Bathing and enjoying the water with the family in Tarn et Garonne

Do you want to swim in the rivers and lakes of Tarn-et-Garonne? Do you want to have fun with your family in the aquatic leisure centers? The Tarn Aveyron Guide has toured the coolest spots for you to enjoy the water in the Tarn-et-Garonne.

Between the bodies of water of " Little Tuscany " on the slopes of Gascony, the large river valleys of the Tarn and Aveyron and its " between two rivers ", the streams of the lower Quercy plateaus... you have the choice to play sports, have fun or cool off by the water. Here we go, we'll take you for a dip in Tarn-et-Garonne.

Opening photo: The Viaur at the foot of Laguépie © Gerald Villena | Adobestock

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Have fun on the waterways of the Entre-deux-rivières

Entre-deux-rivières is a small area, nestled between the Tarn and the Aveyron. A multitude of streams cross it. You will find many aquatic leisure centers there.

The town of Monclar-de-Quercy is fortunate to have three lakes. On one of them, the Waterfun Parc YC offers gigantic inflatable modules and slides, but also swimming pools and play areas suitable for young and old...

Not far from there, in Castelnau-de-Montmiral, you can enjoy great slides on the giant slide at the Vère-Gresigne leisure center.

Come and have fun at © Waterfun Parc YC

Live the adventure in the Gorges de l'Aveyron, on the Causses du Quercy

In the Causses du Quercy, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val offers an idyllic setting for a swim in the river. In the heart of nature, at the foot of the Gorges de l'Aveyron, you will be able to enjoy the freshness of the river, let the children have fun on the banks, or rent a canoe from Acti Eaux Vives (fr).

The good plan: To appreciate this decoration at its true value, we advise you to take height at the Saint Antonin adventure park. Zip line, skydiving, escal'arbre, and even an archery tag await.

Read our article on Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, with a nice walk to do to discover this charming little town in a sporty way. 

In Laguépie, the leisure center is nestled on the banks of the Viaur. Swimming is supervised and allows you to appreciate this exceptional environment, in all serenity.

In Parisot, the campsite has equipped its lake with an aquatic leisure center with a secure swimming area, games for children, entertainment and the rental of canoes, kayaks, etc.

In the surroundings of Caylus, the Bois de Labarthe is a very bucolic place, classified " Sensitive Natural Area ". To allow you to relax there, without damaging it, a leisure center has been installed on the lake. The children will have fun in its paddling pool and its playground, while the parents will bask by the water. Nearby, two sites are really worth a visit: the ecomuseum of the Gorges de l'Aveyron and the petrifying waterfall of Saint-Livron.

The pleasure of having fun and swimming in fresh water! Photo © Ben White Unsplash

Discover the water sports on the Tarn and the Aveyron

Around Montauban, you will discover the great valleys of Tarn and Aveyron. The rivers lend themselves well to many water sports.

In Moissac, Rand'Eau Loisirs allows you to navigate on the Tarn, while admiring its splendid gorges. You can also take boat trips on the Tarn.  

If you are more tempted by the Gorges de l'Aveyron, you will find what you are looking for at the Nègrepelisse canoe-kayak base.

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Bucolic dolce vita in the Coteaux de Gascogne

In the Coteaux de Gascogne, you will experience the Dolce vita, in what is called “ Little French Tuscany ”. Its charming valleys are crossed by small rivers. Between the Mestre Jordi stream and the Gimone, the Beaumont-de-Lomagne lake hosts the Lomagnol leisure center and its wave activator for surfing the wave, even in fresh water!

If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go to Lavit. The Barradis private swimming pool is equipped with all the necessary comfort for a good relaxing time with the family.

Relax on a cruise on the Garonne in Bas Quercy

After all these activities, a moment of calm and relaxation, it feels good! In the lower Quercy, you can take a walk on the Garonne. Either rent a boat to learn how to navigate the Garonne Canal, or you embark on a cruise on the river, this is an outing that is both informative and relaxing!

On the Moissac side, why not take a walk on the Canal des Deux Mers? It's original!

The Canal des 2 mers in Moissac

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Here is our tour of the lakes of Tarn-et-Garonne which ends. We hope to have made you want to swim and have fun with your family in this beautiful region.

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