Overview
Founded on 13 February 1897 on the Quai de Versailles, the Cercle de l'Aviron de Nantes rows on the Erdre and now has more than 600 licence holders, making it one of France's big rowing clubs, with more than 170 French national titles. Based since 1986 on Avenue d'Alsace, across the river from its old premises, it offers racing, recreational rowing, Avifit, school rowing, health rowing, summer taster courses, try-outs and corporate seminars.
- Founded
- 1897
- Members
- about 600 (club figure)
- Phone
- +33 2 40 50 67 45
- Registry code
- 305120214
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Racing
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History and achievements
- 1897The club is founded on 13 February on the Quai de Versailles
- 1910Statutes adopted (as Cercle Aviron du Tourisme et des Sports Nautiques)
- 1912Moves to Boulevard Van Iseghem
- 1986Moves to its present home on Avenue d'Alsace, on the opposite bank
- 1997Club centenary
Location
- Position
- 47°14.04′ N 1°32.83′ W
47.23396, -1.54721 - Address
- 20 rue d'Alsace
Frequently asked
Does Cercle de l'Aviron de Nantes (rowing) run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Taster course, Competitive rowing, Recreational rowing, Avifit and School rowing.
When was Cercle de l'Aviron de Nantes (rowing) founded?
In 1897.