Water sports and leisure activities Côte d'Azur

The first glider pilot training center in France! 365 days a year, it offers the possibility of flying in one of the most aerologically favoured regions. A departmental gliding school offers young people under the age of 25 the opportunity to train and obtain certificates. Baptisms of the air, initiation flights of 20 to 30 minutes, training and improvement, certificates, complete the activities of the club. Restaurant " Le vol à voile " to discover.

This base has become an essential place for the amateurs of glide. You will be able to practice water ski (bi or mono), but also kneeboard (you are on your knees on a board and you let yourself be pulled by the cable of the ski lift), or wakeboard or even better wakeskate (like a skateboard, standing up, with your feet free)... Five hectares of water in a green, quiet and pleasant setting, with a superb view on the Charles-Quint tower and the old village of Le Muy, but also on the rock of Roquebrune

Edmond and Joëlle will take you sailing on their 20-meter schooner with a red hull, a teak deck and an imposing steering wheel. For the day, you will sail along the Maures massif and its different bays. You will anchor in the superb bay of the Canebiers for an aperitif, a meal and the relaxing part of the day before returning in the afternoon to Port-Fréjus. For half a day, you can embark on a trip to the Corniche d'Or, the Esterel or the Massif des Maures or as an aperitif for the sunset at the Lion de Mer island.

Since 1988, the club offers 3 main activities to discover the underwater environment: snorkeling, the first dive and the discovery pack, as well as various training courses to improve your level. The center includes two classrooms, a space to store the equipment, another for individual divers and also a store. The sites visited by experienced divers are those of the Lion de Mer, the Golden Island, the Antheor barges and the Rubis submarine.

This centre offers dives for children, baptisms, preparation for certification and explorations to discover the many wrecks in the region on the Eperlan II, a 15-metre aluminium-hulled boat, and its tender Le Sarrasin, a 7-metre semi-rigid inflatable. Under the guidance of Momo, 2nd degree federal instructor, set off in complete confidence to discover the many wrecks sunk in the Bay of Cavalaire. The centre also has a technical room equipped with a compressor that allows you to quickly inflate all the bottles.

Take advantage of the experience of Christian Tamisier and his team, state-licensed professionals, to discover the grandiose sites of the Verdon through original activities and sports with guaranteed sensations: canyoning, climbing, adventure courses, caving, rafting, water trekking. And as the region is full of trails, mountain bike circuits are also available to criss-cross the Verdon region and the Sainte-Croix lake. If you want to let off steam in complete safety, and in a well-supervised environment, you have come to the right place!

CIPA founded by the world's best apnéistes, including Loïc Leferme and Claude Chapuis, welcomes Apnéistes of all ages and levels. Highly specialized, it is internationally renowned. A must for apnée. Some members belong to the team of France who recently won the World Cup in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat in front of 32 competing nations. Children discover a rich environment in fauna and flora that they learn to respect and protect.

Come and discover the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast thanks to Nice Diving, which invites you to share the passion of its instructors, from exploration diving to technical diving, from a simple baptism to training for supervised divers at 40 m. Classroom, top of the range equipment, showers, equipment warehouse, store to buy or rent equipment, repair shop, inflation station up to 300 bars... but also, and above all, a warm welcome, a post-diving aperitif with music, a good atmosphere and professionalism!

Mio Palmo Plongée is a diving center located in La Croix-Valmer, Var. This diving center is renowned for its professional and passionate team, who offer a variety of underwater activities for all levels. Whether you're looking for snorkeling, an introduction to scuba diving or a PADI diving course, Mio Palmo Plongée has what you're looking for. They also organize explorations for certified divers, as well as courses to become a PADI instructor. Mio Palmo Plongée's dive sites include the Bay of Cavalaire, the Port-Cros and Porquerolles National Parks, as well as some impressive wrecks in the Mediterranean. With a focus on environmental protection, you'll have the chance to discover the marine fauna of the Mediterranean, including groupers.

Discover the riches of the Côte d'Azur seabed aboard a typical Mediterranean wooden trawler, the Corto. The exploration of the different underwater sites is done through a first dive supervised by professionals or deep diving. Ideal to improve your buoyancy and orientation, try underwater scootering or underwater photography. More than 20 spots are to be discovered among the most beautiful of the French Riviera. The second boat, Le Maltèse, offers one-day or half-day snorkeling trips.

Directed by the world champion of apnea Pierre Frolla, the Monegasque Academy of the Sea allows everyone to discover the underwater world of the Mediterranean and to be aware of the protection of the environment. You will be welcomed by a team of passionate people recognized for their expertise. The Academy offers aquatic excursions, diving for all levels, training courses, freediving, rescue training, as well as the privatization of catamarans for sea trips.

The Centre Nausicaa scuba diving association invites you to share its members' passion for discovering diving in prestigious sites. From Cap Estel, with its drop-off dotted with holes and covered in blue gorgonian sea fans, which descends to 30 m and is frequented by sars, capons and serrans, to Cap de Nice, where dives are available for all levels, from exploration to technical dives and night dives, as well as baptisms, training courses and introductory courses. Hurry up and discover the wonderful world of Nemo!

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Glisse Paradise offers a wide range of water sports activities accessible to all: jet-skiing, jet-ski touring, parasailing, flyboarding, paddleboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, towed buoys, and more. These multi-activity bases are supervised by state-certified professionals. They also supervise morning jet-ski trips along the Côte d'Azur coastline, with breakfast included on a private beach. Beginners and advanced riders alike can take advantage of introductory or advanced courses and workshops. Reservations by telephone.

This team of state-certified instructors invites you to discover the riches of the Mediterranean by a simple stroll on the underwater path or by scuba diving for more sensations. Amateurs, experienced or curious, all outings are done in small groups and are supervised: simple dives, diving safaris (2 dives in the exit), deep dives, wreck dives, dry dives, drop dives, cave dives, night dives, nitrox dives... Possibility to rent the equipment on site

The SPCOC, canyoning school known for having trained champions, offers kayak rentals on the water. The proposed course is a relatively easy one, which allows you to do the trip in complete autonomy. The equipment is provided, helmet and vest included. The proposed kayaks are open and have a self-bailing system. The meeting point can be at the canoe-kayak base, or upstream of the river depending on the water level.

Located a stone's throw from the town centre of Vidauban, this 8-hectare area, which includes two bodies of water, offers a host of leisure and sports activities for the whole family. Water games, playground, petanque field, picnic area, ping-pong tables, walking tracks... are permanently and freely accessible to spend a very pleasant moment. In parallel to all these facilities, "the Drop-In Dracénie" offers outdoor activities for a fee and secure.

Tree climbing, paintball, speed cross, etc.: the activities in this adventure park are quite diversified. Nine courses in the trees, playful and amusing for children, sporting for the older ones, are dedicated to tree climbing as well as more than 125 workshops and games, with complete equipment provided. A nocturnal acro-branch is organized every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August. A relaxation area with a refreshment bar, under a shaded terrace, is at your disposal.

Funtrip is a team of professional guides and a range of services for half a day, a day, a weekend or even longer, which provide a range of sporting activities in nature: canyoning and water trekking, as well as caving, adventure trekking, scuba diving, via ferrata, wilderness adventure courses and rock climbing. With FunTrip, there's no better way to discover a new activity. Whether you're out with friends, relaxing with your family or discovering new things as a group, the choice is yours!

With a variety of activities such as towed buoys, wakesurfing, water skiing, jetskiing, paddle boarding and sea kayaking, you'll never get bored. And if you want to try something new, why not opt for the electric foil, a unique gliding experience! For those looking for a more leisurely activity, pedal boats, kayaks and paddle boats are also available for rent, for trips to the Lerins Islands. The professional team will advise you so that you can enjoy these activities in complete safety.

Passionate about windsurfing, kitesurfing and wakeboarding, they are among the pioneers in introducing people to the unique sensations of LIFT electric foils. So, would you like to defy the laws of gravity with the eFoil, a veritable revolution in the world of electric surfing? Embark from Théoule-sur-Mer for unforgettable escapades to the Lérins Islands and the secret coves of the Esterel at incredible speeds (up to 40 km/h), flying over the crystal-clear waters at a height of 60 cm. An epic adventure on the magnificent Côte d'Azur!

How about getting off the beaten track and organizing a break with friends on an original boat? That's the innovative idea of this floating and sailing platform imagined by Tony and Yohan, two bon vivants, adepts of the sea bed, sailing and good local products. The boat is based in the port of Beaulieu. It is privatized for each outing and welcomes a maximum of 6 people. The principle is to propose a stroll on the coast, combined with a friendly aperitif (wines, champagnes, cocktails). A swimming break is of course included!

A mountain leader and canyoning guide, the manager offers sporting activities all year round, depending on the season, to discover the nature of the Nice hinterland. Half-day, full-day or weekend, alone or in a group, you can choose your program from a whole range of activities supervised by professional instructors and guides: hiking, canyoning, climbing, via ferrata, via souterrata...). These outings can also be adapted for disabled people.

Do you dream of flying on water? Come and discover e-foil! If you're not familiar with this new water sport, you can try it out here: you operate a motorized board via remote control for a ride at a speed of 35 km/hr. The board rises and you sail over the waves like the Silver Surfer! Aurélien guides you through the learning process. Once you're on your own, you'll be able to enjoy discovery sessions in legendary spots like the Lérins Islands.

The club offers dives in the region's magnificent sites, with professional supervision and perfect knowledge of the sites. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the team is welcoming. The club also offers training courses such as Padi Advanced and freediving. The equipment is recent and of high quality. Customer reviews are mostly positive, highlighting the warm welcome, safety and quality of the dives.

Feel like taking to the sea? Come aboard this sublime historical reconstruction of 1716 and share a moment of pure conviviality for a sailing or rowing trip in the bay of Villefranche and its surroundings. For sailing, the skipper will give you each a "mission" to make this outing a unique moment. You will learn some sailing techniques, notably how to steer according to the wind direction but also how to work as a team! Prices are affordable, so don't wait any longer, let's go!

Water Glisse Passion is a water ski club located in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, in the town of Les Issambres. They offer a range of water sports activities including water skiing, wakeboarding, baby skiing, towed buoys, no-licence boat hire and pedalo hire. The watersports center has been awarded the Famille Plus label, which means that it offers activities suitable for families and children aged 3 to 12, supervised by qualified staff and using appropriate equipment. Cash, credit cards and vacation vouchers are accepted.

Sardinaux Evasion is a canoe and kayak rental service located in Sainte-Maxime. They also offer water sports activities such as pedalos, kayaks and paddles. The Sardinaux Evasion nautical base has the Famille Plus label, which means they offer activities adapted to families and children aged 3 to 12. They accept cash, credit cards and vacation vouchers.

Water Glisse Passion Pampelonne is a canoe-kayak rental service located on Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle. They offer water sports activities for all thrill-seekers. They accept cash, credit cards and vacation vouchers.

Located on the beautiful Nartelle beach in Sainte-Maxime, Water Glisse Passion is a water ski club offering a variety of water sports activities to suit all tastes. Activities include waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakefoil, towed buoys, rental of pedalos, kayaks and individual and giant paddles, as well as parasailing. In addition, La Nartelle beach offers numerous amenities such as free parking, private beaches, beach snacks and restaurants, summer bars, public toilets and showers, and a shuttle service for boats wishing to disembark.

Located in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, H2O Paddle is a stand-up paddle school offering a wide range of water sports and leisure activities. Stand-up paddling is a unique way to discover the Mediterranean coast and get in touch with nature. The school offers courses for all levels, taught by a state-certified professional with a passion for paddle and board sports. In addition, excursions are organized to discover the most beautiful landscapes of Provence, including the Calanques de Cassis and the landscapes of the Parc National des Calanques at sunset.

Vincent and his team welcome you all summer long to discover the joys of water skiing, wakeboarding, wakefoil and baby skiing. For those who prefer thrills, towed buoys are also available, with a variety of activities to share with family and friends. For those wishing to explore the Var coastline, the base also offers boat hire without a licence. The Water Glisse Passion club, located on the port of Les Issambres, invites you to discover its "museum" retracing the history of the passion for water sports. You'll also find numerous shops, restaurants and bars nearby, as well as private beaches.

Karin and her team of passionate people, state-qualified instructors, are waiting for you to discover the underwater world in four areas: the bay of Saint-Raphaël, the Golden Island and the Cap Dramont (very rich in fauna and flora), Anthéor and the Cap Roux, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez with notably the wreck of the Rubis at the Cap Camarat... Different formulas are proposed: explorations, FFESSM and PADI trainings, baptisms, palm hikes... The center has two boats moored in front of the store, an advantage to load and unload easily.