At the heart of the city, the île du Ramier is very popular with the locals. Crowds flock to football matches at the stadium, trade fairs encourage a flow of visitors to the exhibition centre and Nakache, a large outdoor pool, is the ideal place for a summer swim. The island is also the perfect destination for kayaking or rowing enthusiasts and there is even a healthy training circuit to get sports fans back in shape.
Green areas, planted with a variety of trees, also provide an opportunity for a gentle stroll or bird-watching.
In summer, the island takes on a seaside air with "Toulouse plage". This event offers a number of activities for children, teenagers and their parents on a white sandy beach, complete with palm trees: sand mountains for the youngest visitors, an inflatable slide, climbing wall, pétanque and volleyball courts, an exercise area Toulouse's summer residents can lounge in the sun while enjoying the relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere.