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Watersports in Orange — 2 of Our Favourites

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Provence is a great place for watersports with its warm summers, lakes, gorges and interesting coastline.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Provence Watersports Guide.

Le lac de Monteux, Monteux

1. Le lac de Monteux, Monteux

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.

The facilities and activities that are open throughout the year are free. Including walking around to explore the 38 hectares of landscaped park, the picnic area, the fitness area at the edge of the Lake, the fitness trail that links the city to the lake and certified course fishing.

There are additional activities avaiable during the summer season at a small cost, including swimming in the licensed area, a private beach with deck space, pedal boat rentals and rental of canoes.

Exo 84 Watersports, Lamotte-du-Rhône

2. Exo 84 Watersports, Lamotte-du-Rhône

This watersports centre is based on a 10 hectare lake with boxes and features in the water that you can practise your wakeboarding moves on.

You don't need to be an expert to come here though, as there are plenty of things for beginners to try out too.

Instructors and guides are on hand to help you learn or improve your skills.

The site also has a shop, snack bar and relaxation area.

Safety equipment and other gear can all be hired on site.

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About Watersports in Provence

Provence is a great place for watersports with its warm summers, lakes, gorges and interesting coastline.

There are plenty of watersports centres where you can learn to sail or enjoy thrilling white water rafting, and everything in between. To find companies offering lessons and equipment hire for watersports, take a look at our Watersports Centres page.

The most popular areas for watersports are along the Gorge du Verdon where you can kayak or canoe at a slow pace, or take on the rapids and white waters for more of a thrill.

The region also includes many lakes which are thriving with jet skis, wind surfs, cable wakeboarding and sailing. And of course if scuba diving and splashing around in the sea are more your thing then the French Riviera is right on your doorstop for some fantastic Mediterranean action.