The best hobbies and leisure activities Midi-Pyrénées

Akrojeux is a playful association that brings together all board game enthusiasts to share a moment... of play. We meet every Tuesday evening at Level up, and every Friday at Bastodice. Over 600 games are on offer: cards, boards, bluffs, auctions, collaborative games... there's something for everyone and every taste! In addition to the evening events, the association organizes play weekends open to members and their families, often around a game invented by "akrojoueurs". The kind of family activity we love!

Situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Etang du Ponant, this adventure park offers a wide range of sporting courses and over 140 fun workshops for young and old alike. Among them, tall wooden masts rise to a height of 25 metres, offering exceptional views of the surrounding area. But that's not all: adventurers can take on other challenges: zip lines, monkey bridges, lemur jumps, flying lianas, trap nets, footbridges... In summer, you can even take advantage of a special night-time event (booking required).

If the relief is undulating and extremely wooded setting, the lake Lacoste of 13 hectares extends under your eyes like a huge gleaming mirror where the sky is reflected. In this peace, do not hesitate to plunge and throw you to water: in summer, the site is supervised by swimming instructors and in a delimited perimeter, with you the pleasures of the bathing! When you have some enough, a beach of fine sand enables you to deploy your towel and to leave Gers to regain the seaside which you will want to imagine well. One will not lie you, the site is fabulous, very full with many proposals for activities like the canoe-kayak, the paddle and even the canoe. The fishermen know it well and there do not hesitate to come to tease fish! La Guinguette, brasserie-snack, are the emblematic gourmet point of the lake and gastronomy and conviviality marry there in the laughter during all of summer. Local produce, local cuisine and exotic or break afternoon snack, up to one hour of the morning one is there well and the concerts put rhythm into holidays.

Follow in the footsteps of the terrible pirate Barberoussette during a treasure hunt along the canals and in the Upper Quarter. The Mediterranean was not safe in the 16th century. For years, the dreaded Barberoussette and his pirate companions sowed terror along the coast of Sète. Captured in 1586, Barberoussette never betrayed the hiding place of his treasure! Is it hidden in the woods of Mount Saint-Clair or along the canals? No one has ever found it. So let's go on an adventure!

For Terra Culinaria, it's important to reappropriate the products of our plant-based terroir. Concerned about the impact of our lifestyles on the environment, this establishment offers the opportunity to learn how to cook differently with Olivier Picard. After completing his apprenticeship with Alain Passard at his 3-star L'Arpège restaurant, renowned for its vegetable-based cuisine, he moved to Grenoble to discover the cuisine of wild plants. Drawing on this experience, he now offers you the chance to discover edible wild plants by combining foraging with cooking. You can choose between three types of training: technical and creative basics, thematic and online! Plant-based cooking will hold no secrets for you!

The Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux (LPO) is an association that works for the preservation of nature by welcoming and caring for wild animals. This regional branch organizes throughout the year many awareness actions, such as the World Migratory Bird Day. A passionate and warm team collects animals and informs the general public in a playful and educational way about sensitive natural areas.

The "Soirées Nébuleuses" are a proposal in collaboration with the Astro Club du Hautacam, designed especially for astronomy enthusiasts with a slight sporting inclination. The event kicks off at around 5.15pm with a 1.5-hour snowshoe hike, suitable for all levels. A guide will be present, and all necessary equipment will be provided. Afterwards, a country-style dinner will be prepared before diving into an evening of deep-sky observation, highlighting nebulae and/or the Moon, depending on the period.

The Les Nuits du Causse Noir astronomical gathering is a fine initiative by the Société Astronomique de Montpellier, and the Domaine de Pradines (the campsite where the gathering takes place). Take a site at an altitude of 900 m on the border of the Gard and Aveyron departments, with a sky of excellent quality right in the heart of the Réserve Internationale de ciel Étoilé (RICE) (very limited light pollution), add astronomy enthusiasts who come for several nights, or even longer, often equipped with good equipment, and you've got yourself a few unforgettable hours plunged into the Milky Way! Of course, daytime sun observations are also on the menu. This star party is aimed primarily at amateur astronomers.

Created in 2009, RAAGSO is a must for astronomy enthusiasts in the Midi-Pyrénées. Located on the Causse campsite, 2 km from Saut de la Mounine and 5 km from Ambeyrac in Aveyron, the site, protected from light pollution, offers optimal conditions for observing the night sky. On the program: guided observations by professional and amateur astronomers, conferences, workshops and equipment exchanges to perfect your knowledge. It's an unmissable event in a privileged setting for learning and sharing a passion for the stars.

Zygoland is the kingdom of fun, open all year round, whatever the weather. This 1,000-square-meter indoor park also offers a 750-square-meter outdoor area in summer. Entirely dedicated to children, Zygoland offers a multitude of activities to keep the young ones active: slides, monkey bridges, trampolines, ball pools, mini-karting, mini-golf and much more! In addition, inflatable games and a baby gym area are available for children under 3.

The Association de Genealogy et de Recherche Historique, a passionate association working for mutual assistance in genealogical research and preservation of heritage. She offers genealogical advice and organizes open days in October.

Association for the Preservation of Heritage and Knowledge of the Northern History. She is always looking for documents - letters, photos, testimonies… - or antique objects relating to the past of this village. Anyone wishing to join will be welcome. Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month, the Association Hall, on the first floor of the former town hall.

For photo fondus, this biterroise association offers courses for budding or experienced photographers. The Photo Camera Club has a laboratory, a view studio and a projection room. In a friendly atmosphere, the club regularly organises outings and exhibitions.

This association, headquartered in Toulouse, aims to bring amateur genealogists together to help them in their personal searches, mainly in the Midi-Pyrénées and Languedoc-Roussillon regions. The animators and facilitators of the local section of the Béziers mountain circle are not saving to guide you in your quest for your ancestors.

For all the happy owners of potted trees - literal translation of the word bonzaï - the club of Béziers and its graduate teachers by the French federation - FFB - introduces to art, culture and bonsai creation. Every fortnight, on Friday evening, at the premises of the Maison de la vie associative, some fifteen enthusiasts improve their knowledge of the culture of these dwarf trees. The club participates in ad hoc exhibitions and at the national congress, each June, during which the competition of the most beautiful bonzaï is organised.

Since 1876, this national organization and its local correspondents inform, advise and distract all persons interested in horticulture. In Béziers, the association has over 200 family members, who share the same passion for the garden and the plant world. From September to June, most often on the ground, members meet once a month to discuss seasonal topics - size, land preparation, planting, treatment - under the leadership of external facilitators or stakeholders. The association regularly initiates the youngest in gardening and participates in the programme to combat misery Gardens for others.

Guided by a professional, you learn how to make a knife. Benoit welcomes you to his craft workshop in the heart of the village where you can also simply attend the assembly of the famous knife and discover the traditional forge to create unique pieces in the ancestral art of damask. Benoit will show you the steps of the assembly of a Laguiole, guillochage, adjustment of the handle, shaping... The trainee leaves with his knife.

Led by Patrice Loubon, the co-founder of the site, this large photo gallery has been installed since 2007 to the famous Nemausus, a bold building designed by architect Jean Nouvel. It is in this quiet, airy concrete frame that prints are displayed on different media, often large formats. The gallery, with its trainer accreditation, proposes a set of courses and workshops: practical and technical of the image for any audience. In the context of associative accompaniment, these workshops are built upon request: view, paper prints, expos, website. Where you learn the basics of development in neon, but also the secrets of digital photography with its various application software. Specific modules of collective workshops are set up with the inhabitants of the city's popular districts (Valdegour, Arles Route or Mas de Mingue).

STELVISION is a valuable resource for astronomy beginners. Created in 2008 by Toulouse-based space engineer Bertrand d'Armagnac, the site offers practical advice on choosing equipment and finding your way around the night sky. The famous Stelvision 365 rotating celestial chart, designed by Bertrand, is a very useful tool. The site also offers simplified ephemerides and a telescope simulator to visualize celestial objects according to their diameter. STELVISION, with its online store offering publishing products and observation equipment, is a true reference for astronomy enthusiasts.

A leisure activity that's all about nature! Perfect for families, the all-terrain scooter offers a unique way to discover the mountains. You'll set off above the resort of Peyragudes, climbing 600 meters. Once up there, you'll find a variety of itineraries of varying degrees of difficulty, before embarking on a spectacular 10-kilometer descent to Loudenvielle. In between seasons, it's not uncommon to spot hinds and deer roaming the forest.

Studio 13 bis is a new concept of photographers, a real collective of actors and artists of the visual art, they work in a total spirit of complementarity and exchanges, around Olivier Bac. The first and only real photo studio in the city, they have not finished making a name for themselves in Cité Blanquetière. The atmosphere and the good mood are always there with Olivier, Franck and Christopher; real creatives, as evidenced by their social networks and website beautifully illustrated. Don't hesitate any longer, entrust them with your desire to take a picture!

Founded in 1860, the Société d'Horticulture et d'Histoire Naturelle de l'Hérault groups together several sections dedicated to the observation and study of biodiversity. At this Montpellier-based institution, you can take part in a wide range of activities relating to botany, entomology, geology and mycology. Exhibitions, lectures, introductory field trips... each activity will pass on the knowledge of nature experts, with passion. There's also an extensive library to help you expand your knowledge. On Monday afternoons, you can even take part in a free mushroom identification course.

These evenings start at 8.30pm or 9pm, depending on the time of year, and take place whatever the weather conditions. Reservations can be made via the website. This observatory, near Le Mas-d'Azil, is dedicated to providing the widest possible introduction to astronomy. Guided by qualified guides, you can discover the stars and planets. Telescopes, telescopes and binoculars will take you light-years further. Introductory and advanced courses are available all year round. Micro rockets!

The Hameau of Stars is a "holiday village" located a few kilometers from Fleurance. It is the only one in Europe dedicated to astronomy! Its "Observation Dome of the Universe" is quite breathtaking, mixing interactive showroom and a sturdy roof to literally plunge into the starry arch! The 42 hectare site on which it is located is a pleasant and pleasant country with its large fishing lake. The accommodation is a family chalet, with a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and playground for children. This village is aimed especially at families who wish to spend a few days in conditions of calm near nature. Among the activities proposed, discovery of astronomy and manufacture of microrockets often interest children. Dome evenings are also available to non-resident residents of the village.

The Montpellier municipal zoo is ideal for a family outing. You can stroll along shady paths through a beautiful Mediterranean forest and observe many exotic animals as well as local species. The park is equipped with picnic areas, water points, toilets and a children's playground. There's also a snack bar at the entrance. It's a peaceful place to discover wildlife, take time to observe animals and relax amidst nature in the city. This park is perfect for a relaxing outing.

Ophélie Laur-Albert, through Ostara Astrologie, offers an original and caring approach to personalized guidance for people seeking self-knowledge and serenity. Whether it's a playful zodiacal initiation, an intuitive workshop or a customized astral consultation, she invites you to delve deep inside yourself. Her aim: to help you accept yourself fully, with your shadows and your gifts, and to reconcile with yourself. Passionate about her profession, Ophélie uses evolutionary astrology as a formidable personal development tool to help you become the actor of your own life.

BUREAU DES SPORTS MONITEURS "SHARK'AVENTURES" in Montauban offers a multitude of exciting outdoor activities for all ages and groups. Whether for leisure centers, school outings, corporate seminars, team building, business trips or events, their experienced team will guide you on unforgettable adventures. If the dates offered online are full, don't hesitate to call them for last-minute availability. In short, SHARK'AVENTURES guarantees a thrilling experience with a wide range of activities for young and old alike.

Les Toqués Du Pic is a cooking class located in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, in the Occitanie region of France.

CAP'VR, located in Nîmes, is a real plunge into the world of virtual reality! This dedicated room, the first in Nîmes, offers a unique immersive experience. The VR Escape Games, with their 7 exciting scenarios, including three based on the famous video game Assassin's Creed, will allow you to challenge yourself with friends, colleagues or family. CAP'VR also offers 6 thrill simulators and 8 arcade game terminals (archery, zombies, paintball...). It's the ideal place for fans of new technologies and virtual challenges!