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.

The Ceze is a calm river and accessible for all. Along the trip you’ll find enough spots and beaches where you’ll be able to get out of your boat to eat, sunbathe or swim.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 large natural area envelops 16 small towns and villages between the Luberon and the Camargue, not far from Arles.

This museum owes its growth to the naturalist Esprit Requien (1758-1851), who was the most famous of Avignon scientists of his time. From an old middle class family, he devoted himself early to botany. By age 18, he is active in the Botanical Garden of the city of Avignon and is a herbarium that quickly acquired great importance.

The ruins of Fort de Buoux lie on top of hill at the head of the Apt valley. This defensive stronghold was used to protect the surrounding towns and land from Lourmarin to Silvergues and the ruins you see today date from the 13th century.

This area is well known for it's ochre pigment found in the soil, and a tour of the Mines de Bruoux show you the underground caverns that were created.

Acquired in 2001 the Commanderie de Peyrassol, an old Knights Templar staging post, is now one of the outstanding vineyards of Provence. Its reds, whites and rosés are to be found in the finest dining establishments in France and throughout the world.

Since 1989 the association ‘Présence Van Gogh’ has developped an important artistic programme, loyal to the desires of the great Dutch artist who lived in St.Remy de Provence between 1888-1889 who wished that ‘living artists are not unjustly unknown’.

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.

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.

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

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.

There are two indoor pools here that can be accessed all year, as well as an outdoor paddling pool and larger adult pool.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.

An 18-hole course on the outskirts of Avignon. The complex includes a hotel, driving green, putting green, pro shop and lessons.

Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.

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

Le Petit Roman is a family-run 165-acre ranch breeding horses and cattle and farming 3000 olive trees for oil. They offer discovery rides of the nearby Alpilles from 1.5 hours up to full weekends and 3-4 day outings with accommodation available in a typical Provencal estate dating back to the 18th century or for couples they can offer the gypsy caravan!

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

L'Occitane spa is located right in the heart of where the products and treatments originated from. The luxury scents, cosmetics, products and treatments are developed in the factory in Manosque. You can truly experience the heart and soul of the range of products and the origin from which they have been created.

The Hotel Terre Blanche is nestled just outside of Tourrettes in Provence. Its spa is set down a small lane set away from the hotel, giving a sense of complete calm and relaxation.

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.

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.

Located at L'Hotel Particulier, this spa uses Carita products. They are specialised in massages and beauty treatments.

With a variety of courses adapted to every age (from a minimum of 2 years) to enjoy a moment of adventure with family and friends.

Within the Jardi Train park you will find around twenty model trains circulating on more than 650m of track in a miniature universe.

They offer an extraordinary adventure in the trees on our beautiful 6-hectare site.

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.

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.

In a forest of oaks on the banks of the Jabron, this company offers various activities for individuals or groups, with qualified instructors and professional equipment for your safety.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

A lovely natural lake surrounded by the wooded landscape of the Var. The lake is perfect for a pedaloe trip rather than an adrenaline filled water sport, but it means it is perfect for families!

This company offers an 8 kilometre canoe trip along the river near Fontaine de Vaucluse.

Cable park on Lake Rabinon (5 hectares) where you can water ski, knee board, and wake board.

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

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.