Diving in France *
Jacques Cousteau, the so-called “father of scuba diving”, was born in Bordeaux and France is also known among diving enthusiasts and underwater photographers for its many cave diving sites. Under French law, scuba diving centers are entirely responsible the diver. As diving is governed by the French Sports Law, the person leading the dive, known as the Dive Director, is responsible for what occurs the entire time.
Travel Information for France
Popular Destinations
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French Polynesia
50 Dive Sites • 16 Centers Famous for its romantic appeal and rich Polynesian culture, French Polynesia is also considered one of the best diving destinations in the world.French Polynesia
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Metropolitan France
438 Dive Sites • 82 Centers France offers diverse diving adventures across three seas, from wreck diving in the north to pristine waters in the French Riviera with stunning visibility andFrance
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Guadeloupe
89 Dive Sites • 11 Centers Diving in Guadeloupe, you will discover different substrates and underwater sceneries, including meadows, coral reefs, wrecks, arches and caves, and drop-offs.Guadeloupe
Featured Training Centers
SUBVISION PLONGEE
Instructor Training Center
QUAI SAINT PIERRE, 06220, GOLFE JUAN
Argonaute
Instructor Training Center
14 rue Hermès, 31520, Ramonville Saint Agne
BORMES PLONGEE
Instructor Training Center
Quai d’honneur, 83230, BORMES LES MIMOSAS
PLONGEQUILIBRE
Instructor Training Center
84 RUE DU ROCHER, 75008, PARIS
AQUADOMIA
Instructor Training Center
7 PORT DE LA POINTE ROUGE, 13008, MARSEILLE
CHANGO DIVING
Diamond Center
Quai Lunel et 14 quai des docks, 06300, NICEThis data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app
Dive Sites in France
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