Cultural Activities in Provence

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.

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.

This company offers two different types of excursions by kayak or canoe for either an hour and 15 minutes or 3 hours.

A team of state qualified guides sharing their enthusiasm for great outdoor activities with you.

Located in the heart of the EcoQuartier Beaulieu, Lake Monteux is an open every day of the year. Ideal for the whole family, this area offers a multitude of activities.

This company offers a 2 hour river descent from Isle sur la Sorgue to Fontain de Vaucluse in canoes.

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

A team of state qualified guides sharing their enthusiasm for great outdoor activities with you.

This company are based in Breil sur Roya and offer a huge range of outdoor sports and activities for groups and individuals.

Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.

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

For those looking for an adrenalin rush, Nice Rafting is the place to go to!

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

This company offer guides for a wide range of activities both in summer and winter.

In Digne les Bains the tourist office offers a number of different outdoor activities, guided walks and visits, all free of charge.

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

This lovely medieval castle has its origins as far back as the 11th century when the original fortress was built. It was transformed into a luxurious residence during the Renaissance before being somewhat deconstructed in the Revolution.

Cezannes studio was created in Aix-en-Provence in 1902 and this is where he worked until he died in 1906.

The lavender collection is certified by French National Conservatory for specialist plant collections, and is located on family land on the Route du Mont Ventoux, near the village.

Originally founded in 1882, this family run business making traditional Scourtins survives to this day.

A wonderful castle to explore in the heart of the Vaucluse department, offering wonderful views over the surrounding areas.

After your explorations in Glanum, it's worth visiting the asylum where Vincent van Gogh spent one year after the dramatic incident in Arles. The Monastère de St-Paul-de-Mausole is just a short ride from Glanum. Since 1605 it has functioned as a psychiatric hospital, remaining so today.

This shop offers a variety of brands and bikes to choose from, including road bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, children's bikes, and tandems.

This company offers a wide range of leisure and sports bikes for hire, perfectly located for exploring Mont Ventoux.

This cycle hire shop is located in the centre of Bédoin village, just across the street from the tourist office.

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.

Just to the south of Aix is the town of Gardanne. They open an outdoor swimming pool in the summer, with a 50m pool, baby pool, slides, playgrounds and a relaxation area.

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

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.

Your chance to give climbing a try, improve your technique and skills and have a great time with family and friends.

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.

Offers climbing, canyoning, via corda, multi-activities, tandem paragliding flights, a paragliding course, hiking and fly, hiking in the Verdon, snow-shoeing.

This company offers several forms of discovery and progress to practise free fall. Whether you want to make your first parachute jump or move up the discipline, you will find all the necessary information and guidance.

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.

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.

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.

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

An excellent course for those who want to enjoy a relaxing day out in magnificent surroundings.

This beautifully situated golf club has two courses, one 18 hole and one 9 hole, plus a practice range and practice bunker.

The Golf de la Cabre d'Or is only 20 minutes away from Aix-en-Provence et Marseille. This is a fairly new golf course which opened only in 2008.

Situated in a stunning environment The Ecuyers du Paradou offer you a wide range of activities such as riding lessons, riding holidays, special occasion parties, hacks in the surrounding countryside, etc...

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

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

Le Centre Equestre d'Avignon offers a wide range of activities for riders of all ages and abilities

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

The Club, established in 1932 has a long and interesting history. Situated on the banks of the river l'Arc over 30 acres, 5 minutes away from the city centre the Club Hippique Aix Marseille offers a full range of facilities.

Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.

For those looking for an adrenalin rush, Nice Rafting is the place to go to!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your chance to give climbing a try, improve your technique and skills and have a great time with family and friends.

This shop offers a variety of brands and bikes to choose from, including road bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, children's bikes, and tandems.

This cycle hire shop is located in the centre of Bédoin village, just across the street from the tourist office.

This company offer guides for a wide range of activities both in summer and winter.

Offers climbing, canyoning, via corda, multi-activities, tandem paragliding flights, a paragliding course, hiking and fly, hiking in the Verdon, snow-shoeing.

The Sisley Spa provides a welcome chance to rejuvenate, with a range of Phyto Aromatic treatments, hamman, solarium and fitness room.

The spa at Les Bories hotel is the perfect place to find true relaxation and wellbeing. Surrounded by beautiful Provencal countryside you can indulge in pure relaxation and treat yourself.

Located at the Auberge de Cassagne Hotel, this spa offers a complete water circuit, fitness room, massages and face and body treatments.

This spa, located in the 5-star Phebus Hotel, offers treatments for face, body and hair. There is also a water area.

A beautiful spa area with a light and calming atmosphere provide instant relaxation and inner peace at Le Vallon de Valruges Hotel & Spa.

Overlooking the Alpilles hills, this spa has an exclusive cosmetic products range inspired by Provencal ingredients such as jasmine, olives or maritime pines. They offer a wide range of treatments and a water circuit. It is part of the Domaine de Manville Hotel.

Visit tortoises from all around the world in this unique park.

With ten species of crocodiles, giant tortoises, lizards, snakes, tropical fish and birds, the Crocodile Farm has over 400 animals to discover.

This leisure park in the Alpilles located in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence offers entertainment for young and old: fun activities, sports activities and ultimately outdoor activities.

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.

The area is split into two areas - one for the 1-5 years age group, and the other for 6-12 year olds.

A wonderful walk through the land of fairies, elves, sprites and goblins. Plus plenty of games to keep the entire family entertained throughout.

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

This company offer guides for a wide range of activities both in summer and winter.

In Digne les Bains the tourist office offers a number of different outdoor activities, guided walks and visits, all free of charge.

Tour Designer in Provence provide tailor made tours of the best of Provence with day trips and walking tours on offer.

Provence & Wine offer small guided tours from Avignon and Aix en Provence to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Luberon, the Alpilees and the Cotes du Rhone villages.

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

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

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.

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

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.

This company offers a range of outdoor activities mostly based around canyoning and rafting white water, as well as via ferrata and mountain biking experiences and snowshoe walks in the winter.

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

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.

Bonde Lake is situated in the heart of the Luberon and offers activities and relaxation for all the family.

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.

This company offers two different types of excursions by kayak or canoe for either an hour and 15 minutes or 3 hours.