Sports & Leisure

All through the summer each village celebrates with a fete, a big party with food, wine and dancing. Everyone is welcome and they are great fun, look out for the posters or check in the Tourist Offices.

Canoe trips down the Aveyron river generally take minimum three hours and can be booked through one of the offices easily found in St Antonin. They are great fun, and the river is very beautiful. Canoeing here is a bit more challenging than many other rivers in the area, and we would only recommend it for older children who are reasonable swimmers. You canoe downstream and get a lift back in the organiser’s minibus.

Cap Canoe Aveyron

Pont De Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, 82140 Saint Antonin Noble Val

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Les Pieds dans l’eau

Route de Marsac, 82140 Saint Antonin Noble Val

Open May to end September

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Canoe trips can also be taken from Laguepie and Najac.

Tip – Wear sensible shoes, take sun block and be prepared to get wet!

There is river swimming in Laguépie, just above the weir during July and August. Pontoons/diving platforms are set up, and there is a life-guard present. Times are posted at the water entry point in Laguépie, and its free! Really good fun, and a beautiful setting!

Available in St Antonin Noble Val and Najac. There are also free community courts in Monteils and Parisot Lake.

Parisot

Randos-Fjord, lieu dit Bouysse, 82160 Parisot

Marion Bartheye (very good with children. French only spoken)

Tel: 00 33 (0)6 86 82 65 05

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Najac

La Ferme des Grandes Oreilles

Le Combalou, 12270 Saint-André-de-Najac

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The countryside is beautiful and one can explore along the lanes, in the woods and by the rivers on foot. Buy one of the local ‘Blue’ maps which are available at the Tourist Offices or the ‘Presse’. Guided walks are available in English in St Antonin for 5€ starting at 10h45 from the Tourist Office. Please check dates and availability. Please also use our suggested walks

Bicycles may be hired in Najac, Laguepie, and St Antonin Noble Val.

A permit is needed to fish the rivers, and may be purchased at the Tourist Office/ Bureau de Tourisme.

Activities centres are now open in Najac and St Antonin that provide facilities for numerous outdoor sports.

Najac

New activities are being added each year, now climbing, paintballing and electric bikes are available. Booking required. Open 1 April – 31 October

Tél: 05 65 29 73 94

E-mail: aagac@wanadoo.fr

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St Antonin

Accrobranche – Parc Aventure Saint Antonin Noble Val

Activities for children from 3 years to adults. Climbing, kayak, and high wire. Booking required (via website)

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ALBI GOLF

An exceptional [and very beautiful] 18 hole, par 72, golf course in a loop of the river Tarn with a ruined Chateau as a backdrop. This course will satisfy the most experienced of golfers. Practice range, pro shop and very good restaurant.

Chateau de Lasbordes,
81000 Albi

Tel: 05 63 54 98 07

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GOLF DE MONTAUBAN

A flat wooded 9 hole course, medium difficulty, with many water obstacles

849, route de l’Aveyron
82000 Montauban
Tél: 05 63 20 22 02

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