Nice tip: spend a Sunday paddleboarding or canoeing at the Champigny nautical base (94).

Craving a different view of the Marne than sticking to the riverbank? In Champigny-sur-Marne, the Freedom Sundays at the nautical base invite locals and visitors to hop aboard for a waterborne outing. The idea is simple: on certain summer Sundays, the Roland-Bouchier Nautical Base, located at 2 Quai Gallieni, provides equipment for open-practice navigation, within a secured course, under the supervision of a licensed aquatic sports coach. The activity runs without booking, subject to availability.

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This outing invites you to discover the Marne through sport and a stroll. Canoe-kayak in 1, 2, or 10-seat configurations, rowing for 1 or 2 people, individual paddle or giant paddle for 9: several craft are available to vary the ways you can glide on the water. The mission of the venue lies in this accessible approach to nautical leisure: to enable people to practice, to learn the safety guidelines, to share an outdoor moment, and to better know this river landscape that is part of Champigny’s identity.

The nautical base sits in a setting highly valued by walkers: the banks of the Marne. The stroll is self-guided between the Pont du Petit Parc Bridge and the Champigny-sur-Marne Bridge, while a second guide is on a motorboat to ensure safety along the authorized route.

Dates for 2026:

• Sundays June 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. (two‑hour sessions)
• Sundays August 8, 9, 16 and 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. (one-hour free session)

In 2026, sessions are scheduled on June 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with a two-hour boat trip. They resume in August on August 8, 9, 16, 22 and 23, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour free session. Some free sessions are also announced in July as part of Champigny Plage. Expect €10.90 for Campinois and €18.90 for others.

Practical detail: check-in starts at 2:00 PM, children are admitted from age 10 and must be accompanied by an adult. It is essential to know how to swim, for both the little ones and the grown-ups. A simple, sporty, and refreshing outing—to set sail without leaving the Val-de-Marne.

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