Sports and leisure activities Canal du Midi

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!

David Ameil offers to take you on a tour of Gruissan's treasures on his brand-new electric mountain bikes. Whether you're in a curious, gourmet or sporty mood, the 5 loops of 1 to 2 hours will leave you with unforgettable memories. Choose your itinerary and saddle up in a small group for a guided ride full of thrills and spills. Nature in the direction of the saline and wild beaches, heritage and gourmet at the Domaine des Monges, nostalgic at the plage des chalets, sporty and panoramic in the massif de la Clape... A must do!

Amis et Fines Herbes could be the friend of gourmets and gourmands from Toulouse! This gastronomic workshop, located in the district of La Vache, offers pastry and cooking classes on various themes: oriental cuisine, Japanese cuisine, making foie gras, working with chocolate... Become an expert! Nicolas André welcomes you in a vast modern kitchen that opens onto a pergola, fitted out as a dining room. The decor: a garden and a vegetable garden! Please note: this privileged setting can be privatized for your events from seven to twenty guests: barbecue, concert, brunch for your moments with friends, bachelor's parties, birthdays...

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Lido! Under its vast 1,400^m2 big top, 250 people can attend the enchanting shows given on the starry ring. In the Argoulets area, the Centre des Arts du Cirque is located here. A prestigious circus school for professionals but which opens its know-how to amateurs. If your children dream of joining the troupe of artists, and to launch out in the juggling or acrobatics, or to play the balancing act, courses are proposed with annual subscription. For children and adults alike. In addition, you should know that introductory courses are also regularly scheduled. So, let's go!

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.

In this beautiful leisure park that is the Espace de Liberté, the ice-skating rink is still the only one in the Narbonnais. Both sporty and playful, it is addressed to everyone. Don't be surprised to meet Philippe and Olivia Candeloro, the dancers come regularly for the preparation of their ice shows. An atmosphere of sounds, light shows and DJs to accompany children and adults in the joys of sliding on an 800 m² ice track... At the Espace de Liberté ice rink, we offer you two ways to slide: on skates or... in a kart! Yes, six electrically-powered go-karts allow acceleration and skidding on ice transformed into a circuit... Sensations guaranteed for children and adults! The ice rink is also well anchored in the sporting life of Narbonne with its two hockey and figure skating clubs. So, dear beginners or experienced, everybody, let's skate! The ice rink welcomes individuals, groups or companies wishing to organize events and seminars.

Well known to the inhabitants of Cazilhac, this association created and played in 2005 pieces inspired by contemporary authors: Words of Jacques Prévert - at the Cigalière - and Noëlle Renaude texts - at the Trioletto in Montpellier. In addition to representations, the objective of this work is to allow actors to gain access to their own knowledge, to develop their capacity for concentration, to receive and to give emotion, to work their imagination and creativity through exercises on body, voice, group dynamics, improvisation… Lessons take place on Tuesday - of a. m. to p. m., for adults and Wednesday - from a. m. to p. m., for teenagers, at Vargos Castle in Cazilhac.

JLC rents boats with or without a license, of the latest generation, some of which are electric. Wakeboard, water ski and towed buoy are also available! On site, the team will show you the most beautiful places to visit and will give you a small map so that you can find your way on the city's canals and on the pond. Please note: the sunset package offers a bucolic trip accompanied by a land or sea tasting platter, with a bottle of wine.

Atelier Flamenco initiates you to the sensual and dynamic gestures of flamenco dances and sevillanas. Much more than a dance, it is the whole art of flamenco that is transmitted to you here. Adults and children will learn the skillful techniques of the feet and hands, their placement and the posture of the body in the energy of the movement. You will be able to dance with guitar accompaniment, while evolving in a friendly atmosphere. A very nice way to keep the traditions alive and to distill emotions through a very expressive dance.

Espace de Liberté is the Aude department's and the region's flagship sports and tourist site, offering a wide range of activities to suit all tastes:

Aqualudic area: In the indoor area, you'll discover a 25 m, 6-lane swimming pool, heated to 29°C. Families will discover an aqua-family area with slides, a bubble bath and a 300 m² Slash Pad for safe fun. The O'Tonic, a special aquafitness pool, is dedicated to aquabike, crosstraining, Pilates... Outdoor swimmers will appreciate the south-facing Olympic pool (50 m), open from April 1 to a date depending on the weather forecast. For relaxation: the solarium and shaded picnic area. In summer, don't miss the famous Water Jump, featuring 4 exceptional 9 to 12 m-high slopes.

The skating rink: Both sporty and fun, the skating rink caters for all ages. Light shows and DJs accompany young and old on the 800 m² ice rink. It's the perfect place to have fun with friends in a relaxed atmosphere, or to perfect your skating skills and perform the most daring tricks.

Bowling: Discover the 12 superb bowling lanes with scenography and its English pub, the Private Bowling Club. The Private Bowling Club is ideal for after-work, in the evening for delicious cocktails and on Thursdays for free live concerts, comfortably seated in cosy armchairs.

Music'Halle is a music school located in the beautiful Espace Job, in the Sept Deniers district. It is possible to take lessons to learn instrumental technique (cello, bass, drums, balafon, guitar, percussion...), orchestral practice, singing and improvisation... whether you like to play jazz, flamenco or rock'n'roll! You will have understood it, it is the passion of the music which animates the places! Short cycle for amateurs, long cycle for professionals, the music is shared by all and is played on the spot in the concert hall. Recording and mixing studio at your disposal to deepen all your musical know-how.

"Prepare your, prepare your dough, in a bowl, in a flat bowl..." Who doesn't know the Love Cake song? Well, from now on, you'll be singing along as you put into practice all the tips and tricks you've learned at Labo&Gato to make a success of... your cake. As well as training you in the chefs' tricks of the trade when it comes to crème aérienne, dacquoise and praliné feuillantine, the workshop provides all the equipment you need to make your own preparations (molds, siphons, pastry bags and sleeves...) as well as ingredients and food products (gelatins, baking powder, colorants, chocolate tablets...). Check online registrations regularly, as courses are very busy!

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.

The Toulouse Tourist Office offers cookery courses with a renowned chef. Two formulas are proposed "Saturday flavours" and "les nocturnes nocturnes". This last formula involves the sommelier of the month for a harmony of dishes and wines (two wines for aperitif and two wines per dish). There are also cookery courses for children from 3 years of age. Children love and speakers combine special kindness and technical skills to learn how to cook with tits ends of cabbage. You receive at home by e-mail the recipe your child has made and, above all, take the dish that is remarkably simmering by your offspring.

The Marseillan-Plage karting track is approved by the DDJS, the FFSA and the Hérault prefecture for rental to all publics. With family or friends, you can participate in races, F1-type timing sessions and even mini and maxi grand prix in summer. The cars have been designed for all ages from 5 years old and even in two-seater adult-child. The place welcomes groups: works council, leisure or vacation centers, sports associations. Finally, the panoramic terrace will gladly welcome a birthday party.

This 100-hectare stretch of water is a wonderful place to relax, where windsurfers, canoeists, kayakers and carp fishermen all have a great time. Its supervised beaches are an invitation to relax, sunbathe and swim... The lake is just a two-minute drive from Homps, the Mecca of boating on the Canal du Midi, and the starting point for a trip along the water on traditional gabares. Every summer, water games are set up on the lake; ask about rates.

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.

The Domaine de Sainte-Marthe is an unsuspected site in the heart of which many typical marsh species flourish (egrets, moorhens, mallards,...). With the help of small, environmentally friendly and silent electric boats, you will have the opportunity to approach them. You will take pleasure in criss-crossing these large irrigation canals, discovering the wild flora and fauna, maneuvering under small stone bridges and finally hitting the bell located under the last bridge to announce your arrival. A mini-farm awaits the children.

This aquatic centre extends over 10,000^m2 and offers three areas for sports, leisure and wellness centred around various water-based activities. Thus, at "l'Archipel", you will be able to benefit from a swimming pool area, an aquatic leisure area and treatments with Spa and fitness area. The play area consists of numerous water games with slides, a counter-current walk, whirlpool baths, bubble beds... Courses are also offered.

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.