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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

A really family orientated waterpark with slides & a flying boat

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

The largest waterpark in France not far from Avignon

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, St Cyr Sur Mer

Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

11 super water slides, rapids & a flying boat, great for the family

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.

A view of Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

Aquatic leisure park within a 5star campsite close to 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.

Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Waterpark situated in the heart of 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, Frejus

Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

19 super water slides on one site, with toboggans & the black hole

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

Luxurious golf course that forms part of the Royal Mougins Resort & Estate

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

18 hole golf course, open all year round

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

Golf course of the 5 star hotel Domaine de Manville

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.

a photo of a mountain

Mont Ventoux

The highest peak in Provence, famed stage of the Tour de France

The highest point in Provence at 1,912m, Mont Ventoux is most famous as the killer-climb stage in the Tour de France. It's a mecca for cyclists and hikers, with three routes available for cyclists and a number of trails for walkers.

Verdon Canoe, Gorges du Verdon

Verdon Canoe, Gorges du Verdon

Paddle down the gorge in canoe or a kayak

Explore the beautiful Gorges du Verdon by paddling down the river in canoes or kayaks. A fun activity for everyone to explore the beautiful Gorges du Verdon and paddle on the beautiful blue water.

Provence Wine Tours

Provence Wine Tours

A great way to visit the vineyards of Provence, from Aix en Provence

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Provence Wine Tours offer a variety of wine tours from private visits, to group tours and even corporate events.

Centre Equestre de Carces, Carces

Centre Equestre de Carces, Carces

Lessons and trekking through vineyards & woodlands

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

Train Touristique du Centre-Var, Brignoles

Train Touristique du Centre-Var

Discover the countryside of Provence on board the tourist train from Central Var

Discover the rhythm of the central Var, situated between the Verdon and the Sainte-Victoire (painted by Cezanne) in the north and the beaches of the coast in the south, this is a truly beautiful region.

Golf Provence Country Club, Isle sur la Sorgue

Golf Course de Saumane, Isle sur la Sorgue

18-hole golf course with accommodation on site

Location
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Close to Isle sur la Sorgue in the Vaucluse region of Provence lies the 18-hole golf course of Provence Country Club.

Caneton swimming pool, Sorgues

Caneton swimming pool, Sorgues

Indoor and outdoor municipal swimming pools

Location
Avignon

There are two swimming pools here - an indoor one for winter and outdoor one for summer.

Montopoto Indoor Playground, Aix-en-Provence

Montopoto Indoor Playground

Large jungle-themed indoor play area

Montopoto is the largest indoor playground in France, ideal for bad weather days for children of all ages. Located in Saint-Cannat, a village 15km north of Aix-en-Provence, and is part of the same group that run the neighbouring outdoor park Village des Automates.

Ochre Trail, Roussillon

Ochre Trail, Roussillon

Natural red rock formations to explore

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.

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