Top Aquitaine On the Water

Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or you’re just learning to ride the waves, this surfing lesson in Arcachon provides the ideal introduction to the swell. Your instructors will tailor your experience according to your ability, to help you stand up and catch waves by the end of your lesson, while enjoying the outdoors.

Discover the Basque coastline from the water on a small-group boat tour departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This cruise offers access to coastal landscapes, hidden bays, and natural areas that are difficult to fully appreciate from land. The experience combines scenic sailing with time to explore Hondarribia, giving visitors the opportunity to experience both the French and Spanish Basque coasts in a single outing. On suitable weather days, a swimming stop adds time to relax in quieter coastal waters.

By choosing this experience with us, you are guaranteed to be supervised by instructors who all hold a state certificate and certified experience. Your session will be included in a group of your level and age group. Come and learn surfing on one of the most beautiful beaches in Biarritz or opt for a traveling surf trip to discover the best spots on the Basque coast. For any one-week course, photos of your exploits will be offered to you. On your arrival, your instructor will equip you with a seasonal neoprene suit and will choose with you the board best suited to your level and size. After a 10-minute warm-up, educational training informing you of the best recovery techniques will last approximately 20 minutes. Now it's up to you: in the presence of your instructor who accompanies you in the water to encourage your choice of wave and your take-off, you will have an hour and a half of surfing.

The Valley of the Five Chateaux is one of the most scenic stretches of the Dordogne River, dotted with medieval castles and flanked by the rolling Black Périgord countryside. On this self-guided tour, enjoy the views from the water as you paddle along the river in a canoe or kayak and explore at your own pace, stopping as often as you like to take photos or watch the wildlife.

Explore the French and Spanish Basque coastline on a small-group boat tour departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz near Biarritz. With a limited group size, this experience offers a more relaxed way to discover the Basque coast while accessing coves and coastal areas difficult to reach by land. Swim and snorkel in quieter waters, enjoy time at sea, and experience both sides of the Basque region without organizing separate transport or routes.

Experience the Basque coastline at sunset on a small group boat tour between Hendaye and Guéthary near Biarritz. Travelling by boat offers access to coastal views and landmarks that are difficult to fully appreciate from land, while the limited group size creates a more relaxed atmosphere onboard. Along the route, discover historic sights including the Basque Corniche and Château d’Abbadia, while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.

Spend a delightful 1.5 hours relaxing on a cruise along the Garonne River, sipping prestigious Bordeaux wines and gazing at the fantastic scenery. Watch the attractions of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bordeaux, including Place de la Bourse, give way to the vineyard-covered hills of the Aquitaine region as you learn about this area's wine-making history from your onboard guide. Choose from two starting points for the cruise, Quai Richelieu or Cité du Vin.

Learn EN to surf with confidence. Whether you’re discovering your first feelings DE gliding or want to progress, take part in a 1h30 group course on the iconic spot DE la Côte des Basques in Biarritz. EN supervised by our state-educated and passionate instructors, you benefit from structured instruction, adapted to the tides and conditions of the day to evolve safely. Groups are organized according to age and level, in order DE promote progressive progression and attentive support for each. Material is provided: just come with your motivation and we will take care of the rest.

Experience the Basque Coast from the water on a small-group cetacean watching tour departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Travelling to the Gouf de Capbreton, an oceanic fault known for its marine biodiversity, offers the opportunity to observe dolphins, whales, and porpoises in their natural environment. The smaller group size creates a quieter and more respectful wildlife viewing experience while allowing visitors to spend time offshore in an area rarely explored on standard coastal tours.

Surf lessons are open to all, from the age of 6 for children. These are beginner classes only where the session takes place in the foam where the waves have already broken. Maximum 6 people for maximum pleasure and good progress from the first session. No physical skills are required, you will have materials tailored to your template that are there to help you. Come as you are and I will be happy to slip you!

Hit the waves in one of France’s most famous surf spots on this 2-hour private surf lesson in Biarritz. Pull on your wetsuit and grab your board. Paddle out into the rolling waves off Biarritz, widely considered the finest surf spot along France’s Basque coastline. Depending on your level, either master the basics under guidance from your private surf tutor, practise those hip turns or pick up helpful tips and tricks to perfect your surf technique. This surf lesson is suitable for beginner surfers and experienced riders alike.

Visit Bayonne differently, unique in Bayonne, rent a canoe from Yvan Canoe and walk along the historic quays of Bayonne, explore the plain of Ansot to discover its essential flora and fauna or paddle to Ustaritz in the middle of nature.