Aquagones - Club de plongée Lyon

Aquagones - Club de plongée Lyon is a diving club based in Lyon with a 20-year history, founded by diving enthusiasts and now managed by its former students. It is affiliated with the FFESSM (French Federation for Underwater Studies and Sports), ensuring training according to CMAS/FFESSM standards, and is also a PADI and SSI certifying body. The club offers year-round training in the Garibaldi swimming pool, with sessions every Wednesday evening. These sessions include discover scuba diving experiences, formation for FFESSM Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, as well as fun activities like target shooting and underwater hockey. All necessary equipment, such as tanks, fins, and masks, is provided.

The club also organizes freediving courses at the Les Vagues aquatic center in Meyzieux, featuring access to a 20-meter deep pool, ideal for safe practice and learning freediving techniques. Furthermore, Aquagones organizes several sea excursions to the Mediterranean coast throughout the year, whether on a weekend or a day trip, adapting to the members' availability. These trips are an opportunity to enjoy marine life and to validate the different certification levels.

Aquagones describes itself as a family-friendly and lively club, welcoming anyone who wishes to join their community. They offer various packages and adapt to the needs and desires of their members. The club also promotes social events outside of diving activities to foster conviviality among members. For more information or to join the club, interested individuals can contact them directly by phone or through the contact form on their website, and a medical certificate is also required.