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Watersports in Provence — 2 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Provence watersports. Book directly or with help from our local experts

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.

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1. Nice Rafting, Breil-sur-Roya

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

Under the supervision of qualified guides and on the best rivers of the southeast France, discover an array of white-water sports such as rafting, canoeing, kayaking, hydro speeding or canyoning.

Half day and day trips are on offer.

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canyoning in Provence

2. Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane

Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.

Full and half day adventures in the rivers and streams of Provence - fun activities for everyone from the age of 7.

White water rafting, canyoning, rock climbing, via ferrata - full instruction given for beginners and experts alike.

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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.