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A club founded in 1892, a flat stretch of water with no current, perfect for beginners. Qualified coaching, accessible taster sessions.
Rowing club on the Lac d'Allier, founded in 1892. Taster sessions for beginners, leisure rowing hire, flat water with no current.
A historic rowing club on the Lac d'Allier in Vichy, founded in 1892. People without a licence can try rowing in a 1 hour 30 taster session, by reservation, ask the club for the price. There is also leisure rowing hire and regular classes for adults and children. The stretch of water is ideal: 3 km of flat lake, with no current. The club organises regional and national competitions, around a historic building and boat shed.
Why we love it
- Flat water, with no current
- The building and boat shed of a club founded in 1892
- The Lac d'Allier in the early morning, from the water
- The regional and national competitions organised by the club
Top tip
Rowing introduction by reservation 1 week in advance. Sunrise on the Lac d'Allier, soft light, a great experience. Wetsuit provided if the water is cold.
Before you go
- Activity: the supervised bathing area next to the Lac d'Allier (water rated “sufficient” by the ARS, the regional health agency, in 2025, the second-lowest grade) closed its 2026 season on 30 August.
- The taster session lasts 1 hour 30 and is booked in advance: allow a week, and ask the club directly for the price.
- The wetsuit is provided when the water is cold.
- Aim for sunrise on the Lac d'Allier, the light is soft there.
- Beyond the taster session, the club offers leisure rowing hire and regular classes for adults and children.
Weather for the next 3 days
Today
17°/7°
1 mm · 23 km/h
Tomorrow
15°/4°
dry · 12 km/h
Tue 27
22°/7°
0 mm · 10 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). General lowland forecasts, to be cross-checked with specialist mountain forecasts at altitude.
Practical info
- Address
- 1-3 Av. de la Croix Saint-Martin, 03200 Vichy, France
03200 Vichy - Monday18h–20h
- Tuesday16h–20h
- Wednesday9h–12h, 14h–18h
- Thursday9h–12h, 16h–20h
- Friday9h–12h, 16h–20h
- Saturday9h–12h30, 14h30–17h30
- Today9h30–12h30
Opening hours
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