Sports and leisure activities Hérault

We sneak under the Aleppo pines, olive trees and oaks, among the frigoule, the sariette and the lupin to find the donkeys of the association. Beau Nez d'Âne allows young and old to hike with a donkey around the abbey St-Félix-de-Montceau. The adventurers choose a mount to put their child or luggage (max 35 kg) on its back. Then a host provides a map of the paths and advice on how to walk. Then it is enough to leave with these affectionate companions. In summer, the association organizes picnics and moonlight rides. What a poem!

This 80-foot blue trimaran, moored in front of the station, is a real Formula 1 capable of reaching 40 knots. It has participated in the greatest offshore races, including the Route du Rhum... If you like strong emotions, come on board. This extraordinary trimaran is capable of going in one day to tickle the Pyrenees-Orientales on one side, the Camargue on the other. On board, three experienced skippers will share the maneuvers with you. No more than ten people can come aboard. Many services and strong sensations.

Kayak-Med offers kayak and stand-up paddle rentals, for beginners and advanced, as well as classic or electrically assisted bicycles. Several types of guided excursions on the Thau lagoon or at sea are proposed to discover Sète and the surrounding area with family or friends. The city center tour, to discover Sète in a different way: the canals, the port, the secret corners. Or, on the Mediterranean side with the port, the creeks and the sea caves. Or the fauna and flora of the Thau lagoon and the oyster beds.

"The art to make the tastebuds speak"... Throughout the year, Maison des Vins du Languedoc, on the Mas de Saporta site, in Lattes, offers oenology courses for beginners and insiders. Here, you will appreciate the AOC Languedoc: AOC Languedoc-la Clape, AOC Languedoc-Quatourze, AOC Languedoc-Pézenas, AOC Languedoc-Grés de Montpellier, AOC Languedoc-Pic Saint Loup, AOC Languedoc-Sommières... A rich region, with wines full of sun and Mediterranean wind. During the courses every Saturday for insiders or wine lovers or during the evening classes, around dinner with food and wine pairing, come to experience an interesting way to discover the Languedoc-Roussillon region in an atypical aspect.

This club, created in 1977, is a growing success for its federation. It has more than 180 licensees, including more than 30 black belts. Each one is taught at its level, as Franck Filaine and Mario Autie, state graduate professors, 4 th and 5 th respectively, bring children and adults, those who practise judo in leisure and those who want to make steady progress to obtain successive belts. The premises are large and well adapted. Courses are offered Monday to Saturday in the Day for younger adults and evening for adults.

From Monday to Wednesday, he proposes to a public of young and less young courses to learn how to express his creativity by all possible media and imaginable. The association periodically organises courses for modelling and sculpture, classes of calligraphy and pointillism. On site, next to an audiovisual library, which allows you to learn more about the history of modern and contemporary art and artistic practices, a permanent gallery presents exhibitions.

Marisma is an association that is to promote the Andalusian culture by music and dance. For this reason, its members, dancers beginner or experienced, meet every wednesday from 19:30 follow the course of Seville. La Marisma, it is also a myriad of events, parties and traditional festivals of Spanish culture.

Atelier Astro is one of many activities proposed by the dynamic DJC Trencavel. Throughout the year, its members animate general astronomy presentations and organize public observations - Night of stars, eclipses… - for budding or confirmed astronomers. About kilometres from Béziers, the workshop has an observatory free from light pollution in the field of Malibert.

Every Wednesday and Saturday, the club's kayakers train on the water base on Cazilhac avenue. On weekends, they leave to discover the River Orb upstream of the city, Hérault or the coastline. The club members, young or younger, practise this sport from a leisure or competition perspective. The club has also been regularly illustrated at the French Canoe Championships. In 2005, a member of the club even won the second place in the mixed category category in the French championship. For those who do not have equipment, the club offers rental solutions.

The Forest of Acrobats is nestled in the departmental park of Bessilles. A real leisure base, it has an impressive range of activities accessible from the age of 2. Its playful and amusing facilities take a wide variety of forms: treetop adventure course, zip lines, archery or blowpipe shooting, laser games, scooter hire... There is enough choice to satisfy everyone! We were also seduced by the outdoor escape game set up on the base. Called "Il faut sauver Petit Jean", it encourages collaboration and leads to many discoveries.

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, the Goût d'Aventure leisure center in Aniane is the place for you! Between water, rocks and breathtaking landscapes, their team offers a variety of sensational or relaxing activities. Whether it's via ferrata, rock climbing, caving, archery or hydrospeed, you'll be spoilt for choice for exceptional moments with family or friends in an extraordinary natural setting. The vast nautical base offers canoes, kayaks and giant paddles for hire... There's even an aquatic zip-line!

Qi Gong - a chi gong - was originally a martial art in traditional Chinese medicine. Today, it is a soft medicine that aims to increase, circulate and use the vital energy of the body. Nathalie Pépin, a former professional dancer and graduate of the Quimetao Centre of Paris, teaches this art to a public of men and women of all ages. It offers traditional qi gong courses or original qi gong dance courses. Meetings take place Monday to Friday, in the Centre Qi et Mouvement (address above) or outside on the banks of Lez, near the Hotel de Région, according to weather conditions. The dance courses take place at the Studio, 18, rue Fougues, next to the Kawa theatre.

At the Scenofolies, it is the choice of texts for amateur or advanced texts and improvisation courses for all. A moment of relaxation and learning of comedy for all ages. The courses are run by professional actors and take place at home for all Boris Vian. The workshops address a different approach to theatre. Improvisation workshops for beginner and advanced adults are Monday from a. m. to p. m. and from p. m. to p. m. They take place at the end of the year at shows or games. Children's courses take place through fun games, vocal and personal exercises - Tuesday from a. m. to p. m. and for teens on Wednesday from p. m. to p. m.

Fabienne Delorme and Fabrice Mineau, state graduates, chose to guide their career towards teaching after more than seventeen years on boards as dancers and choreographers. More than 4 students from the classical dance dance their courses in the two rooms, open to children for years as well as adults. Amateurs like professionals - preparation for competitions and hearings on request - are welcome. Unlike most schools, lessons are not interrupted during school holidays. During the winter and summer courses, guests from the invited dance dance the workshops. Fabienne and Fabrice have created a young ballet of Montpellier and Hérault in the course of training young dancers. Each year, students prepare shows and a year-end gala. Probably one of the best schools in the genre, the antichambre of the stars.

Kung-fu was born in the th century in the famous temple of Shaolin, China. It was originally to protect their temple that monks developed this discipline. Open to all from the age of 6, kung-fu accompanies her throughout his life, first to realize his body and then to adulthood to soothe his thirst for competition. Finally, at an advanced age, it becomes a good way to maintain its body and spirit. Pierre-Yves Roquefere, a black belt 6 th dan, provides the courses with his team - to which it is better to rub in his level - from Tuesday to Saturday.

Velocity claims mobility with ease. It was born out of the Velorution movement in the fall of 2005, at a time when some motorists thought it wasn't good enough to ride a bike. Montpellier has thus joined the club of "velorutionary" cities. Velorutions are cycling events with a festive characteristics. The aim is to promote cycling, to gather and defend bicycle users, to improve the safety of cyclists and to live in more humane, more breathable cities. The association promotes citizen and ecological action. The veloruptions are held monthly, normally on the first Saturday of the month, departing from Place de la Comedy for a short bike ride, but also on a unicycle, roller skates, in tow (drawn by a bicycle)... Vélocity seeks to make cycling known through this movement, while enjoying a car-free city island in a friendly atmosphere.

MONTPELLIER BADMINTON CLUB is the place to discover and play badminton in Montpellier. This exciting and demanding sport, which became an Olympic discipline in 1992, requires both excellent physical condition and undeniable technical and tactical skills. With almost 200 members of all ages and levels, the MBC offers courses for beginners and competitors alike. Training courses and tournaments punctuate the season to the delight of racquet lovers. So if you want to learn or improve your game, the MBC is for you!

This club, affiliated with the French Federation, welcomes all those who want to discover rowing, nature, and rediscover the true values of sport. It is also the place of appointment for the lovers of this discipline who ask for regular training to be practiced in competition. Regularly, the volunteer members of the association organize outings in places of rame other than ponds and the sea - Lake du Salagou, hiking in the region, recreational weekends in France. During the school year, the training takes place on Wednesday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday morning.

Run by Cathy, a former top-level figure skating athlete, ICE & ROLLER SCHOOL MONTPELLIER offers roller skating lessons for all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skater, Cathy will adapt to your goals and help you progress. In addition to sport, Cathy is also a talented author of dark novels, published by Des Mots Qui Trottent. Her books "Le Bal des Morts", "La Valse des Têtes", "La Danse de l'Ombre" and "Le Mystère d'Armance" are available in bookshops and online. This school offers a rich experience, between sport and literature.

Is it necessary to present Pure Kite? It is the most famous and oldest Kite school in the region. Jérôme Gouby has taught his passion for amateurs and professionals in Palavas les Flots for almost 14 years. The water base is installed in the water near their favourite spot (Maguelone Beach/Les Aresquiers) which enjoys very favourable weather conditions: high quality thermal breeze and frequent Tramontane.

Equalised fishermen joined this association to share their passion with the greatest number. The river's rivers have no secrets for them. They fish, but also maintain their heritage by repeuplant rivers. A newspaper explains in a few lines their actions, and regularly gives the information necessary to not catch stupid.

Experienced or beginner hunters, this club brings together real enthusiasts of underwater fishing. Upon arrival, the new ones are encadrés and the old ones do not hesitate to learn some tips to better hunt, and without risk. The training takes place at the Saint-Jean-de-Vedas swimming pool in the evening. There are also numerous sea crossings on the whole Languedoc coast. The Club organizes the Perez Trophy every year, a friendly competition that allows the corner hunters to measure themselves in friendship!

Auralithe was created more than ten years ago with the aim of promoting art in all its forms through the creation and dissemination of performances, animation and pedagogy, in France and abroad. And more specifically: live the drawing and sculpture according to live models through workshops, internships and exhibitions. Drawing and sculpture, closely related disciplines, are addressed successively during a session: when a sculpture is completed, the next session is devoted to drawing, to deepen certain concepts. This association now has about beginner or confirmed members. They meet several times a week at two steps from the Boulevard du Jeu-de-Paume to tackle different kinds of sculptures: bas-relief, high relief and ronde. The workshops are moderated by Eric Chatalin, a sculptor trained at Charles Auffret in Reims, and then in the Decorative Arts of Paris. On a Sunday a month, Auralithe offers a 6-hour internship, with a living model, to deepen the techniques discussed.

This former, refurbished garage houses the works of three passionate artists, together with the same desire: share their art. Isabelle Marsala - painter -, Bocaj - painter - and Raymond Salvaje - photographer-publisher - are the masters of the places. For ten years, they have created, shared and spread art in all its forms. More than just a workshop, the Garage Workshop also houses a publishing house, «The belly and the eye», a house of record production and art books, and an exhibition room. It opens every month to the public for relaxation, presentations of artists from all walks of life, books of books or musical and even theatre interventions with the complicity of the La Vista theatre.

Since its creation in 1997, the Association has pursued its objective: to be an area of meetings and work for artists, to contribute to the development of the young contemporary creation on Montpellier. Visual artists benefit from a host structure allowing them to give free rein to their creation, enrich and find the means adapted to their achievements. The work workshops are fully customizable according to the projects, which facilitates exhibitions. The Aperto association lends its walls to six events a year, events as diverse as classic personal exhibitions or collective exhibitions of several weeks, strange "48 h" or crazy "Facades". The principle of "48 h" is to propose to visual artists to invest the exhibition space for two days. The "Facades" are light and ephemeral events designed by artists for the facade and windows of the association, a way of putting art on the street.

The method of collection cards does not wane. Magic, the reference card has always been so successful for 77 years, which makes the age of its followers grow with it, players now have 7 years to years. It is not surprising that a new space has been opened. In the first room you can buy all kinds of cards, Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh! , Les Pokemon and all the others. On the other side of the partition is the open games room with tournaments on Saturdays.

With its fascinating landscapes in every season, welcome to the Orpellières nature reserve. This loop takes you through unspoilt countryside, rich in biodiversity. The trail guides you through a variety of natural environments: the banks of the Orb, salt meadows, sansouïres, dunes and lagoons. Signs inform you about the natural heritage of this protected area. Don't miss the Tellines lookout for a breathtaking 360-degree panorama.

Les Halles is a must for food lovers in search of iodized flavors and authentic products. Inside, amidst the stalls and well-stocked shop windows, you will find the Halles et Manger establishment. In addition to offering on-site meals in its restaurant section, the address invites the curious and passionate cooks to cooking classes in its Joe the Cooker workshop. During these sessions, the chef Magali highlights local recipes, shares her tips and plays the role of teacher to adults and children alike.

First school entirely dedicated to kitesurfing, Fild'Air combines safety and thrills. Its spot, the vast and little frequented Thau basin, allows to orientate easily according to the wind. The supervision is assured by qualified instructors. The school offers courses for all levels, safe sailing in shallow water and in open water, trial sessions, baptisms and catakite courses (catamaran rigged with a kite). The club also offers seat-kite baptisms for people with reduced mobility.

Pierre and Stéphanie offer adults and children the opportunity to discover the underwater treasures of Les Aresquiers. This plateau is full of common Mediterranean species (octopus, sars, sea breams...), as well as rarer specimens for the region such as moray eels, groupers, étrilles, and crustaceans. Several formulas are available: first dive, exploration trip, diver training, first aid adapted to diving. On site, you will also find a rental service for diving equipment. Ready to jump into the water?

Located kilometres from Lamalou-les-Bains, this farm is a paradise for rainbow trout, salmon and crayfish. Luc Montalvo leaves his fish in the beautiful waters of the Upper Cantons before fishing them and presenting them to the surrounding markets. You can also catch them yourself through the landscaped fishing course. Fish farming products can be tasted on site.

Here's a great way to discover the many facets of the Haut Languedoc Regional Park. Mountain biking can be done alone or accompanied by a qualified cyclist. Several tours are available, depending on level and duration. Routes range from a stroll around Rosis to a 20 km circuit in the valley. Orienteering outings are organized for groups, and are both fun and instructive! For the more athletic cycling enthusiasts, we offer mountain bike weekends with overnight accommodation in a gîte, meals and a fireside evening.

Embracing the Caroux mountains and bordered by the clear waters of the Orb, this wooded course with its many lakes is unique in the Hérault hinterland. The 9-hole course is short (2,600 m par 35) and technical, but always pleasant to play. The clubhouse boasts a pleasant panoramic terrace that enjoys year-round sunshine. The club's restaurant, "La Parenthèse", offers excellent value for money meals. The on-site store is well-stocked with sportswear, golf equipment, etc.

This establishment specializes in canoeing and kayaking. It offers a range of courses suitable for all (from 5 km to 32 km), either free or accompanied by qualified instructors. Approved by the French Federation, it organizes training courses and official competitions on its course (guaranteed entertainment!). Complementary activities such as orienteering, hiking and rock-climbing offer something for everyone. The small team of three quadruples in size during the summer months to ensure that all visitors are well looked after.

Le Pélican du Lirou, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020, offers the chance to fly through the sky without burning your wings, just like the birds. Climb aboard our ultralight flying machines and explore the region and its landscapes from the air. You don't need any previous flying experience, just a good sense of heights and a keen eye for detail. The club offers courses and first flights in microlights and paramotors. A sensational experience for all adrenaline junkies!

With a view on the sea, this golf course is an international course of 27 holes. A driving range, 2 putting greens and 3 approach greens are also at your disposal. Rental is easy on site and you will find all the equipment in the store. There are also training courses as well as group and private lessons. When it's time to rest, the bar and the restaurant "Le Dix-Neuf" are at the disposal of the sportsmen. You can even stay at the Palmyra Golf Hotel.

This municipal equestrian centre, lost in the countryside and kept by a young and friendly team, welcomes small and large according to several formulas: lessons from horse or pony, stages courses and galops, ponies rentals, hiking. It is a cavalière of state patent that guides walks and teaches classical horse riding.

In the middle of a typically Mediterranean environment, the Saint-Thomas golf course is a real privileged space for experienced or novice golfers. The 18-hole course (designed by Patrice Lambert) criss-crosses the Biterrois scrubland over more than 6 kilometres. Don't be fooled by its apparent ease, you'll need all your clubs, all your head and a solid game to score. Throughout the year, we participate in training courses for beginners and advanced students. This golf course also has a restaurant.

This nautical base, nestled in an exceptional natural setting of over 5,000 ha, offers some fifteen activities for all ages, focusing on relaxation and sport. Take advantage of this privileged setting aboard a pedal boat, kayak, windsurfer or catamaran. Whether you're looking for a beginner's course, accompanied by an instructor or on your own, you'll find what you're looking for here. The base offers a range of packages including accommodation, room hire, nautical equipment hire and activities.

The Mont Marcou path leads to the discovery of curious dry-stone constructions known as "carabelles". Specific to the region, they punctuate the Faugérois landscape. Built without cement or binders of any kind, their origins remain a mystery to this day. We do know, however, that most of them date from the ^18th and ^19th centuries. They come in all shapes and sizes, but what they have in common is the key to their equilibrium: the load-bearing vault known as the corbel. Take a look at eight of these cabins, and enjoy a sublime panorama.

In the mountains of the Haut-Languedoc, at an altitude of 800 m, the donkeys of the Signoles farm look forward to accompanying you into the heart of the mountains they know so well. We offer a range of packages, from 2 to 14 days, allowing you to wander freely or follow a pre-established itinerary. The camp offers two types of unusual accommodation: a prospector's tent and a spherical tent. Very original!

Come and enjoy an exceptional experience with family and friends on this circuit. A 600 m technical track will put you in the driver's seat, with a bridge and 6 banked turns. You'll be in for a thrilling ride. Younger guests (aged 7 and over) can try their hand at motorized driving on 120cc karts, or on a quad bike course reserved for them (aged 4 and over). You can also enjoy a drink on the large terrace with its panoramic view over the park. An unforgettable experience!

The Stade de la Méditerranée is now called the Stade Raoul-Barrière. Built in 1989, it is the new home of the city's rugby club, AS Béziers Hérault. It was one of the first venues to host the Rugby World Cup in 1999. With a capacity of 18,555 spectators, it boasts covered stands, a training pitch, 2 annex pitches, a press room, reception areas, a club store, 21 dressing rooms, a brasserie, a bodega and several refreshment areas to delight ASBH fans!

At the bend of an alley, we notice the beautiful workshop of Céramique de Thau. As you pass the door, you discover the work of the ceramist François Thirion. This pottery workshop plunges us into the universe of the Thau basin, its colors, its landscapes, its shapes and its animals. Shades of blue-green tinged with sand and ochre, his stoneware creations are inspired by his environment. François Thirion also runs workshops for beginners and advanced users of stoneware. Young and old alike can learn all the steps involved in creating a piece.

Created by sailing enthusiasts, this association makes it possible to practice sailing as a leisure activity, on habitable sailboats. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, you can be welcomed without age limit to share the pleasure of sailing together, in family or in group, all year long. The outings take place over half a day or a full day. Six skippers, experienced sailors, offer to go on board their beautiful boats. The Atouvents association also offers evolving programs on the Thau Lagoon.

Bowls, a pyramid, several transfers: skateboarding fans will know what it's all about and will have a blast. This large open-air concrete skatepark is accessible at all hours of the day and night, but is not lit, limiting the hours of practice. The scenery, between vineyards and hills, is grand enough to indulge in the pleasures of sliding. The scooter, BMX, rollerblade and mountain bike enthusiasts can also enjoy it. For safe sports, remember to wear a helmet.

Starting from the quai de la Vène, the short hike - indicated by yellow markers - takes you around the Garrigue Plane, above the Agas sheepfold and in a 360° panorama on the windmills. The itinerary goes through the kermes oaks, which cover the foothills of the Aumelas plateau, and leads to a point of view on the blue waters of the Thau pond. The level of difficulty is average, it takes 4 hours of walking for 12 km and 160 m of ascent.

This rural home offers a number of cultural, artistic, sports and recreational activities for young and old. Throughout the year, one can come to practice classical or urban dance, yoga, pilates-streching, weight training or drawing, to discover floral art, pottery, theater or pastry making. Inside, you will also discover the library which offers a large choice of books for all ages. Several events also take place in the library.

Lez Arts Urbains is a hip-hop dance school in Béziers. It offers courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Between the garrigue, the sea and the sun, you'll discover this flying club where you can really touch the clouds! This club offers you the opportunity to learn the basics of flying, obtain your pilot's license, and enjoy an aerial flight over the region. Depending on your wishes and budget, several itineraries are available, from the magnificent Lac du Salagou to the majestic Millau Viaduct. Another activity: aeromodelling, for flying without leaving the ground!