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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.

A view of Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.

Splashworld Provence, Monteux

Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux

This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.

Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.

Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.

Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.

Royal Mougins Golf Club, Mougins

Royal Mougins Golf Course

Location
Mougins

Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, Tourrettes

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes

This beautiful golf resort offers two courses, each with 18 holes, set amongst pine and oak trees.

Domaine de Manville, Les Baux golf course

Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux

Location
Les Baux-de-Provence

The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.

Sainte Victoire Golf Club, Aix-en-Provence

Sainte Victoire Golf Course

Play a relaxing round of golf with magnificent views of Mont Sante Victoire to inspire you.

Centre Equestre de Carces, Carces

Centre Equestre de Carces, Carces

Centre Equestre de Carces caters for all abilities of riders and provides lessons, trekking, livery and competitions.

Land Rover in the wild

Camargue-Decouverte Adventure Company

This company offers a number of excursions to visit the wildlife of the Camargue, with a helpful guide who will pass on lots of information on your journey.

Mont Sainte-Victoire

Mont Sainte Victoire

Location
Aix-en-Provence

This pyramidal peak features in over 60 of Paul Cezannes paintings. The light and the colours are a dream for artists, and non-artists can also enjoy the scenery via the lattice of walking trails that cross the mountain slopes.

Ochre Trail, Roussillon

Ochre Trail, Roussillon

Roussillon is famed for it's bright orange-red rocks, thanks to the natural ochre pigment found in the soil. These ochre trails take you through this landscape, and there are information boards throughout.

an image of horse jumping in an arena

Vaison a Cheval Horse Riding, Vaison la Romaine

Horse riding lessons for beginners to experienced riders, for adults and children alike.

Set Golf Club, Aix-en-Provence

Set Golf Course

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.

Raille Lake Watersports, Apt

Raille Lake Watersports, Apt

Just to the north of Apt lies the Plan d'Eau de la Raille. You can practice all sorts of watersports here, with a sailing & windsurfing school. All equipment is available to rent - dinghies, windsurfs, pedal boats and kayaks.

Truffle hunting tour in Provence

Truffle hunting tour in Provence

Les Pastras is an original organic Provencal farm run by Johann & Lisa Pepin, a Franco-American couple who left city living behind to produce a blend of organic produce and now run truffle hunting tours.