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Have you always wanted to catch a wave and let yourself be carried away by the undulations of the sea? Funbooker makes your dreams come true by listing the best surf spots, lessons and courses near your home or vacation destination. Book in 2 minutes, at the best price.
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Find the best surf spot near you, whether it's a beach with fine sand or an indoor complex. It's an opportunity to learn how to ride the waves in a friendly atmosphere, within a surf school certified by the French Surfing Federation.
Surfing is a water activity: it involves riding waves while balanced on a specially designed board. This requires knowing how to swim.
A beginner surfer, from junior to senior, can go to a water sports center to surf on a shortboard during group lessons or private lessons, for beginners or advanced learners, with the center's instructor.
Surf-riding, in English, means riding the wave. It is usually practiced on the ocean's edge, on big waves, but not always. This leisure activity is an integral part of certain Pacific cultures such as Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, where it existed before modern times.
Although it has become popular worldwide since Polynesia in the 20th century, the discipline of surfing also existed in certain regions of Africa, Australia, or Peru. The general meaning of "surfing" encompasses all practices on a surfboard, whether standing, sitting, kneeling, or lying down.
Traditionally, surfing takes place on the sea or ocean on sunny days. Since 2016, surf parks have been multiplying in France: they make it possible to discover this discipline inland, on regular waves, regardless of weather conditions.
There are 3 types of indoor surfing:
Time slots can be booked directly online on the Funbooker website. The meeting then takes place on the beach for classic surfing and in a surf park for indoor surfing.
After a briefing with the instructors, you will be equipped: equipment rental, including wetsuits and surfboards, is often included in the price. You then need to learn to stand on a board before getting acquainted with the waves.
You can experience surfing all year round, especially thanks to surf parks or water parks! Outdoor surfing is an activity that allows you to enjoy the good weather in summer or on a weekend with friends by the seaside.
Clubs are waiting for your events: bachelor/bachelorette parties, team building, birthdays... Tailored pedagogy is at the heart of professional teaching: have fun without moderation on small waves, big waves, or your very first waves! You will keep an unforgettable memory of this aquatic day!
To ride the wave in an urban setting, head to the Southwest of France, along the Basque coast, to Biarritz! This school offers surf lessons tailored to your needs: private or group lessons, a 3- or 5-day course, and advanced coaching, ensuring year-round progress, ideal if you live in Biarritz.
Address: 32 Boulevard du Prince de Galles, 64200 Biarritz
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
The club is located in Morbihan, in the town of Ploemeur, famous for its fortification named Fort-Bloqué, only accessible at low tide. On the wild coast, ESB Fort Bloqué hosts 2-hour sessions. A 10-session improvement cycle is possible to surf like pros, as well as private or group lessons.
Address: Boulevard des Sables Blancs, 56270 Ploemeur
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pmSurf lessons are held in an indoor space with a sliding surface of 150 m2 (10 meters wide and 15 meters long), allowing you to fall safely. The artificial wave can reach speeds of up to 35 km/h. You are welcomed by professionals during 30-minute or 1-hour sessions.
Address: Decathlon Village, Avenue des Chabauds, 13320 Bouc-Bel-Air
Opening Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Explore surfing in the best conditions, with a surf lesson in water at 27 degrees Celsius and waves that adjust to your level. City Surf offers 40- or 80-minute sessions, with individual or group rates, packages between 5 and 50 sessions, an experienced session, a subscription, and private rentals. You can also give this experience to a loved one with a gift certificate.
Address: 2 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
