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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.

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.

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.

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.

Hot air balloon over field with poppies

France-Balloons Hot Air Balloons, Luberon

France-Balloons operate from various bases throughout France. Their newest balloon base is located half way between the Alps and the Mediterranean at Forcalquier, in Haute Provence.

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.

Aventure et Nature Watersport, La Palude sur Verdon

Aventure et Nature Watersport, La Palude sur Verdon

The vastness and richness of this protected site offers an extraordinary dimension to sports such as rock-climbing and canyoning.

2 GT cars on track

Circuit Paul Ricard Car racing, Le Castellet

Who never dreamt to drive on a race track a Ferrari F458 Italia, a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Porsche 997 GT3 RS or an Audi R8 V10? This dream is now accessible thanks to the Multi GT driving sessions organized by ORECA and the Circuit Paul Ricard.

a river in north provence

Gorges du Toulourenc

This river gorge runs for around 30 kilometres from the small village of Saint Leger, heading west along the borders of the Vaucluse and Drome regions.

Aix Golf Club, Aix-en-Provence

Aix Golf Course

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Open to all, this small golf club offers a clubhouse, restaurant, driving range, putting green and 6 holes. It is home to an academy that offers lessons at all levels.

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.

Passerelles des Cimes Treetop Adventure, Fontaine de Vaucluse

Passerelles des Cimes Treetop Adventure, Fontaine de Vaucluse

Location
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Clip yourself in for adventures in the treetops! Children from two years have their own special course, and there are additional routes for four year olds, and one for over nines. 

an image of a tennis ball

Set Club, Aix en Provence

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Set CLub is a sports complex which has 13 tennis courts, eight of which are clay courts and five are the faster green set. Lessons and competitions are all part of the club. Non-members are welcome.