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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

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

Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

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.

A view of Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

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.

Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

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.

Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

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.

Splashworld Provence, Monteux

Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux

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

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, Tourrettes

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes

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

Domaine de Manville, Les Baux golf course

Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux

Location
Les Baux-de-Provence

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.

Royal Mougins Golf Club, Mougins

Royal Mougins Golf Course

Location
Mougins

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.

Canoe Evasion, Isle sur la Sorgue

Canoe Evasion, near Isle sur la Sorgue

Location
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

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

AltiGrimp Indoor Climbing, Valreas

AltiGrimp Indoor Climbing, Valreas

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

a river in north provence

Gorges du Toulourenc

This river gorge runs for around 30 kilometres from the small village of Saint Leger, heading west along the borders of the Vaucluse and Drome regions.

Garden Golf Avignon, Avignon

Garden Golf Course

Location
Avignon

In the heart of the rugged Vaucluse region, Garden Golf d’Avignon is surrounded by lakes, mountains and forests.

Summer Swimming Pool Gardanne, nr Aix-en-Provence

Gardanne Swimming Pool, nr Aix-en-Provence

Location
Aix-en-Provence

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.

Ochre Trail, Roussillon

Ochre Trail, Roussillon

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.

Legend'Aire Indoor Play Area, Aix-en-Provence

Gulli Parc Indoor Play Area

Location
Aix-en-Provence

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

A man in a kayak is going down a river

Nice Rafting, Breil-sur-Roya

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

Le Petit Roman Horse Riding, Maussane les Alpilles horse riding

Le Petit Roman Horse Riding, Maussane les Alpilles

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!