Learn to surf during a private lesson in Les Sables-d'Olonne with the instructors of Octopus Glisse !

Bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the state forest of Olonne, the beach of Les Granges near Les Sables-d'Olonne offers magnificent wild and natural landscapes typical of the Vendée. Enjoy the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in a safe and ideal spot for surfing lessons with Mathieu and Caroline : your state certified instructors and former surf, paddle and waveski champions !

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer, receive instruction adapted to your surfing experience and abilities and benefit from the personalized advice of your instructors ! Octopus Glisse offers a classic private lesson as well as a private lesson for seniors. Thanks to Octopus Glisse, it's never too late to try new disciplines like surfing !

Don't wait any longer and come and learn or improve your surfing skills with the personalized advices of surfing champions on the beautiful Vendée coast of Les Sables-d'Olonne !

Learn to stand up paddle during an introductory course or a training course in Les Sables-d'Olonne with the instructors of Octopus Glisse !

Bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the state forest of Olonne, the beach of Les Granges near Les Sables-d'Olonne offers magnificent wild and natural landscapes typical of the Vendée. Enjoy the Atlantic waves in complete safety in an ideal spot for teaching stand up paddle with Mathieu and Caroline : your state certified instructors and former surf, paddle and waveski champions !

Popularized in Hawaii in the 50's, stand up paddle is a water sport that is practiced standing up with a paddle. Discover your first gliding sensations in stand up paddle and take advantage of your instructors' advice to progress with confidence ! To answer your needs, Octopus Glisse offers an introductory course as well as a 3 sessions of one hour and a half.

Don't wait any longer and come and learn or improve your stand up paddle skills with the advice of stand up paddle champions on the beautiful Vendée coast of Les Sables-d'Olonne !

Learn to surf during an introductory course or a training course in Les Sables-d'Olonne with the instructors of Octopus Glisse !

Bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the state forest of Olonne, the beach of Les Granges near Les Sables-d'Olonne offers magnificent wild and natural landscapes typical of the Vendée. Enjoy the Atlantic waves in complete safety in an ideal spot for surf teaching with Mathieu and Caroline : your state-qualified instructors and former surf, paddle and waveski champions !

Discover your first surfing sensations and take advantage of your instructor's advice to progress with confidence ! Octopus Glisse offers an introductory course and various training courses including several levels adapted to your physical and technical level.

Don't wait any longer and come and learn or improve your surfing skills with the advice of surfing champions on the magnificent Vendée coastline of Les Sables-d'Olonne !

Introduce your children to surfing during an introductory course or a training course in Les Sables-d'Olonne with the instructors of Octopus Glisse !

Bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the state forest of Olonne, the beach of Les Granges near Les Sables-d'Olonne offers magnificent wild and natural landscapes typical of the Vendée. Let your children enjoy the Atlantic waves in complete safety in an ideal spot for teaching surfing with Mathieu and Caroline : state-qualified instructors and former surf, paddle and waveski champions !

Let your children discover their first surfing sensations with an instructor to progress with confidence ! Octopus Glisse offers introductory courses and training courses for mini-crevettes, i.e. children from 4 to 6 years old, and for shrimps, i.e. children from 6 to 10 years old.

Don't wait any longer and let your children discover surfing with the advice of champions on the magnificent Vendée coastline of Les Sables-d'Olonne !

Learn to waveski during an introductory course or a training course in Les Sables-d'Olonne with the instructors of Octopus Glisse !

Bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the state forest of Olonne, the beach of Les Granges near Les Sables-d'Olonne offers magnificent wild and natural landscapes typical of the Vendée. Enjoy the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in complete safety in an ideal spot for teaching waveskiing with Mathieu and Caroline : your state-qualified instructors and former surf, paddle and waveski champions !

Combining surfing and kayaking, waveskiing is a sport originally practiced by Australian beach rescuers. The seated position makes waveskiing an ideal sport to learn how to glide. Discover your first gliding sensations in waveski and take advantage of your instructors' advice to progress with confidence ! To answer your needs, Octopus Glisse offers an introductory course as well as a training course of 3 sessions of one hour and a half.

Don't wait any longer and come to learn or improve your waveskiing with the advice of waveskiing champions on the magnificent Vendée coast of Les Sables-d'Olonne !

Come and discover or improve your surfing skills with the help of Ombak Surfcoaching on the beaches of Bretignolles-sur-Mer in Vendée !

Ombak Surfcoaching is a surf school on the Vendée coast, offering group and private surfing lessons to help you learn or improve your surfing skills. And for this, there is nothing better than the waves of the Atlantic Ocean ! The school has decided to travel from beach to beach in the Vendée, depending on your level, but also depending on the weather to ensure safe and adapted surf lessons. The meeting point is at the beach of Les Dunes in Bretignolles-sur-Mer, but you may also have to meet your instructor Romain on the beaches of La Parée, La Sauzaie, or in the neighbouring towns of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie or Les Sables-d'Olonne !

Group lessons are suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers, while private lessons are given for all levels, even for experienced surfers. Each lesson starts with a warm-up, followed by a briefing on the day's weather, tide, wave conditions and wind direction. For beginners, Romain will take the time to give a theory lesson on the sand during which he will cover all the basic surfing techniques (wave catching, righting, balance, etc.). Then it's time to practice ! Each lesson ends with a debriefing on the beach, during which the instructor will give you his final tips.

If you like surfing and you are interested in the activity in the area of Bretignolles-sur-Mer, do not hesitate to go and meet the Ombak Surfcoaching school to take advantage of lessons adapted to your level and your expectations !

You want to learn or improve your surfing skills during a 5-day course ?

The 5-days pack allows you to acquire automatism thanks to the repetition. It is the best formula to evolve quickly.

The discovery lesson is intended for beginner surfers who want to learn and progress in the water.

The advanced training lesson is intended for surfers already autonomous in the water who want to deepen their knowledge in terms of technique in order to be able to perform figures, speed pickups, etc.

The wave garden lesson is intended for children between 6 and 8 years old who want to discover the joys of surfing. Who knows maybe you have the future Kelly Slater by your side just waiting to be able to express himself on a board.

During the activity :

Every day, you will have to go to the Koa Surfschool at the time indicated by Bruno the day before. You will equip yourself with a wetsuit and a board adapted to your level. Then you will follow a warm-up and some educational exercises adapted once again to your level of practice. At the end of each session, a debriefing will be carried out in order to provide you with as many elements as possible for your progress.

Book your skateboard lesson in La Tranche-sur-Mer with a professional instructor who'll teach you new tricks and help you develop your style !

With the Koa Surf School, you can learn to skate in La Tranche-sur-Mer in Vendée. With professional instructors, skateboard lessons will allow you to discover the activity without hurting yourself.

The skateparks HALL 4 and the edge have several modules that will help you progress and learn new figures :

the edge skate park• 1 mini ramp• 1 table with rail and curb• 1 Flat bar• 1 manual box• 1 large kicker ramp

Skate park HALL 4• 1 clover bowl• 1 big curve• 1 runway with pool jam and small curb• 1 kicker ramp• 1 street area with different modules• 1 Pump rack

Under the supervision and technical advice of your teacher, you can learn to skateboard at your own pace and safely, progress and achieve a level of practice step by step (course), as well as perfect your tricks and your style !

Have you always dreamed of experiencing the sensations of surfing ? So Koa Surfschool is there to meet your expectations thanks to its discovery course formula which will allow you to initiate yourself into the practice of this discipline.

With Koa Surfschool you will have the chance, in addition to learning to surf, to understand the ocean which is an extraordinary playground. You will be able, following your experience with Bruno, to decipher the natural phenomena of tides, waves, winds and currents in order to be able to evolve in an environment without any risk.

Once the presentations have been made with Bruno, you will equip yourself with a wetsuit and a board to then go to the beach. You will then be invited to warm up in the water in Bodysurf (use of your body and the power of the wave to glide on the water). Then you will return to the beach to perform various educational exercises. Finally you can take your first foams or waves depending on your level and the conditions. At the end of the course, you will do a quick debriefing before going to change in the changing rooms provided for this purpose.

Equipment :

You will evolve with equipment adapted to your level. For beginners it will be a board specially designed for learning, namely a board with a foam coating and flexible plastic fins which eliminates all risks of accidents with the board. Learning with a suitable board, accompanied by a qualified and experienced instructor, makes surfing accessible to all.

Spot :

La Terrière beach in La Tranche sur Mer is the northernmost beach of the seaside resort. It is the wildest beach with beautiful dunes and a pleasant forest to the north. This wide sandy beach stretches for about 2 km. It has a lifeguard station during the summer and many activities can be practiced there (sand yachting, surfing, etc.). There is a large car park with around 500 spaces.

Discover surfing or come and improve your surfing skills in the Vendée at La Tranche sur Mer and Longeville sur Mer in an atmosphere that is 100% gliding and fun ! Surfing lessons take place on the spots which vary according to the conditions of the day and your level, which ensures you quality lessons, most often at La Tranche-sur-Mer.

The lessons are suitable for beginners who wish to discover and learn how to surf with advice from professionals and enthusiasts. Lobstore instructors will teach you the basics of surfing and the basics of safety in the water.

And for those who have already passed the initiation stage and who want to progress in a short period of time, this is the opportunity to deepen your knowledge with a personalised course, targeted at the progressyou wish to make.

Play with wind and water with a great nautical activity in La Tranche sur Mer ! Start windsurfing and quickly become autonomous !

Professional instructors from Wave School welcome you to the central beach of La Tranche sur Mer. Windsurfing beginners will make their first glides on a closed lake which allows you to learn safely and gain confidence. The level of the courses will always be adapted to the participants and, as soon as you are more autonomous, you will be able to practice on the ocean !

You will have the choice between several lessons and courses according to your expectations. One taster lesson, a 3 days or 5 days course to improve your skills, you decide what best suits you !

The first sensations of gliding in windsurfing are so cool, that it would be a shame to miss this opportunity ! Follow the advice of your certified instructors and learn everything about windsurfing !

Experience the thrill of flying a gyrocopter during a 30 minutes initiation flight over the Vendée coast from Luçon !

After a briefing and theory lesson on how to steer the gyrocopter, a class 4 microlight also known as an autogyro, you will take the controls of the aircraft for an introductory flight over the Vendée coast ! Easy to handle and the perfect way to learn quickly, the gyrocopter will give you a unique flying sensation, as well as breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Vendée coastline : the Ile de Ré, La Rochelle, the Bay of Aiguillon, La Tranche-sur-Mer, etc.

Lasting 30 minutes, this introductory gyrocopter flight from Luçon will give you plenty of time to learn how to master the aircraft's various controls while enjoying the scenery below you. With an experienced pilot with over 10 years' experience supervising you, you will be flying in optimum conditions and learning as quickly as possible !

This experience is a golden opportunity for those wishing to learn how to fly a gyrocopter near La Tranche-sur-Mer, so head to Luçon to fly over the Vendée coast and enjoy a unique moment in the air !

Take a private wingsurfing or wingfoil lesson on the Ile de Ré and train in the school of champions, near La Rochelle !

Thanks to this 1.5 hour wingsurfing course, you will soon be able to handle your sail like a champion ! Affiliated to the French Sailing Federation and founded by sailing champions, Antoine Albeau's school is the best place to learn sailing sports !

There are two options with this sailing course. You can either decide to go sailing with a foil board or with a paddle board. The foil board is special because it is equipped with a foil, which allows you to glide over the water. It is the ideal board to fly over the water and try to do aerial tricks ! By using a paddle board (or a surfboard), you will be able to ride the waves more easily because the board will simply be placed on the water. In short, the paddle board is more suitable for beginners while the foil board is ideal for more experienced riders who want to fly over the water !

With the private lessons offered, you will be trained by excellent instructors ! First, you will arrive at the base and drop off your gear. You will be equipped with a wetsuit if needed, a life jacket and all the necessary equipment. You will then leave for your wingsurf or wingfoil course with your instructor by your side. He will be there to advise you throughout the course. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, he will be able to adapt to your level and guide you. When you return to the school, you can debrief and review your progress. The private lesson is a very good solution for a personalized accompaniment, you will leave the school having learned a lot about the discipline !

Located at the beach of Les Prises, the sailing school of La Couarde offers lessons given by qualified and passionate instructors. Moreover, Antoine Albeau's school has more than 47 years of experience in nautical activities ! It is truly an emblematic place for water sports lovers !

The Ile de Ré is ideally located near La Rochelle, to which it is linked by a 3 km bridge. Off the coast of Charente-Maritime and south of the Vendée, you will be in the heart of the Bay of Biscay. Perfect for a wingsurfing course near La Rochelle, the beach of Les Prises is a windy place on the island of Ré where the sea is not too rough. In addition, the island is rich in heritage : you'll find two of France's most beautiful villages, lighthouses, fortified ports and picturesque fishing villages.

So what are you waiting for ? Join this school of champions and take a private wingsurfing or wingfoil lesson on the Ile de Ré near La Rochelle !

You brought your bike with you on the Ile de Ré ? Then take a guided tour of the island with a local to discover all its treasures !

Cycling on the Ile de Ré is not only a quiet activity accessible to all, but also very enriching when it is done with a local guide to share his knowledge of the region. That's why Maxime Carvalho, a history and photography enthusiast, invites you to discover the Ile de Ré during a 2.5 hours guided bike ride in his company !

The Ile de Ré being a rich place as much from a cultural point of view as from a natural point of view, Maxime proposes 3 bike trips from Saint-Martin-de-Ré and Loix, each one focused on a specific aspect of the island : the first one on the history and the heritage of the Ile de Ré, while the 2 others focus on its fauna and flora, with for the last trip an initiation to photography. The historical tour will take you to La Flotte while passing by some of the island's monuments, while the nature tours will take you through the salt marshes between Loix and La Couarde-sur-Mer. With the explanations of your guide, rich in anecdotes and passion, you will have a very enriching bike ride on the Ile de Ré !

So if you have a bike at hand when you are on the Ile de Ré or even in La Rochelle, join Maxime in Saint-Martin-de-Ré for a guided discovery of the island by bike !