Swimming course with Anna Santamans on the French Riviera
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationFrench Riviera / Var
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AgeFrom 18 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions23.22 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
French
In a few words
Make rapid progress with an intensive swimming course on the French Riviera , in the beautiful setting of Gassin , near Saint-Tropez . Open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced swimmers, this course is designed to help you reach new technical and physical levels with expert, personalized coaching .
Training sessions take place in small groups (1 coach for 4 swimmers) to ensure precise and individualized monitoring. The program includes 5 technical sessions in a modern pool , supplemented by 2 specific physical preparation sessions focused on strengthening and injury prevention .
To refine your movements, benefit from 2 complete video analyses , with outdoor and underwater shots, allowing for in-depth correction and concrete advice that can be applied immediately.
A privileged exchange with Anna Santamans , a top-level athlete, will provide you with inspiring insights into performance , daily life management, and mental commitment.
The stay includes accommodation , meals , full coaching , and access to sports facilities . An immersive and structured experience, ideal for developing your technique and optimizing your performance in an exceptional setting.
The highlights
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Ultra-personalized training program: 1 coach for 4 swimmers
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Individualized before/after video analysis
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3 technical sessions in a heated outdoor pool
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Sport
Level
Swimming
In figures
Swimming
- Average duration/day: 1h30
Management
English
French
Anna Santamans is a French swimmer specializing in freestyle and butterfly sprint, active during the 2010s. She distinguished herself on the international stage with medals at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, the European Championships (long and short course), and the World Short Course Championships. A multiple medalist at the French Championships, she also held national records in short course.
- Anthony Melchor , renowned coach (Avignon)
- William Guiot , physical trainer for several national teams, swimming and water polo coach for over 20 years
- Hugo Lafaye
Program
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Installation and initial technical analysis
- Activity Swimming
- Duration of the activity 1h30
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You are welcome at 5pm at Montana Parc in Gassin to begin your swimming course . After a welcome drink and the distribution of equipment, an initial discussion will allow us to assess your level and better understand your objectives.
You then return to your accommodation before starting your first pool training session at 7 pm. This initial session includes video recording , an essential first step to analyze your technique and identify areas for improvement. The footage will serve as a basis for your training in the coming days.
The day concludes with dinner at 8pm, an opportunity to get to know the group and to plan for the rest of the program.
Day 1 -
Technique, analysis and implementation
- Activity Swimming
- Duration of the activity 1h30
- Activity Swimming
- Duration of the activity 1h30
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The day begins at 8 a.m. with a muscle awakening focused on injury prevention and mobility, in order to prepare the body for pool sessions.
At 8:30 a.m., you'll move on to a technical training session dedicated to establishing the fundamentals: body position, balance, and coordination are worked on with precision. After a recovery period at 10:30 a.m., you'll enjoy lunch at 12:00 p.m. to recharge your batteries.
The afternoon is dedicated to a personalized video analysis at 3 p.m. This individual session allows you to identify areas for improvement based on the footage. At 4 p.m., a swimmer-specific physical conditioning session , tailored to your level, reinforces the technical work.
At 7 p.m., you return to the pool to put the discussed corrections into practice. The day ends with dinner at 8:30 p.m.
Day 2 -
Technical consolidation and personalized assessment
- Activity Swimming
- Duration of the activity 1h30
- Activity Swimming
- Duration of the activity 1h30
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
The day begins at 8 a.m. with a muscle awakening focused on injury prevention , in order to prepare the body for the final efforts.
At 8:30 a.m., you'll participate in a personalized technical training session in the pool. Anna will give a demonstration before a team relay, a dynamic activity that allows you to work on your strokes and coordination in a team spirit. A rest period is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:00 p.m.
At 2 p.m., a dedicated discussion with Anna Santamans will offer insights into performance and daily engagement. The afternoon continues at 3:30 p.m. with the final video analysis . You'll leave with targeted exercises and personalized advice to implement after the workshop.
A full debriefing at 5pm concludes these three days before the end of the training course at 5:30pm.
Day 3
Accommodation
Accommodation is at Montana Parc , a campsite located in Gassin, in the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Participants are accommodated in comfortable mobile homes or chalets , shared (2 to 3 people), equipped with single beds and a private or semi-private bathroom depending on the accommodation.
The natural, calm and wooded setting of Montana Parc promotes recovery, conviviality and group cohesion after training.
Access
Go to the starting point
👉 From Saint-Raphaël Valescure train station :
- Taxi or private hire vehicle 35 km → approximately 40 min to the accommodation.
- Or take the ZOU! regional bus 83 (regional services) to Gassin centre , then taxi/walk depending on connections.
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation in a mobile home or shared chalet
- Personalized coaching in small groups
- Full board (balanced meals adapted to sports activities)
- Access to the sports and leisure facilities of Montana Park
- Video analysis
- Time spent chatting with Anna
The price does not include
- Travel and transportation to and from the internship location
- Individual drinks and personal consumption
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
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