Looking to cool off on a hot vacation day? In Occitanie and Aquitaine, you’ll find a surprising number of fun water parks for the whole family. From lush family parks with swimming pools and water play areas to spectacular slides and floating water parks on lakes.
Water Parks in the Gard and Around Uzès
La Bouscarasse – Serviers-et-Labaume
La Bouscarasse is a very different kind of water park than Aqualand or Wave Island. It’s located in a green setting near Uzès and is geared primarily toward families.
You’ll find several swimming pools and water play areas there. This makes it a great place for families who aren’t necessarily looking for the tallest and fastest slides.
Highlights
- Family-friendly water park
- Various swimming pools
- Water Play Areas
- Green surroundings
- Near Uzès
Address: Serviers-et-Labaume, 30700
Website: La Bouscarasse
Aqua Forest – Bagard
Aqua Forest near Anduze is special because you can combine two activities here: climbing and water fun.
The park features a Water Jump where you slide down large water slides into a natural pool. There are also climbing courses, zip lines, and more than a hundred obstacles scattered among the trees.
Highlights
- Water Jump
- Natural water basin
- Climbing Courses
- Zip Lines
- Water Fun and a Climbing Park in One
Address: 10 Chemin de Puech Majou, 30140 Bagard
Website: Aqua Forest
Green Park – Saint-Chaptes
Green Park is especially fun for families with younger children. It’s not strictly a water park, but a family park that combines animals, playground equipment, and other activities with water fun.
In the summer, the swimming pools and water slides offer a refreshing escape from the heat. That makes it a great option when kids don’t want to spend the whole day just swimming.
Highlights
- Swimming Pools and Water Slides
- Animals
- Playground equipment and trampolines
- Many different activities
- Particularly suitable for families with younger children
Location: Saint-Chaptes, Gard
Website: Green Park
Parc Aquaviva – Carcassonne
Parc Aquaviva is located on Lac de la Cavayère, very close to Carcassonne. This means you can combine a visit to the famous fortified city with an afternoon of water fun, if you’d like.
There are large inflatable obstacle courses on the lake featuring all kinds of obstacles. There’s also a Water Jump for those looking for an even bigger challenge.
Highlights
- Large floating water park
- Water Jump
- Located on Lac de la Cavayère
- Near Carcassonne
- Especially fun with active kids and teens
Location: Lac de la Cavayère, Base de Loisirs Raymond Chésa, 11000 Carcassonne
Website: Parc Aquaviva
Water Parks in the Lot and Dordogne
Quercyland – Souillac
Quercyland is a great place to go when not everyone in the family wants to do the same thing all day. The park combines water fun with a variety of other activities.
There are five swimming pools and several water slides, as well as a climbing park and other play areas. Its location near Souillac makes it an attractive destination for vacationers in both the Lot and the Dordogne.
Highlights
- Five swimming pools
- Water Slides
- Climbing Park
- Various activities on a single site
- Between Sarlat and Rocamadour
Address: Rue des Ondines, 46200 Souillac
Website: Quercyland
Aqua Monkey Island – Gourdon
Aqua Monkey Island is located on a recreational lake near Gourdon. On the water is a large floating course featuring climbing structures, slides, trampolines, and balance obstacles.
This makes it a particularly fun destination for active kids who want more than just an afternoon of swimming.
Highlights
- Large floating course
- Slides and Trampolines
- Climbing and Balance Obstacles
- Recreational Lake
- Great for active kids
Location: Base de Loisirs, Route de Sarlat, 46300 Gourdon
Website: Aqua Monkey Island
Jacquou Parc – Le Bugue
Jacquou Parc is both an amusement park and a water park. That makes it especially appealing if you’re on vacation with children of different ages.
In addition to the amusement park’s attractions, there is an extensive water park area with swimming pools, water slides, a wading pool, and a wave pool.
Highlights
- Amusement Park and Water Park
- Swimming pools and large water slides
- Wave Pool
- Section for Young Children
- Perfect for a full day out with the family
Address: 286 Route des Landettes, La Menuse, D710, 24260 Le Bugue
Website: Jacquou Parc
Which water park is right for your family?
With young children, well-organized family parks like La Bouscarasse and Green Park are often a good choice. There, the focus isn’t entirely on spectacular water slides, and children can play and swim at their own pace.
Are your kids a little older and love fast water slides? Then Aqualand Sainte-Maxime, Aqualand Fréjus, Aquasplash Antibes, and Wave Island are great choices.
For active children and teens, floating water parks are especially fun. Waterworld, Aqua Base Apt, Fun Jouarres, Parc Aquaviva, and Aqua Monkey Island turn an ordinary lake into one big obstacle course. Drop-In Dracénie takes it a step further with its Water Jumps.
Whichever one you choose, always check the official website before you go. Many water parks are seasonal, and rules regarding age, minimum height, swimming ability, and swimwear vary by park.
Even More Fun Day Trips with Kids in Southern France
In addition to water parks, there are many other fun activities in the South of France for a day out with the whole family.
Do the kids love climbing, rope bridges, and zip lines? Then check out our best climbing parks in Provence, the Côte d’Azur, and Languedoc for the whole family.

