Water sports and leisure activities Midi-Toulousain

Water is very present in the region. The lakes are environments conducive to the discovery of biodiversity. La Thésauque is also a leisure center with a water park and a supervised swimming area. For those who enjoy walking or mountain biking, there is a six-kilometer circuit along the banks. Open on weekends, the restaurant allows for moments of reunion around the table. Further on, there is a campsite with a miniature golf course and a bar-restaurant that becomes a snack bar during the day. The ultimate attraction of the place: a rich and varied fish fauna.

A specialist in canoeing trips, Acti Eaux Vives offers you the opportunity to discover the region for several hours or several days. Beginners can start with the baptism, which is carried out at the base, to acquire the basics of this sport and to integrate the safety guidelines. You can then rent a half-day boat to make a choice itinerary, 5 km (the Little Route) at 12 km (the Full), depending on your desires and your mastery of canoeing. Acti Eaux Vives listed for you the points of interest you will encounter on the road: mills, dams, bridges, fast… The club is open all year, but less regularly off season.

Tariff: 6 € for baptism, 10 € for the Little Course.

Duration: half-day rental.

Difficulty: easy to find.

Discover the various fun and sporting activities in the mountains, sensations and pleasures guaranteed. Canyoning, caving, via ferrata, adventure course, climbing, hiking, snowshoeing. This authentic valley will offer you an unforgettable journey between tourism and discovery. Supervised by professional instructors, all state-qualified, they will offer you activities adapted to your level and skills, and for all publics. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the Bureau des Sports d'Aventure has an activity for you.

Covering an area of more than 50 hectares, the Trois Lacs leisure centre is a vast complex that combines holidays and pleasure, with swimming, water sports and walks on the agenda. The site benefits from three beautiful lakes and their banks fully developed. The base has undergone a major transformation in recent years to offer a wide range of services. Out of season, the beautiful lakes are available for beautiful walks and fishing.

2 km from Castelnau-de-Montmiral, this leisure center extends over a beautiful 7-hectare lake. You can practice water sports (canoe, kayak, pedal boat), sports activities (tennis, soccer, volleyball, ping-pong) and relaxation (mini-golf, fishing, petanque, swimming). Most of these activities are under the supervision of professionals and are subject to a fee. Finally, a picnic area with barbecues is located near the lake, in the shade, perfect for a friendly lunch.

This pleasant aquatic space offers a large swimming pool of 25 meters long, as well as a "fun" pool with slides, whirlpools, and a paddling pool, very appreciated by the little ones. In case you feel hungry, a snack bar, a refreshment bar and a picnic area await you. This family aquatic center is located next to the municipal campground of l'Argenté and the leisure center of Gauge, on the banks of the Baïse. Perfect for a family moment!

Go to Aquaval, to fill up on outdoor activities! At the foot of the medieval city of Lautrec, young and old alike will enjoy this cool bath in the heart of nature. The entrance ticket entitles you to all the activities offered: 5 covered pools of 850^m2 with solarium, slide, pentagliss, pulsating jets... picnic areas, volleyball, beach-volley and petanque courts, children's games, 2 lakes open to fishing and model making, and a health trail around the large lake. When you leave, you will only want to go back!

The lake of Gimont is a 2 hectare lake reserved for fishermen and walkers. You will find on its banks some leisure equipments like a swimming pool and tennis courts. There is also an area for camping cars where you can park by paying at the terminal. Not really developed, the lake is especially a small paradise for fishermen. You can catch roach, tench or pike-perch. It is also possible to fish in the rivers of Arrats and Gimone.

The Rand'Eau Loisirs base offers you the opportunity to discover the Tarn and Garonne valleys by bike, canoe, kayak, boat or stand-up paddle. Each activity is available for hire or with an instructor. Those who choose canoeing can try their hand at this sport on the Moissac waterway, or go for a hike. A shuttle bus can bring you there, depending on your choice of route. Two hours will be enough, for example, to cover the five kilometres that separate Moissac from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave.

The Tarn-et-Garonne Departmental Council has made this place a 100% nature tourism destination. A magnificent wooden chalet-type accommodation structure, with a total capacity of 85 beds, welcomes school groups, leisure centres and various associations throughout the year. Educational stays, discovery classes, sports courses... are also available. You will have the opportunity to learn catamaran, canoeing, windsurfing, dinghy...

The Malivert leisure center, labeled Station Verte de Vacances, offers a quality site in a preserved natural environment. It is arranged around a lake of 9 ha and benefits from an exceptional framework of calm of more than 30 ha. The proposed activities are numerous and varied, for young and old, under the supervision of dynamic and attentive supervisors. In this green area, a campsite offers 6 mobile homes and 26 pitches to enjoy this green stay.

The lake of Tasconis is a natural space of relaxation and leisure where you will be able to fish (maps available at the tobacconist's), picnic, camp on a natural area, play a game of petanque, play volleyball, go for a walk, and take advantage of the playground for the children. The lake is also the starting point for many horseback rides. A "guinguette" with a terrace on the lake is open every day from May to October. Be careful, swimming is forbidden!

From Revel, take the road of Carcassonne (by the mountain) to Saint-Ferréol. In a green and quiet setting, come relax and enjoy the swimming, supervised in summer, and the many activities such as catamaran, canoe, windsurfing, climbing and connects addict.

Carla-Bayle, city of art, is a village attentive to its tourist activity. In order to fully satisfy the visitors and to diversify the activities, a lake of 15 ha was created years ago at the foot of the village. Many water activities are possible: swimming (supervised in summer), boating, mini-golf, games for children, mountain bike and hiking trails... You can also relax by fishing. In addition to the trout whose waters abound, various varieties of fish are present. On the spot, you will also find a snack bar and a refreshment bar.

This 35-hectare lake, which has been converted into a leisure park, is the playground of many of the region's residents and tourists. It is ideal for a wide range of activities: swimming (supervised on the Almayrac shore during the high season), rowing, windsurfing, pedal boating, fishing, horse-riding... For walkers, there's a 7 km circuit around the lake. Families will be delighted to find a picnic area with barbecue and children's playground nearby.

Ideal for a dip in the heat, the Marciac swimming pool features a heated outdoor pool, a pool with a counter-current river, an umbrella waterfall, a geyser and massaging water jets. There's a paddling pool for toddlers, a slide for older children and, as the site is supervised, you can enjoy the solarium while the kids have fun. There's also a playground and snack bar.

In the heart of the village of Gondrin lies a pleasant leisure park whose main pool was designed by Le Nôtre. It has been transformed into a gigantic swimming pool for the enjoyment of local residents. The 4,500 m² pool is divided into several zones. An 11 m waterslide, a wave ball, floating buoys and a paddling pool for the very young provide the perfect setting for family fun. The 1.5-hectare park also features other activities, including sports fields.

Near the Fronton Sports Hall, the Verdure stream forms a small lake called Xeresa Lake. Forbidden for swimming, it has been fitted out for fishing and for relaxation, bordered by some picnic tables and games for children. Fishing enthusiasts are welcomed in the small fishing house, which provides silver trout on a second category course. A cool place for a lunch break.

Go along the water in a single or two-seater canoe, to discover a preserved nature. At the gates of Toulouse, three routes ranging from 5 to 15 km will be proposed to you. In autonomy, the boats are "sit on top", stable and perfect for family outings. In supervised descent, this activity is also adapted to people with reduced mobility (knowing how to swim). You will cross the Confluence Garonne Ariège Nature Reserve. Be sure to respect certain rules such as wearing a life jacket, or not landing on the islets.

In the lush Gers forest, the Base de Loisirs at Aignan is a pleasant surprise. Its sandy beach is almost reminiscent of the sea, and its lake invites refreshing swims in July and August. A waterslide is available for children. Fishermen and sports enthusiasts are not left out, with a volleyball court and marked trails for hiking, cycling and horse-riding. Picnic tables dotted around the forest invite you to relax. As an added bonus, a guinguette offers meals and snacks in summer.

Inaugurated in 2016, Castelsarrasin's renovated harbour now has around 100 berths and new power points. Boaters have discovered a modernized harbor with more places to call and a spot for a boat ride. The city records more than 15,000 overnight stays on the river. It is a pleasant stopover in the city centre, with a quay extended by a square lined with large trees for a picnic or an evening out.

River tourism is an original opportunity to discover the territory! And for that, no need of license because the boats that we rent you are accessible to all. After a few instructions and explanations, you will sail at your own pace on the Garonne Canal between Bordeaux and Toulouse. Take the opportunity to stop in beautiful towns and villages such as Agen, Montauban or the picturesque Nérac, along the Baïse river. Drive through green countryside, where orchards and vineyards alternate with enchanting medieval villages.

Here you can practice different water sports: rowing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, surfbike... Take advantage of the banks to walk, bike or horseback ride on the many hiking trails that cross Moissac and its surroundings. They are marked out and propose different itineraries, more or less long, more or less difficult, to walk alone or with your family. Fishing enthusiasts will be able to track down carp, catfish and other roach. You can also rent electric boats and pedal boats.

This marina with 28 berths is located a day's sail from Toulouse on the Canal de Garonne. Coming from the Canal du Midi, it will be the first one you meet. At the crossroads of the Canal de Garonne and the Montech-Montauban junction, the town of Montech is renowned in the river world for its slope. Close to the town centre, this port allows you to take advantage of local shops and activities... At the harbour master's office, boaters and cyclists are welcomed and given tourist information.

Take a cruise on board a traditional barge of 30 m long, fitted out with all comfort, which moves along the Canal du Midi or the Canal du Rhône au Rhin, for day or week cruises. Your boatmen hosts, Sylvette and Pierre Gaudry, who have been plying the waterways of the Midi since 1976, have left the helm to their daughter Maurine. You leave with a crew that relieves you of all logistics. On board, 6 rooms for 2 persons, living room, kitchen, without forgetting the deck. And 4 bicycles to pedal along the banks.

The Louis Fourcade swimming pool offers a host of facilities and activities for all ages. This oasis of freshness boasts indoor and outdoor pools with bubble benches, swan necks and massaging jets, plus a paddling pool, two slides and a children's play area. Visitors can also enjoy a relaxation area with sauna, hammam and massage showers. Various activities, such as aquagym, aquabike and swimming lessons, are on offer. Picnic areas and snack bar on site.

Located in the heart of the Vallée des Gaves, the Lau Folies aquatic center in Lau-Balagnas offers a wide range of activities for young and old. From aquagym to water polo initiation, aquazumba and aquaphobia courses, everything is designed to amuse and relax. The complex also features waterslides, a beach volleyball court, tennis courts and a variety of summer activities. After all that effort, the terrace of the bar-restaurant offers a splendid view of the Pyrenees. Open all year round, 7 days a week, to enjoy without moderation.

The Alban-Minville swimming pool, located not far from the Bagatelle metro station has two basins, one of which is 25 metres over 15 meters, the other being smaller with 12,5 meters on 6 meters. It is a swimming pool open in the beautiful days, so that bathers can enjoy the rays of the sun. This swimming pool welcomes the activities of a swimmer. As in the other municipal swimming pools Toulouse, the wearing of the bathing cap is compulsory!

The 13 hectares and the wooded environment of the Lacoste lake, with its hilly relief, make the success of this renowned leisure base. With free access all year round, you can swim for free in the summer within a perimeter defined by the team of lifeguards and practice aquatic activities such as paddling or canoeing. In July and August, a fine sand beach is set up and the guinguette is open, often organizing theme evenings. Everything to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends!

Located in Moissac, the Rand'Eau Loisirs base offers you the opportunity to discover the Tarn and Garonne valleys by bike, canoe, kayak, boat without a license or stand-up paddle. Each activity is available for hire or with an instructor. Those who choose canoeing can try their hand at this sport on the Moissac waterway, or go on a trip (from a few hours to several days). A shuttle can bring you forward, depending on your choice of itinerary.

Every summer, the lake of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave comes back to life. The banks are lined with walkers, camping holidaymakers and children in discovery classes. Swimming is unfortunately forbidden but the leisure centre offers pedal boats, windsurfers, optimists and canoes for hire to explore the 400 hectares of this stretch of water. The only advice is to stay away from the islands, which are home to many species of birds.

Canoe Leisure offers you to discover Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val through the Water. This small village with medieval character is even more appreciated from the river which gives you access to points of view that you could not see from the ground. A journey from 10 kilometres to 18 kilometres from the gorges of Aveyron, from Saint-Antonin to Féneyrols. A free mini-bus will allow you to make the journey only in a sense.

Tariff: from € 12 to rent a tandem canoe.

Duration: rent half day or day.

Difficulty: .

Located near the Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val Bridge, À Canard is a specialist in the discovery of the Gorges of Aveyron in Canoe-Kayak. Accessible at all levels, canoeing is an activity that requires only one condition: know how to swim. The courses are simple and pleasant, allowing you to reach Penne on one side and Féneyrols on the other. There are many architectural and natural attractions on the road, including the various dams in Aveyron and limestone rocks bordering the river.

Tariff: 34 € for a canoe (two adults and one child).

Duration: from one hour.

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A specialist in canoe kayaking, Les Feet in the Water invites you to discover Aveyron in all its seams. Several hikes are offered on the map, from 10, to days, to be booked in advance. These excursions will allow you to discover the medieval villages of the region, including Bruniquel and Penne. Beginners will be able to begin by renting a boat at the half hour or an hour to get on the water base of the water base before starting on the river.

Tariff: from 10 € for kayak rental on the water plane.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

Condom's entertainment base proposes you to discover the Land countryside on a canoe for the hour or half a day. Beginners can be accompanied by a monitor for a 3-hour walk or a 2-hour class course. Those who prefer to navigate will be able to move freely on courses of 3 km, 6 km or 12 km depending on the level and time available.

Tariff: depending on the rental of equipment.

Duration: 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Difficulty: .

With its lake promenade, skatepark, multi-sports field, playground, boulodrome and swimming pool, the municipality of Fleurance has pulled out all the stops to offer its residents a summer leisure facility worthy of the name. The 360 m² aqualudic pool, balneotherapy area, running river, waterfalls, paddling pool and training pool will delight young and old alike. The adjoining lawn is often fully booked, especially in hot weather. Swimming is supervised and lifeguards offer swimming and aquagym lessons.

Every summer, the lake of Fourcaud welcomes sportsmen and Holidaymakers who are looking for freshness. The recreational base offers canoes, kayaks, optimists and pedal boats to explore the six hectares of the lake. Accessible for beginners, these boats can accommodate several people, for a relaxing moment in family. There are also areas for children and collective sports.

Tariff: depending on the equipment used.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

Separating the Ariège and Aude, Lake Montbel is a vast expanse of artificial water where sportsmen can engage in many activities. The Voile River Sailing Club offers Optimists and canoes on time. Only a few, you will be able to explore the contours of the lake or take advantage of the beaches to make a relaxing break under the benevolent rays of the summer sun. Those who do not like crowds will find a guaranteed change of scenery within 570 hectares.

Tariff: 10 € for an optimist or a two-seat canoe.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

The base offers tourists the opportunity to relive the course of the gabares, these flat-bottomed boats which transport fertilizers, cereals, wines and armagnacs at the beginning of the last century. It is an opportunity to discover old buildings, mills, forges, mills and many animal species: cendrés herons, black, crested, wild ducks, poules, martins, ragondins, etc. A trail is signposted from 5 to 8,5 km for those who do not have the foot of the sea, a beautiful discovery of the river along its banks. Since 2007, new: discovery classes on topics related to the environment and days for works councils with full course over a day, picnic and tasting of regional products.

In this leisure center, water activities will delight lovers of aquatic sensations but also artists of strolling! Skilifts, water games, water jumps, inflatable games, slides, and stand up paddle rentals create this "new generation" space. In this setting where it is as pleasant to move as to stop, deckchairs and a restaurant area are available for a relaxing break. An open-air space where each member of the family will find something to do among the many activities.

10 minutes from Thermal and close to Monestiés, this recreation base is dedicated to outdoor activities: sailing, quad, horse riding, rowing… Many hiking paths are also available. And for contemplative, the activities of discovery of the fauna and flora, and aquatic activities around the lake, remain. Swimming is permitted and monitored on the bank of Almayrac in July and August.

Toulouse has twelve municipal swimming pools. Some of them are open to the public and are only accessible on sunny days. They all follow the same rules: unified rates, compulsory underwear and bathing cap, automatic deposit with a one euro coin. It is possible to learn to swim, to improve swimming skills up to rescue level, to learn to dive or to swim with fins, to overcome aquaphobia or even to do aquagym. Visit the website of the city of Toulouse to find the pool nearest you.

Nice leisure center hidden in the middle of oak trees in a hilly environment. The fine sandy beach is safe for the little ones. There is plenty to keep you busy (flyboard, pedal boats, archery, beach soccer, children's games...) and plenty to refresh and eat at the brewery. Swimming is supervised in the afternoon, on weekends in June and September from 12:00 to 18:00, and every day in July and August from 12:00 to 19:00. Throughout the year, the lake is freely accessible to walkers and fishermen.

The surroundings of Carbonne are rich in water bodies developed in former gravel pits. It is on one of them that La Source Wake Park is installed, a complex which offers a small water ski lift course, an aqua park with inflatables, paddleboat rental, playgrounds and finally a restaurant. Please note that swimming is not allowed outside the areas that have been secured for underwater activities, nor is it possible to have a picnic. Book a refreshing session on the facilities offered.

Come and enjoy a day out in nature at the Aignan leisure park, with friends or family. Team up for a paintball session in the heart of the forest, or challenge the Escape Game and go on an adventure in a unique and immersive experience that combines escape room, augmented reality and geocaching. Looking for a gentler activity? Discover disc golf, a precision sports activity where golf meets Frisbee. You can also hire a paddle or canoe for a trip on the lake.

Adventure in complete safety. These international explorers and trainers will welcome you all summer to share their passion for caving and canyoning in the best possible conditions of pleasure, conviviality and safety. Everything is provided and the equipment is complete, shoes, topoguide, canyoning manual... Very good address to live a unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees park alone or in small groups.