Things To Do in Provence — 3 of Our Favourites

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1. Sainte-Victoire Aquatic Centre, Venelles

Location: Aix-en-Provence

This leisure centre has two indoor pools, a 50 metre outdoor heated swimming pool, with terraces and beaches, and water sports.There is also a weights room and dance studio.

A water playground is suitable for smaller children, whilst the pools inside can be used for swimming competitions.

Come for a swim, or join in one of their aquabike classes.

Opening hours:

Mondays - 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesdays - 11:30 - 20:00
Fridays - 11:30 - 21:00
Saturdays - 10:00 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 19:00
Sundays & Bank Holidays - 09:30 - 13:00 and 14:30 - 18:00

2. Village des Automates, Aix en Provence

Located 12km from Aix en Provence, the Village Automates is a leisure park for children in a wooded area of oaks and pines in eight hectares.

Discover the house of Mexico, the pagoda of pandas, the palace from 1001 nights, the house of the jungle, the castle of Santa Claus, the whale from Pinocchio and many more.

Walk from house to house in a child's world and experience the play areas set up for the children: Adventure of the dragons and the farm, water slides, fountains, games and laughter...many small attractions that will bring joy to any kids.

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Indoor canyoning at Vesubia Mountain Park

3. Vesubia Mountain Park, Saint-Martin-Vesubie

Indoor fun for all the family, regardless of the weather on the outside. The new centre provides a unique experience for those wanting to try caving, canyoning and climbing.

Canyoning - A series of workshops at different levels, each equipped with a waterfall. The climb is via stairs and climbing channels with multiple difficulty levels. It includes slides 2.5m in length and between 1.5 and 3m free fall.

Caving - the route is 80m in length with 5 difficulty levels.

Climbing - the climbing wall offers some 36 ropes with multiple routes. The varying levels of difficulty are suitable for children and beginners, right up to more advanced climbers.

Swimming - a 25m swimming pool, plus an outdoor pool, paddling pool for kids, leisure pool with massage jets and even a beach. There is a fitness area, sauna and steam room.

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