old.

At 2 km from Beaufort-en-Vallée, this small village will be the starting point for recreational walks on an average hilarious of locomotion: The authentic Citroën Dyane with its lively colours. Six vehicles are to be rented all year round for a different discovery of the region, in love or group. We are embarking on a road book with several circuits with proven pleasures: route of the Loire Rim, pleasant forest, tourist sites (the tour is included in the ticket price), unavoidable picnic corners, etc… You can even book restaurant and lodging, or even get a picnic basket for an extra 10 € per person.

:: the country of the ball of fort! It is a popular tradition of Anjou. So, enter one of the village circles. Go and see what's going on there. The department has more than 360 sports companies which have their federation (based in Mazé, so), their competitions and challenges… The ball of fort, here is a cultural institution! The goal of the game? Throw the ball gently on a curved track, preferably beaten. Méplate, that is, flattened on each side, traditionally made of wood and ringed iron, this ball weighs just over a kilo. Once launched, it will weigh from left to right to close closest - if the player is skilful - from the "master" (or "small", the equivalent of the jack). For players, the game, which is played in ten points, is most serious. She asks for address, concentration and patience. But it is also user friendly. Did you know? Wearing slippers is mandatory. You should not risk damaging the terrain! She often ends with a glass of wine, if that is the way it starts. Local friendliness and pride, you have been told!

A unique experience in communion with the sky... and with the splendors of the Saumur region's heritage as the winds blow overhead. Vineyards, castles, slate and waterways are revealed at dawn, in daylight or at sunset. In a shared gondola (up to 10 people) or on a private flight, allow between 1h30 and 3h to see, from a unique angle, the sun rise, shine and set over the countryside and rediscover superb landscapes. The team is always ready to adapt to your needs. It's an experience you won't soon forget.

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.