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.
Maps and trails
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
Magnificent and spectacular canyon bordered by sheer or overhanging cliffs 100 to 150 m high with gaps of about ten meters. This very wild canyon forms the first part of the lower Verdon gorges.
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 in its Corrèze part is a beautiful experience, through rolling and wild landscapes. 18 km and a magnificent arrival with a view of the Chapelle des Pénitents in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
Canoeing
· Chenonceaux
Canoe ride on the Cher
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 outing in the Bitet Gorges
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
3.4 km
4:30 h
195 m
195 m
In the Ossau valley, this sporty and technically very complete canyoning route allows you to discover one of the most beautiful canyons of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques with stunning tree chaos and magnificent waterfalls.
Kayaking
· Dinan Cap Fréhel
Accompanied nautical route in kayak on the maritime Rance
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.9 km
2:00 h
6 m
6 m
Embark on a sea kayak for a safe nautical route on the maritime Rance.
Canoeing
· Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin
Niort Plage - Parcours Canoë-Kayak
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.4 km
2:04 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 steps from Toulouse, a fairly surprising nature descent due to the peaceful atmosphere it exudes.
Kayaking
· Dinan Cap Fréhel
The descent of the maritime Arguenon by kayak, from Plancoët to Saint-Cast-Le Guildo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.1 km
2:30 h
11 m
13 m
A nautical route by kayak or canoe along the maritime Arguenon.
Reviews
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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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Route done on June 01, 2024
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On the Vézère from Thonac to Tursac by Charlotte
August 15, 2023
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Traumhaft schön, ein Muss!
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Route done on August 13, 2023
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