Base nautique de Bougival (78): no-licence boats, playground and dance hall on the banks of the Seine

Want to cast off without leaving the region? In Bougival, in the Yvelines region (78), the Marin d'Eau Douce nautical base lets you sail electric boats, paddles and kayaks. On land, children can enjoy a harness-free net park and a zip-line, while the guinguette invites you to drop anchor for a gourmet break overlooking the Seine.

Boarding the routine! If you're dreaming of casting off without leaving the Paris region, hoist the sails and head for the Marin d'Eau Douce nautical base in Bougival, on the verdant Île de la Chaussée. A little corner of nature on the banks of the Seine, in the Yvelines region (78), open every day from 9am to 10pm (except in winter), that smells of escape.

Here, you don't need a license to set sail! The electric boats are waiting for you, ready to sail away on your own. Three itineraries float on the program - heading for theÎle des Impressionnistes, theÎle de Chatou or theÎle Saint Martin - to explore the hidden loops of the Seine, between foliage and flat calm. It's like being in the countryside... except that it's the western suburbs!

There's something for little sailors too: mini-boats, pedalos, paddles, kayaks... the fleet adapts to every whim. And between paddle strokes, you can stop off on dry land to enjoy a well-stocked play area: zip-line, spider, swings... enough to keep them busy for a good while.

And new to starboard: the brand-new tree net park. A suspended net, zero harnesses, zero vertigo, 100% freedom. Children bounce from branch to branch, in a safe universe that floats between sky and nature.

After the effort, the comfort! Head for the open-air guinguette , with its relaxed atmosphere and uninterrupted view over the Seine. Here you can sip, nibble and chat... the ideal place to enjoy the setting right up to the last minute.

And because nature here is also steeped in history, theÎle de la Chaussée recalls the glory days of the Impressionists, when artists came here to capture the unique light of the area.
In short, Bougival is the place to be for a timeless experience of nature, adventure and the good life. Try it when the weather's fine.

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