Sports and leisure activities Carcassonne

Carcassonne is famous for its rugby club, AS Carcassonne. The club, also known as Carcassonne XIII, is a sports association that competes in the Elite 1 championship. The 2022-2023 season promises to be a promising one for Carcassonne XIII, who will be challenging for the French championship title. Rugby fans can watch matches live or follow them on social networks, notably Facebook Live. The club also offers online subscriptions for those wishing to support the team throughout the season. Away from the matches, you can visit the club's online store, where you'll find jerseys, t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts and other items in the Carcassonne XIII colors.

Games, savory pies, magic teas, homemade pastries and pies... Comptoir Ludique is the ideal place to reconcile ourselves with the simplicity of the present moment. Curious or not, hungry or not, you can play, test board games, drink, eat, together or separately, the menu of the day, without obligation of one or the other. Salomé and Clément, at the initiative of this game library, have chosen to propose all kinds of games, strategy games, puzzles, board games not found in the shops.

Go for the thrill of the two 130 m-long zip lines over Lac de la Cavayère! Or to test your balance on the courses designed for groups or individuals. In a natural setting suited to all ages, you'll zip from tree to tree, along an itinerary named after animals or colors, crescendoing in difficulty... and height! Don't panic, the harness and ropes will hold you in place in the event of a fall - safety is no joke here. Each course lasts around 2h30.

Aquaviva, a superb imitation of Total Wipeout in the USA! With family or friends, the Water Jump water park is located at Lac de la Cavayère, 5 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne, and boasts XXL inflatable games, giant slides, trampolines, catapults and obstacle courses covering an area of no less than 6,000 m², and is a real hit with young and old alike! Fun, exhilarating and... exhausting, this park makes you want to try it all and come back again! The less adventurous will enjoy watching the acrobats from the comfort of their deckchairs and hammocks in the shade of the pine forest, with a drink in hand (ordered from the on-site snack bar)... For thrill-seekers: the giant iceberg for climbing and jumping, and the Big Water-Jump with its 10 slides and two jumping platforms of 5 and 8 metres, suitable for young and old alike and the only one of its kind in the world! It's scary, it's adrenalin-pumping, and that's what we like! We appreciate the efforts made every year to improve the park with new features. You'll be equipped with buoyancy jackets, so you can set off in complete safety, supervised by six qualified lifeguards, with floating plates installed - a great success for this attraction, which involves going as far as possible without falling into the water. Practical: valuables can also be stored in the reception chalet. Aquaviva, a must-see attraction in the département, to share with friends or family!

Inaugurated in 1899, Albert-Domec is one of the oldest rugby stadia in France. It was renovated in 2002 and also hosts some matches of the French football cup. It also has an athletics track.

Reception capacity: 10 000 spectators.

If you follow Formula 1, you can't miss the young drivers who come from karting and who win more and more prizes. Learning to race and speed starts on the karting track and Win Kart is the ideal place to do your first laps, or to improve. With its 976 meters long, this FFSA approved circuit will give you pleasure and adrenaline, but above all laughter and good memories. You will be able to rent a kart, take driving lessons if necessary, or participate in friendly challenges with your family or group, challenges between friends and colleagues. The challenges are taken up here, on a secure track and always in a playful way. The vehicles are recent and are equipped with 4-stroke engines ranging from 200 cc to 270 cc. Do you want to experience emotions as a couple? A two-seater kart is available. You can then try to beat the record of the moment, by achieving the best time. If you come in a group, don't hesitate to book the "Challenge Loisirs" formula, you will have 5 minutes of free practice to familiarize yourself, 5 minutes of timed practice and 2 rounds of 10 laps. There is no doubt that you will come out satisfied and probably a little tired. There are also many formulas to meet all your events or birthdays. Activities are scheduled throughout the year, contact them to have all the programming or visit their Facebook page.

Carcassonne's Pôle Aqualudique, due to open in 2021, is living up to its promise and attracting large numbers of locals and tourists alike. Located opposite the banks of the Aude on the emblematic Païchérou site, the pools boast a soothing view over the countryside. This fun and sports complex features two swimming pools, one of which is outdoor, a relaxation pool with swan neck and massage jets, a waterslide and a paddling pool with games for the little ones. The 25-meter-long outdoor pool (same as the indoor pool) with its eight swimming lanes is a paradise for lap swimmers. A solarium is also available for sunbathing. Hydromassage and hydrobiking courses are also available. After exercise, you'll appreciate the more intimate balneo area, with a small pool equipped with massage beds, jets and fountains, as well as a second outdoor pool, sauna, hammam and sensory showers. Finally, a few words about the cardio-training area, with group classes and state-of-the-art machines for solo workouts. Special mention must be made of the themed evenings organized according to the season, such as the "Zen Evenings" or activities and entertainment during the Christmas vacations. Round off your visit with a stroll along the Aude river.

The US Carcassonne XV gift store offers a variety of items linked to the rugby team, including jerseys, scarves and souvenirs.

Thanks to the diversity of its landscapes and fishing grounds, the Aude offers considerable and varied fishing potential. Everywhere, you can combine the art of fishing with the discovery of a variety of sparklingly beautiful landscapes: the Pays de Sault, the Razès, the Lauraguais, the Montagne Noire and the Narbonnais. From Narbonne to Castelnaudary, the Canal du Midi, its diversions and ancillary waterways offer great fishing spots. The Aude fishing federation groups together 26 AAPPMAs.

Royal Kids or the children's paradise… As soon as the end of your cabbage has put a foot in what will appear to it as the 7 ^th wonder of the world, it will be very difficult for him not to succumb to this universe made of foam mattresses, plastic balls fields, slides, toboggan track, soccer field, giant Lego, mini-runway go, mini-disco… Even children under 3 have a small space dedicated to their psychomotor. Everything has been thought of so that your offspring can play and romping safely. Sony, the director, and his team (even if children are under the responsibility of their parents). While the kids move from one workshop to another, the parents have a vast space to chat, sip a lemonade, devour a piece (snack), connect to wi-fi, watch a match broadcast live… Events are regularly organized like initiation to hip hop dance, photo shootings, costumed afternoons… Finished birthdays at home. with a horde of small to occupy a whole afternoon, Royal Kids takes Care of everything and the kids love, so why don't we forget, especially the prices are Totally Affordable… Royal Kids, how not to think ahead ?

More than just an attraction: a place to relax, enjoy natural sports and dine out, the Lac de la Cavayère ski lift combines the best of water sports in the largest expanse of water on site. From simple ski lifts to wake-boarding and paddleboarding demos and contests, beginners and enthusiasts alike can free-style on the floating structures strewn around the course, sipping a soft drink at the end of the day in front of the beautiful natural surroundings.

Only a few minutes away from the medieval city, the Carcassonne Golf Club is a place full of serenity. This golf club offers you an 18-hole course, with gentle slopes, accessible to all, or start with 9 holes to familiarize yourself with the practice range gently. Open all year round, you can ask the two professionals Matthieu Bozio and Kévin Delvalle, for individual or group lessons, adapted to your practice and your objectives. Possibility to eat at the Bistrot d'Auriac or at the gastronomic restaurant of the Domaine d'Auriac.

Le Paradis is an Eden for padel and squash enthusiasts looking for a place to let off steam with friends and have a good time. You can opt for subscription packages with unlimited access, or an à la carte formula if you're just passing through. Not equipped? No problem, you'll find everything you need on site. Le Paradis has 4 squash courts and 2 padel courts, a relaxation area with a cosy corner, table tennis and table soccer, and a restaurant open to all: La Paillote (see our article). A large function room completes the offer.

Situated at the gates of Carcassonne and a few minutes from the medieval city, this course climbs along the hill and is on the plateau of the Mediterranean vegetation. The greens, well protected, are designed and will require your attention. Note the hole No. 5, one par 4 m 303 m bordered on the left as on the right by two water obstacles. If your first blow is not right, it will be the insured drop! Hole No. 14 is a little small but very nice, by 3 of 154 m whose green is embedded in pine trees. Finally, Hole No. 17 is one par 4 m in a dog-leg left very pronounced with a bunker falling from drive. The first shot is essential if you want to reach the green at the second blow, avoiding of course the pins lining the fairway. Two on-site restaurants: Auriac Bistro offering a simple and tasty cuisine, including succulent grilled meats in the fireplace and Bernard Rigaudis restaurant offering a refined cuisine where seasonal products are placed in honor. Finally, the 5-star rooms with a view over golf, the park or the swimming pool will be perfect for you to recharge.

Fun Sports Cycles is a temple dedicated to two wheels, this XXL store has been the reference in the department for over 30 years. Bikes for all desires and all budgets, with the added benefit of professional advice. From city bikes to gravel bikes, electric bikes (VAE), fat bikes, mountain bikes, VTC, or children's bikes, in short, you will find what you are looking for. For the maintenance of your bike, a team of mechanics is present on site. Fun Sports Cycles also has an online store.

Evadeo, an evocative name that is aimed at all those who dream of escape, nature, sport... To satisfy your desire to discover (sporty or not) the paths of the Cathar country, a complete range of top-of-the-range electrically assisted bicycles (VAE) and technical bicycles for all situations will be proposed to you. Evadeo is located in the Fun Sports Cycles shop which is the reference in terms of 2 wheels, so you're in for a treat! You can reserve your bike online.

The Acacia Tennis Club offers various formulas for the whole family, as well as animations and internships during school holidays. The club has seven covered courses and three squash rooms to scramble on the ground or squash. After the effort you can relax in the large club house and enjoy a drink in the bar in a relaxed atmosphere. Rates on request at the reception of the club.

A harbor in the center of the city, quite exotic with its air of marina. You can breathe in the sea air, watch the boats passing by, the maneuvers, the different boats and the freshwater sailors. For boaters: equipped pontoons with water and electricity, sanitary facilities, showers, hair dryers, washing machines and dryers. Daily bus connection between the train station and the airport.

Tourist boats offer guided tours.

Boat rental without a license for a weekend or a week.

ASSOCIATION DE VACANCES AUDESUD offers much more than vacations to children aged 4 to 17. Here, each stay or weekend is meticulously customized in collaboration with the families to meet the specific wishes and needs of each young person. More than just a leisure activity, it's a genuine personal development experience, where children take the lead in their own projects. The association offers tailor-made support in a caring environment to help them grow smoothly. A formula that combines relaxation, discovery and personal development, and guarantees unforgettable vacations in Carcassonne.