{"id":398978,"date":"2020-08-10T09:46:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T09:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valdeloire-foretdorleans.com\/on-the-loire-and-in-the-water\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T10:49:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T10:49:20","slug":"on-the-loire-and-in-the-water","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.valdeloire-foretdorleans.com\/en\/attractions-and-activities\/on-the-loire-and-in-the-water\/","title":{"rendered":"On the Loire and in the water"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When the weather is very hot, it’s tempting to swim in the Loire…
\nHowever, this is strictly forbidden, as it is dangerous (decree dated 26 August 1966, still in force).<\/h3>\n

There are alternatives, including a well-equipped leisure centre and swimming pools.<\/h3>\n

Canoe hire and boat trips are also available.<\/h3>\n

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Swimming, water-based leisure activities, sports training… discover all the unmissable spots in the Loire Valley and Orl\u00e9ans Forest!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Crossed by the most beautiful wild river in France, the Val de Loire and For\u00eat d’Orl\u00e9ans offers a wealth of opportunities for swimming and water-based leisure activities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Looking for freshness?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text]Looking for something refreshing to do?
\nFirst of all, take advantage of your stay in the Loire Valley and Orl\u00e9ans Forest to take a boat trip, or hire canoes and stand-up paddles.<\/p>\n

Then head off to the Etang de la Vall\u00e9e leisure centre<\/a><\/strong> in the For\u00eat d’Orl\u00e9ans or the swimming pool for a swim with family or friends. Enjoy a picnic on the beach at the Etang de la Vall\u00e9e leisure centre.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Looking for a romantic evening?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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You’ll be thrilled by a traditional boat trip with Les Passeurs de Loire in Sigloy.
\nAboard the Aigrette, admire the sunset over the Loire during a picnic cruise at dusk.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Fancy a fun activity with friends?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Hire a kayak and paddle down the Loire between Sully-sur-Loire and Orl\u00e9ans with Absolument Cano\u00eb or Destination H\u00b2O.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of the Etang de la Vall\u00e9e at Combreux to try your hand at stand-up paddle or Canadian canoeing. With its beach and shady trees, it’s the ideal place to spend a day with the family.
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Fancy a dip in the pool?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Looking for places to swim in the Loire Valley and Orl\u00e9ans Forest?<\/p>\n

In summer, the Fay-aux-Loges swimming pool opens its heated outdoor pools, surrounded by lawns and play areas.<\/p>\n

The Jargeau swimming pool is open all year round and offers indoor aquagym and aquabike classes. Teach your children to swim or discover swimming with mini flippers.<\/p>\n

Finally, in Ch\u00e2teauneuf-sur-Loire, the brand-new, completely redesigned pool complex will open its doors in November 2020.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Want to discover other places to swim?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Loiret has a large number of leisure centres, swimming pools and aquatic centres, some of which are open all year round.<\/p>\n

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Find out more about these aquatic areas and lakes today!<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n