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Kitesurfing in France

KITESURFING in FRANCE

ORGANISE YOUR TRIP | OUR FAVOURITE KITESURF SPOTS | FEATURED VIDEO | KITESURFING GALLERY

The moment you arrive at the beach, surrounded by sand, water, sun and wind, you know you're in your element! Kitesurfing has exploded in popularity in recent years. And it's little wonder when you consider it's relatively easy to learn, amazing fun, keeps you fit and takes you to some of the world's most beautiful destinations.

FRANCE - A WORLD-CLASS KITESURFING DESTINATION

In France, there are hundreds of kitesurfing spots along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines. The south of France gets 2 strong northwesterly winds; the Mistral and the Tramontana, which can kick in at any time but are most consistent in winter and spring. In summer, southerly thermals kick in around lunchtime making for some unforgettable late afternoon sessions. Each April, Leucate hosts the Mondial du Vent kitesurf event which sees the world's best kitesurfers battle it out in optimum conditions just metres from the beach.

KITESURFING FOR BEGINNERS

Unlike learning to windsurf where you can spend hours dragging the sail out of the water, with kitesurfing you can make quick progress. Despite the fact that when you're starting out you drop your kite occasionally, you'll quickly get that magic sensation of skimming across the water. However, kitesurfing can be dangerous and to stay safe you need to make sure you take some lessons with a qualified kitesurf instructor. There are lots of good kitesurf schools across France offering introductory lessons and multi-day courses.

With a bit of practice, you can start doing a few jumps and before long you'll be blasting along and launching skywards. The sky really is the limit. The beauty of kitesurfing is that you can make continuous incremental progress in every aspect of the sport.

Travelling kitesurfer Johannes Völkner reminds of a joke amongst the windsurfing community: “What’s the difference between a kitesurf beginner and a pro?” The answer: “One week”. Obviously, it’s not that easy but with a bit of effort (some natural talent always helps as well) you can be kitesurfing and staying up wind within 10 days or less.


ORGANISE YOUR KITESURF TRIP

Once you've chosen the perfect destination for your ability and style of kitesurfing, you need to organise your accommodation, airport transfers, kitesurf rental and lessons. We've got your back. We work with the best companies in the industry to help you organise an unforgettable kiteboarding trip.

Kitesurfing Spot Guide to France's Mediterranean Coast

KITESURF SPOT GUIDES | GO >

Check out the best spots on France's Med Coast for your next kitesurfing holiday.

Campsites near kitesurf spots in France

CAMPSITES | GO >

Camp near the beach within walking distance of France's best kitesurf spots!

France Kitesurfing Lessons

KITESURF LESSONS | GO >

Learn to kitesurf in France with passionate English speaking instructors.

Atlantic Coast Airport Transfers

AIRPORT TRANSFERS | GO >

Our airport transfers partners provide great value and reliable transfers to French kitesurf destinations.

Mondial du Vent Kiteboarding Event

MONDIAL DU VENT | GO >

The unmissable Mondial du Vent kitesurfing event takes place in Leucate each April.

Campervan Rental along France's Atlantic Coast

CAMPERVAN RENTAL | GO >

Rent a campervan and enjoy the ultimate surf adventure!


THE BEST KITESURF SPOTS IN FRANCE

Here's a selection of our favourite places to go kitesurfing on France's Mediterranean coast. See all kitesurf spots.

Almanarre kitesurf spot guide

ALMANARRE | GO >

Almanarre beach near Hyères gets some of the most consistent wind on the Med.

Kitesurfer Charlotte Consorti at l'Espiguette

L'ESPIGUETTE | GO >

L’Espiguette is an excellent spot to learn to kitesurf with plenty of space along the huge beach.

La Ciotat Kitesurf Spot Guide

LA CIOTAT | GO >

Superb spot in a strong southerly wind with some nice waves in front of the breakwaters.

Kitesurfing at Beauduc in the Camargue

BEAUDUC | GO >

Beauduc is a truly unique and wild kitesurfing location in the heart of the Camargue.

Sète-Etang de Thau Kitesurf Spot Guide

SETE-ETANG DE THAU | GO >

Sète-Etang de Thau is regarded as Montpellier's premiere kitesurfing spot.

Lac de Serre Poncon Kitesurf Spot Guide

LAC DE SERRE PONCON | GO >

Lac de Serre Ponçon has ultra-reliable wind, warm water and a spectacular setting.


WATCH THIS: Strapless Kitesurfing in France.

Riders from Hibiskite ramp up the skill level with some strapless kiteboarding in the waves at l'Espiguette near Grau du Roi in the Camargue.

KITESURFING INSIDER

Le Jai local kitesurfer, Yann Chouard

Le Jaï local Yann Chouard gives us the lowdown on the spot and how he got into the sport.

When and how did you discover the Le Jaï?
It was early 2012 and a neighbour was drying his kites outside. I asked him what they were and the next day he took me with him to Le Jaï. I tried kitesurfing and right from the very beginning I was hooked. Since then, I've dropped my other passions including paragliding even though I know I'll pick them up again at some stage. And since then, I come to Le Jaï as often as I can. Evening after work sessions are my favourite if for no other reason than the amazing sunsets.

What advice would you give to someone wanting to kite Le Jaï for the first time?
I would actually advise people to be very careful. The wind can be extremely strong and there have been several accidents. It's not unpredictable though and you just need a bit of common sense. Always keep an eye on the horizon and if you see a storm brewing, it's time to come in. Don't put your kite up if you have a doubt about your ability relative to the conditions, and respect the designated kiting zone.

What do you think are the optimum conditions for the spot?
In my opinion, a good strong south-easterly on a nice sunny day is hard to beat. But I also like it when there's 30 knots of Mistral as generally when it's like that I have the spot to myself!

See the full interview with Yann Chouard on kiteboardjournal.com.


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