Espace René Messon, Nautical center in Chambray-lès-Tours, France
Base Nautique Espace René Messon extends across 100,000 square meters of water surface, offering multiple water sports activities and recreational facilities.
The nautical center was established between 1985 and 1994 to provide water sports facilities for residents of the Indre-et-Loire department.
The center hosts regular sailing competitions and training sessions, forming an integral part of the regional water sports community.
Located at Avenue de l'Hommelaie, the center provides 60 parking spaces, heated changing rooms, and maintains regular operating hours throughout the year.
The facility accommodates various sailing disciplines, including traditional sailing, radio-controlled boats, and windsurfing on its expansive lake surface.
Location: Chambray-lès-Tours
Address: Av. de l'Hommelaie, 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours, France 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours
GPS coordinates: 47.32636,0.71955
Latest update: July 2, 2025 09:25
The bodies of water in Centre-Val de Loire include natural lakes, ponds, and artificial reservoirs. The region features Lake Éguzon for water sports, the Brenne ponds forming a mosaic of 2000 water bodies, and recreational bases like Lake Bretonnières. These sites offer opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and bird watching. The Briare Canal and Loire River also run through the region. The Sologne ponds and Orléans forest ponds are natural areas with beaches and trails.
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