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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Caminaterra Activity Company, Vedene

Caminaterra Activity Company, Vedene

Location
Avignon

This company offers all kinds of activities, from climbing and pot-holing to canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and via ferrata.

House from Provence in a field with poppies

Lei Chambris Yoga retreat, Salernes

Nestling in the foothills of St Barthelemy, an area renowned for its outstanding beauty and natural healing waters, Lei Chambris offer individual private accommodation on a glorious domain of 10 acres in a stunning setting.

Viton Swimming Pool, Apt

Viton Swimming Pool, Apt

Run by the town hall, this outdoor swimming pool is only open in the summer time, from the end of June until the end of August.

horse riding in the camargue

Bergerie d’Alivon en Camargue Horse Riding

Join a small group with a guide to explore the Camargue on horseback.

Manolaya Yoga Centre, Avignon

Manolaya Yoga Centre

Location
Avignon

Yoga classes, workshops and retreats - the Manolaya Yoga Centre offers all things yoga.

Tennis Club de Fayence

Tennis Club de Fayence

Four hard courts are available for hire at Fayence tennis club, which are floodlit for night time use. Private and group lessons are available and there are regular competitions.

Lac de Sainte Croix, Pedalos

Lac de Sainte Croix, Gorges du Verdon

A really fabulous lake with excellent leisure facilities and watersports.

an image of a tennis court

Country Club Aixois Tennis, Aix en Provence

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Plenty of clay tennis courts are available at the Aix Country Club. It provide lessons and coaching, and there is a pro shop too. Other facilities include a pool and a gym.

Plaine des Maures, Natrural Park

Plaine des Maures Natural Park

Location
Saint Tropez

La Plaine des Maures is the first natural park in the Var department, to the north west of Saint Tropez. It is renowned for it's umbrella pines and cork oak trees, and is rich in fauna and flora.