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Watersport Things To Do in Villefranche-sur-Mer — 4 of Our Favourites

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Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Nice area.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Nice Activities Guide.

Parasailing, Nice

1. Parasailing, Villefranche Sur Mer

Location
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Fly at 50 metres above the sea by yourself or with friends security attached, enjoy a spectacular view of the gorgeous Baie des Anges, mountains and surroundings.

You can choose to fly solo or if you prefer to do it with someone you can do a duo flight for two or a trio flight for three and enjoy it with a friend. Head out into the bay on the platform boat to take off, take in the views of the bay from the airt and land free fall in the sea!

The view, the feeling, the experience of freedom, and the adrenaline will leave you wish an unforgettable memory.

What do you need to know:

  • Take off and landing from the platform boat in the Villefranche bay
  • All our flights are piloting by professional certified instructors
  • Flight time is minimum 10 minutes
  • No need to know how to swim
  • No dizziness
  • No need for a specific dress code to fly
  • From 5 years old with an adult
  • Maximum weight 200kg

Open every day from May to September, from 8:00 to 19:00 non stop. Book for your preferred day and then simply arrange the flight time with the skipper depending on the availability on the day.

Inflatable Rides, Nice

2. Inflatable Rides, Villefranche Sur Mer

Location
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Try this exciting new invention 'The Flying Carpet' with friends or family. Ride at high speeds and experience some exhilarating sensations! How long can you ride without falling into the cool Mediterranean sea?

A fun experience to enjoy with friends, you can ride with between 2 - 4 people. The round lasts is 10 minutes.

Open every day from 1st May to 30th September, from 8:00 to 19:00 non stop.

Club Nautique de Nice, Nice

3. Club Nautique de Nice

Location
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Rowing, power boating and sailing. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, whether you prefer a leisure or competitive approach, the club offers its resources, its equipment, its fleet (except for power boating).

The outings, coaching and training sessions are held in rowing and sailing, under the supervision of qualified instructors. Regattas and other membership activities or competitions are also organised by the club. Members can enjoy the full range of activities, the clubhouse, the gym and stand-up paddle boarding.

If you are unsure about becoming a member then you can start with a "stage discovery" of 5 or 10 half-day sailing or rowing before deciding to join the club.

Some days or half-days "discovery" are also possible.

A scuba diver is surrounded by a large school of fish

4. Nice Diving School

Location
Nice

Nice Diving unveils to its clients the underwater marvels of the Mediterranean ocean along the shores of the Cote d'Azur.

Headquartered on one of the quays in the harbour of Nice, this diving centre explores more than 30 diving site, offering first dive experiences, exploration dives and courses for all levels (PADI, FESSM, ANMP).

Theme trips (both by day and by night) are a highlight of the range of services the company welcomes its clients with. You can enjoy a day out with two dives and a picnic lunch or a special dive with BBQ. Reservations are essential for all dives. They operate daily from March until September.