Top water activities for families

Discover the Loire Valley from a different perspective! Let the peaceful waters carry you on a canoe, kayak or paddleboard and see the region’s scenery from a whole other angle. Hop aboard with the local skippers for an authentic boat trip along the royal river. For an even more enthralling experience, hiring a boat on the canals is a must! You could also go and cool off at the swimming spots! The Loire Valley is most definitely the destination of choice to enjoy a family day out on the water’s edge! To help you choose, here’s our selection:

Chambord eco-bathing

A stone’s throw from the Château de Chambord, discover eco-bathing: plunge into an environmentally friendly swimming pool with a natural filtration system using plants. You’ll be swimming in pure, clear water and surrounded by lush greenery making this the perfect place for a family outing. There is also a children’s playground and relaxation areas to round off this magnificent natural setting.

Étang du Puits

On the border between Loiret and Cher, near Cerdon, the Étang du Puits is a vast lake nestled at the heart of the region of Sologne. It is a peaceful area of greenery, ideal for relaxing, for walks and picnics. There is a wide range of water activities there including sailing, stand-up paddleboarding and fishing. The Étang du Puits is the perfect choice for a change of scenery in the midst of nature, thanks to the beaches on the shores of the lake and the footpaths around it.

Éguzon lake

Éguzon lake is in Indre, in Eguzon-Chantôme. This exceptional natural environment with cliffs, forests and fully equipped beaches is heaven-on-earth for families and fans of water sports: canoeing, water skiing, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, water activities for children, and so much more. Éguzon lake is a popular choice for families looking to escape to the great outdoors, for sporty visitors and those looking to relax.

Center Parcs – Domaine des Hauts de Bruyères

At the very heart of Sologne, Center Parcs is a great place to come for a relaxing day out at your own pace. This is an exceptional place for a relaxing getaway, with a tropical pool complex, spa, indoor or outdoor sports and leisure activities for people of all ages set in 110 hectares of woodland. There’s so much to do there, the whole family will love it!

The Domaine de Bellebouche

E. Vandenbroucque – CRT Centre-Val de Loire

Come and discover one of Brenne’s biggest lakes where the whole family can enjoy leisure activities. There’s a fully equipped beach there making it the perfect place to go for a swim in the summer, and there’s also a range of water activities including stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, pedalo boats and canoeing. Children’s play area, picnic tables, high ropes adventure course, there’s something for everyone! Bellebouche is an unmissable destination for fans of the great outdoors, and the ideal place for a family day out.

Naturaquatique leisure complex

Naturaquatique is just an hour away from Paris and 10 minutes from Chartres and families come here to enjoy the range of water activities on offer. To protect the natural environment and avoid disturbing wildlife, only quiet electric boats and pedalos are permitted on the lake. For sporty visitors, one side of the lake is reserved for tubing and flyboarding! Whatever your activity of choice, you’re guaranteed to have a ball here on a family day out.

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Hommes lake

Hommes lake is a haven of peace surrounded by nature in a former quarry near Langeais. Enjoy the beach with on-duty lifeguard in the summer, or hire a pedalo boat. From June to September, refreshments are available from the guinguette. Hommes lake is a great destination for some family time!

Chemillé-sur-Indrois leisure complex

If you’re looking for a place to relax near Loches, Chemillé-sur-Indrois leisure complex is the place for you. A wide range of water activities for people of all ages, including swimming and the beach, pedalo boats, canoeing, fishing, the adventure park, hiking, bike rides, horse rides, and so much more. You’ll be spoilt for choice! Come to Chemillé-sur-Indrois for a fantastic getaway as a family.