The best swimming pools Languedoc Roussillon

There is a swimming pool located at the end of the complex de la Laune, next to the football fields and the campsite. As soon as the showers are over, there are two heated pools: one covered and one outside. The outdoor pool is only open in summer. Many grassy and well-shaded areas, ideal for relaxing, await the swimmers. It is possible to eat on the spot with a wide choice of drinks and delicacies. Nearby, there is a track for cross-country runners.

The city of Sète offers you the superb Raoul-Fonquerne bathing center, well appreciated by the locals. You can enjoy the Olympic pool, the competition pool, the wave pool and the paddling pool, the slides and the solarium, but also the 3 sports halls: a weight room reserved for high level teams, a cardio fitness room available to sportsmen and women and to the general public, in free access or for group classes, and a fitness room.

In the kingdom of the mountains, water has its source... It's not an advert for mineral water, but a description of this space entirely dedicated to the joys of water: around the leisure pool, there are nothing but slides (one of which is 60 metres long), bubbles and games. The more courageous can make use of the fitness area and weight room, while the lazier can enjoy the sauna and spa. As for the kids, they can play in complete safety on the Children's Island. Atlantie is also a sports centre with a 25 m x 10 m pool. There's also a restaurant.

This complex delights fitness and relaxation enthusiasts and those looking for an alternative to the beach. Over 10,000 m², you'll find a variety of facilities: balneotherapy and massages, games and sports areas. Fancy a workout? Then head to the cardiotraining and fitness area, equipped with the very latest equipment! With a view of the sea and pond, the 25 m sports pool offers a wide range of activities (aquatonic, aquapalm, aquabike, swimming lessons). In summer, outdoor facilities include a slide, inflatable games, etc.

A playground for swimmers, sportsmen and lovers of aquatic leisure activities, it offers numerous infrastructures adapted to all ages and all publics. In addition to the classic aquatic offer - indoor pool and multiple outdoor pools - it offers a multi-lane pentagliss for a good dose of fun and a relaxation area with a hammam and a spa. The offer is completed by a wide range of activities all year round: swimming lessons, aquagym classes, aquabike sessions, aquababy sessions for families.

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.

This family pool welcomes young and old, beginners and experienced swimmers, schoolchildren and clubs of the agglomeration all year round. It is equipped with a large 25 m sports pool, with swimming lanes for swimming and a section dedicated to free swimming. Supervised by a team of lifeguards, it is the scene of daily swimming lessons or aquagym sessions. On sunny days, the roof can be partially opened.

A real competition pool of 25 m long and 10 water lines, a pool with a bubbling bath, a huge 35 m slide, huge bay windows to make the place very bright and sunny, this recent high-tech water sports center is really at the forefront of progress in the field. You can come and swim alone but also take lessons. Its great plus for the nice days: large outdoor grassy areas where you can lounge on deckchairs. Many activities are also offered during the vacations.

This new aquatic center brings freshness to young and old. It is equipped with a 25 x 12.5 m sports pool as well as a shallow learning pool that can accommodate beginners. A water play area also offers youngsters a safe place to play. The glass facades offer a view of the trees and the Gardiole massif. In fine weather, access to the outdoor beaches completes the experience.

Created by Carcassonne Agglo, which comprises 82 municipalities, Les Bains de Minerve consists of an outdoor basin and two interiors, a relaxation area with sauna and steam bath, a snack and a restaurant. Various activities are proposed, such as aquabike, "baby swimmer" initiation, activities for future mothers that take place with a midwife, and many aquatic games. Animations are organized for children who can, for example, celebrate their birthday here. The relaxation area allows you to enjoy benefits such as different types of massages, osteopathy sessions, sauna or steam bath, or floral therapy. Everything is studied for the well-being and comfort of visitors. Because relaxation is important for all, Les Bains de Minerve is equipped with a wheelchair and a wheelchair for the shower, for people with reduced mobility. The place is ideal for a relaxing break in a Zen atmosphere.

The La Prade leisure park in Lunas is an excellent idea for a day out, ideal for spending time with family and friends in summer. Equipped with fun pools and waterslides, you'll enjoy playing in the water and lounging on the lakeshore to soak up the sun. Children can also have fun on the playgrounds or take part in sports activities. This leisure park is smaller than other establishments of the same type, but more pleasant thanks to its family atmosphere and friendly management.