Zone de loisirs de la Ramée, Recreational complex in Tournefeuille, France
The Zone de Loisirs de la Ramée is a large recreational complex centered around an artificial lake surrounded by forest and play areas. The grounds feature multiple sports facilities and activity zones designed for both water and land-based pursuits.
The site developed on former forest land called Laramet, which appeared on military maps between 1820 and 1866. The area was later extracted for gravel before being transformed into a recreational destination.
The name Ramée comes from L'Arramèth, Gascon for a wooded spot, from Latin ramellu, a small branch. The site's Occitan past survives in the chemin de Larramet along its edge. On Saturday and Sunday mornings an Asian market fills the southwest car park.
Swimming is permitted only in July and August, and only inside the supervised area; bathing anywhere else is forbidden. The lake runs about 1,350 m long and 100 m wide, fed by the Canal de Saint-Martory, with the Ramée golf course along its north-eastern edge. The site lies between the Ousseau and the Canal de Saint-Martory, along the chemin de Larramet in Tournefeuille.
The artificial lake is fed by the Canal de Saint-Martory, maintaining stable water conditions year-round for water sports. This continuous water supply allows reliable activity scheduling regardless of season.
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