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 !

Enjoy a moment of relaxation and learn how to manoeuver your stand up paddle before you decide to go on an excursion along the Atlantic coasts !

Professional instructors from Wave School welcome you to the central beach of La Tranche sur Mer. Beginners in Stand Up Paddle will be able to get started smoothly on the nearby lake to make their first glides in peace.

You will have the choice between several lessons, courses and excursion itineraries according to your desires. One taster lesson, 3 days to progress, an excursion in the river or on the ocean… it's all up to you !

The first sensations of gliding with a SUP are so cool that it would be a shame to miss this opportunity ! Follow the advice of your certified instructors and become completely autonomous to discover fantastic landscapes !

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.

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 !

Discover and learn to fly a real gyrocopter ultralight during an initiation flight from La Rochelle !

Become the pilot of an ELA 10 Eclipse Gyrocopter for one flight. Thierry will be your instructor in this state of the art ultralight which will ensure comfort and safety throughout your initiation. Departing from La Rochelle, your instructor will explain everything there is to know about the aircraft. You will then be at the controls of the gyrocopter from take-off and for the duration of the flight, assisted by your professional instructor with a PPL (private pilot's license) and ULM (ultra light motorised aircraft) diploma. The aim of this initiation is to have fun in the sky of La Rochelle.

After a 20 minute briefing on the ground and a discovery of the aircraft, you will take off for an extraordinary experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. You will stay in the air for 40 minutes during which you will overlook La Rochelle.

Thierry and his ultralight are waiting for you to discover the pleasure of flying the gyrocopter during an initiation in the sky of La Rochelle !

Enjoy a catamaran trip at sea with your family, partner, or friends and contemplate the azure blue of the sky and sea to end your day in style. For two hours you will live a moment of pure happiness and enjoy a warm atmosphere with your friendly crew. During this sea trip, you will sail up the channel while admiring the different monuments of the bay such as the Richelieu tower, the sailing harbor of Les Minimes, or the "end of the world" lighthouse. The crew will give you a great time and you will be able to ask them all your questions to learn more about the landscapes and the local history or about the boat. Bring your aperitif to toast with your friends aboard and enjoy a moment of relaxation listening to the song of the sea, before returning to the dock.

Come and learn how to flyboard in La Rochelle with the instructors of AWL - Air Water Loisirs !

Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, La Rochelle is located in the Antioche channel, facing the islands of Ré, Oléron and Aix. These islands form a natural barrier and protect La Rochelle from strong swells, making it a safe harbor. The calm waters make the bay of La Rochelle an ideal place to learn to flyboard ! Come and live a unique experience by experiencing the sensation of flying over water !

A nautical jetpack propelled by the force of water sent through a pipe via the engine of a jet ski, the flyboard allows you to rise up to three meters above the ocean and gives you the opportunity to perform many acrobatic figures ! After a briefing on the activity, the equipment used and the safety, board the AWL - Air Water Loisirs boat and sail towards the activity site, namely the Phare du Bout du Monde opposite the Minimes beach. During your passage, your state certified instructor will manage the power of the water, you just have to find your balance point to fully enjoy this exceptional activity !

Don't wait any longer and discover your first flying sensations on a flyboard in La Rochelle !

Enjoy the Atlantic coast on a 2 hours guided electric scooter ride from La Rochelle !

The electric scooter is a very pleasant way to get around the city and the countryside while respecting the environment. Silent, with a range of 80 km and easy to handle, this machine is very practical for those who wish to make a fast but complete tour of the coast of La Rochelle. It is thus quite naturally that Dylan, your guide for this trip starting from the Marina of La Rochelle, decided to use the electric scooter to make you visit the surroundings !

This ride along the Atlantic coast will take you to the Pointe du Chay south of La Rochelle, while passing by different beaches and viewpoints on the Atlantic Ocean, including the famous Fort Boyard and the islands of Ré and Oléron : the beach and Pointe des Minimes, the park of the Fathers, the beach of Paradis, the Pointe de Roux, the beach and the lake of Aytré, and finally the Old Port of La Rochelle. Along the way, your guide will be happy to share with you the local history and culture to make your discovery of La Rochelle on an electric scooter a unique and enriching experience !

With a helmet and protective gloves for your safety, as well as a few minutes to get to grips with your scooter before the ride starts, you are sure to spend 2 unforgettable hours in La Rochelle !

Discover the exciting world of kitesurfing at Châtelaillon-Plage, near La Rochelle, thanks to the kitesurfing lessons offered by Chatel Kite School !

Ready to embark on an exciting adventure in the heart of Châtelaillon-Plage, close to the magnificent town of La Rochelle ? Join Chatel Kite School and discover the excitement of kitesurfing in an exceptional setting on the French Atlantic coast. Châtelaillon-Plage is the perfect place to kitesurf, with its vast sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and ideal wind conditions. You can enjoy a picturesque setting while pushing your limits. You'll be captivated by the sensation of gliding across the water, propelled by the power of the wind. Kitesurfing lessons will give you the skills you need to handle your kite with precision, navigate with ease and enjoy this unique experience. Whether you're new to kiteboarding or want to improve your skills, Chatel Kite School offers a tailor-made experience with the option of up to 5 x 3 hours lessons !

Join a team of passionate and qualified instructors, dedicated to teaching you essential kitesurfing techniques, safety concepts and tips to become an independent and confident rider. You'll be equipped with the best kitesurfing equipment, carefully selected to give you comfort and performance during your sessions. Let yourself be guided by passionate and certified instructors, who will provide you with comprehensive training on basic kitesurfing techniques, safety and best practices. Learn to master kite flying, glide through the water and feel the adrenaline rush of wind propulsion. By choosing to take up to five three-hour lessons, you'll be able to make rapid progress in your kiteboarding learning. Each course will allow you to strengthen your skills and deepen your knowledge, under the watchful eye of your instructors !

Book your kitesurfing lesson at Châtelaillon-Plage with Chatel Kite School now and enjoy an unforgettable experience on the crystal-clear waters of 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 !

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 !