Fresh produce at the market for a picnic by the water
We start with a classic, an essential little pleasure of the weekend: going to the farmers' market! Go to Rabastens on Saturday or to Lisle-sur-Tarn for Sunday regulars. We love the inimitable atmosphere of the Tarn markets which are bubbling with good humor and new flavors. After filling our shopping bag with all sorts of local products, we head to the neighboring lakes for a picnic in the grass. Whether it's the Auzerals lake or the Bellevue lake, you will find tables there to enjoy your lunch in the shade of the trees. Enjoy the relaxing view before going to get some sun by taking your digestive stroll around the lake. Isn't life beautiful?
Water features and picnic areas
Horse or pony ride with children
What better way to enjoy a beautiful day than a walk shared with a faithful companion? The many equestrian centers of Gaillac offer horse rides to rediscover our vineyards and valleys from a little higher up in a different way. A real moment of sharing with nature and your mount, to experience with family or friends. We trust our horse (or our pony for the youngest), we let ourselves be carried and we fill up on sensations, with the sweet impression of being a modern-day adventurer… So, ready to put on your riding boots?
Visit the Martels Gardens
Calling all romantics, dreamers, city dwellers in need of greenery, and lovers of flowers and plants of all kinds! Immerse yourself in the magical setting of the Jardin des Martels, which offers more than 2600 varieties of plants from the four corners of the world. Discover giant water lilies and superb Japanese lotuses, breathe in the scents of the most delicate flowers, and stroll from ponds to waterfalls, from the exotic greenhouse to the banana plantation. You might even see deer, peacocks, or goats wandering through the gardens. A magical walk that soothes and leaves no one indifferent. Finally, for children, there's a farm with lots of critters, each one cuter than the last.
Sailing on the Tarn
For a total immersion in the heart of our beautiful river, explore it directly on the water! Whether you prefer to embark on a traditional barge with a guide who will reveal all the secrets of the region or discover it independently and in more privacy at the helm of your own boat, you will find what you are looking for at the port of Aiguelèze. The more athletic will handle the paddle for a canoe trip and, for those with a sense of balance, a paddleboard getaway. Total disconnection in perspective.
Swimming and fishing break in our lakes and rivers
And then, quite simply, why not enjoy a refreshing dip? Head to one of our leisure centres and enjoy supervised swimming areas at the Vère-Grésigne leisure centre or directly in the Tarn at Aiguelèze. No more lazing around? Are you itching to get your legs going? New sensations await you: try fishing in the Gaillac region, which is full of unspoilt spots where you can cast your line, whatever your level. On the edge of a lake or directly in the Tarn river, find your quiet spot and practice your passion in complete peace of mind. Listen to the lapping of the water and watch out for the carp, trout, catfish or pike that live in these places... Our waters are full of surprises.
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