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10 ideas for water activities near Bordeaux

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Whether you prefer the ocean or freshwater lakes, there are plenty of ways to glide along the west coast. The region is a true playground where water is everywhere. It's impossible to resist the invitation to glide and enjoy water activities. Whether on your stomach, standing up, or kneeling, a stay in the Medoc is the perfect opportunity to become one with your windsurf board, Efoil, stand up paddleboard, wakeboard, water ski, jet fly, or simply your surfboard. Experience extraordinary sensations as you ride the winds and currents along the 124 kilometers of sandy beaches and lakes, including France's largest freshwater lake, "Lake Carcans-Hourtin." Medoc Atlantique is the perfect destination for family fun and gliding with friends.

NEW: ELECTRIC FOIL AT CARCANS-MAUBUISSON

On the edge of Lake Carcans-Maubuisson, come try out the Efoil, it's your chance to soar over the water. With a remote control and a motor on the foil, the efoil allows you to experience the sensation of flying on the water. This equipment is designed to make you enjoy gliding easily on a foil.

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WING FOIL IN LACANAU

Discover wing foil with Wally Glisse! An activity that combines several water sports: windsurfing, kitesurfing, and surfing. Getting started and feeling the excitement is quick. You don't need to be an accomplished rider to fly with surprising ease. A maximum of 2 students per class. Wind from 10 to 30 knots.

AQUASPEED in HOURTIN

The nautical go-karting offers all the joys of gliding! Eco-friendly, electric, and silent, it is both easy to handle and accessible to everyone from the age of 9. The Aquaspeed is an original practice aimed at all those who seek to discover a fun water activity safely.

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I WAKEPARK IN HOURTIN

At the heart of the Children's Island, hidden in a beautiful wooded area, the wakepark welcomes all wakeboard enthusiasts. Numerous modules are placed on the lake for all skill levels. Two bi-pulley cable systems are also available for beginners who want to ease into it. Professional and certified instructors guide the athletes throughout the session.

JETSKI AND FLYBOARD IN VERDON-SUR-MER

You can fly on water with the flyboard. Discover this activity on the Estuary, where the most seasoned riders can test out their most incredible tricks. For a thrilling escape, you can also opt for jetskiing. Jetfly Evasion and Flyjet 33 offer services in Soulac-sur-Mer and Verdon-sur-Mer.

STAND UP PADDLE YOGA IN LACANAU

Beyond surfing, paddle boarding is one of the most popular activities in the Medoc region. Whether on the ocean or on the lakes, sitting or standing, paddle boarding can be enjoyed in different ways. Tengo Frio Surf offers Stand Up Paddle Yoga classes on Lacanau Lake. An ideal activity to recharge, take time for yourself, and reconnect your body and mind in the midst of this expanse of water.

THE CIRCLE OF SAILING IN BORDEAUX CARCANS-MAUBUISSON Tame the wind and nature on the largest freshwater lake in France, a promise kept by the sailing club. Many water activities are waiting to be discovered: cruising, dinghy sailing (laser, hobie cat catamarans, optimist...), windsurfing, funboarding, or yole for example. The CVBCM is equipped with supports suitable for people with reduced mobility (hansa, miniJ, collective boat ECHO90).

WATER SKIING ON THE LAKES OF LACANAU AND CARCANS

On a board or skis, connected to a boat by a rope, glide on the lakes! The challenge of your first time will be to get out of the water... For that, you have to wait to feel the pull of the boat. Then, it's up to you to play with the wave created by the boat and try jumps to impress everyone! What we love? The opportunity to experience these sensations from the age of 3 with Baby Ski.

SURFING FOR KIDS

Getting to know the ocean and learning to glide on the waves can be started at a very young age. Some surf schools are exclusively dedicated to teaching kids how to surf, like Pirate Surfing in Lacanau-Océan. Children are guided from their arrival to their first wave. If conditions allow, they may even catch a real, unridden wave while securely attached to their instructor's back, giving them a taste of the unique feeling of gliding on water. This experience might inspire them to become skilled surfers in the future.

WATER PARKS IN THE MIDDLE OF NATURE

The water parks in Carcans, Hourtin, and Lacanau offer a variety of activities that will please both young and old. Slide down slides, jump on trampolines, climb rock walls, and dive from heights. Get catapulted into the air and splash into the water. Surrounded by maritime pines, you can even picnic in the shade with your family!

In addition to a fun and entertaining activity, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful setting on the lakes of Lacanau and Carcans-Hourtin while having fun with your family.

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