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Whatever you choose to do on your holiday, you are sure to find a huge range of indoor activities across Provence.
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Three outdoor swimming pools with lifeguards, open during the peak summer months.
One pool is reserved for children only and there are two larger pools with diving boards.
Sunbathing can be done on the deck surrounding the pools or the lawns.
Open every day in July and August from 10:00 am to 19:30.
Entry fee 2-3 euros.
The Thermes Sextius Spa is Aix-en-Provence has long been known for it's thermal treatments, and has now developed a wider range of well-being treatments for a wonderfully relaxing break in Aix.
The spa offers a luxurious selection of well-being options:
Located at the Aquabella Hotel, it is open to guests and non-guests alike. Monday to Friday, 8:30-20:15; bank holidays, 10:30-17:15; Saturdays 9:30-19:15; Sundays 9:30-16:30 (19:00 in spring and summer).
There are two swimming pools here - an indoor one for winter and outdoor one for summer.
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.
Opening hours tend to be from 12 noon until 7.00pm. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Expect to pay a couple of Euros per person.
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.
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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.
In the centre of Vaison la Romaine is the 25 metre outdoor swimming pool, a childrens pool and a relaxation area.
It is open in the summer only, from June to September. Opening hours are generally 11am to 7pm and it costs a few Euros per person.
There are two indoor pools here that can be accessed all year, as well as an outdoor paddling pool and larger adult pool.
A snack bar is onsite and there's a lawn area for sunbathing.
Sault has a summer swimming pool with children's paddling pool, play areas and a snack bar.
Open every day in July and August.
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.
This outdoor pool is located next to the Gendermerie near the market place in Beaumes de Venise.
It has lifeguards on site and a snack bar / restaurant.
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Prices: from 1.40 euros to 19.80 euros. Cash only.