Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
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.

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18th century château and gardens
Château de Tourreau stands out as one of, if not the most, beautiful châteaux in Provence.
The château's estate lies in 17 acres of woodland, formal gardens, streams and orchards. Originally built in 1612, the château was remodelled in 1760 and in the grounds there is a swimming pool, summer kitchen, tennis court, basketball court and pools filled with Koi carp.
Today it is a luxury hotel, with all the amenities you would expect. It's also available to hire as a wedding venue or for parties.
Comprising of three reception rooms, a formal dining room, family kitchen, breakfast room, internal courtyard with fountains and outdoor dining, one guest suite on the ground floor, two guest suites on first floor accessed via their own staircase and six ensuite guest bedrooms on the 2nd floor.
There is an outdoor swimming pool of 25x10m and a pool house with sunbathing areas around the edges.
By plane: There are direct flights from Paris/London and other major international cities to Marseilles and Nimes.
By train: The TGV Express from Paris to Avignon takes 2h30.
By car: From Paris to Avignon it's 6h. From Lyon to Avignon it's 2h30. From Marseille to Avignon it's 1h.
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