Camping du Lac de la Thésauque

Have a scenic hack around the locale from the horse riding centre two kilometres from base, then head over to La Domaine des Oiseaux nature park for long wanders punctuated by spectacular views and glimpses of birds and wildlife. For more adrenalised adventure, hook yourself up at the treetop adventure park 10 kilometres away, or head to La Source Wake Park to get to grips with wakeboarding, kneeboarding and waterskiing. When you fancy a more sedentary day out, several fab historic sites around Toulouse are within an easy drive. Saint-Sernin Basilica – the largest Romanesque church in Europe – dominates the city, and the pink marble façade of Place du Capitole is well worth a look see. Also while you’re here, visit the natural history exhibits at Muséum de Toulouse, or make for the theme park and space museum of Cité de l'Espace, just outside the city.