Swimming 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 at the aquatic leisure centers ? The Tarn Aveyron Guide has rounded up the best spots for enjoying the water in Tarn-et-Garonne for you.

Between the bodies of water of "Little Tuscany" on the hillsides of Gascony, the great river valleys of the Tarn and Aveyron and its "entre-deux rivière", the streams of the plateaus of lower Quercy... You have the choice to play sports, have fun or cool off by the water. Let's go! We'll take you for a dip in Tarn-et-Garonne.

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

Having fun on the waters of the Entre-deux-Rivières

The Entre-deux-Rivières region is a small area nestled between the Tarn and Aveyron rivers. A multitude of streams crisscross it. You'll find many aquatic leisure centers there.

The town of Monclar-de-Quercy is fortunate to be home to three lakes. On one of them, the Waterfun Parc YC offers gigantic inflatable modules and slides, as well as swimming pools and play areas suitable for children and adults alike...

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

Experience 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 river swim. In the heart of nature, at the foot of the Gorges de l'Aveyron, you can enjoy the freshness of the river, let the children have fun on the banks or rent a canoe from Acti Eaux Vives.

In Laguépie, the leisure center is nestled on the banks of the Viaur River. Swimming is supervised, allowing you to enjoy this exceptional environment in complete peace and quiet.

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

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

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

Discover water sports on the Tarn and Aveyron

Around Montauban, you will discover the great valleys of the Tarn and Aveyron. The rivers are ideal for many water sports.

You can 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.

Bucolic Dolce Vita in the Coteaux de Gascogne

In the Coteaux de Gascogne, you will experience the Dolce Vita, in what is known as the "Little French Tuscany." Its charming valleys are crisscrossed by small streams. Between the Mestre Jordi stream and the Gimone, the Beaumont-de-Lomagne lake is home to the Lomagnol leisure center and its wave activator for surfing the waves, even in fresh water!

If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, head to Lavit. The Barradis private pool is equipped with all the necessary comforts for a relaxing time with your family.

Relax on a cruise on the Garonne in Bas Quercy

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

Near Moissac, why not take a trip along the Canal des 2 Mers? It's original!

The Canal des 2 mers in Moissac

This concludes our tour of the Tarn-et-Garonne's waterways. We hope we've inspired you to swim and have fun with your family in this beautiful region.

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