Water Sports Holidays at Self-Catering Properties in France

France is a wonderful location for water sports of all kinds, blessed as the country is with inland lakes, beautiful waterways, seawater lakes, sheltered coves and open coastal waters. No wonder water sports are so popular in France – which means that plenty of equipment, fellow enthusiasts and instructors are on hand to enrich your activities. You can hire anything from a windsurfing board to a sailing dinghy and catamarans, with lessons available for groups, schools or individuals all year round. Then there is fun boarding, SCUBA diving, sand yachting, kite flying, sea kayaking, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting and canyoning. What’s more, France’s Atlantic coast is world famous for surfing, offering some of the very best in Europe, and surf competitions are held annually.

Yachts, catamarans, surfing and diving in France

France also boasts an almost endless choice of marinas and harbours where you can hires yachts and catamarans for anything from a few hours’ to a few days’ sailing. A great opportunity to get a taste for the sport and feel the wind in your hair. Our French holiday properties are the perfect answer for independent travellers who want their own base and the freedom to take to the waters.