Water sports in Seine-et-Marne

Water sports activities for all the family

Do you like wide open spaces with plenty of water for your children to swim in safety and play in a green or sandy area? Take advantage of one of the 9 leisure centres and islands in Seine-et-Marne.

The Souppes-sur-Loing leisure park, with its exceptional natural setting and "Pavillon Bleu" label, boasts "excellent" water quality and a lovely stretch of sand - children will love it! The Bois-le-Roi leisure island has an 8-hectare stretch of water, the perfect place for a refreshing dip in the water! The Jablines leisure park is all about leisure and relaxation, with almost 500 hectares of green spaces, swimming and quality facilities. You can try your hand at sailing, pedal-boating and water-skiing, as well as taking one of the many beautiful walks along the leisure island. The Buthiers leisure island is ideally located in the heart of the Gâtinais regional nature park, in a vast forest. It offers a host of activities and a 1,400 m² swimming pool for young and old alike. The leisure island of Saint-Rémy-la-Vanne is the perfect place to spend some quality time on the water, or to try your hand at a water sports activity. You can go canoeing or pedal-boating with the whole family. The ile de loisirs de Seine Ecole is a sports and relaxation area on the water's edge, with free-access play areas, beach volleyball and ball pitches. Children will love the water games, inflatables, trampolines and electric quads..

Enjoy nature by the water in Seine et Marne

It's also great fun to let yourself be lulled by the lapping of the water as you cruise along the river in small craft such as canoes or electric boats, or in larger craft such as promenade boats. Water sports fun is at your fingertips when you come to Seine-et-Marne, either along a river or at a water sports centre - relaxation guaranteed! There are many places in Seine-et-Marne where you can hire a canoe or even a paddle, either on the Canal du Loing, the Morin or the Grand Morin. Canoes are often available for two or three people, allowing a child to sit safely in the middle section. You'll also find small electric boats (no licence required) that allow you to navigate the Marne and discover the surrounding banks, which boast a wide variety of flora and fauna. Stop off for a picnic with the kids in the Pâtis nature park. You can also opt for a boat cruise departing from the river ports of Lagny-sur-Marne, La Ferté-sous-Jouarre or Montcourt-Fromonville. There are a variety of themed trips and cruises on offer: river cruises with or without lock crossings, guided tours, storytelling, snacks, aperitifs, tastings... Boat trips in Seine-et-Marne are sure to delight!

Must-see spots for thrill-seekers

You love thrills and are always ready to push your limits or even try out new water sports. Check out the leisure centres in Seine-et-Marne for fun and sporting weekends with friends or family. Let's go to the Vaires-Torcy leisure island, the biggest water sports spot in the Ile-de-France region, where you can practice rowing, canoeing and kayaking - both of which will be held there during the 2024 Olympic Games - windsurfing, surfing thanks to an artificial wave installed on the island, and its newest activity, rafting. At the Jablines water sports centre, the "Cable de Jab" is the place to be for all water skiing enthusiasts: from kneeboarding for beginners to wakeboarding for experienced skiers, this water sports circuit has something for everyone (bi-skiing, monoskiing, wakeskating, etc.).

It's time for adults and children alike to fill up on water activities in Seine-et-Marne and enjoy them to the full!