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Sailing & Canoeing

There are numerous sailing schools and clubs throughout Charente-Maritime, in particular in La Rochelle and Royan.

The Lambon Leisure Lake in Prailles offers sailing lessons, canoeing and kayaking in the summer season.

In Mansle and Montignac, the Club de Mansle canoeing centre and Club de Montignac rent canoes by the day, providing you with a great way to explore the Charente river.

The Base Nautique de Noron-Niort (Niort) and La Base Nautique de Saint Maixent-L'Ecole (Saint Maixent-L'Ecole) offer canoe-kayaking and sailing.