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.

© Chateau de Trigance Hotel, Verdon

© Chateau de Trigance Hotel, Verdon

© Chateau de Trigance Hotel, Verdon

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© Chateau de Trigance Hotel, Verdon
Chateau hotel in Provence - set in the wild countryside
Looking for an authentic medieval castle to stay in during your trip to Provence? Well, you've found it. Chateau Trigance is a wonderful ancient fortress dating back to the 11th century. With 10 rooms, a restaurant and terraces on the ramparts, you're sure to feel like you've stepped back in time. The rooms are traditionally decorated with bold medieval-style fabrics, four poster beds and antique furniture. Internet and wifi are available in the lounge.
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.
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.
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 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.
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
This wonderful contemporary-styled restaurant features dishes that you may never have suspected to have existed.
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
This small restaurant is on the Rue Peyrollerie, a winding alley just off the Place St Pierre. It is a great option for vegetarians, offering a wide variety of cheese dishes and salads but there are also fish dishes available.
The Cote Sud has a charming sophisticated interior and includes a lovely terrace where you can enjoy your food when the weather is warm enough.
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
Small wine bar situated in one of the cobbled streets of Avignon that hosts regular market stalls.
The Mistral is Aix-en-Provence's answer to those looking for a trendy night out listening to the latest DJ's.
The Ajmi has played host to numerous talented international Jazz artists, and the Ajmi is classed as one of the top 3 jazz venues in France and is located in the heart of Avignon next to the beautiful Palais des Papes.
The Scat Club plays live music every night, and not just jazz the club plays pop, rock, funk and R'n'B.
This place is a bar, restaurant and tabac all rolled into one, on the side of the river in the centre of Isle de la Sorgue.
With a varied musical line-up, Bokao's combines good fun and great music.
Sadly, this castle is not open to the public but there is enough of it on view to get a good feel of what it must have looked like when it was in use.
The French Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon of Verdon, the Gorges du Verdon, by whatever name this natural phenomenon is referred to it will remain to the beholder as one of the most spectacular sites in Europe.
The church of Saint Leger sits amongst the narrow cobbled medieval streets in the very pretty little town that is Seillans.
Some 50 white marble sculptures by Maria de Faykod, renowned sculptor with numerous existing works. She had the original idea to open a garden which exhibit some of her work to the public.
A great way to discover the religious heritage of the area and a great example of Romanesque architecture.
The museum groups 3 schools of painting - Toulon, Bourges and Paris - with over 280 works on show.
Officially recognised as one of the 'most pretty villages in France', Bargeme is situated to the west of Verdon on a hill top 1,097m above sea level.
Châteaudouble is a pretty village with a history that dates back to the 12th century. It sits high in the hills above Draguigan in the Var, and is surrounded by beautiful woodland.
Seillans is a very charming medieval village that has been recognised as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'.
Located in the hills of the Var, Tourtour is a wonderful Provençal town which has been noted as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'. It has great views of the surrounding countryside - lush green wooded hills as far as the eye can see.
At 814m, Mons is likely the most elevated village in the department of the Var. Some 50km north-east of Draguignan, and close to the border of the Alpes Maritime (Riviera) it sits high up in splendid isolation looking down on nearby Fayence or farther to the south, to the Mediterranean coast. On a good day you can even spot Corsica, roughly 200km away.
Aups is a typical Provençal market town, that sits in the foothills of the Alps and just to the south of the Verdon National Park.
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