{"id":23738,"date":"2022-08-17T12:46:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T10:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iconicriviera.com\/?p=23738"},"modified":"2022-08-17T12:46:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T10:46:59","slug":"les-meilleurs-endroits-pour-les-sports-nautiques-c%c3%b4te-d%27azur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/best-places-for-water-sports-french-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"Les meilleurs endroits pour les sports nautiques"},"content":{"rendered":"

The French Riviera is considered one of the best destinations in the world for water sports. A unique place for everyone that enjoys water activities, the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur boasts an exceptional natural environment with nearly 200 kilometres of coastline, six islands, exceptional sea beds and more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Hiking, diving, snorkelling, paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, kayaking, jet-skiing, water skiing, parasailing, boat trips and even whale and dolphin-watching\u2026 there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The French Riviera is a world-class destination for water sports<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Comment minimiser les d\u00e9g\u00e2ts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There’s no sugar-coated way to tell you this: Humans are causing damaging the natural balance along the coast. Degrading habitats, turning over pebbles, disturbing the water along the shore inevitably damages the natural environment and its animal and aquatic populations. For this reason, we don’t recommend you bring children or teenagers to these areas (take them to une des plages populaires<\/a> \u00e0 la place), et suis les conseils ci-dessous pour limiter ton impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le futur d\u00e9pend de ton comportement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Do not throw anything in the sea, or soil the edges of the water. <\/strong>Les poissons et les petits animaux peuvent s'\u00e9touffer avec des plastiques et des m\u00e9gots jet\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ne mets pas de cr\u00e8mes solaires chimiques<\/strong>, qui empoisonne et tue les tortues, les grenouilles, les poissons et leurs \u0153ufs.Apprenez-en plus ici.<\/a>Une marque de cr\u00e8me solaire s\u00fbre et saine, tr\u00e8s vendue est \u00c9crans solaires Biarritz Alga Maris<\/a> (disponible en pharmacie).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid walking in shallow water, as you can crush eggs and tiny animals.<\/strong> Indeed, the rocky coastal area lodges all-year-round spawning, fish, frog, reptile, and insect larvae. The latter are the main food source for fish and native crayfish, all of which are in sharp decline due to human interference. Many creatures live, spawn, or take refuge under the stones and they can be crushed when humans walk in the shallow water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, on to the fun stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paddleboarding, Kayaking & Snorkeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The French Riviera is possibly the best place in the world for paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. Go out on your paddleboard (you can rent one for about \u20ac10) or kayak, and bring your snorkeling gear so you can do both activities. Here are the best spots to go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les \u00eeles de L\u00e9rins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Fort and the Abbaye on Ile Saint-Honorat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Take your paddleboard or kayak and explore this protected archipelago off Cannes, venture into the small turquoise coves or even get closer to the famous Royal Fort where the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask was incarcerated. But be careful, crossing from Cannes<\/a> \u00e0 the L\u00e9rins islands<\/a> is strongly discouraged: there are strong currents and lots of yachts in the area. In addition, most paddleboards are not allowed to go outside a 300-meter strip. The easiest way to get there is to take the boat from Cannes. With more than 10 departures per day, it\u2019s easy and fast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cap Dramont and Ile d\u2019Or<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Ile d’Or<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Facing the Cap du Dramont beach in the red rock Esterel area<\/a>, the Ile d\u2019Or <\/i><\/a> is a fun challenge for paddleboarders. Located about a hundred meters from the shore, it\u2019s easy to go round on a stand up paddle board. The sea bed here is famous for snorkeling and scuba diving (see more about this below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cap d\u2019Antibes and Billionaire Bay<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Bay of Antibes Billioinaires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From the Port of L\u2019Olivette <\/i><\/a>, explore Cap d\u2019Antibes by stand-up paddleboard and take a break for a swim and snorkel. Along the way, you will go past unspoilt coves and incredible beaches, some of which are only accessible by boat. Don\u2019t miss the famous Bay of Antibes Billionaires <\/i><\/a>, a secret place known only to the Antibes locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lac de Saint-Cassien<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Lac de Saint-Cassien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lac de Saint-Cassien <\/i><\/a> is a lake with turquoise water in the Esterel area<\/a>. It’s perfect for kayaking or paddleboarding. There are places to rent paddle boats, canoes, or kayaks <\/i><\/a> et plusieurs restaurants d\u00e9contract\u00e9s au bord du lac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramatuelle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Cap Taillat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Near Saint-Tropez<\/a>, the coast of the Ramatuelle<\/a> is perfect for water sports. The spot between Cap Camarat <\/i><\/a> and Cap Taillat <\/i><\/a> is ideal for snorkelling or paddleboarding. Cap Taillat is somewhat of a local secret. Accessible only by foot or boat, it has escaped the development that shrouds many beaches along this stretch of the coast and still exists in its raw state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scuba Diving<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are the best spots to go scuba diving on the French Riviera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Underwater Airplane Wreckage in Villefranche<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As its name (L’Avion) suggests in French, it is the wreckage of an aircraft \u2013 a small model of the Morane-Saulnier Rallye type, which pulled a banner \u2013 and which has been destroyed over time. In other words, you have to go now. Located off Villefranche-sur-Mer<\/a>, this diving site is well worth the effort. Here’s a video to give you a sense of what you’ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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