Water sports in France
What better than an activity in contact with water to refresh yourself during an outdoor outing?
Submerge yourself in the cool waters of the mountains, let yourself be lulled by the gentle sound of your paddle in the water in the countryside or by the sea... France is full of superb locations for water sports and aquatic activities.
Whether you're looking for the thrills of canyoning or a more leisurely stroll in a canoe or stand-up paddle, here are some great suggestions for what you can do in France.
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The most beautiful water sports in France
Kayaking
· Baudinard-sur-Verdon
Les Gorges de Baudinard
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
2:00 h
34 m
40 m
Magnifique et spectaculaire canyon bordé de falaises en à-pic ou en surplomb de 100 à 150m de haut avec des écartements d'une dizaine de mètres. Ce canyon, très sauvage, forme la première partie des basses gorges du Verdon.
Canoeing
· Corrèze
Descent of the Dordogne between Monceaux and Beaulieu (Corrèze)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
18.5 km
3:49 h
10 m
34 m
The descent of the Dordogne on its Corrézienne part is a beautiful experience, in hilly and wild landscapes. 18 km and a magnificent finish with a view of the Chapelle des Pénitents in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
Canoeing
· Chenonceaux
Canoe trip on the Cher river
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.2 km
1:00 h
12 m
12 m
Discover the Cher Valley by canoe! Nature, heritage and emotions, a unique experience.
Canyoning
· Laruns
Canyoning trip in the Gorges du Bitet
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
3.4 km
4:30 h
195 m
195 m
In the Ossau valley, this sporty and technically ultra-complete canyoning course allows you to discover one of the most beautiful canyons of the Pyrenees-Atlantic with sublime tree chaos and magnificent waterfalls.
Kayaking
· Dinan Cap Fréhel
Balade nautique accompagnée en kayak en Rance maritime
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.9 km
2:00 h
6 m
6 m
Embarquez dans un kayak de mer pour une balade nautique en toute sécurité en Rance maritime.
Canoeing
· Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin
Niort Plage - Parcours Canoë-Kayak
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.4 km
2:05 h
4 m
10 m
Un parcours en canoë-kayak proposé par Niort Plage, du coeur de la ville de Niort jusqu'au pont de la Roussille !
Canoeing
· Haute-Garonne
Descent of the Ariège from Grépiac to Portet-sur-Garonne
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.9 km
3:30 h
0 m
25 m
Just a stone's throw from Toulouse, a natural descent that is quite surprising because of the peaceful atmosphere it exudes.
Kayaking
· Dinan Cap Fréhel
La descente de l'Arguenon maritime en kayak, de Plancoët à Saint-Cast-Le Guildo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.1 km
2:30 h
11 m
13 m
Une balade nautique en kayak ou en en canoë au fil de l'Arguenon maritime.
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Kanutour im Fango-Delta by Tobias
June 02, 2024
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The kayaks can be rented on site and currently cost €8 per person per hour. In the two-person kayaks, the person in the back paddles and gets really wet. So swimwear is recommended. We actually saw a few turtles, although the conditions were not ideal. All in all, a very nice tour.
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February 04, 2024
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Auf der Vézère von Thonac nach Tursac by Charlotte
August 15, 2023
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