A little back crawl between noon and two? Craving for thrills? A fan of water sports? We're here to fulfill all your desires. Here is a practical guide to water sports in the capital. Splash.
Are you a swimming fan? So are we! Swimming sculpts the body, calms the mind, and does wonders for the back. There's no reason not to regularly practice the butterfly stroke anymore. For a super Sweet guide to Paris swimming pools, read our article. And if you have trouble motivating yourself, to spice up your monotonous laps, here's a guide to water activities in Paris (a little more fun than swimming!).
In the water
Diving in Paris
To get your scuba diving certification, there's no need to travel to exotic locations. Paris offers diving centers for beginners and experienced divers alike. Enjoy a unique experience exploring the underwater world right here in the city.
To be at the top this summer, you need water, equipment, and professionals. Poisson Lune Plongée provides all of that with its Leisure and Technical diving packages, which include theory and practical courses. Starting at 250 euros for a diving baptism and 15 euros for a session, the exercises take place at the Charenton-le-Pont diving pool and will make you more experienced in just a few sessions.
Poisson Lune Plongée
3, rue Poissonnière - 2nd arrondissement
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Cycling in the water
To strengthen your little legs, swimming pools equipped with bicycles can help.The main swimming pools in Paris offer aquabiking classes. A youthful alternative to aquagym, these classes vary in intensity depending on your motivation and last for 45 minutes. We particularly love the classes at the Josephine Baker Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, they are super motivating and toning. You can find more information about the pool here.
For all the snow lovers who couldn't go to the mountains, try water skiing. The boating base of the Bois de Boulogne is amazing. Between monoskis, wakeboards, or bi-skis, you can learn whatever you want. The only downside: it's open from May to October, so you'll have to be patient. The best part: it's open until 9 pm and it's not too expensive.
Second good address: Club Nautique du 19e. It offers the same activities, and for 45 euros you can navigate between the bridges of Saint-Cloud and Suresnes.
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On the water
Boats without a license
A ride on the Canal de l'Ourcq, taking you through Parc de la Villette, the grand mills of Pantin, and Parc Bergère. You have a maximum of three hours for this mini cruise with friends or family. For the more adventurous, you can even rent a boat for a whole day and leave Paris until the Sevran lock. Between street art, picnic breaks, and aperitif boards served on the boat, get ready for a real journey. The information: 22 boats are available (remember to reserve) for 5, 7, and 11 people maximum. Starting from 40 euros per hour for 5 people.
Besides being an artificial water body, the Bassin de la Villette and its lateral canals are perfect for toning your biceps. Canoeing, kayaking, or rowing are available for the sport lovers. As for the others, you can enjoy playing pétanque on both sides of the basin. The cherry on top: it's free for Parisians!
Feeling like setting sail? Sailing initiations and courses are possible at the Mazura port in Boulogne-Billancourt. You have the choice between catamarans, optimists, or sailboats. The club also offers sailing races. For students, the ticket for 2 hours is 40 euros. Take advantage of it while there's still a little wind!
The perfect place to do water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and... surfing for only 13 euros for 5 rounds. With the 820-meter long cables that can tow 10 skiers at the same time, reaching a speed of 30 to 48 km/h, excitement is guaranteed. The park includes ramps, slopes, and an artificial surf wave to give a thrilling experience to all the sports enthusiasts.
