Boating in the Paris Region is not dead. On the contrary, it's slowly but surely taking hold! On the face of it, when you live in the Paris region, it's not easy to find a peaceful spot where you can practice water sports. But there are plenty of spots in the Paris region where you can indulge in the pleasures of the water!
If you know anything about the region, you'll think of the 12 leisure centers around the capital, which have just reopened their doors to the public. But you can also find lakesides that have been tamed for water sports, little-known swimming pools and aquatic centers that have gone under the radar. Canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, aeroskiing, rowing, sailing, surfing, fishing or rafting- there's plenty to do in the Paris region!
More good news: we've saved you hours of research by compiling the best watersports spots in the Paris region in a single guide.
Base de loisirs du Val de Seine, for swimming and fun at Verneuil-sur-Seine (78)
The Val de Seine leisure park in the Yvelines region offers a wide range of activities, including a beach and swimming area open from the start of the summer season. It's the perfect opportunity to get out and about with family and friends. [Read more]
Base de loisirs de Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, activities including water sports, games and barbecues
The Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park in Trappes is a place of discovery and escape, offering a multitude of fun, sporting and educational activities. Water sports, accrobranche, water games and mini-golf await you. [Read more]
The Jablines-Annet leisure park (77), a must-see leisure destination in Seine-et-Marne
Fancy getting out and enjoying the fine weather with your feet in the water? Then head for the Jablines-Annet leisure park, where you can enjoy a range of activities including rafting, water-skiing and swimming... it's the ideal place for the whole family to relax and unwind! [Read more]
Canoepte, a sporty canoe trip along the Epte river (95)
Fancy a canoe trip? Then head to Canoepte for a refreshingly sporty trip along the Epte. [Read more]
Stand-up paddle rental in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94), for a sporty ride on the Marne river
How about a paddle on the Marne? Along the bucolic banks of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, that's what Beach Paddle offers, for a few hours of paddling along the river. [Read more]
Loc'Adventure: a canoe trip along the Grand Morin in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77)
In the Seine-et-Marne département, get your swimsuit, sun cream and paddles ready for a canoe trip (or rando-canoë, as you prefer) around Crécy-la-Chapelle. [Read more]
Special offers: free canoe, kayak and rowing lessons and introductory courses at La Villette
In the 19th arrondissement, don your swimsuit or neoprene wetsuit if the temperature warms up: 45 minutes of water sports initiation or practice, in the heart of the Bassin de la Villette. [Read more]
Île Fanac in Joinville-le-Pont: green walks, canoeing, rowing and a gourmet barge
In Joinville-le-Pont, enjoy a quiet interlude on Île Fanac, discovering the elegant houses with pontoons. On the program: a stroll in a beautiful green setting, canoeing and rowing on the Marne and other nuggets to discover. [Read more]
Wave In Paris: Indoor surfing in Paris!
How about surfing in the heart of Paris? The first indoor static wave sports complex awaits you in the capital's 15th arrondissement. A unique new venue, where you can experience unprecedented sliding sensations on flowboard and bodyboard boards, a mix of surf, snowboard and skateboard. [Read more]
Unusual in Paris: Water skiing on the Seine
Water skiing on the Seine? Yes it is possible and it happens in Paris! A club offers 3.5km of skiable water with learning workshops. Whether it's for bi-skiing, mono-skiing or even to learn how to do tricks or even to practice wakeboarding, here is the unusual spot that could well make you discover a new passion. [Read more]
Boats without a license for an original trip in Paris
Did you know that? In Paris, it is possible to rent boats without a license by the hour, to sail on the bassin de la Villette. Here is an original idea to enjoy the capital! [Read more]
The Barefoot Style Club in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges
North of Paris, on the banks of the Seine, the Barefoot Style Club offers an incredible range of water-skiing, wakeboarding, wakeskating and barefoot activities, making you feel like you're on the Atlantic coast, just a few minutes from the center of the capital. Give it a try!
The Paris Wake Park in Val-de-Marne
How about a two-pulley lift at the gateway to Paris? We're going for it: open to adults and children aged 7 and over, this wake park north of the capital is reopening its doors after a long hiatus. Ready to jump the hurdles?
