It's Spring: Tourist Sites to See the First Buds

Let's go! It's spring, and with it, the mild weather returns! Okay, the sun is still a little unpredictable, but it can't hide away any longer, can it?

Are you on vacation or a weekend in Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, and Ariège ? Wondering what to do and how to enjoy this mild weather ? Where to go for a walk to enjoy nature ? We have some suggestions!

Stroll through beautiful gardens

Gardens are beautiful places, maintained with love and passion. It is the ideal place to see nature awakening in the city and urban areas. If the countryside is beautiful all year round, in spring the leaves grow to produce a range of almost fluorescent greens ! The birds sing, the flowers are multicolored and the grasses are tall in the fields.

• Animals and flora come together at Aran Park! In Bossòst, not far from Bagnères-de-Luchon, come and admire the mountain animals in their natural environment. A two-hour walk awaits you on 2 hectares of greenery and fresh air! A great place to get away from it all, with family or friends.
• Let's head to Pamiers, to Lapenne, where you'll find the Bamboo Park. While they're in leaf almost all year round, bamboos go dormant in winter and awaken in spring. This is the perfect time to see the bamboo shoots, the young shoots! With explanatory panels, you'll wander among several species and magnificent trees.

• If you don't know it, spring is the perfect time to discover the famous Pyrenees Animal Park ! 14 hectares of wild and preserved nature ! In the heart of the mountains, you will come across marmots (so cute), experienced climbers like ibexes, mouflons and a biodiversity full of surprises.
• In the northwest of the Haute Garonne department, you'll find Animaparc, an exceptional place to spend a great day among animals and local vegetation. There are many attractions for children, such as a small amusement park. The shaded plant park also offers a picnic area and free parking.
• A true marvel, the Château de Merville ! A plant labyrinth, 20 kilometers from Toulouse, that's what we offer you. It's the largest boxwood maze in Europe ! Perfect for playing Alice in Wonderland... A magnificent 18th-century castle that will delight you and transport you to the past for a day. The castle and its park are located on 30 hectares of greenery, the exteriors are classified as a historical monument and remarkable garden : a bucolic and relaxing stroll a few kilometers from the beautiful pink city.

Outdoor activities to enjoy nature

Whether you're sporty, calm or relaxing, there are plenty of activities to do outdoors, surrounded by nature to enjoy the thaw. We offer some original activities.

• What could be better than enjoying nature while having fun ? That's the idea behind mini golf ! In a 5,000 m2 park decorated with waterfalls, ponds and landscaping (like in a large golf course), come and swing your club, with family or friends! The Bagnères-de-Bigorre mini-golf course was created in the 1950s. It consists of 18 holes at the foot of Mont Bédat and you can even exchange a few balls on the table tennis areas in the park.
• Greenways are perfect for exploring nature by bike. They're safe for children and those unfamiliar with cycling, and their gradient is often limited. To get the most out of your experience, put on your helmet and let's go for the ride!

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